A Partition That Purifies Air - The Naava One
[Product]
2019/09/03 11:20
An innovative way to introduce greenery into spaces, the Naava One is a partition that also doubles up as a vertical planter, dividing spaces as well as refreshing it aesthetically.The free-standing unit comes with a self-sufficient design that’s perfect for indoors. The housing, available in white and charcoal gray, holds the vertical forest, while its base stores the water needed to feed the...
(Infographic) Universities with the Most Ultra-Rich Alumni
[Investing]
2019/09/03 11:14
Higher education is often considered the first rung in the ladder of success.That’s why thousands of students flock to top-tier universities around the world, hoping to translate their degrees into financial outcomes. After all, a degree from specific institutions can often mean that a wealthy and secure future is in the books.With a new fall term just around the corner, today’s chart relies...
(PDF) Samsung KX50 : The Future in Focus Report 2069
[Business]
2019/09/02 11:37
Experts Predict Aquatic Highways, Air Taxis And Space Hotels For Life In 50 Years Time. Samsung KX50: The Future in Focus’ report predicts changes to technology, health, entertainment, food and transport over the next 50 years - Six of Britain’s leading academics and futurists come together for the first time to create a mind-blowing version of the future in 50 years’ time- Samsung KX50: The...
(Patent) Two AirPods Related Patents Surface Covering Binaural Audio Capture (ASMR)
[Tech]
2019/09/02 11:37
Today the US Patent & Trademark Office published two patent applications from Apple that relate to AirPods. The first relates to Binaural Audio which is associated with SMR which Apple promoted in a series of ads earlier this month. The second patent covers ultrasonic proximity sensors for AirPods that can sense when to stop audio when one AirPod is removed from the user's ear and more. Bot...
Forget Cold-Brew Coffee. Bubble Tea is Quickly Becoming New York City’s “It” Drink
[Product]
2019/09/02 11:37
New York City shops are adding cream cheese, brown sugar and even alcohol to the Asian drink.A growing number of shops specializing in the Asian favorite, which combines tea with tapioca pearls (or bubbles or boba, as they are called), are opening throughout the metropolitan region. Major chains are expanding, while newer brands are starting up or finding their way into the market from other lo...
Automation Could Wipe Out Almost Half of All Jobs in 20 Years
[Consumer]
2019/09/02 11:36
OECD urges action in response to globalization, automation. Warns that training isn’t reaching those who need it most.Automation, robots and globalization are rapidly changing the workplace and governments must act fast and decisively to counter the effects or face a worsening of social and economic tensions, the OECD warned.Almost half of all jobs could be wiped out or radically altered in th...
Calorie Mama Is The Nutrition App That Uses Photo Recognition And AI To Track Food
[Product]
2019/09/02 11:36
Keeping track of what we eat is one of the most essential things to do when trying to loose weight. And now there is a nutrition app that is making tracking food easy as pie. Calorie Mama is the calorie tracking app that uses photo recognition to help users log their meals.Using its food recognition machine learning AI, the app can identify various different foods, even those that are packaged,...
(Infographic) Where the World’s Banks Make the Most Money
[Investing]
2019/09/02 11:36
Profits in banking have been steadily on the rise since the financial crisis. Just last year, the global banking industry cashed in an impressive $1.36 trillion in after-tax profits — the highest total in the sector seen in the last 20 years.What are the drivers behind revenue and profits in the financial services sector, and where do the biggest opportunities exist in the future?Following t...
Get Inspired by Adam Miklosi’s Detailed Conceptual Sketches
[Design]
2019/09/02 11:36
Concepts are our dreams, a wisp of an idea that float into our brain, whimsical yet exciting, something that dares you to give it a try, make something that is uniquely yours, and maybe, you’ll be the next Dyson with your line of products inspired by that dream you once saw. Before you get carried away though, let me introduce you to the designer whose conceptual sketches made us sit up and ta...