Source: http://gizmodo.com/commercial-beekeeping-and-the-rise-of-bee-thieves-1570529274
Every spring, bees all over the country make a long, artificial migration to California by truck. Renting out bees to pollinate almond trees has become a big business with the explosive growth in California's almond industry
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Some people go to the beach to take a dip in the water and get some sun. Jamie Harkins goes to the beach to take a journey to another world. Harkins is a fantastic artist who transforms a beach into alternate realities by creating 3D sand art. Sometimes his art looks like people are sailing in the lake, other times they're skating or diving or inside a robot. I want to go to the beach with him.
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Source: http://www.engadget.com/2014/05/01/groupon-basics/
Groupon has tackled localized offers and sorted reservations, so now the deals site is looking to offer discounts for those who shop in bulk. The new effort -- appropriately called Basics -- allows you to stock up on over 100 household, hygiene and health products from companies like Gillette, Dove and Burt's Bees. To sweeten the deal(s), all purchases made through the new channel will earn 5 percent back in Groupon Bucks for future use. Right now, the service is only available in the continental US, but carts that tally over $25 will ship for free. As you might expect, options are a bit limited at launch, but the company says more options are on the way -- including grocery items. If you're anxious to get shopping, don't let us hold you up any longer. You can started browsing right here.
Filed under: Internet
Source: Groupon Basics (Bunsiness Wire)
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Source: http://www.engadget.com/2014/05/01/tablet-market-share-q1-2014/
It looks like Apple wasn't the only tech firm to see its tablet business take a hit this winter; according to IDC, others suffered a similar fate. The analyst group estimates that overall tablet shipments grew just 3.9 percent year-over-year in the first quarter, a sharp contrast with the breakneck pace of the past few years. Amazon took a particularly severe blow, as its shipments dropped almost 50 percent. So what prompted the suddenly chilly market? If you believe researchers, many are happy with the devices they've got -- they either have a good-enough tablet or a big-screen smartphone that will do in a pinch. Simply put, there was no compelling reason to splurge on something new.
It wasn't all doom and gloom. Samsung's shipments grew by a third, in part because it encouraged carriers to bundle cellular tablets with smartphones. Lenovo's success with slates also continued unabated. While it's still relatively small in this field compared to Apple or Samsung, its unit numbers more than tripled in the past year thanks to hits like the Yoga Tablet. These are shipments and not sales, so they don't tell a complete story -- Apple claims that pent-up iPad mini demand skewed its figures last year, for instance. Even with that in mind, it's evident that tablet makers will have to fight harder to capture people's attention.
Filed under: Tablets, Apple, Samsung, ASUS, Amazon, Lenovo
Source: IDC
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Source: http://www.businessinsider.com/kitchen-of-the-future-2014-4
Homes are becoming smarter than ever, and arguably nowhere is that push more apparent than in the kitchen.
With Wi-Fi-enabled refrigerators and appliances that can text you alerts, companies like LG and GE are leading the charge into developing some seriously high-tech ways to cook.
One trend involves looking at the kitchen as the social hub of the home.
"The kitchen is really a multifunctional living space where people cook and socialize with friends," Chris Bissig, manager of concept and brand development at GE Appliances, said to Business Insider. "Some of these technologies might let people share meals even if they're not in the same place."
As far as aesthetics, versatility is key in the kitchen of the future.
"Our vision is of a clean, white island top. You could place the pots and pans wherever they need to be placed," Bissig said. "It's minimal, simple, with lots of flexibility."
We've rounded up some of the most compelling ideas we've seen for the kitchen of the future. While some products are available for purchase now, others could be a bit farther out.
"It's hard to predict when all of this will be available," Bissig said. "A lot of the technology is already out there, but it may not be together in a package."
Scanomat's TopBrewer would be a sleek addition to any countertop. Though it may look like just another faucet, it can dispense a multitude of drinks, including freshly brewed coffee, espresso, and cappuccinos, as well as sparkling water, milk, and soda.
The TopBrewer is also easily controlled by your smartphone or tablet, meaning that you can quickly prepare your favorite customized drinks from another room in the house. Very quickly, in fact — 15 seconds is all it takes to brew a cup of coffee.
The entire system costs about $11,000.
This kitchen thermometer from iDevices uses Bluetooth to alert you when your food has reached its optimal temperature, making it easy to multitask while you're cooking.
Its two prongs will even let you cook two different meats at once, even if they're at different temperatures. The two-pronged version retails for $80, while a miniature model with one probe costs just $40.
With LG's HomeChat system, introduced at CES 2014, users will actually be able to text commands to their appliances to make them more useful. The system will be programmed to respond to conversational language, so texting something like "Do we have eggs?" or "Is the milk expired?" will make your refrigerator respond as any helpful person would.
LG plans to make HomeChat available for all of its appliances, including dishwashers, vacuums, and laundry machines. You can even get recipe suggestions from your oven, then have it automatically program itself to cook your meal.
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