Category: Digital & Tech
Gaming for a Better Life and Environment
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New devices challenge users to improve their daily lives

The growing popularity of phones, tablets, and new technologies are developing an increasing trend in a gaming mentality amongst many consumers. But who says Read More »

3D Printing on Display at the New Museum
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MakerBot Industries showcases the potential of new technology

While visiting Carsten Höller’s “Experience” exhibit at the New Museum, we noticed something far more interesting: a display in the front window designed by Read More »

Mobile Shopping Reinvents Holiday Shopping
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New apps and mobile sites are making gift giving cheaper and more efficient

For last-minute shoppers this holiday season, smartphones were the first item on their wish list thanks to time- and money-saving apps. The National Retail Read More »

Start Ups, Campaigns Take a Second Look at SMS
Texting Rebound
Texting remains relevant for the majority of mobile users

“Merry Christmas” may not be the most inventive holiday greeting, but when the 22-year old Neil Papworth typed them into a computer and sent Read More »

Uncovering the Real Cool Japan — Part 5
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Final part in our series on how Japan can sharpen its communications and regain relevance in the West

Over the last month in this series, we have attempted to offer up alternative strategies for rebranding Japan to the West. We have established Read More »

Mobile Payments Spreading in the US
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Consumers get more options to pay by cash, credit, or phone

While doing our holiday shopping this season, we noticed that alternative forms of payment are starting to make their way into consumers’ everyday lives. Read More »

TV Makes Recommendations Based on Viewer Interest
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NHK brings new ways for browsing channels and TV content intuitively and automatically with user feedback and facial recognition

NHK Science & Technology Research Laboratories has developed a new kind of television technology and experience where a TV presents programs or information displays Read More »

Uncovering the Real Cool Japan – Part 4
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How can Japan's innovation become synonymous with Cool Japan? We explore the relevance of technology in Part 4 of our series

Over the weeks since posting the first in this series, we have had chance to speak and gauge reactions from a number of different Read More »

Robotic Guide Dog Leads The Way
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Japanese technology company have developed a robotic guide dog that can even climb stairs.

Japanese technology manufacturer NSK have come up with a new concept aimed at helping the blind, a robotic guide dog. On display at this Read More »

Shaping Mobile Life at CeBIT 2012
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Developers, start-ups and more compete to display their innovations on an international stage

At CScout, we’re always on the look out for the latest innovations in mobile and technology, like RFID tags that help prevent deforestation or Read More »