Monthly Archives: February 2014

Subscription Boxes Boom

Subscription Boxes Boom

Subscription box services, where a recipient receives a package with surprises by mail every month, every other month, seasonally or quarterly have become quite a trend since their debut in 2010. There is one for almost any interest; some of which include pets, food, fruit, wine, beauty/fashion, babies/toddlers, fitness, men’s supplies, sustainability, books, etc. But who is getting these boxes and what kinds?

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Lificiency — How to Make A Better Sandwich

Lificiency — How to Make A Better Sandwich

Philips is testing a new lighting system in a handful of grocery stores that uses “smart” overhead lights to tell your smartphone the easiest route to items on your shopping list or ingredients in your favorite recipe. The technology is called “Lifi” similar to “Wifi” but using flickering LED lights to transmit data at a rate not visible to the human eye. If installed in a grocery store a “road map” of your recipe can …

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