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Smart Headband Gives Blind Swimmers Confidence In The Pool
[Product]
2023/08/28 09:04
Israeli startup EyeCan is developing a smart headband that vibrates to alert blind swimmers in real time of obstacles in their way.Ziv Better, a nine-time Paralympic swimming medalist who lost nearly all of his eyesight during his service in the Israel Defense Forces, is no stranger to doing laps virtually blind.But now a new vibrating headband device is giving him what he says is an added sens...
Tadao Ando Adds Concrete Meditation Space to South Korean Museum
[Design]
2023/08/28 09:03
Light filters through narrow slits in the roof of Space of Light, the second meditation space that Japanese architect Tadao Ando has completed at Museum SAN in Wonju.The geometric concrete structure rests on a mound in the southern sculpture garden of the South Korean museum, which was also designed by Pritzker Architecture Prize-winner Ando.Complete with Ando's trademark use of concrete, the m...
Nvidia Posts Blowout Quarter, But Market Rout Quashes Rally
[Investing]
2023/08/26 09:10
In what was arguably the most anxiously awaited earnings release of this season, Nvidia reported its second-quarter results on Wednesday. Three months ago, the chipmaker had ignited an AI-fueled market rally with its super bullish outlook, and so the big question was: could it deliver? The answer is a resounding yes. Nvidia blew past its own revenue guidance and crushed Wall Street’s expectati...
UNIQLO x KAWS Unveil Pieces From Latest Fusion Of Art & Fashion—Includes A Book
[Product]
2023/08/26 09:09
After dropping some eye-popping teasers, UNIQLO and KAWS have just unveiled their newest UT collection since 2019. Set to debut on September 7, the range not only showcases KAWS’ iconic artistry but also coincides with the release of an eagerly anticipated KAWS’ Phaidon-published art book dedicated to his What Party exhibit.T-shirts and sweatshirts serve as a canvas for his COMPANION and BFF...
New Mobile Game Aims To Ease Symptoms Of Anxiety, Depression
[Product]
2023/08/26 09:08
An Israeli startup has developed a mobile game that uses neuroscience-based techniques to treat symptoms of anxiety and depression.Hedonia uses a therapeutic method grounded in the research of Dr. Moshe Bar, the former director of the Cognitive Neuroscience Lab at Harvard Medical School, to treat the mood disorders. The therapy, called Facilitating Thought Progression (FTP), is designed to disr...
Renude Simplifies Skincare Routines with the Help of AI
[Business]
2023/08/26 09:07
Renude is a science-backed skincare service that leverages a combination of AI and aesthetician expertise to craft personalized routines for consumers. Founded by cosmetic scientist Pippa Harman and data scientist Catherine Nisson, the brand addresses individual skincare needs and aims to streamline skincare routines.Pippa Harman's industry experience led her to seek out new ways to offer custo...
(PDF) Mckinsey - Technology’s Generational Moment with Generative AI : A CIO and CTO Guide
[Business]
2023/08/26 09:06
CIOs and CTOs can take nine actions to reimagine business and technology with generative AI.Hardly a day goes by without some new business-busting development related to generative AI surfacing in the media. The excitement is well deserved—McKinsey research estimates that generative AI could add the equivalent of $2.6 trillion to $4.4 trillion of value annually.1CIOs and chief technology offic...
Harvesting Energy from Raindrops
[Tech]
2023/08/26 09:05
A new design of triboelectric array could turn every rainstorm into a miniature hydropower generator.Hydropower already contributes more than 17 per cent of global electricity generation. But hydropower can currently only be generated in areas with rivers or other bodies of water. But what if electricity could be generated from water that falls from the sky as rain? Researchers at Tsinghua Univ...
Minimis Glass : A Developing Tool for Runners & Cyclists
[Product]
2023/08/26 09:04
Despite a few half-decent tries, smart glasses have struggled to find their footing in the world of wearable tech. While tech giants such as Apple are exploring virtual reality headsets, the mainstream adoption of smart glasses might still be years away. However, a Sydney-based start-up, Minimis Tech, is taking a different approach. It is focusing on the needs of runners and cyclists.Founded by...
The 'PLAYPLAIN' Wireless Speaker Highlights The Iconic Minimalism of Braun and MUJI
[Design]
2023/08/26 09:03
Reminiscent of the clean design style popularized by stalwarts like Dieter Rams (Braun), Naoto Fukasawa (MUJI), and even with the new kid on the block, Teenage Engineering, the PLAYPLAIN speaker is a slick wireless audio device that adds a touch of Japandi minimalism to your space.“Echoing Rams’ ten principles of good design, the PLAYPLAIN Concept Speaker is a harmonious blend of form and fun...
(PDF) Mckinsey - The State of AI in 2023 : Generative AI’s Breakout Year
[Business]
2023/08/24 09:10
As organizations rapidly deploy generative AI tools, survey respondents expect significant effects on their industries and workforces.The latest annual McKinsey Global Survey on the current state of AI confirms the explosive growth of generative AI (gen AI) tools. Less than a year after many of these tools debuted, one-third of our survey respondents say their organizations are using gen AI reg...
(Paper) When Will AI Exceed Human Performance ? Evidence from AI Experts
[Tech]
2023/08/24 09:09
Here’s when machines will take your job, as predicted by A.I. gurus. An MIT study predicts when artificial intelligence will take over for humans in different occupations.While technology develops at exponential speed, transforming how we go about our everyday tasks and extending our lives, it also offers much to worry about. In particular, many top minds think that automation will cost humans...
