In a recent announcement, IBM plans to invest USD$3 billion into its Internet of Things (IoT) unit over the next four years. This database is used to create a cloud-based open platform, allowing companies and manufacturers to build new connected devices. Senior Vice President of IBM, Bob Picciano, stated, “Our knowledge of the world grows with every connected sensor and device, but too often we are not acting on it, even when we know we can ensure a better result." Read more >>

Taiwanese smartphone manufacturer HTC Corporation has just lost its second chief designer in less than a year. 11 months ago, chief of design Scott Croyle stepped down and Jonah Becker (previously head of product design) took his place. Both Jonah Becker and Scott Croyle became affiliated with HTC when their design studio One & Co was purchased by the corporation in 2009. In March 2015, the company announced that Jonah Becker will be resigning as chief of design as well. The company’s creative director, Daniel Hundt, will be taking over for Becker. Read more >>