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(PDF) PwC - 5G and Industrial Manufacturing in a Post-COVID-19
[Business]
2021/02/14 09:10
The modern factory is already a highly complex environment. Advanced machines and robots are equipped with a wide array of sensors connected to high-powered analytics engines in the cloud that assess performance, manage production schedules, maintain supplies and orchestrate all the activities on the factory floor. By eliminating the need for wired connectivity, 5G will supplement the high-spee...
(Patent) A Microsoft Patent Reveals an All-New Magnetic Hinge-Like System
[Tech]
2021/02/14 09:09
In November 2019 Patently Apple posted a report titled "The Latest trend of Physical Buttons on a Smartphone being replaced with Touch Controls is one that Apple is likely to Adopt." The report was covering Huawei's new Mate 30 Pro smartphone introducing dual side controls. Today the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office officially granted Apple a patent that relates to virtual touch controls that c...
Clubhouse is The Latest firm for Which Traders Have Mixed Up Stocks
[Investing]
2021/02/14 09:08
Confused investors waste millions of dollars every year buying the wrong shares.THE PAST few months have been a tumultuous ride for investors in Clubhouse. The social network, which was launched in March 2020, creates audio chatrooms in which users can listen to live conferences—but only if they have been invited to join the platform by existing members. By January this exclusive audience had...
(Paper) Automated AI Algorithm Uses Routine Imaging to Predict Cardiovascular Risk
[Tech]
2021/02/14 09:07
Coronary artery calcification—the buildup of calcified plaque in the walls of the heart's arteries—is an important predictor of adverse cardiovascular events like heart attacks. Coronary calcium can be detected by computed tomography (CT) scans, but quantifying the amount of plaque requires radiological expertise, time and specialized equipment. In practice, even though chest CT scans are fai...
How COVID-19 Hurt Car Markets Worldwide
[Business]
2021/02/14 09:06
The coronavirus crisis has had a significant impact on international car markets in the past year. The number of newly registered passenger cars in the 27 EU member states fell by around 24 percent in 2020 compared to the previous year.This is according to the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA). Other large markets also posted double-digit declines. The Chinese market lost the...
Self-Cleaning Nordifakt Bedding Stays Fresher Longer with Less Washing
[Product]
2021/02/14 09:05
Bedding with Eco-Technology : Self Cleaning + Sustainably Green + Scandinavian Living.Everyone loves climbing under freshly washed sheets, but no likes the hassle involved. It's recommended you wash your sheets once a week, but how many of us can honestly say we do? Christianshavn bedding from Danish company Nordifakt features technology that actually eliminates 99.9 percent of all bacteria, me...
IKEA Released Its Most Amusing Chocolate Product Yet
[Design]
2021/02/14 09:04
We love it when a new product combines our favorite things and IKEA's Belöning is no exception. Featuring three self-assembly pieces, Belöning is a $4.99 milk chocolate moose — not to be confused with a milk chocolate mousse — you get to build at home.You’ll have to build your table before you can use it, and now, you’ll need to assemble your snack first before eating it too. IKEA is...
(Infographic) Visualizing Global Attitudes Towards COVID-19 Vaccines
[Consumer]
2021/02/14 09:03
In order to achieve herd immunity against COVID-19, some experts believe that between 70% to 80% of a population must be vaccinated.[click to enlarge]But attitudes towards these vaccines are undoubtedly mixed. In fact, it’s estimated that one-third of people globally have some major concerns.Using survey data from eight different countries, Global Web Index created five archetypes to help illu...
(PDF) Bain - The Global Diamond Industry 2020–21
[Business]
2021/02/09 09:10
Our tenth annual report looks at performance in 2019, reviews the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, and updates our long-term outlook for the diamond industry through 2030.Welcome to the tenth annual report on the global diamond industry, prepared by the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) and Bain & Company. This year’s edition covers industry performance in 2019 and the effects o...
