The Heatworks Duo carafe heats water as it pours, and to precise temperatures.Never wait for water to boil again. The Heatworks Duo Smart Untethered Carafe heats water as you pour it. Just fill the Duo with cool water, and the carafe delivers hot H2O to your cup. It also lets you set the precise temperature you desire. Water decanted from the Duo is heated to plus or minus one degree of your se...

The idea is to make it less awkward to use them in public.While voice assistants have grown in popularity over recent years, many people still hesitate to use them in public spaces, and that's a problem Microsoft is looking to tackle. In a patent filing, the company notes that for a number of reasons -- not wanting to disturb those nearby, not wanting to share private information around strange...

As the fintech landscape continues to evolve, a look at the newest developments from across the globe.Fintech, the portmanteau of finance and technology, represents the collision of two worlds—and the evolution of the use of technology in financial services. Financial services and technology are locked in a firm embrace, and with this union comes both disruption and synergies.Financial institu...

Get ready to see "Living Coral" in your clothing, tech gadgets, home decor and more come 2019. The Pantone Color Institute recently announced its 2019 "Color of the Year," called Living Coral (16-1546).Since 2000, the Institute has chosen a "Color of the Year." Experts look at trends in all facets of daily life, such as the entertainment industry, emerging artists, fashion, technology and more,...

The newly opened Starbucks' Reserve Roastery in the Meatpacking District on on December 14, 2018 in New York City. Who needs another Starbucks? Apparently, New York City did—and not just any regular old Starbucks.Last Friday, the city’s first Starbucks Reserve Roastery opened in the Meatpacking District, and it is far more than just a place to pick up a latte.Only the second Roastery in the U...

Researchers say about 60 percent of us make New Year's resolutions but only about 8 percent are successful in achieving them.Another year has come to an end, and another has just begun. So, now that the new year is here, what resolutions are you going to make? Making New Year's resolutions is a time-honored tradition all around the world. We all hope for a better future--especially when the yea...

Fujitsu has developed a judging system that can objectively score a routine based on the angles of a gymnast's joints.Perhaps more than any other sport, gymnastics is both an art and a science. As an athlete executes their carefully-rehearsed flips and leaps, judges look to award or deduct points based on the precise position of the gymnast’s body.To ensure a fair competition, organizers typic...

An app could help those with face blindness but has raised concerns among privacy experts. Large gatherings such as weddings and conferences can be socially overwhelming. Pressure to learn people's names only adds to the stress. A new facial-recognition app could come to the rescue—but privacy experts recommend proceeding with caution.The app, called SocialRecall, connects names with faces via...

There is no doubt that the city will be the defining feature of human geography for the 21st century. Globally, there are 1.3 million people moving to cities each week – and by 2040, a staggering 65% of the world’s population will live in cities.At the same time, the 600 biggest urban areas already account for 60% of global GDP, and this will only rise higher as cities become larger and more...