TREND REPORTS
(Video) A Game Changer ? Tunnel Vision for Delivery Vehicles Could Cut Pollution
[Tech]
2019/12/04 00:10
A start-up is planning an underground network of tunnels in the UK to deliver more than 600 million packages a year.Decarbonizing vans that carry Internet-ordered deliveries: if it is a good idea then why not? A company's effort in the UK to do so might show the rest of the world that this is the way to go as we try to find solutions for a greener planet.The company wants to see underground tun...
(PDF) Mckinsey - Accelerating the Impact from a Tech-Enabled Transformation
[Business]
2019/12/04 00:09
Industrial companies that follow a comprehensive playbook can capture more than twice as much value as organizations focused on technology alone.Technology continues to race ahead, bringing innovative applications seemingly bound only by the imagination. Automation, the industrial Internet of Things, and robotics, among others, are transforming the way companies approach the production and deli...
(Paper) New Helmet Material is "Better Than Foam" at Absorbing Impacts
[Tech]
2019/12/04 00:08
The material could replace the foam protective padding that currently sits beneath the outer shell of sports, motorcycle and military helmets.Helmets could soon offer better protection while also being more comfortable, thanks to a new padding material developed by California's HRL Laboratories. It's claimed to be better than foam at withstanding impacts, while also keeping heads cooler and dri...
The 10 Most Active Crypto Funds' 2019 Investments
[Investing]
2019/12/04 00:07
The Block researcher Ryan Todd mapped out the most active crypto funds and their 2019 investments in his latest The Block Genesis research piece.[click to enlarge]In it, he noted trading services and regional exchanges in South America, Europe, and the Middle East are among the most popular investment categories this year. With the exception of Galaxy Digital, all major investors have stakes in...
Next-Gen Plant-based Ice Creams Level Up
[Product]
2019/12/04 00:06
Recently, next-gen plant-based ice creams are proliferating in service of both of these principles, catering to modern dietary preferences without compromising taste.As 2019 winds to a close, sustainability and healthier eating habits are at the forefront of both brand initiatives and consumer priorities. It follows that brands are looking to evolve their products as consumers rethink their own...
Worldwide Spending on Augmented and Virtual Reality Expected to Reach $18.8 Billion in 2020, According to IDC
[Business]
2019/12/04 00:05
Worldwide spending on augmented reality and virtual reality (AR/VR) is forecast to be $18.8 billion in 2020, an increase of 78.5% over the $10.5 billion International Data Corporation (IDC) expects will be spent in 2019. The latest update to IDC's Worldwide Augmented and Virtual Reality Spending Guide also shows that worldwide spending on AR/VR products and services will continue this strong gr...
An Autonomous Passenger Drone Concept to Serve Hard-to-Reach Zones
[Design]
2019/12/04 00:04
Created to inspire future engineers and designers, Snowlifter is a concept futuristic drone that can accommodate up to 8 person, specially for backcountry skiing and snowboarding. It features six rotors with storage space for batteries and equipment. This drone has been designed to provide alternative transportation to serve hard-to-reach zones in the mountains, it offers a revolutionary way to...
The History of Interest Rates Over 670 Years
[Investing]
2019/12/04 00:03
Today, we live in a low-interest-rate environment, where the cost of borrowing for governments and institutions is lower than the historical average. It is easy to see that interest rates are at generational lows, but did you know that they are also at 670-year lows?This week’s chart outlines the interest rates attached to loans dating back to the 1350s. Take a look at the diminishing history...
(Video) Japan Cosmetics Maker, Kao Develops Tech for Spray-On ‘Artificial Skin’
[Product]
2019/12/02 11:10
Tokyo-based cosmetics maker Kao Corp. has developed technology to create spray-on “artificial skin” that could be used to conceal moles and other facial blemishes.It said the Fine Fiber Technology involves a specially designed diffuser that sprays ultra-fine fibers to form a thin layered membrane on the skin.As the first step to commercialize the technology, Kao plans to market skin-care prod...
