BioUrban Robotic Tree Fights Pollution by Performing the Work of 368 Real Trees
[Tech]
2019/08/21 11:22
If mexico knows something, it is air pollution. from time to time, mexico city is paralyzed by smoke from cars, industries and even the nearby volcano the popocatepetl. to fight this, a group of engineers has a new proposal to reduce the problem. Created by BioMitech and dubbed BioUrban, the project sees a kind of artificial tree that, like its natural peers, absorbs pollution and returns clean...
Rotofarm by Bace Proposes "Rotary Hydroponics" as Sustainable Source of Fresh Veg
[Product]
2019/08/21 11:22
Apartment dwellers can enjoy nearly 1.5 metres of indoor veggie patch using the Rotofarm by Bace, a countertop hydroponic garden where plants are rotated to grow more quickly.Like all hydroponic systems, the Bace Rotofarm works without soil, instead using mess-free nutrient and water reservoirs to feed its plants.With the addition of the rotary design, the plants turn in a full circle every hou...
(Infographic) The Secret Weapon in Fighting Pollution - Palladium
[Business]
2019/08/21 11:22
Despite the growing hype around electric vehicles, conventional gas-powered vehicles are expected to be on the road well into the future. As a result, exhaust systems will continue to be a critical tool in reducing harmful air pollution.The Power of PalladiumToday’s infographic comes to us from North American Palladium, and it demonstrates the unique properties of the precious metal, and how i...
(PDF) The State of AI and Machine Learning Report
[Business]
2019/08/20 11:25
This report illustrates the current state of AI and machine learning, detailing how organizations are implementing AI within their business — from the types of data that companies leverage to the tools they use and budgets they have.For readers who might be in the midst of their own AI projects, this report helps them understand the larger context of their work, what their peers are experienci...
Rivian Plans To Sell An Electric SUV In 2020 — Behind The Hype On The Would-Be Tesla Rival
[Investing]
2019/08/20 11:25
Rivian is making headlines for its massive funding rounds and promise to push the boundaries for electric cars. As the company looks to sell its first cars in 2020, we take a closer look to see if Rivian can live up to the hype.Aspiring automaker Rivian is one of the most high-profile early-stage startups in the US. The company has yet to sell a single electric vehicle, but has raised billions...
Gauging Gen X’s Digital Device Usage and Attitudes Towards Advertising
[Consumer]
2019/08/20 11:25
Straddling the analogue and digital divide, Gen Xers are readily reachable by marketers, but they can be picky about where and how they want to interact with ads.We spoke with demographics thought-leaders about this generation’s device usage and their attitudes toward advertising. Here’s what we learned:Get ‘Em on the GoSmartphone ownership is the norm for Xers—we estimate that 88.5% of the...
McDonald's Just Launched Its First New Type of Restaurant Since the Drive-Thru
[Business]
2019/08/20 11:25
McDonald's recently launched its first "McDonald's to Go" restaurant in London. It has no seating areas and serves only takeout. It's the first new format for a McDonald's restaurant since the drive-thru. The new restaurant replaces cashiers with touchscreens and is stripped of decor and furniture.As technology becomes more integrated into our lives, businesses are having to rapidly adapt to co...
(PDF) BCG - The Machinery Maker’s Guide to the IIoT Galaxy
[Business]
2019/08/20 11:25
For many industrial companies, pursuing the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is like probing a new galaxy: exciting and seemingly limitless, yet unfamiliar and largely uncharted. Similarly, IIoT’s importance is potentially huge. BCG estimates that the value of the IoT market will hit €250 billion by 2020, and we expect IIoT to be one of the fastest-growing and largest segments, growing at...
YouTube Virtual Try-Ons are Here, Starting with Lipstick
[Business]
2019/08/20 11:25
Pucker up! A new AR feature could be just the beginning. YouTube is the most popular video platform in the world, which is why any experiments with new technologies should make you sit up and pay attention. In this case, it's a new feature on YouTube for your phone that uses AR (that's augmented reality) to help you try on and even buy lipstick using your front-facing camera -- without leaving...
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