What do we mean by "systems approaches" in agriculture research?

NewsResearchers are increasingly encouraged to adopt systems approaches in their work on agriculture, food and non-food value chains. But what do we actually mean by systems approaches? Why do we think systems approaches could deliver better results? Date: 04/01/2017 - 13:11The E … | Continue reading


@ec.europa.eu | 7 years ago

This smart toothbrush claims to have its very own ‘embedded AI’

In 2013’s Her, retro teddy bear Theodore Twombly (played by Joaquin Phoenix) falls in love with an artificial intelligence that lives in his ear. At CES in 2017, tech company Kolibree is asking, “what if you fell in love with your toothbrush instead?”Well, sort of. The company ha … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

Garmin unveils three new fenix 5 multisport watches at CES 2017

Today at CES 2017, Garmin has unveiled three new entries to its fēnix lineup, the fēnix 5, fēnix 5S and fēnix 5X. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Preparing for Blockchain Regulation in the Post-Obama Era

2016 was a quiet one for blockchain regulation – yet compliance expert Juan Llanos argues it could be the calm before a storm.Source | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 7 years ago

Garmin makes a multisport watch for (slightly) smaller wrists

Garmin never heads to a CES without a whole bunch of different products in two. Along with a whole bunch of in-car GPS devices (yes, people still make and buy in-car GPS devices), the navigation-turned-wearable maker is expanding its fitness focused offerings with the addition of … | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

Garmin’s new Fenix 5 was designed with women in mind

Garmin, maker of wearable devices and other navigation tools that signal you are Very Serious about your outdoor activities, has just updated one of its top-of-the-line GPS watches to include more design options for women.Yes! The world’s fifth-largest seller of wearables is mark … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

India looks at Google for help with cybersecurity

With India increasingly embarking the digital age, the government has grown worried about all the threats the country faces online. With no hesitance, it is looking at Google for help. SEE ALSO: Google plans to get India's 51 million SMBs online with 'Digital Unlocked'India’s out … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Kingston bringt (klobigen) USB-Stick mit 2 Terabyte Kapazität

Kingstons USB-Stick-Serie DataTraveler hat schon seit einer ganzen Weile nicht mehr unsere Aufmerksamkeit erregen können, aber mit dem nun zur CES angekündigten Modell Ultimate GT sind wir wieder dabei: Der USB-3.0-Speicherstab fasst nämlich... | Continue reading


@de.engadget.com | 7 years ago

UAE Healthcare Provider to Store Patient Records on a Blockchain

[…]The post UAE Healthcare Provider to Store Patient Records on a Blockchain appeared first on CryptoCoinsNews. | Continue reading


@cryptocoinsnews.com | 7 years ago

A $2,000 Bitcoin (and 9 Other 2017 Blockchain Predictions)

PwC's Ajit Tripathi gives CoinDesk his predictions for the blockchain industry in the year ahead.Source | Continue reading


@CoinDesk | 7 years ago

Ford and Toyota join forces to accelerate open-source software deployment in cars

Automakers are scrambling to offer connectivity to their increasingly tech-savvy consumer base and offer seamless integration between cars and smartphones. But not all are keen to connect with systems developed by Apple or Google. Ford Motor and Toyota Motor have formed a consort … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 7 years ago

Asus’ new 14-inch business laptop is even lighter than Lenovo’s ThinkPad X1 Carbon

Along with a slew of other PC announcements at CES this year, Asus has unveiled a handsome-looking 14-inch “business notebook” that it claims is the world’s lightest — weighing in at just 2.3 pounds. That’s lighter than even Lenovo’s 2017 ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2.5 pounds) which als … | Continue reading


@theverge.com | 7 years ago

26 Essential Digital Marketing Statistics to Make Your Marketing Pop in 2017

Get the insight you need to plan a successful 2017 with this roundup of insightful digital marketing statistics from around the web. | Continue reading


@toprankblog.com | 7 years ago

Failure to Communicate

The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place. ― George Bernard Shaw Clarity is king is my ta... | Continue reading


@blog.themightycopywriter.com | 7 years ago

Smart pet collar is like an iPhone for your dog

LAS VEGAS — It's nearly impossible not to be connected. Naturally, so are our pets.The KYON pet tracker is designed to help you communicate and send messages to and from your family pet. The multipurpose collar allows you to track your pet using GPS technology, communicate with o … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Virgin Active launches 'Sweat Band' musical

Fitness brand Virgin Active has launched a music-themed activation called 'Sweat Band', which is taking place this week at London's Leicester Square underground station. | Continue reading


@eventmagazine.co.uk | 7 years ago

Game of Thrones-themed bar opens in Scotland

A pop-up bar inspired by television series Game of Thrones is being showcased in Edinburgh. | Continue reading


@eventmagazine.co.uk | 7 years ago

Intel Kaby Lake: Core i5 7600K review

The reality of microprocessor design is slowly but surely losing pace against Moore's Law - and Intel's new Kaby Lake series of CPUs is a clear example of this. Stuck on the 14nm fabrication process, the latest Core i5s and i7s offer - clock for clock - the exact same performance … | Continue reading


@eurogamer.net | 7 years ago

Unofficial fresh-start vanilla WOW server launches Saturday

As part of the popular but unofficial vanilla (circa 2005/2006) World of Warcraft comeback, led by private projects Nostalrius and now Elysium, a brand new, fresh-start server will open this weekend. This will put everyone on a level pegging, playing as if World of Warcraft were … | Continue reading


@eurogamer.net | 7 years ago

China’s Mobike raises $215M led by Tencent for its bicycle sharing service

Bicycle sharing services are primed to be a major focus for China’s startup scene this year. Now today, only the fourth day of 2017, comes the first mega-round for the space after Mobike announced its $215 million Series D funding. Read More | Continue reading


@techcrunch.com | 7 years ago

Sony sticking with 3.5 mm headphone port for upcoming smartphones

The company will instead focus on improving audio experiences with its proprietary High-Res audio products. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

LG Stylo 3 hands on at CES 2017

LG has announced the new Stylo 3 at CES 2017, a mid-range phone with a large display and precision input stylus. Check out our quick hands-on. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

ITV devises interactive campaign for The Voice UK

ITV is promoting talent show The Voice UK's new coaching line-up with an activation at UK shopping centres. | Continue reading


@eventmagazine.co.uk | 7 years ago

Platinum's Turtles game delisted from Steam, PSN and Xbox

Activision has removed Platinum's Turtles game from Steam, PlayStation Network and the Xbox Games Store.Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants in Manhattan, developed by action game specialist Platinum and published by Activision, went on sale under a year ago, in May 2016. And so … | Continue reading


@eurogamer.net | 7 years ago

Hello Egg is an AI-based meal-planning and cooking gadget

Tech startup RnD64 revealed its Eggspert app and Hello Egg smart kitchen assistant to help automate your food routines, such as planning meals and grocery store visits. It’s one more Internet of Things application, where you make everyday objects smart and connected. RnD64 announ … | Continue reading


@venturebeat.com | 7 years ago

Schools That Blog

Schools are using blogs in an amazing array of ways. I've seen schools that blog use their blogs for inbound marketing purposes. | Continue reading


@schneiderb.com | 7 years ago

Selfie-Drohne folgt Nutzergesicht (jetzt aber wirklich)

Kameradrohnen, die dem Nutzer folgen: Hatten wir. Kameradrohnen, die das ohne Nutzerzutun per Gesichtserkennung erledigen: Hat uns die australische Firma IoT Group im Frühjahr 2016 für den Sommer versprochen, aber bis heute nicht geliefert.... | Continue reading


@de.engadget.com | 7 years ago

Someone made VR shoes and it's as weird as it sounds

When you think of accessories to use in virtual reality, shoes are probably not what comes to mind. But that hasn't stopped one company from creating a set of sensor-enabled kicks fro VR.Part controller, part accessory, the Taclim shoes (created by Cerevo, the same company behind … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Now Swarovski is doing an Android Wear smartwatch too

The smartwatch has been developed in partnership with Google and Qualcomm, and is being designed exclusively for women. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Bitcoin Price Watch; Run Bitcoin Run!

Well, the festive period may be over, but bitcoin just keeps on giving. Price corrected a little earlier this week, and it looked as though that may be the end of the run for a while, but no. We’re back up and running to the upside, and the bitcoin price managed to break through … | Continue reading


@newsbtc.com | 7 years ago

Device lulls you to sleep with relaxing scents

LAS VEGAS — Sleep is a precious commodity that every human needs, and a new device promises to help you get it through the power of smell. Sensorwake has already reached headlines with its quirky alarm clock that releases scents to wake you up, but now the company is trying to do … | Continue reading


@mashable.com | 7 years ago

Watch: Overwatch and the importance of talking to your community

Overwatch is a great game, even some of you think so. When it launched back in May of last year, millions of players fell in love with its heroes, its world and its loot boxes.But making a game that people like isn't the only challenge facing developers in the world of competitiv … | Continue reading


@eurogamer.net | 7 years ago

Bitcoin Usage Gains Traction in Indonesia

[…]The post Bitcoin Usage Gains Traction in Indonesia appeared first on CryptoCoinsNews. | Continue reading


@cryptocoinsnews.com | 7 years ago

Increased GBTC Cap Values One Bitcoin At US$1,360

The Bitcoin Investment Trust is benefiting from the recent BTC price surge. Now that the publicly traded offering surpassed the US$200m market cap, things are looking very promising for GBTC. This news seems to indicate mainstream traders are flocking to GBTC over the past week. … | Continue reading


@newsbtc.com | 7 years ago

Dem Stau ein Schnippchen schlagen / ADAC-Staukalender 2017: An diesen Tagen wird es voll auf Deutschlands Autobahnen

ADAC: München (ots) - Wer seine Urlaubsreise bereits jetzt plant, ist mit dem ADAC Staukalender 2017 gut beraten. Die kalendarische Übersicht hilft bei der Urlaubsplanung, um den großen Staus auf Autobahnen möglichst zu entgehen. Der erste große Stautag ... | Continue reading


@presseportal.de | 7 years ago

Build stunning chart-topping apps with the 2017 iOS 10 Complete App Builder Bundle (87% off)

There may be more Android users worldwide, but Apple’s iOS 10 is still the gold standard of mobile operating systems. So dive into everything you need to know about creating for the Apple environment with this full-stocked 2017 iOS 10 Complete App Builder course bundle. It’s a ni … | Continue reading


@thenextweb.com | 7 years ago

LG announces updated K-series mid-ranged line of devices

LG has announced their updated K-series of devices, attempting to redefine what a budget phone can be. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

15 MORE Creative Sponsorship Ideas

When you want to stand out from the crowd as a brand you need a constant stream of sponsorship ideas that are creative, fun and ahead of the game. Here are 15 more ideas to keep in your back pocket for next time. Using creative ideas will help you to create a perfect sponsorship … | Continue reading


@eventmanagerblog.com | 7 years ago

Die Renderstillleben des Projekt Still File

Skrekkøgle baut 3D-Renderings (Typ: POV-Ray-Demoprojekt) als Realfotografien nach, mit Spiegelkugel, einem mit Texturen beklebten Würfel und gestauchten Teekannen. Das Ergebnis des Experiments Still File (Still Life, aha): Vier renderrealistische... | Continue reading


@de.engadget.com | 7 years ago

Eventprofs Share: 4 Encompassing Trends in #EventDesign

Are you wondering what’s on the horizon for event and meeting design? Event professionals take a look at the future by applying their experiences and sharing their thoughts. This past fall, we surveyed over 1,000 event professionals asking them questions about trends in the indus … | Continue reading


@eventmanagerblog.com | 7 years ago

Vegetables and cornmeal soup: Bordatino recipe

Bordatino is a Tuscan soup made with cornmeal, vegetables, and beans which used to be prepared on the ships. | Continue reading


@visittuscany.com | 7 years ago

Die Niederlande feiern 2017 das Themenjahr "Von Mondrian bis Dutch Design" mit diversen Ausstellungen und Veranstaltungen (FOTO)

Niederländisches Büro für Tourismus & Convention (NBTC): Köln (ots) - Die Niederlande feiern 2017 das Themenjahr "Von Mondrian bis Dutch Design" mit diversen Ausstellungen und Veranstaltungen. Denn 2017 jährt sich die Gründung der niederländischen Zeitschrift "De Stijl" durch The … | Continue reading


@presseportal.de | 7 years ago

The candy diet

The bestselling novel of 1961 was Allen Drury's Advise and Consent. Millions of people read this 690-page political novel. In 2016, the big sellers were coloring books. Fifteen years ago, cable channels like TLC (the "L" stood for Learning), Bravo... | Continue reading


@sethgodin.typepad.com | 7 years ago

Virtual insanity – How we can use VR in B2B marketing

How we can use VR in B2B marketing | Continue reading


@velocitypartners.com | 7 years ago

Mass Effect official Twitter inadvertently highlights face "bug"

Remember that moment in the last Mass Effect Andromeda trailer, when Sara Ryder disarms a turian but also sort of looks like she's stifling a sneeze?Out of everything in the five minutes of footage, that particular moment was picked out by fans and widely criticised - on Twitter, … | Continue reading


@eurogamer.net | 7 years ago

Flir introduces new thermal imaging cameras for Android

The third-generation Flir One camera attachments connect to smartphones via USB Type-C to produce high-resolution thermal images. | Continue reading


@androidauthority.com | 7 years ago

Global: Facebook hosts virtual reality tour

Facebook is touring the US to showcase the power of virtual reality (VR), giving consumers the opportunity to try out Samsung Gear VR. | Continue reading


@eventmagazine.co.uk | 7 years ago

Diablo 3 players divided on 20th anniversary patch

Diablo 3's long-awaited 20th anniversary patch goes live this week - and it's already got players talking.For the month of January, a recreation of Diablo 1 can be played inside of Diablo 3. The Darkening of Tristram Event arrives with the release of Patch 2.4.3. Blizzard put out … | Continue reading


@eurogamer.net | 7 years ago