Daily Archives: October 2, 2012

From court to campus: Sports recruits scout out younger talent

October 2, 2012 – 1:44 pm

by Stefania Revelli WHAT’S HAPPENING Younger athletes are drawing early interest, thanks to digital technology that allows even the youngest of players to showcase their skills and talents to the worldwide web of sports scouts and enthusiasts (HLNTV.com, 21 August 2012). The ease and accessibility of uploading self-made videos and posting stats enable Millennials to […]

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UK: Eco-homes get digitally designed and built on-site

October 2, 2012 – 1:41 pm

by Kelly Stevens WHAT’S HAPPENING Home is where the art is — or in this case, the design. London-based Facit Homes claims to be the first company in the world to digitally fabricate a bespoke home on-site, starting with its design (GizMag.com, 24 Aug 2012). A 3D computer model contains every detail of the house-to-be’s […]

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Australia’s Smiling Sling makes baby an integral part of the workout

October 2, 2012 – 1:37 pm

by Katharine Milner WHAT’S HAPPENING An Aussie mum and personal trainer has come up with a unique way for women to keep their baby close when they return to exercising. Smiling Sling looks like a traditional baby carrier, with straps over the shoulders and around the waist and a pouch for baby to snuggle against […]

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THE TALK OF THE TOWN

October 2, 2012 – 1:33 pm

by Robert van Alstyne While industry pundits are rushing to predict which new TV series will be the breakout hit of the fall television season (my money’s on Nashville), the true star attraction isn’t even on the air. It’s the glowing mobile device in consumers’ laps. Here at Iconoculture we’ve closely chronicled the ascent of […]

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