Biomaterials startup Modern Synthesis has bagged over $4 million in seed funding to accelerate the development of its microbial textile platform. Founded by Jen Keane and Ben Reeve, the London-based company is growing materials of the future with microbes with the aim of curbing fashion industry emissions and plastic pollution.According to one of the investors, AgFunder, most of the investment...

An artist's impression of the new optical neural network chip.Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have developed a powerful new optical chip that can process almost 2 billion images per second. The device is made up of a neural network that processes information as light without needing components that slow down traditional computer chips, like memory.The basis of the new chip is a ne...

Gen Z is coming to the workforce and are changing the game in terms of what they are interested in when it comes to brands. Will world markets change as a result? Understanding how Gen Z relates to brands and technology is key to answering this fascinating question. Learn more about Gen Z brand preferences in the infographic below, courtesy of Rave Reviews.Infographic : https://bit.ly/3xOLNx6[r...

The apparel brand lululemon has fashioned Lightweight Performance Hijab and Scarf-Style Hijab into its growing collection of sportswear, accessories, and equipment. The lightweight hijab has a pinless, over-the-head design that stays put while the user works out and fits well under a shirt. For the scarf hijab, it has enough length and grit to be transformed into whatever shape suits the user b...

In not-so-distant future, there’s high possibility that our streets are filled autonomous vehicle. OIII is a concept of fully autonomous, one-platform mobility system for delivery and transport system. It’s a multipurpose autonomous platform that offers passenger transport and package delivery, or to collect recycling materials. This futuristic robot vehicle has been designed to reduce traffi...

Amazon on Thursday rolled out a new virtual shopping tool that uses augmented reality technology to enable users to try on shoes before they buy them.The feature won’t help users figure out how the shoes fit, but it will give them a sense of what they look like.In this articleAmazon on Thursday rolled out a new augmented reality shopping tool that lets users virtually try on shoes they may be...

E-bikes, e-mopeds, and e-scooters can go from fad to fixture—and win over commuters—if cities consider ways to bundle these modes with public transit.Micromobility holds great promise for the world’s traffic-choked cities, and not just as a way to rein in congestion and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Many advocates see micromobility vehicles as an answer to the longstanding first- and last...

GeniusX, a Phoenix, AZ-based provider of a virtual reality education company, raised $1.68m in Seed funding.The backers included founder of ETW, Lee Benson, among others. The company intends to use the funds to expand operations and its business reach.Led by CEO Nick Janice, GeniusX is an indie development studio operating in the virtual reality ecosystem with a concentration in VR Education. I...

A 3D-printed ear helps those with congenital condition.The ear is made from a patient’s own cells and could help those born without one or both external earsSpotted: Somewhere between 1 in 2,000 and 1 in 10,000 babies are born with an ear defect called microtia. This is when one or both of the external ears (the part on the outside of the head) is either small and not formed properly, or is mi...