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(Video) Rocket Lab Reveals Neutron Launch Vehicle’s Advanced Architecture
[Tech]
2021/12/14 09:05
Rocket Lab has unveiled its concept for a new reusable launch vehicle called Neutron. Looking like something a Bond villain would deploy, it carries its second stage inside a permanently attached captive “Hungry Hippo” fairing design.A new booster rocket is usually about as interesting as the aesthetics of a new flat screen television, but as commercial spaceflight heats up, some new designs...
Thinnest VR Headset in the World Looks Exactly Like a Pair of Sunglasses
[Design]
2021/12/14 09:04
If the EM3 Ether is any indication, the future of the metaverse will have incredibly sleek VR glasses that don’t look like toasters attached to your face.At first glance, it’s possible that you wouldn’t even notice that the person above was wearing VR glasses. Debuted in Beijing by VR startup EM3 Technology, the Ether currently holds the mantle of the world’s slimmest and lightest VR headse...
(Infographic) How Do Americans Feel About Meat Consumption ?
[Consumer]
2021/12/14 09:03
Plant-based food is becoming increasingly popular in the United States. Whether cutting back on meat consumption a few days a week or adopting completely vegetarian or vegan lifestyles, many Americans are reconsidering their diets for a variety of reasons.The How to Cook research team used Google Surveys to poll Americans on their dietary preferences and whether or not they’d ever eat lab-grow...
(Patent) New Vivo Patent Uncovers a Futuristic Tri-Folding Smartphone
[Design]
2021/12/13 09:10
On the one hand, you’ve got companies like Apple, still selling smartphones with notches in 2021… and on the other, you’ve got Vivo, a company that’s working on a foldable smartphone with 3 folding elements as well as 2 projector lenses that cast a virtual keyboard on your table.Simply called the Vivo Tri-fold, this concept was brought to life by Technizo Concept, based on a patent discover...
NFTs : Is The Spotlight-Stealing Blockchain Tech The Next Big Thing ?
[Investing]
2021/12/13 09:09
Non-fungible tokens have applications beyond selling funky JPEGs and in-game items. Here’s what they are and what’s next for the tech.Non-fungible tokens, or NFTs, are blowing up, driving huge prices and explosive hype and earning comparisons to the 2017 ICO (initial coin offering) mania. By the end of March, more than $500M in USD had been exchanged over sales of NFTs, according to NFT marke...
(Video) Ameca Humanoid Robot AI Platform - The Future Face of Robotics
[Tech]
2021/12/13 09:08
Ameca the robot is able to perform a range of human-like gestures and expressions.UK robotics firm Engineered Arts has offered a sneak peek at its new humanoid robot ahead of a full reveal next year, and the preview is as incredible as it is unsettling. Ameca is presented as "the world's most advanced human-shaped robot," and a brief look at this "future face of robotics" suggests it might just...
(Infographic) Global Unicorn Club : 936 Private Companies Valued at $1B+
[Investing]
2021/12/13 09:07
CBInsights market map visualizes the 936 private companies with billion-dollar valuations, across artificial intelligence, e-commerce, fintech, and more.Our market map sorts unicorns into 15 categories, from auto & transportation to supply chain & logistics. Our “Other” category includes renewable energy, space tech, ad tech, and more. Categories are not mutually exclusive and compani...
Investors Snap Up Metaverse Real Estate in a Virtual Land Boom
[Investing]
2021/12/13 09:06
Transactions for properties in digital realms are jumping, guided by the same principle in the physical world: location, location, location.[Michael Gord, a co-founder of the Metaverse Group, a virtual real estate company that recently sold a 50 percent stake in itself for about $1.7 million.]Justin Bieber performed at a live concert this month, but the show wasn’t in a stadium or an arena. Li...
(Video) Frameplay Raises $8M for In-Game Advertising
[Investing]
2021/12/13 09:05
Frameplay has raised $8 million in funding for its immersive in-game advertising experiences.Hiro Capital led the round, and the investors include others involved in the gaming industry, bringing key strategic value for Frameplay’s long-term growth. Hiro Capital has been one of the most active investors in games, esports, digital fitness, and the metaverse.San Francisco-based Frameplay focuses...
