TREND REPORTS
An Energy Storage System at the Bottom of the Sea - Ocean Grazer
[Tech]
2022/01/26 09:05
The new system can store energy from renewable sources using a mechanism similar to a hydroelectric dam.Dutch startup Ocean Grazer, a spin-off of the University of Groningen, has designed a battery that can be installed on the ocean floor near offshore renewable energy plants, acting as an energy storage device. The system functions in a similar way to a hydroelectric dam. Ocean Grazer claims t...
This Gamepad Concept Ditches Conventions to Bring Comfort to Your A-game
[Design]
2022/01/26 09:04
Many gamers complain about the inconsistent button layouts of game controllers, but one thing that has remained the same is the basic design players have learned to live with even if they don’t like it.Gamepads have been around since the earliest days of video game home consoles, and they have changed little, but at the same time, have evolved significantly over the decades. For the past years...
(Infographic) Pets in the Metaverse
[Business]
2022/01/26 09:03
It seems like you hear about the metaverse everywhere you go. What exactly is the metaverse and how can you participate? Learn more about pets in the metaverse in the infographic below, courtesy of PetNewsDaily.Infographic : https://bit.ly/3rTkpJV[PetNewsDaily]
(PDF) Bain - The Working Future: More Human, Not Less
[Consumer]
2022/01/25 09:10
It’s time to change how we think about work.In 1964, the RAND Corporation predicted that we would be breeding intelligent apes to perform manual labor by 2020. In 1959, the US postmaster general predicted that today’s mail would be sent by rockets (email turned out to be a more cost-effective option). In 1930, John Maynard Keynes predicted that continued economic growth over the course of the...
(Video) The Movin’On Challenge Design 2022 Competition
[Design]
2022/01/25 09:09
With its new brand name and its newly unveiled theme for the 2022 leg of the competition, the Movin’On Challenge Design is all set to revolutionize the world of transport and make it sustainable, equitable, and beneficial to everyone.Formerly known as the Michelin Challenge Design, the international competition has a rich 21-year history when it comes to fostering and encouraging innovation fr...
Tourism Grows 4% in 2021 but Remains Far Below Pre-Pandemic Levels
[Business]
2022/01/25 09:08
UNWTO reports 4% rise in international tourist arrivals in 2021. However, 2021 was another challenging year: arrivals still 72% down on pre-pandemic levels. Recovery needs stronger coordination and increased vaccination ratesGlobal tourism experienced a 4% upturn in 2021, compared to 2020 (415 million versus 400 million). However, international tourist arrivals (overnight visitors) were still 7...
(Video) The Mighty Delivery Robot Uses Bending Legs and Pivoting Wheels
[Tech]
2022/01/25 09:07
The Mighty delivery robot pictured alongside one of its piezoelectric motors, which allow it to stay in a given position without using any power.We've recently heard about several urban delivery robots which would move along city sidewalks on four wheels. The Mighty bot brings something new to the mix, however, with pivoting wheels that are mounted on articulated legs.One of the problems with s...
Reframing Volatility
[Investing]
2022/01/25 09:06
It’s hard to stay optimistic when you’re losing money.[click to enlarge]When markets get volatile, we often hear people say, “ignore the noise.” But telling people to ignore the noise is telling people not to be people. It’s not practical advice. It’s important to contextualize short-term losses, but we can do better than this.Morgan Housel spoke about this idea, helping to reframe how we...
Turn an Old Phone Into a Free Wireless Security Camera in Minutes - Alfred Camera
[Product]
2022/01/25 09:05
Don’t toss it, don’t try to sell it, and don’t let it sit in a drawer until the end of time.Like every seasoned tech writer, I have an embarrassing assortment of old iPhones and Android devices collecting dust around the house. Almost all are worth next to nothing by now, but the least-old ones of the bunch are prime candidates to be given second lives as . . . drumroll please . . . free wir...
