The year 2012 has come to an end with all the doomsday prophecies failing to happen because well we wouldn’t be here now would we! The year 2012 has been a tumultuous year across the board for everybody in all sectors. From battling natural disasters to space exploration we have reached various milestones which should be celebrated for without innovations these achievements would not have been possible.
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Economic & Innovation World Review Report December 2012
Consumer Technology World Brief
Research In Motion (RIM) announced last month that its new BlackBerry 10 will finally debut on Jan. 30, a year after the company’s next-generation smartphones and software were originally slated to go on sale. Shares of RIM have rallied over the past several months as the company made progress with the twice-delayed BlackBerry 10, which promises to deliver must-have smartphone features that could make it competitive with Apple’s iPhone and Google’s Android. But even with the promise of its new BlackBerry 10 shares plunged 23% after the company reported plummeting quarterly sales.
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The Microsoft Surface + Windows 8
The most radical redesign of Windows since 1995, Windows 8 erases the distinction between tablets and full-fledged PCs. The new operating system embraces touchscreen gesture control while retaining mouse and keyboard inputs. The default presentation looks like a mobile interface: Tiles displaying snippets of information replace icons, and the static desktop becomes a moving flow of websites and apps. (Users can access a traditional desktop if they prefer.) This reinvention of the OS is a platform for a reinvention of the PC as well. Microsoft’s new Surface series of tablets have keyboards built into their protective covers, and the Pro model offers the full versatility of a laptop.
Economic and Innovation World Review Report – November to December 2012
Consumer Technology World Brief
It was thought that 3D printing would be just a passing fad where the novelty of being able to design a product and have it printed immediately would diminish after a while but advancement in 3D machining today definitely proves otherwise. Many manufacturers already use 3D printing to make prototypes of parts, because it is cheaper and more flexible than tooling up to produce just one or two items. But the technology is now good enough for it to be used to make production items too. GE Aviation buying into Morris Technologies is definitely one to watch out due to the highly specialized nature of 3D machining and it is clear that GE plans to use these 3D components in real world applications. This could be the start of a truly revolutionary process.
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Economic & Innovation World Review Report – October to November 2012
Consumer Technology World Brief
Microsoft has finally launched its Windows 8 OS and reportedly sold 4 million copies of Windows 8 in 3 days. That is a warm welcome to a much awaited OS, but it remains to be seen if the new Windows OS gains popularity (and market share) in the smartphone segment – where the innovation, users and money is moving towards. However it is also important to note that tablets are fast becoming an important tool with Microsoft releasing its first tablet, the Surface, which is geared specifically to businesses, Apple releasing the iPad Mini, a smaller version of its blockbuster tablet and Google which came out with a new version of its Nexus tablet. The tablet market is growing market with much more room for growth as in the last quarter alone tablet sales has increased 43% compared with over a year ago. The tablets trends is only rising now with perhaps a marriage between technologies where phablets which are phone and tablets will start to become a trend.
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Economic & Innovation World Review Report
Consumer Technology World Brief
As has been the trend for the last few years, Apple is still dominating the technology news. Apple has finally launched its long awaited iPhone 5. The phone has been well-received so far, and Apple, along with numerous other retailers, has sold out of their “Pre-reserve” stock.
Economic World Review: August to September
Synopsis
Another month passed, and another exciting period for innovators around the world. The global economy has trudged onwards in-spite of continuingly poor economic data, but still stock markets, R&D expenditures, and employment rates are holding steady. This is bringing hope to many economists and business planners that the world will be able to weather the current economic climate and push through to a more prosperous 2013.
Economic & Innovation World Review – July
Quick Summary
July has been a busy month with markets moving up and down, numerous major announcements from major governments and international organizations, and various large developments in the private sector. Rumors have been swirling around Apple’s long-awaited iPhone 5 and the most recent reports suggest a much thinner phone with an “in-cell’ touchscreen. Meanwhile in the financial sector Goldman Sachs announced a 4.4 billion dollar loss in the derivatives market in the second quarter, but still managed to post a 5 billion dollar project. And in the United States growth remains slow but the manufacturing sector seems poised to make a surprise comeback after years of decline. In Asia export oriented markets may be slowing but internally driven Indonesia has been posting steady growth. Europe still remains the global focus, however, with the Eurozone continuing to teeter on the verge of collapse. Bond rates in Spain and other countries have been swinging up and down, but are now edging towards record highs, signaling the possibility of a full-out crisis.
Sustainable Consumption: Using Consumer Choices to Drive a Green Economy
The world’s resources are running out. Currently, we are limited to the resources of our one planet Earth. The world’s population has grown from 2.5 billion in 1950 to 7 billion in 2011 and is projected to reach 8.9 billion by 2050. More problematic, consumption per individual is rising dramatically. Thus protecting, conserving, and recycling the Earth’s resources will be essential in the coming decades. While governments and regulatory bodies will play an important role, it is the private sector that must be harnessed in order to build a sustainable future.
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April 30th, Global Status Report: Financial Markets
Global Status Report: Financial Markets
Uncertainty over the continuing European Financial Crisis has investors and global economists on edge. Financial markets have held steady in the last week, though European stock markets have suffered some losses, however Asian and American stock markets have made gains.
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