NASA’s gliders could deliver more accurate weather forecasts

A group of students and NASA Armstrong scientists are developing a small inexpensive glider that could help deliver more accurate weather forecasts. The device is called Weather Hazard Alert and Awareness Technology Radiation Radiosonde (WHAATRR) Glider, and it’s based on NASA’s Mars-bound, boomerang-shaped Prandtl-m drone. According to the agency, it could save the National Weather […]

THE TRANSFORMATION OF THE AUTOMOBILE 2016: Forecasts, trends, and analyses on the disruption of the automotive industry

BI Intelligence Over the past year, there has been a significant uptick in the number of connected cars on the road. And as internet integration becomes more commonplace, the automobile as we know it will transform. Over the next five to 10 years, this internet integration is expected to change the car ownership model, create a new platform for […]

THE LIVE STREAMING VIDEO REPORT: Forecasts, emerging players, and key trends for brands’ and publishers’ next big opportunity (twtr, fb)

BI Intelligence If 2015 was the year that brands and advertisers embraced online video, then 2016 saw the medium take the next step as live streaming takes off. Live streaming video refers to broadcasts in real time to an audience over the internet. While the concept of live streaming has been around for years, mobile-first […]

THE SMARTWATCH REPORT: Forecasts, adoption trends, and why the market isn’t living up to the hype (AAPL, FIT, GOOG)

BI Intelligence When they first broke onto the scene, smartwatches were touted as the next generation of devices set to transform consumers’ lives. And brands, service providers, and the healthcare segment were ready to capitalize on their “always on” nature, which promised to provide greater insight into consumer habits. But while the market initially grew […]