(Infographic) The Impact of Carbon Removal Technologies
[Tech]
2022/03/03 09:03
According to climate scientists worldwide, global warming and the inevitable climate change can lead to severe catastrophic disasters. The only way to avoid this is to reduce greenhouse gas and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the global temperature rise must be limited to 1.5oC. To achieve this, current CO2 emissions must drop by...
(Patent) Meta Filed a Patent for ‘3D Conversations’ — Are Holographic Calls Almost Here ?
[Tech]
2022/03/02 09:10
Meta wants to enable 3D calls for everything from VR headsets to smartphones.Ever since Star Wars first showed space wizards talking to holograms, calling someone and chatting with their 3D simulacrum has become a staple of science fiction. But based on a patent application published in January, it sure looks like FacebookMeta is trying to make 3D conversations a reality right now — even if no...
3 Charts on Russia-Ukraine
[Investing]
2022/03/02 09:09
1. Markets : Very few people expected Putin to invade — investors included.2. Energy : Why EU dependence on Russian energy is important. 3. Ukrainian opinion : How have Ukrainians felt towards Russia historically? It's hard to overstate the political, economic and — most importantly — the human impact of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. After just over 24 hours of fighting hundreds of casualtie...
The World’s First NFT Vending Machine Is Now In New York
[Product]
2022/03/02 09:08
Solana blockchain-based NFT marketplace and gallery, Neon, launched its own NFT vending machine on 23 February 2022 in New York City’s Financial District at 29 John Street off the Wall Street.The vending machine, the first of its kind in the world, makes it easier for practically anyone to dive into the world of NFTs without having any specialised knowledge of blockchain or cryptocurrency.Acco...
(Video) Wireless Charging On The Go : New Tech Provides Freedom for Power Transfer
[Tech]
2022/03/02 09:07
Researchers at aalto university in finland have developed a novel method of power transfer that can charge movable devices without the need for messy cables or plugs. Wireless charging tiles are laid across a large surface such as a warehouse floor so that devices can be powered up from any point. if scaled up, the technology could be applied to power electric vehicles while they’re on the roa...
(Infographic) Putting EV Valuations Into Perspective
[Investing]
2022/03/02 09:06
The global push for lower emissions has created a mania around pure-electric automakers. While Tesla leads the charge, institutional investors have also piled into many of its younger rivals.For example, in 2019, Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund invested $1.3 billion into Lucid Motors. One year later, it was revealed that Amazon had a 20% stake (worth $3.8B) in Rivian.To see how quickly EV...
(Video) Storelift has Unveiled the 'Boxy' Autonomous Store Housed within Shipping Containers
[Product]
2022/03/02 09:05
A French startup is working to create a chain of fully autonomous convenience stores in shipping containers.First there was Amazon, then there was automated checkout, now there are mobile, automated stores. As physical retail struggles to remain relevant—and profitable—in the face of growing online competition, retailers are finding new niches. These include rural areas and urban neighbourhoo...
Porket VR - Portable VR Device
[Design]
2022/03/02 09:04
This is a small, portable VR device that resembles a piglet (porket). You can attach your mobile phone to this product and carry it with you. This is not much different from the shape of a conventional cell phone case. It just has a lens that allows you to experience VR contents. In fact, VR devices are not products with such advanced technology. If you hold a convex lens to your eyes and look...
Monthly Trend Report - March. 2022 Edition
[Trendbird]
2022/03/02 09:03
MONTHLY TREND REPORT - March. 2022 Edition Released !TRENDBIRD (What's the Next Big Thing ?) is a Global Trend Research & Consulting Service that Instantly Delivers Industry Expert Information on Emerging Trends & Future Business Opportunities from Around the World, Always Ahead of The Curve."