Curated articles from various sources.
Although it is undeniable that Apple reigns supreme when it comes to making money, it is similarly true that the company is all the more facing even greater expectations. It seems there is no end in sight for the company that has amassed unspeakable amounts of money in a relatively short period of time. But with…
The word on the street is all about how Apple will fare next quarter. Apple’s fortunes are dominated by the iPhone, from which it earns around two-thirds of its revenues. But thanks to turmoil in emerging markets, mainly in China where it makes a quarter of its sales, quarterly revenue is expected to fall by…
To put in plainly, Bloomberg takes us inside the technology that cuts the crap from water. This, being an innovation by Dow Chemicals to save the world from a possible water shortage – because everybody knows that everyone needs clean water – and it’s become more scarce. While sewage has been treated and used for…
Bloomberg reveals the world’s most innovative economies! According to their data, South Korea takes the cherry on top of the index, with Germany and Sweden winning silver and bronze. The U.S lands in 8th place with countries such as Denmark, France and Israel in close succession. What are some of the factors that impact on…
ByHBR.org
Disruptive innovation has been praised by entrepreneurial and large, well-established organizations alike, including Intel and Salesforce.com. But According to Harvard Business Review, the theory increasingly stands in danger of becoming the victim of its own success. This, being due to the fact that it’s generally misunderstood and its basic tenets frequently misapplied. As it happens, many…
ByTED
TED treats us with an inspiring series of 9 heady talks on the nature of ideas, including the thoughts of Steven Johnson, Elizabeth Gilbert, Derek Sivers and Seth Godin. Have you ever wondered how that metaphorical lightbulb goes off? Is an idea divinely inspired, something like a flash of genius? Where do ideas really come from? This fascinating and…
