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(Paper) A Body-scale Wireless Power Transmission - Meander Coil++
[Tech]
2022/05/12 09:06
Meander Coil++: A Body-scale Wireless Power Transmission Using Safe-to-body and Energy-efficient Transmitter CoilWearable devices for life-logging and healthcare have been studied, but the need for frequent charging imposes inconvenience for long-term use. Integrating textile-based wireless chargers (i.e., coil) into clothing enables sustainable wearable computing by charging the on-body device...
State of CVC Q1’22 Report
[Investing]
2022/05/12 09:05
Corporate venture capital has a mixed start to 2022, as deals rise and funding falls quarter-over-quarter. CVC-backed deals climbed to a record 1,317 in Q1’22 as funding fell 19% to $37B.In our State of CVC Q1’22 Report, we dig into global investment trends to spotlight takeaways like:Which global regions saw the most CVC-backed deals, and which emerging areas are heating upWhat is the averag...
No Brand Has More Museum Collaborators Than UNIQLO Does
[Product]
2022/05/12 09:04
UNIQLO and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA Boston) renewed their long-standing partnership with a new UT collection of T-shirts featuring the works of ukiyo-e artists Hokusai, Kuniyoshi, and Hiroshige. The collaboration between the Japanese brand and the museum stretches back 10 years, and this round, also sees UNIQLO supporting museum-wide Japanese programming, including Junior Artists, w...
Disinfecting Water with Sunshine - The Wadi
[Product]
2022/05/12 09:03
The WADI is a simple device that measures when contaminated water has been sufficiently exposed to sunlight to be safe to drink.An easy-to-use measuring device indicates when contaminated water has been sufficiently exposed to the sun’s UV rays for water-borne pathogens to be eliminated.Around the world, 1.8 billion people lack access to safe drinking water. To avoid water-borne disease, these...
(Patent) Apple has Won a Patent : A Virtual Paper That will be Used in AR/VR
[Tech]
2022/05/11 09:10
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office officially granted Apple a patent that relates to the future use of Virtual Paper on devices that will be able to crumple, flip, fold, bend while keeping the graphics intact in varying positions as the virtual paper changes angles and perspectives. Virtual paper could include mixed reality content in 2D, 3D and animation where the image could be constantly s...
(PDF) BCG - What It Will Take to Reap the Rewards of Renewable Fuels
[Business]
2022/05/11 09:09
The yearly global margin pool could surpass $100 billion in the coming decade—if market players secure more feedstock supplies, improve process economics, and address pricing issues.The day is coming when more airplanes will fly on fuel made from used cooking oil and tractor-trailers will roll down the highway on a mix of animal fat and forest residue.Aviation and heavy transportation industri...
(Paper) Nvidia’s New Ultra-Thin Holographic Glasses for Virtual Reality
[Tech]
2022/05/11 09:08
Nvidia and Stanford research paper describes tech that could be key to thin Apple Glasses.A joint research paper by Nvidia and Stanford University describes a technology that could be key to the difference between the bulky Apple VR headset we’re expecting to see in late 2022/early 2023 and the type of thin Apple Glasses likely to launch several years later.One of the key challenges facing any...
(Infographic) Synthetic Biology: The $3.6 Trillion Science Changing Life as We Know It
[Business]
2022/05/11 09:07
Synthetic biology (synbio) is a field of science that redesigns organisms in an effort to enhance and support human life. According to one projection, this rapidly growing field of science is expected to reach $28.8 billion in global revenue by 2026.Although it has the potential to transform many aspects of society, things could go horribly wrong if synbio is used for malicious or unethical rea...
Arcadia Earth Is Putting XR To Work For The Environment
[Design]
2022/05/11 09:06
The immersive venue has recently adopted Microsoft's HoloLens technology throughout its 15 rooms to deepen its ecological message. As environmental issues grow in urgency, institutions and companies are seeing the potential creative technologies present in highlighting eco-causes from fragile ecologies to species extinction. Arcadia Earth is one venue that’s been integrating technology into th...
The Market for Smart Home Devices is Expected to Boom Over The Next 5 Years
[Business]
2022/05/11 09:05
Over 130 million households are home to at least one smart speaker, according to Statista data.That figure is expected to rise to as many as 335 million in the next five years.All smart home devices are set for huge growth in the near future, says Statista.While global spending on Internet of Things products is forecast to reach $1.1 trillion in 2023.Homes around the world are getting smarter....
(Video) Undefined's Next-Gen "Silent" Ion Propulsion Drone : Still Noisy
[Tech]
2022/05/11 09:04
The Ventus drone ionizes air to create lift without moving propulsors – Undefined Technologies says it'll be quiet next to current propeller-driven drones.With two successful flight tests in the bag, and just under US$2 million in seed funding, Florida company Undefined Technologies has unveiled the next generation of its "silent" commercial drone, which uses ionic propulsion instead of propel...
Morrama’s biodegradable COVID testing kit seeks to address plastic waste problem
[Design]
2022/05/11 09:03
The kit, which uses recyclable paper pulp, is also designed with greater usability in mind.Industrial design studio Morrama has revealed a biodegradable and recyclable COVID-19 testing kit concept, which aims to lessen the environmental impact of tests being used today.The London-based consultancy has used sustainable materials for the Eco-Flo kit, and sought to make the kit more accessible to...
