TREND REPORTS
(Patent) Google Could Make Glasses That Take Searchable Video
[Tech]
2015/07/23 11:07
Google filed a patent today for a Glass-like wearable that records video and makes it searchable. If the gadget senses, through pre-programmed cues, that a significant moment is taking place, it will document the event and file the clip to the cloud for your future reference.The patent doesn’t state that this new functionality is for Google Glass, but it does shows the processor and data stora...
Saving the Planet with a Little Cinnamon, Lemons and Banana Peel
[Business]
2015/07/23 11:05
WWF initiative 'just' aims to show that there are simple and natural alternatives to many of the products we use every day such as banana peel for shoe polish.WWF Australia launched an environmental initiative with help from Leo Burnett Sydney to show how easy it is to make small changes that make a big difference for the planet. A range of nine household alternatives, ‘just’ products are cre...
(Video) Sulfite-Filtering Üllo Aims to Make Wine-Drinking Less Whine-Inducing
[Product]
2015/07/23 11:05
The Üllo is claimed to filter most of the sulfite content from wine.Do you get itchy, cramped-up or wheezy from even a little bit of wine? It could be because you have a sulfite sensitivity. Sulfites are sulfur-based compounds that are added in the wine-making process to prevent bacterial growth – they keep the wine from spoiling while it's in transit and storage. Given that they're not neede...
(Infographic) The History of the Credit Card
[Business]
2015/07/23 11:03
Bearing in mind that credit cards are about to disappear as mobile wallets take over, I thought it would be nice to share this infographic of the history of the credit card.Infographic : http://thefinanser.co.uk/.a/6a01053620481c970b01b8d13baaec970c-700wi[thefinanser]
2015 Electrolux Design Lab Competition
[Design]
2015/07/22 10:32
As a household name, Electrolux has impacted us with their innovations and Swedish Design Thinking.They take forth their commitment towards inspiring us with the student design competition – Electrolux Design Lab. For the 2015 competition, we have 34 shortlisted entries that will be featured over the next three weeks on Yanko Design. You as a design advocate can vote for your favorite in Peopl...
These Investors Are The Best Unicorn Hunters
[Investing]
2015/07/22 10:32
Which investors have the most billion-dollar companies in their portfolios? And who got into those startups early?There are 74 private US companies valued at a billion dollars or more, according to our real-time unicorn tracker. We used CB Insights data to analyze which investors have backed the most unicorns and are in the best position to capitalize should these companies manage to exit for t...
(Video) Cytosponge - Early Detection for Oesophageal Cancer
[Tech]
2015/07/22 10:32
The Cytosponge is around the same size as a multi vitamin pill.As with every form of the deadly disease, early detection of oesophageal cancer is critical to recovery. The current approach of detecting the cancer through biopsy can be a little hit and miss, so the University of Cambridge's Professor Rebecca Fitzgerald and her team have developed what they claim to be a more accurate tool for ea...
These Solar "Palm Trees" In Dubai Will Charge Phones At Parks And Beaches
[Tech]
2015/07/22 10:31
These solar "trees" provide connectivity and energy for a desert city. Look at what's installed and ready-for-use in Dubai this summer: "Smart palms" that store solar energy during the day and discharge power at night.Smart Palm, the company, has set up two so far—one on Surf Beach, another in a park near the waterfront. It plans to plant them in 103 locations under a contract with the United...
Indigo-Clean Is New Light Designed For Hospitals That Kills Bacteria
[Tech]
2015/07/22 10:31
Indigo-Clean is a new light from Kenall Manufacturing that is capable of killing bacteria. Used in a health care setting such as a hospital, the device could help prevent the spread of dangerous microorganisms, including MRSA.Bacteria in the air absorb the indigo-colored light, which then creates a chemical reaction within the microorganism. This creates an environment that acts like bleach, ki...
(Video) We Have Changed the Climate with Wind Turbines
[Tech]
2015/07/22 10:31
According to the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions, about 2.3 percent of America’s power is generated by wind. But wind power is becoming wildly popular all over the world. What would happen if a company put up so many wind turbines that they actually changed the climate on Earth? That’s the subject of this week’s podcast.Wind turbines are being built all over the world, and China is p...
Paving Dutch Plastic Roads with Plastic Pulled from Oceans - WolkerWessels
[Tech]
2015/07/22 10:31
Rotterdam could be the first city in the world with roads made of plastic if VolkerWessels get their way.WolkerWessels, a Dutch construction firm, is intent on paving roads using upcycled plastic in a project dubbed PlasticRoad. According to this report, Rotterdam’s city council is just as thrilled to host the first batch of plastic roads.Alex van de Wall, a KWS Infra manager working on the pr...
Try a Spray-On Condom for Size
[Design]
2015/07/22 10:31
Design student Michele Chu wants to revolutionize the condom market by creating spray-on condoms for both parties.When it comes to promoting safe sex, the more options, the better. Which is why the idea of a spray-on alternative to the conventional condom is so fascinating. Design student Michele Chu created a concept for a visual communications class that includes spray-on condoms for both mal...
