1. Tesla 특허 - 인간의 눈꺼풀에서 착안한 카메라 렌즈 자가 세척 시스템 특허 출원오염물질 차단을 위해 렌즈 하우징 내에 소형 유체 분사기 및 기계식 와이퍼를 결합한 초소형 조립체 설계: 진흙, 물, 눈, 곤충 잔해 등 자율주행 센서의 가시성을 흐리는 기후 요인을 단말 자체에서 즉각 세척하는 장치 개발.평면형 windshield 와이퍼와 달리 렌즈 특유의 곡률을 정밀 밀착 추종하며 회전 구동하는 컴팩트 블레이드 메커니즘 구현: 안구 표면을 보호하는 눈꺼풀의 메커니즘을 차용하여 압력 제어식 고압 분사 노즐 대비 세척 효율 극대화.클리닝 하드웨어의 조립체 내부 완전 내재화를...

Tesla has been granted a new patent for a compact lens-cleaning system designed to keep vehicle cameras clear of dirt, water, mud, snow, and other debris. The Lens Cleaning System patent outlines a miniature cleaning assembly that combines a fluid dispenser and a mechanical wiper directly around the camera lens. The patent offers a potential solution that works without requiring large washer nozzles or external cleaning hardware.How Tesla’s Camera Cleaning System WorksThe system centers around a camera lens housed within a protective assemb...

Sleep or Die, a sleep wellness startup launched in 2025 by Lauren Sudeyko, secured $1M in funding from True Beauty Ventures to expand its sleep aid line.Sleep wellness startup Sleep or Die has secured $1 million in funding from True Beauty Ventures, marking an early milestone for founder Lauren Sudeyko and partner Olivia Gigone as the company continues to expand within the growing sleep and recovery market.Founded in 2025 by Sudeyko, a former executive at Google and PepsiCo, Sleep or Die launched with a focus on sleep support products includ...

A combination of factors including bad weather, tariffs and a dwindling cattle herd are pushing up grocery prices at an above-average pace.The impact of the Iran war and a potential El Niño weather pattern will add to pressures on grocery prices into 2027.Food is going to become less affordable, and consumers should be prepared for it, according to Ricky Volpe, an agribusiness professor at California Polytechnic State University.Americans already facing higher gas prices may soon see a new inflation wave at the grocery store. A mix of bad w...

Prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket have expanded far beyond sports and politics, letting users wager on outcomes ranging from presidential language to geopolitical crises. Now Kalshi has entered the art world with a new category that allows people to bet on auction-related outcomes, including the prices of individual artworks and the total sales values of major auctions.According to Kalshi, the new markets are meant to give collectors, dealers, art funds, institutional investors, and retail speculators a way to express views on...

Shoppers’ thirst for beauty is strong, as conglomerates’ recent earnings reports show. But the major players must find fresh ways to make their assortments stand out from the pack.Beauty conglomerates must prioritise agility and responsive and targeted product innovation to outpace their competitors.Spending is bifurcated as wealthy buyers spend freely, but lower-income shoppers reduce purchases, forcing brands to clearly prove their value.Companies are restructuring by expanding into emerging global markets and continuing to divest from d...

Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses sold over 7 million units in 2025, a number that would have seemed improbable two years earlier when the category barely existed outside enterprise pilots and conference demos. Google confirmed its own entry at I/O 2026, with Gemini-powered frames and eyewear partnerships with Warby Parker and Gentle Monster already in place. The market Apple is entering has already been legitimized by its competitors, which is an unusual position for a company that typically defines the categories it enters. All of that makes t...

For international football fans traveling to North America to attend the FIFA World Cup this summer, the costs of doing so quickly add up. Between flights, accommodation, food, local transportation and tickets, a week-long trip to the tournament can easily set you back a couple of thousand dollars, which is why FIFA and local businesses in the United States have been accused of price gouging in the run-up to the multi-week event.Fans put off by sky-high hotel prices in host cities may look elsewhere for cheaper accommodation, but the short-t...

MONTHLY TREND REPORT - June. 2026 Edition Released !TRENDBIRD (What's the Next Big Thing ?) is a Global Trend Sensing & Market Intelligence Service that Instantly Delivers Industry Expert Information on Emerging Trends & Future Business Opportunities from Around the World, Always Ahead of The Curve." Executive Summary 1. 비즈니스 및 전략 트렌드 (Business & Strategy) ▸ AI는 '성장 엔진'으로 쓰는 기업만 보상받는 시대: PwC 분석에서 상위 20% 기업이 AI 수익의 74%·재무 성과 7.2배를 가져간 사실은, AI를 비용 절감 수단으로 다루는 기업이...