Milestones in Global Mobile Users, and other news

by SWARM | Mar 3, 2017 | Newsletter

This week we’re talking about global mobile users growth, Youtube vs Netflix?, UPS drone delivery, Bitcoin getting a corporate boost MOBILE . Number of global mobile users to pass 5 billion this year A new GSMA study states that by mid-2017, there will be 5...

No hands? No Problem.

by SWARM | Nov 4, 2016 | Newsletter

This week we happily circumvent political dialogue and talk marathon running, mapping, hands-free piano playing, and good ol’ Ben Franklin instead. * * * Fun fact: The Rubik’s cube is the best-selling product of all time. The iPhone is second. …though, it...

How do you feel about computerized bugs crawling up and down your body?

by SWARM | Oct 26, 2016 | Newsletter

Fun fact: Adding /4 to the end of Facebook’s URL will take you to Mark Zuckerberg’s profile. ROBO VEHICLES Does a 120-mile beer run justify as a “proof-of-concept” for autonomous vehicles? Otto, the self-driving vehicle company owned by Uber, announced its prototype...

Swaddle, Side-stomach, Shush, Swing, Suck.

by SWARM | Oct 21, 2016 | Newsletter

This week we talk cyber attacks, robo cradles, Swedish Fish Theory, and design secrets. Fun fact: “Yahoo” is an acronym for “Yet Another Hierarchical Officious Oracle.” CYBERSECURITY Last Friday, you may have noticed something unusual happen when Internet browsing....

Ever wonder how Netflix serves a great streaming experience?

by SWARM | Oct 14, 2016 | Newsletter

Newsletter | Wednesday, October 19th 2016 This week we talk mind-controlled robotic arms, Netflix A/B tests, Soylent sickness, social tech and stupid side projects. Fun fact: Google was originally called BackRub TECH BREAKTHROUGH Nathan Copeland, a 28-year-old man...