Panasonic is testing "power-generating glass" which it expects to start selling by 2028 for use in a wide range of buildings. Expect them to be installed in homes and offices by 2028.Perovskite solar cells are integrated with the glass to produce a photovoltaic layer that's just one micron thick sandwiched between two sheets of glass substrate. The manufacturing process uses a combination of Pa...

The pandemic transformed mobility and transportation in cities globally. It highlighted challenges in the system, changed citizens’ expectations, travel preferences, and more. These new patterns provide an opportunity for cities to rethink their future transportation and mobility networks.Deloitte collaborated with ThoughtLab to survey 200 city leaders and 2,000 citizens globally to better und...

UZH researchers have successfully designed an AI system, called ‘Swift’, that managed to beat human world champions in drone racing. More specifically, it won multiple races against three world-class champions in first-person view (FPV) drone racing. This sport typically has human pilots flying quadcopters at speeds exceeding 100 km/h, which are controlled remotely while wearing a headset lin...

Quest Home avatars will finally have a leg to stand on — two, even — as the company walks out the appendages for beta testers.Meta has walked out legs to player avatars in Quest Home — but not Horizon Worlds — in a new beta announced last week in the Meta Community forums (via UploadVR).Meta communications manager Eliza Kern told The Verge in an email that “people will start to see avatar...

'The shoe that grows' empowers children in poverty to take bigger strides.While many might consider a pair of shoes unimportant, they do hold a significant value for those in poverty. In fact, for over 1.5 billion people worldwide, shoes are a luxury. This is crucial because soil-transmitted diseases affect a significant number of people, particularly children, who are at greater risk when they...

Newzoo indicates that 79% of the total online population engages with video games. However, even those who don’t play can benefit from investment opportunities in this thriving industry.This infographic, sponsored by Roundhill Investments, delves into the growth of the gaming industry and related financial opportunities.Also, due to ease of access and low barriers to entry, mobile gaming is th...

If you’re on the hunt for a good night’s sleep, Ozlo Sleep steps into the limelight with Sleepbuds, little earpieces tailor-made for those who’ve wrestled with the frustration of sleepless nights. Ozlo was founded by three former Bose employees who were looking for a way to achieve a better night’s with the aid of sound.The buds are made with side sleepers in mind. With silicone tips and an...

Can your favorite college football season be topped? Coors Light says to hold its beer, and have a seat. The beer brand has created a slick ‘Chill Throne’ to raise the stakes for pre-game festivities.Swathed in metallic silver and blue, the Coors Light-themed chair comes equipped with a cup holder designed to maintain your Coors Light at a mountain-cold 36°F—a refreshing touch, indeed. Addi...

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