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(Paper) Smartphone System Measures Clotting Time of Users' Blood Samples
[Tech]
2022/02/15 09:04
The 3D-printed prototype, mounted on a Samsung Galaxy S9.People who are using blood-thinning medications regularly have to check if their dosage needs adjusting. And while doing so currently involves lab tests or expensive home systems, a simple smartphone-based setup may soon be able to perform the task.Because of a patient's ongoing physiological changes, what was initially an ideal dosage of...
MySize Unveils AI Interactive Smart Mirror
[Product]
2022/02/15 09:03
Artificial intelligence (AI) provider MySize has announced its interactive, touch-screen mirror is now available to business clients, with the intention to bring a new omnichannel implementation into the customer store experience.The FirstLook Smart Mirror, which was unveiled at the National Retail Federation 2022: Retail’s Big Show, allows brands to provide their customers with both an in-sto...
(Patent) Toyota Files Patent for EV with Manual Transmissions
[Tech]
2022/02/14 09:10
The future of Toyota EVs is going to be very exciting. Besides the developments in performance, range, and efficiency Toyota’s EV future may include something from the past. Based on a recent patent filing by Toyota, a clutch-operated manual transmission may be on the future option list for your next Toyota. So how exactly does a manual transmission work in an EV? Let’s find out.In today’s E...
(PDF) Mckinsey - The Rise of The Inclusive Consumer
[Consumer]
2022/02/14 09:09
Social values are shaping purchase decisions more than ever—and retailers that act now stand to attract consumers’ loyalty and spending.The American consumer is undeniably becoming more inclusive. Responding to our survey1 in October 2021, two out of three Americans told us their social values now shape their shopping choices. And 45 percent—likely representing well over a hundred million sh...
MIT Engineers Invent Surgical “Duct Tape”
[Tech]
2022/02/14 09:08
MIT engineers have developed a biodegradable surgical tape that can be applied to tears in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract as easily as duct tape around leaky pipes.Gut check: The GI tract is about 30 feet long and contains the major organs of the digestive system, including the colon, stomach, and intestines. Certain health issues, such as colitis, can cause tears in the GI tract, as can physi...
(Infographic) MSCI - A Visual Guide to 5 Types of Climate Indexes
[Investing]
2022/02/14 09:07
If average temperatures continue to rise at their current rate:- 10% of the world’s economic value could be lost by 2050- A sea level rise of over 8 feet could flood coastal cities- 420 million people could be exposed to extreme heat wavesTo prevent the worst effects of climate change, climate experts believe we need to drive carbon emissions down to net-zero.This infographic from MSCI shows f...
Paradise is an Automated Plant Cultivator and Compost Bin
[Design]
2022/02/14 09:06
Designed to reduce domestic waste, Paradise is an automated plant cultivator and compost bin that uses integrated technology to prompt users when the compost or plants need tending.As our worlds slowly retreat to the confines of our homes, our time spent outdoors has gradually decreased. While nothing beats the great outdoors, biophilia-inspired household products have come out as a result of t...
Disney's Parks Business is Bouncing Back
[Business]
2022/02/14 09:05
On the list of businesses you'd like not to own during a pandemic, theme parks would rank pretty high, maybe just below airlines.And so for media giant Disney, the early days of the pandemic were brutal for its Parks, Experiences & Products division. In fact, during its worst quarter, revenue at Parks was down by a whopping 85%. But things are bouncing back, just in time for the company's 1...
You Can “Air Type” On This Tactile Keyboard with Inflated Key Caps
[Design]
2022/02/14 09:04
Ah! Look at that keyboard! When the world is transitioning toward a smart future where a mechanical keyboard with a built-in LED screen will rule the roost, a designer dares to give us a cushioning of air bubbles to type on.When I think of laying my finger on this keyboard, I’m hopeful it’ll start popping up like bubble wrap and that would be overly satisfying.Anyway, that’s nothing like wha...
