Imagine a glass skyscraper that, instead of using energy, stands as source of power for the entire building. although this sounds like the city of the future, Recent developments mean that it could soon be a reality — at least in part. the key lies in the creation of transparent solar cells which, when placed between the panes of double-glazed windows, inconspicuously harvest energy from the s...

A majority of young adults in the U.S. live with their parents for the first time since the Great Depression.The coronavirus outbreak has pushed millions of Americans, especially young adults, to move in with family members. The share of 18- to 29-year-olds living with their parents has become a majority since U.S. coronavirus cases began spreading early this year, surpassing the previous peak...

Despite weathering serious disruption due to the pandemic, those in the fashion industry are looking to the future (where we hopefully won’t all be wearing sweatpants 24/7). From fast fashion brands to luxury labels, the industry is getting innovative when it comes to advertising new collections and offerings. The following “at-home” campaigns are a clear trend within the fashion industry, b...

Skin Analytics, a U.K.-based startup that has developed a skin cancer screening service that uses artificial intelligence, has raised £4 million in Series A funding. The round was led by Hoxton Ventures, with participation from Nesta and Mustard Seed Ventures.Skin Analytics says it will use the injection of cash to expand its focus to the U.S. after it was awarded the “Breakthrough Device Des...

Researchers from the University of St Andrews have developed an innovative new technique using lasers to accurately measure the authenticity of some of the world's most exclusive whiskies—without ever removing the cap.Iconic bottles of whisky have been known to sell for prices over £1 million. But if you are the lucky owner of such a whisky, how can you be confident that the contents of the b...

After their first smart glasses collaboration last September, Gentle Monster and Huawei are releasing their second series on September 10, with ten new styles of optical frames and four styles of sunglasses. What Happened: Could smart glasses make a comeback and possibly replace headphones? South Korean eyewear brand Gentle Monster and Chinese tech company Huawei think so. After the first gener...

A recent patent filed by Samsung shows a transparent smartphone design with slim bezels, based on a new display technology developed by the company. According to the patent documents, the technology could make possible a fully transparent device while still retaining full display functionality.To help visualize this futuristic design, the folks over at LetsGoDigital have collaborated with 3D ar...

Traditional media suffer as digital ad spend grows in 2020 forecast shows. Paid search and social are the big winners of shifting budgets.It’s an understatement to say ad budgets are in flux right now. Some forecasters see a flat to declining outlook for the rest of the year and into 2021, while others see growth. The truth is, there are lots of numbers and none are very precise.The IAB’s lat...

Apple has officially previewed Apple Marina Bay Sands, the first Apple Store to sit directly on the water. Appearing as a sphere floating on the iridescent Marina Bay, the store introduces a new and captivating retail experience at one of the most iconic locations in Singapore. Entirely surrounded by water, Apple Marina Bay Sands offers uninterrupted 360-degree panoramic views of the city and i...