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(Video) Recharge Station Gives SkyX Drones Potentially Unlimited Range
[Tech]
2017/06/12 11:01
SkyX's xStation is a recharging platform for the long-range SkyOne UAV.Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) have found plenty of use in industrial applications, buzzing around to inspect crops, buildings or other structures. That's fine if they're flying around a facility or a farm, but these drones could also be useful for monitoring long-range infrastructure, like railroads or gas pipes, if they w...
Ward Off Burglars with the Zmodo Greet Video Doorbell
[Product]
2017/06/12 11:01
Your doorbell just rang, but you’re at your most comfortable spot on the couch. What do you do? Do you pretend that you didn’t hear it? Or give up that divine moment of utmost lying perfection?If you have the Zmodo Greet, all you have to do is pick up your phone and see if the guest is indeed someone you know or if they’re just the neighbor’s kids playing around. Pretty nifty, huh? Here’s...
(Infographic) The Demographic Timebomb : A Rapidly Aging Population
[Consumer]
2017/06/12 11:01
With record-high amounts of student debt, questionable job prospects, and too much avocado toast in their bellies, many millennials already feel like they are getting the short end of the stick.But here’s another economic headwind they face as they are coming of age: the percentage of the global population that is 65 or older will double from 10% to 20% by 2050.As millennials enter their peak...
(PDF) Global EV Outlook 2017 Report - International Energy Agency
[Business]
2017/06/11 10:10
According to a new report published by the International Energy Agency on Wednesday, the number of electric vehicles on roads around the world passed the 2-million mark in 2016. With more than 750,000 new registrations, the past year was another record year for electric mobility, which, according to the IEA, is on the verge of mass adoption. Based on recent statements from carmakers, the Intern...
How Harley-Davidson Used Artificial Intelligence to Increase New York Sales Leads by 2,930%
[Business]
2017/06/11 10:09
It was winter in New York City and Asaf Jacobi’s Harley-Davidson dealership was selling one or two motorcycles a week. It wasn’t enough.Jacobi went for a long walk in Riverside Park and happened to bump into Or Shani, CEO of an AI firm, Adgorithms. After discussing Jacobi’s sales woes, Shani, suggested he try out Albert, Adgorithm’s AI-driven marketing platform. It works across digital chan...
Children’s Voice-Activated AI Robot Personalizes Learning - Woogie
[Product]
2017/06/11 10:08
AI-enabled Woogie answers questions, plays interactive games and has the ability to engage in conversation.This is part of a series of articles that looks at entrepreneurs hoping to get their ideas off the ground through crowdfunding. At the time of writing, each of these innovations is currently seeking funding.UK-based Arrow Electronics is crowdfunding for its robot Woogie, a voice-activated...
Facebook Knows What You’re Doing During Commercial Breaks
[Consumer]
2017/06/11 10:07
Hint: You’re not watching commercials.You know how sometimes you still watch live TV? And how if you’re watching live TV, sometimes a commercial comes on? Well, guess what happens then?If you’re reading this, you know. But now Facebook wants to spell it out for you: You ignore the commercials and you look at your phone.Here’s the graphic version of this story: Facebook says it tracked the b...
Renault Gives EV Batteries a Second Life in The Home - Powervault
[Product]
2017/06/11 10:06
The Powervault trial using Renault's recycled batteries will kick off next month.While the batteries that power modern electric vehicles typically last eight or ten years, after that they still retain a valuable capacity that can be repurposed for other means. One carmaker with a keen interest in the area is Renault, who has just announced a partnership with UK company Powervault that will see...
(Video) The Joystick Of The VR World Is Self-Balancing - Bottomless Joystick
[Design]
2017/06/11 10:05
The Bottomless Joystick could be the future of controllers for virtual reality gaming.Most VR controllers of today look and work just like a regular gamepad, but this kind of hardware doesn’t really lend itself to the immersive qualities of virtual reality gaming. To bridge the gap, the humble arcade-type joystick control might be making a comeback. The Bottomless Joystick is especially suitab...
