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(PDF) BCG - Innovation Without Borders
[Consumer]
2021/06/13 09:08
The Power of Human Migration in the 21st Century.This report is the first in a series that explores the innovative potential arising from the global movement of skilled workers and examines the implications for CEOs and policymakers.We’re often led to believe migration is a drain on the country’s resources, but Steve Jobs was the son of a Syrian migrant. Apple… only exists because they allow...
Pixieray Raises $4.4M for Glasses That Adapt to What You’re Looking at On The Fly
[Investing]
2021/06/13 09:07
Pixieray has raised $4.4 million in seed funding to develop what it calls adaptive eyeglasses, which can adjust their lenses to bring into focus anything that you’re looking at.You can think of it as a pair of prescription eyeglasses where the lenses can zoom in or out, much like the camera on your iPhone, so that your vision is good no matter what you’re looking at. It’s like eyeglasses wit...
(Paper) This Compostable Plastic is Actually Compostable
[Tech]
2021/06/13 09:06
When it’s no longer needed, the plastic starts eating itself from the inside.Most “compostable” plastic won’t break down easily in a backyard compost bin. And the process can take so long at an industrial composting facility that many facilities that take food waste refuse the compostable plastics altogether (and that’s if your city has curbside pickup for compost—most don’t). So it’s n...
US E-Commerce Forecast Revised Upward, 18% Growth Expected in 2021
[Business]
2021/06/13 09:05
Following a strong Q1 fueled by government stimulus, we have increased our forecast for US retail ecommerce sales in 2021. US ecommerce sales are expected to grow 17.9% this year (higher than the 13.7% predicted in January 2021) to reach $933.30 billion. That pushes ecommerce’s share of total US retail sales to 15.3%, up from 14.0% last year. Ecommerce is now on track to surpass 20% of total r...
(Video) Japanese Company Unveils Circuit Marker, a Pen That Lets You Draw with Conductive Ink
[Product]
2021/06/13 09:04
Unlike other pens, the Erasable Circuit Marker lets you draw with conductive ink that can light up special sheets of paper. This means that soldering and creating electronic circuits may become a breeze due to the electrical connections. That’s right, you’re able to draw electric circuits quickly and easily, thanks to the company’s patented AgIC nanoparticle silver ink. When two points conne...
The Nike AirBuddy Drone Gives You an Airborne AI-Powered Trainer
[Design]
2021/06/13 09:03
Designed as a response to several restrictions imposed during the lockdown, the NIKE AIRBUDDY is a conceptual drone that ‘spots’ you while you exercise. It can be carried around via a shoulder-strap located on the base of the drone, and can be deployed anywhere. Once in the air, the drone connects with your Nike Fitness App and tracks your performance, giving you a comprehensive breakdown of...
(PDF) BCG - The Deep Tech Investment Paradox
[Investing]
2021/06/11 00:10
In 2020, many people suddenly became aware of humanity’s new capabilities for rapid innovation. The catalyst was the rapid release of coronavirus vaccines that harnessed a relatively new mRNA technology, developed by bioscientists around the world. But this technology does not stand alone. It is part of a broad-based wave of advanced innovation that is consolidating and amplifying breakthrough...
Google’s AI Approach to Microchips is Welcome — But Needs Care
[Tech]
2021/06/11 00:09
Artificial intelligence can help the electronics industry to speed up chip design. But the gains must be shared equitably. Technicians push a cart in the cleanroom at Fab7 in the Globalfoundries Inc. semiconductor fabrication facilityA clean room in a microchip fabrication plant in Singapore.Credit: Lauryn Ishak/Bloomberg/GettyOne of the many consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic is a global sh...
(Video) Ebo Gives Video Callers a Roaming Robot Body
[Product]
2021/06/11 00:08
Ebo is a versatile home robot with a camera, speaker and microphone so remote users can chat. Robots are invading our homes more and more, but (so far at least) their intentions seem nice, as they vacuum our floors, watch for intruders or keep our pets company. Enabot’s latest home robot looks to give video calls a bit more mobility, letting remote users drop in, roam around and chat. Ebo is...
