TREND REPORTS
Futuristic Bionic Arm Helps Amputees Feel The Sensation of Touch and Movement
[Tech]
2021/09/09 09:06
Connecting the bionic limb directly connected to the brain allows for delivery of precise sensations tied to natural movements.The research group at Cleveland Clinic's Laboratory for Bionic Integration looks at the inside of the touch robot system. Each small black box provides individual finger sensation to the user through a neural-machine interface.Cleveland ClinicDreaming of a future where...
(Video) AI Software Gamifies The Experience of Designing a House
[Tech]
2021/09/09 09:05
By gamifying the traditional time-consuming and costly design process, Design With Frank makes designing a house a simple and fun experience.What if homeowners had the tools to create their dream house without the need to hire an architect? Design With Frank is a new web app that allows people to do exactly this. The new software leverages AI so that anyone can create a home that meets their ne...
TikTok Overtakes YouTube for Average Watch Time in US and UK
[Consumer]
2021/09/09 09:04
TikTok users are now spending more time watching content than YouTube users are, according to a new report from App Annie. App users in the UK and US are spending more time on TikTok than on YouTube, a new report suggests.Data from app monitoring firm App Annie indicates that average time per user spent on the apps is higher for TikTok, indicating high levels of engagement.App Annie characteris...
This Interactive Yoga Mat Turns Stretching Into a Game - Solelp
[Design]
2021/09/09 09:03
Unlike the ordinary stretching mats, Solelp features a smart mat, camera-laden bar, interactive handles and a mobile app that gives users a connected environment to perform and enjoy stretching for a better body posture.Living in the pandemic, we have all understood the importance of staying fit and healthy. Staying healthy is not just about building muscles, eating a healthy diet, or achieving...
(PDF) Credit Suisse Report - The Global Food System : Identifying Sustainable Solutions
[Business]
2021/09/08 09:10
Credit Suisse Research Institute (CSRI) published a new research report entitled ‘The global food system: Identifying sustainable solutions’.The report examines the discrepancy in food production and waste and highlights potential solutions to reduce the estimated US$13.6 trillion annual cost.A sustainable global food system benefits human health as well as the global eco-system. However, at...
James Dyson Award 2021 Finalists
[Product]
2021/09/08 09:09
The James Dyson Award is an international competition to recognize and encourage engineering students to get creative to solve some of the most pressing problems facing the world. The national finalists from 28 regions have been announced for 2021, ahead of the international leg of the competition.Now in its 15th year, the James Dyson Award gathers some of the best design ideas that could one d...
Gartner Identifies 4 Trends Driving Near-Term Artificial Intelligence Innovation
[Business]
2021/09/08 09:08
Responsible AI, Small and Wide Data, Operationalization and Efficient Resource Use Will Be Key to Scaling AI Initiatives.Four trends on the Gartner, Inc. Hype Cycle for Artificial Intelligence, 2021 are driving near-term artificial intelligence (AI) innovation. These trends include responsible AI; small and wide data approaches; operationalization of AI platforms; and efficient use of data, mod...
An Adaptive Rollable Display - SHIFT
[Design]
2021/09/08 09:07
Shift is an adaptive display for users who want to balance work and leisure in a telework environment. For users who spend more time at home, we offer personalized settings for their work and leisure environments. Shift with a rollable display is a life-assent that distinguishes the boundaries between work and leisure and adds to the sense of immersion. Since covid-19, the number of telecommuti...
China's Mobile Payment Adoption Beats All Others
[Business]
2021/09/08 09:06
More than half a billion people in China will be paying with their phones at a point-of-sale this year, according to the Statista Digital Market Outlook. This can be a physical store or restaurant as well as an online shop. The number equals a penetration rate of 39.5 percent, the highest included in the survey.China’s booming payment apps market is dominated by big players Alipay and WeChat P...
