The FUND-amentals Sep 13, 2017 money debt retirement saving ... accounts where it could accrue interest. It’s more important to them to have money accessible when they need it than for their money to make money for them. Many see the level of effort it would take not only to understand the fine print on such services but also to monitor their spending and attempt to maximize gains as outweighing the ultimate payoff. Ys’ approach to finance seems strange and stressful to older generations, but it aligns with Ys’ values and life plans—and it is a version of ...
Cashless Is King Sep 11, 2017 money technology banking mobile payments ... , can’t split checks via Venmo, can’t monitor their spending. As several participants noted in focus groups, they find tracking their digital dollars easier than knowing how much cash they spend. Their bank and credit card balances are instantaneously updated when one makes a purchase, as are their budgeting apps, essentially conditioning them to expect their money to be tracked for them. However, cash spending must be consciously remembered and therefore is easy to lose track of. By making all of ...
Numbers Game Mar 20, 2017 technology quantified self sports ... pose while a companion app lets them track, store, and monitor progress.Vapor Misfit announced its first touchscreen smartwatch, Vapor, at CES 2017. The new device is the company's most advanced yet, offering the typical fitness and sleep tracking functionality, coupled with optical heart rate monitoring, built-in GPS, and standalone music functionality.Wilson X Wilson Sporting Goods recently expanded its lineup of smart products with the launch of the world’s first smart football, the X ...
Family Ties Jun 13, 2016 ... help people be fully present to enjoy quality time over meals. It introduced a box called MasterCard Capsule in three restaurants in Warsaw to challenge diners to go phoneless. Participants must place their devices inside before ordering, and the box contains sensors that monitor movement within. Participants are awarded prizes for unplugging, with the value increasing for each minute they refrain from using their technology.Honda Honda wants families to have quality time together while in the car ...
PREPAREnting Jun 09, 2016 family media & entertainment parenting ... some sense of control over the conversation. Not so long ago, questionable content was relegated to late night slots on TV or covered with brown wrappers on newsstands. But today, children can accidentally (or purposely) run into mature content at any time and nearly everywhere they may look. Parents are leveraging a wealth of tools that let them monitor and control everything from what their children see to what websites they access. Even tools that have educational value must be carefully ...
Dollars For Change Mar 09, 2016 money social consciousness crowdfunding ... predetermined amount for a product that gives back to a cause.As youth are accustomed to tracking much of their behavior, they seek to monitor their financial contributions as well. Show them how their individual donation fits into an overall objective and let them see the fundraising progress overtime. - Micro Donating Tools - Instead aims to help people make micro donations through their everyday choices. It provides information on how far a few dollars can go, such as taking the money one would ...
Good Vibes Mar 01, 2016 community marketing social consciousness one-to-one ... and appreciation when they witness or experience moments of consideration for others. In revealing acts of benevolence to their social feeds, they are celebrating such behavior and urging more people to act in this manner. In fact, kindness has become its own form of social currency, with tools such as PersonalHeroes and Ripil letting users monitor their “good” behavior and receive and share kindness scores with friends and followers. I think 'kindness' is a big theme on Instagram right now. Lots ...
BMS Takeaways Jun 17, 2015 health & wellness marketing ... that promotes wellness among peers. The Dick’s Sporting Goods ad, “Choices: Who Will You Be?,” addresses how even though it’s hard for women to find time for fitness amidst their busy lives, they’re making it a priority for themselves and for others, especially if they have kids. For example, a young mom jogs on a treadmill while listening to her baby monitor while another runs to pick up her son from school rather than drive. See how Dick’s reflects women’s commitment to wellness. - MAKE WELLNESS ...
Health Hackers Jun 05, 2015 health & wellness technology apps quantified self Health Hackers ... alongside their personal wellness passions like yoga, herbal remedies, and meditation. As one 34-year-old woman put it, “I don’t want someone telling me top down that ‘you need this, follow this, and so on.’ The restrictive model doesn’t work for me. I prefer messages that are more intuitive about listening to your own body and doing what’s best for you.” Ys prefer to tailor their wellness regimes to their individual goals, relying on their own ability to monitor their physical and mental wellbeing ...
Presence of Mind Jun 04, 2015 health & wellness technology mindfulness quantified self spirituality Presence of Mind ... locals and tourists alike in recent years. While not entirely silent per se, its church-like atmosphere—minus the religion—makes it incredibly attractive to those looking to escape the noise of modern life.NOISETUBECitizen science project NoiseTube allows users to measure and map noise levels with respect to their city or particular neighborhood. Designated tags allow noise monitors to report the level of annoyance and the source of sound. While the initiative does not offer a resolution, its mere ...