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(Video) UNStudio And BIG Invest In SpaceForm, A Virtual Workspace Hosted In The Cloud
[Investing]
2021/07/15 09:08
The two world-renowned architecture practices UNStudio and BIG have invested a new virtual workspace hosted in the cloud, which is a virtual design and review platform for architects, designers and developers. The new project, called SpaceForm, promises to drastically reduce costs of project development by offering users the ability to present 3D models with up to 100 co-workers in real-time, s...
(PDF) BCG - Robotics Outlook 2030 : How Intelligence and Mobility Will Shape the Future
[Business]
2021/07/15 09:07
Robotics is a diverse sector with many moving parts, and what its future will look like is a complex question. To offer insight, BCG did a deep dive into the robotics industry and the potential for old and new players to grow over the next decade. Our very concise conclusion: robotics has significant upside potential. But a more-nuanced analysis is that to succeed, established companies manufac...
(Video) Edible Food Coating Solution Extends Shelf Life by Weeks - Proteme Prosane
[Business]
2021/07/15 09:06
Biodegradable and allergen-free, Prosane promises to extend fruit and vegetable shelf life by several weeks.he French startup Proteme has developed an edible coating solution, Prosane, which, thanks to its synergistic alliance of a biopolymer and natural components, has the power to extend fruit and vegetable shelf life by several weeks by helping them to defend themselves against microbial att...
The Global Chip Shortage Impact on American Automakers
[Business]
2021/07/15 09:05
Delays in semiconductor (chip) manufacturing are hitting vehicle production, with more than 1 million vehicles delayed in North America alone.American-based manufacturers Ford, Stellantis and GM are taking the hardest hit, combining for a delay of 855,000 vehicles.Modern cars are built with anywhere between 500-1,500 different chips.Chips, or semiconductor devices, are behind all of the world’...
Bill Gates Invested in Blues Wireless Announces for Cellular Wireless Solutions
[Investing]
2021/07/15 09:04
Blues Wireless, a leading provider of embedded cellular solutions, today announced $22 million in Series A funding led by Sequoia Capital and Lachy Groom, along with XYZ Venture Capital and returning investor Bill Gates. The new funding will be used to expand its global marketing, sales, and operations, and will support further investment in R&D for hardware and associated services to integ...
(Infographic) General Consensus on the New Normal Is a Mix of 'Meh' and Cynicism
[Consumer]
2021/07/15 09:03
Survey respondents still largely feel overwhelmed and burned out.People are still largely concerned by Covid-19.Shortly after the pandemic hit the U.S., many people made concessions and realized that what we were dealing with would have long-lasting effects. Now, as vaccines are more readily available and infection rates have drastically dropped, the majority of Amerians are still feeling conce...
(PDF) PwC - Global Entertainment & Media Outlook 2021–2025
[Business]
2021/07/14 09:10
Power shifts: Altering the dynamics of the E&M industry. Five-year projections of consumer and advertiser spending data across 14 segments and 53 territories.Now in its 22nd year, PwC’s Outlook turns its focus this year to the power shifts taking place in entertainment and media, as the industry rebounds from 2020 and consumer habits propelled by the pandemic continue to transform sectors...
(Patent) Intel Aims to Patent an Apparatus for Detecting the Proximity of Objects to Computing Devices Using Near Ultrasonic Sound Waves
[Tech]
2021/07/14 09:09
U.S. patent application, US20210208664, discusses an apparatus for detecting the proximity of objects to computing devices using near ultrasonic sound waves. The apparatus includes a signal generator producing a series of acoustic pulses, a microphone detecting the acoustic pulses and their echoes from nearby objects, and an object detection analyzer determining whether the object is within an...
This EV Charging Solution Uses a Network of Charging Drones to Charge Your Car Anytime
[Design]
2021/07/14 09:08
Every day we move closer to a more sustainable future, and the automobile industry is quickly gaining traction.However, more and more electric vehicles are on the road each day, and drivers feel the heat with the lack of available charging stations. With so many EVs on the road and so few charging stations, many EV drivers admit to feeling anxious during road trips, having to worry about their...
