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Pillo Automated Pill Dispenser and Personal Assistant
[Product]
2018/03/11 10:04
Things are getting pretty cute in the field of personal health. Case in point is the Pillo, an all-in-one pill dispenser, personal digital assistant, and communication device.It seems to be a mix between an automated pill dispenser, that can prepare the correct dose of multiple drugs on a personalized schedule, an Amazon Alexa-like voice-based assistant, and a screen that lets one see one’s he...
This Fan Sucks - Fan Tone
[Design]
2018/03/11 10:03
Literally… it blows and sucks! As more urban-based companies lean toward work-from-home policies, so does the need to have better indoor air quality at home. Designed with this in mind, Fan Tone by designer Hyojeong Lee is an interesting twist on the ceiling fan that does double duty as an indoor air cleaner that rids your home of harmful particles.It can easily replace any existing fan or ins...
(PDF) The Wealth Report by Knight Frank
[Investing]
2018/03/08 10:51
The world’s ultra-rich are investing more in cryptocurrencies — even if they may not understand them.Around 21 percent of wealth advisers and private bankers surveyed by Knight Frank said their clients increased investments in cryptocurrencies in 2017.But when asked about their understanding of blockchain, "there's still a huge amount of misunderstanding," said Nicholas Holt, Knight Frank's h...
(Patent) Facebook Granted Patent for Self-Balancing Robot
[Tech]
2018/03/08 10:51
The patent shows a robot that can switch from two to three wheels and carry cargo. But can it "like" friends' updates for you with its robo-arm?Has Facebook infiltrated your life? Wait until a Facebook robot starts following you from room to room.A patent for a self-balancing robot granted to the company Tuesday shows a bot resembling a standard telepresence robot with a screen, camera and micr...
(PDF) Mckinsey - Unlocking Value from IoT Connectivity
[Business]
2018/03/08 10:51
Companies must take a more nuanced look at connectivity providers as the Internet of Things evolves.The Internet of Things (IoT) is growing rapidly, with 127 new devices connecting to the Internet every second. Although many new applications target consumers, including smart-home systems and connected cars, others help companies optimize operations ranging from manufacturing to customer segment...
(Video) Automated System Translates Between Sign Language and English
[Tech]
2018/03/08 10:51
A tech company is building the world’s first automated sign language translation solution to enable deaf and hearing people to communicate almost anywhere.Sign language consists of far more than a variety of hand movements. The difficulty in using technology to translate lies in capturing the full extent of the non-verbal language. Hungarian company SignAll has taken up the challenge and is in...
(Video) McDonald’s Is Finally Making It Easier To Find One Of Its 36K Restaurants
[Business]
2018/03/08 10:51
How do you know which way to turn? Consult the golden arches.The golden arches make McDonald’s one of the most recognizable brands in the world. But with 36,000 locations, often visited by people driving on unfamiliar highways, those arches could make for a pretty functional bit of wayfinding design, too.In a new campaign, McDonald’s and the branding firm Cossette took over highway billboards...
New Next-Generation USB-like Diagnostic Kits Provide Faster Results
[Tech]
2018/03/08 10:51
The $5 diagnostic kit will enable quick, quantitative diagnosis currently conducted only in hospitals and labs.Next-generation diagnostic kits that can provide medical professionals with more immediate results are being developed by BGN Technologies, the tech-transfer company of Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, in collaboration with Singapore-based Biosensorix.The new technology, in the form...
Isn’t It Time You Upgraded to the Diamond Level of Toothbrushing ?
[Product]
2018/03/08 10:50
The Philips Sonicare DiamondClean Sonic Toothbrush is convenient, flexible, and powerful. Give in, already.Your dentist has already said this, but allow us to remind you: You can get the same teeth-cleaning quality with a manual brush as you do with an electric one, but it won’t be quite as easy. The Philips Sonicare DiamondClean, an industry standard-setter since its debut in 2011, comes with...
