Paris protests and a major data leak exposing the personal information of hundreds of drivers are just two more things to add to the litany of unfortunate events to befall Uber. Since the app-based cab aggregator launched in March of 2009, its existence has been marked by regulatory strife, with many cities imposing strict rules…
Green buildings are the newest tactic being adopted by governments globally to help combat harmful emissions. According to new research from Technavio, the global green building materials market is expected to top $260 billion by 2019, growing at a CAGR of 13.21% over the next four years. Green building materials by region In 2014, Europe accounted for the highest share of…
Technavio is set to publish new industry analysis of the global integration platform as a service (iPaaS) market, which is expected to grow at a CAGR of 37.76% from 2014-2019. iPaaS is a cloud integration platform that assimilates applications to improve efficiency. An iPaaS solution attends to the development, execution, and governance of the integration process for on-premise or…
Coconut water is one of the latest trends to mark the health world, and consumers worldwide are knocking back the drink by the gallon because of its purported health benefits. The water is the clear liquid extracted from young (or green, or unripe) coconuts. This is not to be confused with coconut milk, which is…
The rise in e-commerce for pet products and demand for single-serve, smaller, and re-closable packaging for easy carrying and disposal are driving growth for the global pet care packaging market. The market is expected to grow over $1.3 billion in size thanks to strong growth from the flexible packaging segment. Technavio has narrowed down the top 22 key…
It is estimated that silver nanoparticles are one of the most widely used nanomaterials in consumer products. They have antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties, making them a unique and exciting product for applications as broad as healthcare, textiles and electronics. But as these tiny particles gain popularity and prominence in more of the products…
Earlier this year, Intel unveiled its RealSense 3D depth camera for smartphones. The camera contains three lenses—one is standard 2D, one infrared, and one infrared laser projector. The infrared part helps RealSense determine distance between objects, separating the objects from background layers, and allowing for better object, facial, and gesture recognition when compared to traditional cameras….
The on-demand economy refers to new economic activity created and facilitated by tech companies through digital technologies to fulfill the goods and services needs of customers. This new economy has resulted in a plethora of on-demand services, and has had some serious impact on the world of food delivery. When it comes to ordering takeaway,…
As the nation that gave us the 30 Oz large soda at McDonald’s and the 1.2 liter Super Big Gulp from 7-Eleven, the US has earned its reputation as a soda-loving country Carbonated soft drinks accounted for a whopping 38.07% of the total soft drinks market in the US in 2014, beating out juice, functional…
It wasn’t so long ago that we discussed the effects of high food demand and dwindling arable land on the global pesticides market. As governments worldwide take steps to ban harmful crop protection products, a lot of innovation and research is taking place in the global agroscience market. This innovation is expected to help the…
