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(Video) Microsoft’s PeopleLens Project Helps Blind Kids Learn Social Cues in Conversation
[Tech]
2022/03/18 09:07
Among the challenges of growing up with a visual impairment is learning and participating in the social and conversational body language used by sighted people. PeopleLens is a research project at Microsoft that helps the user stay aware of the locations and identities of the people around them, promoting richer and more spontaneous interactions.A sighted person looking around a room can quickl...
The Metaverse Is a Young People's Game
[Consumer]
2022/03/18 09:06
While companies like Meta have tried to create a buzz around the possibilities of the so-called metaverse and to position it as a groundbreaking development, its core ideas and concepts have been around for decades in the virtual chatroom and video game spaces. When it comes to the latter, affinity for metaverse-like experiences is especially high with young players. According to data from Newz...
Pangaia Rides The Wellness Wave with “Superfoods” Launch
[Product]
2022/03/18 09:05
Since launching three years ago, Pangea has created ink from air pollution, vegan leather from grapes, down jackets filled with wildflowers, and clothing made from food waste. Plus, the clothing brand has become an influencer favorite, with its signature oversized tracksuit sets seen all over Instagram.Now, it’s expanding its lineup to include products you can actually eat, with the launch of...
(Paper) A Calming Hug : Design and Validation of a Tactile Aid to Ease Anxiety
[Tech]
2022/03/18 09:04
Tests indicated that hugging the pillow has an anxiety-reducing effect on par with that of meditation-based breathing exercises.When experiencing anxiety, many people may feel the need to hug a squishy object such as a cushion. According to a new study, the act of doing so could actually help reduce feelings of anxiety – especially if the cushion "breathes."Led by roboticist Alice Haynes, a te...
(Infographic) 3 Emerging Trends in the Space Industry
[Business]
2022/03/18 09:03
Over the past several decades, space and satellite technology has become the invisible foundation of our digital world. 1,700 active satellites are currently orbiting the Earth, and together, they enable many of the technologies we use on a daily basis.Looking forward, this industry is on the cusp of a significant ramp-up. Recent technological breakthroughs have drastically reduced the cost of...
(PDF) Deloitte - TMT Predictions 2022 (Technology, Media, and Telecommunications)
[Business]
2022/03/17 09:10
TMT Predictions 2022. What’s next for technology, media, and telecommunications? From women in tech to floating solar panels, TMT Predictions gives you a glimpse of what 2022 could have in store..The '2022 TMT Predictions' report, unveiled during a virtual briefing on February 10, shows trends largely driven by the global Covid-19 pandemic’s economic and societal shifts, resulting in a more c...
Starbucks Wants to Become The Gas Station of The Future for EVs
[Business]
2022/03/17 09:09
With 15,000 locations across the U.S., the coffee chain is betting it can convince electric vehicle owners that it’s the perfect place to charge up. By 2030, there could be 26 million electric cars in the U.S., which means we’ll need more than 10 times as many EV chargers. Starbucks, with its 15,000 locations across the country, thinks that it could help fill part of the gap.In a pilot this y...
(Paper) Robotic Telekinesis : Allowing Humans to Remotely Operate and Train Robotic Hands
[Tech]
2022/03/17 09:08
Robotic Telekinesis leverages passive data from the internet to enable real-time teleoperation of a dexterous robotic hand in the wild. Over the past few decades, computer scientists have developed increasingly advanced techniques to train and operate robots. Collectively, these methods could facilitate the integration of robotic systems in an increasingly wide range of real-world settings.Rese...
(Infographic) The Retail Tech 100 : The Top Retail Tech Companies Of 2022
[Investing]
2022/03/17 09:07
The 2022 Retail Tech 100 has raised ~$25.4B in #equity funding across 373 deals since 2017. The list includes #startups at different investment stages of development, from early-stage companies to well-funded #unicorns. [click to enlarge]The Retail Tech 100 includes vendors working on hyper-personalized shopping experiences, blockchain-powered commerce, autonomous delivery, virtual shopping, an...
