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Novum 3D is a 100% Recyclable Futuristic Backpack Made from Mono-Materials
[Product]
2022/04/05 09:04
By using innovative 3D printed back pads, german outdoor brand VAUDE has developed the first recyclable backpack made from mono-materials. Dubbed novum 3D, the innovative prototype showcases a honeycomb construction that ensures maximum stability with minimum use of materials. all bag parts, including the back pads, the packsack, and the straps, are 3D printed from a 100% thermoplastic material...
This Student-Led Startup Wants to Turn Human Ashes Into Oyster Reefs - Eternal Reefs
[Product]
2022/04/05 09:03
Urns made from cremated ashes and pulverized shells can create oyster habitats that capture as much as 5 million pounds of CO2 over the course of three years.What if your loved one’s ashes could be turned into urns that double as regenerative oyster reefs?That’s the concept behind Resting Reef. Developed by two students from London’s Royal College of Art and Imperial College London, the nasc...
(Patent) An Apple Patent Reveals Damaged AirPods Mesh will be Easily Replaced
[Tech]
2022/04/04 09:11
In 2020 an Apple customer wrote: "My AirPods mesh fell out, what do I do?" Reply in-part: "The mesh can not be replaced." Well, times may be changing because it was revealed in a patent filing published Thursday that replaceable mesh could be on the way in the future. On Thursday the US Patent & Trademark Office published a patent application from Apple titled "Replaceable Mesh in Portable...
(Video) Nissan e-4ORCE Ramen Counter : Dynamic Control with No Spills !
[Business]
2022/04/04 09:09
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., has released a YouTube video showing off the capabilities of its e-4ORCE Ramen Counter—a tiny car that delivers bowls of ramen noodles along a ramen counter and then stops quickly without spilling. It has also published a blog post explaining the technology behind the car.Recently, Nissan announced the development of an electric crossover vehicle called Nissan Ariya. In...
(Infographic) The Richest People in the World in 2022 - No.1 Elon Musk
[Investing]
2022/04/04 09:08
Today, the 10 richest people in the world control $1.3 trillion in wealth. This scale of wealth is equal to approximately 1.4% of the world economy, Amazon’s entire market cap, or spending $1 million a day for 3,000 years. In fact, it’s double the amount seen just two years ago ($663 billion).As billionaire wealth accumulates at a remarkable speed, we feature a snapshot of the world’s riches...
Syntiant Raises $55 Million, Ships 20 Million+ Chips
[Investing]
2022/04/04 09:07
Ultra–low power AI accelerator startup Syntiant has closed a funding round of $55 million, bringing the company’s total raise to around $100 million. The company, which was founded in 2017, was backed by new and existing investors.Syntiant also announced that it has shipped more than 20 million of its neural decision processor chips to date, making it one of the few edge AI chip startups ship...
(PDF) Mckinsey - Prioritizing Technology Transformations to Win
[Business]
2022/04/04 09:06
Our latest IT survey confirms the accelerating pace of at-scale core technology transformations. The road map for success reflects the practices and capabilities of leading companies.In a time of significant, ever-quicker shifts in the IT portfolio, a new survey suggests that a company’s foundational technology has never been more important. In our latest McKinsey Global Survey of technology a...
(Video) Lidar Technology Aims for Accurate Sprays - Airblast Sprayers
[Tech]
2022/04/04 09:05
Lidar sensor measures canopy density and adjusts spray settings automatically.[Professor Long He demonstrates a test airblast sprayer at Penn State University’s Fruit Research and Extension Center in Biglerville in September. The sprayer uses a lidar-guided vision system to adjust the spray pattern when driving through tree rows. (TJ Mullinax/Good Fruit Grower)]Airblast sprayers are a common t...
The Pandemic Pet Boom and Pet-Food-as-a-Service
[Business]
2022/04/04 09:04
The pandemic pet boom. Many turned to pets for company in the last 2 years.Chewy. Pet-stuff-as-a-service has worked well, but growth is slowing.Greater isolation, less time outside and the general stress of the pandemic took its toll over the last 2+ years. For many of us, we found comfort in the company of pets.Indeed, data from Google shows how searches for "puppies for sale", "adopt a dog" a...
