Agrodomes Are Individual Greenhouses for Budding Crops
[Design]
2021/03/07 09:04
Designed by Agustin Otegui of NOS Design Consulting in collaboration with Jorge Álvarez, Agrodome is a modular dome for outdoor crops. With its transparent design, it allows farmers to germinate seeds directly in the field rather than growing them in a greenhouse only to transplant them into the field later. In essence, these domes act as individual greenhouses by protecting the plants from ha...
Revolve Air Foldable Wheelchair Is Compact Enough In Overhead Bins
[Product]
2021/03/07 09:03
Revolve Air Foldable Wheelchair is claimed to be world’s first active wheelchair that fits standard universal cabin luggage size restriction. The innovative design allows you to save more space, it occupies 60% less space when folded. It also means that you don’t need to worry about check in the wheelchair hours before flight, just carry it with you and keep it in overhead bins. This way, you...
(PDF) KPMG - Global Semiconductor Industry Outlook 2021
[Business]
2021/03/04 09:10
Despite the pandemic and economic downturn, the semiconductor industry grew 6.5% to $439 billion in 2020, and 79% of executives believe profits will increase in 2021, according to a report from accounting firm KPMG and the Global Semiconductor Alliance trade group.The semiconductor industry will continue growing due to the mainstream growth of the internet of things, 5G wireless networks, and t...
NY Governor Cuomo Announces Pilot Program Testing the Excelsior Pass
[Business]
2021/03/04 09:09
Initial Phase of Pilot Successful During Brooklyn Nets Game at Barclays Center. Excelsior Pass Will Be Tested Again During New York Rangers Game on March 2 at Madison Square Garden.Proven, Secure Technology Will Confirm an Individual's Vaccination or Recent Negative COVID Test; Will Help Fast-Track Reopening Theaters, Stadiums & Other Businesses as More New Yorkers are VaccinatedDeveloped i...
Consumers Saved $2.9 Trillion During the Pandemic. Their Money Will Drive the Global Recovery
[Consumer]
2021/03/04 09:08
Consumers in the world’s largest economies amassed $2.9 trillion in extra savings during Covid-related lockdowns, a vast cash hoard that creates the potential for a powerful recovery from the pandemic recession.- Bloomberg estimates U.S. has $1.5 trillion in extra savings. - Whether savings are run down will determine recovery speed.Households in the U.S., China, U.K., Japan and the biggest eu...
(Video) Microsoft Unveils Mesh for AR/VR Meetings
[Business]
2021/03/04 09:07
“You can actually feel like you’re in the same place”: Microsoft Mesh powers shared experiences in mixed reality.Mesh is a platform that allows for shared meetings between Microsoft’s HoloLens (augmented reality) and Windows Mixed Reality (virtual reality). Lucas Matney describes it as “pretty standard faire” for spatial computing, but noted that this will also serve as a platform for dev...
(Patent) Future iPhones May have Magnetic Charging Ports, Patent Suggests
[Tech]
2021/03/04 09:06
A recent filing submitted to the United States Patent and Trademark Office shows a three-pinned MagSafe charger, similar to those used to charge older MacBooks, connecting to what appears to be an iPhone. The patent outlines several pin designs – one rounded, one with a flat surface – which indicate the Cupertino tech giant is looking towards a future without Lightning cables, the 8-pin c...
(PDF) Mckinsey - Teacher Survey : Learning Loss is Global—and Significant
[Consumer]
2021/03/04 09:05
While the education response to the COVID-19 pandemic has varied widely, teachers agree on the high cost of remote learning, especially for vulnerable students..Although teachers around the world have different styles and standards for learning, there is one thing on which they seem to agree: a computer is no match for a classroom as a place for kids to learn. While many continue to teach stude...
(Video) DJI Introduces Next-Level Immersive Flight with Its Newly Released FPV Drone
[Product]
2021/03/04 09:04
DJI takes one more step toward conquering the drone market with the introduction of its FPV model. a first person viewer, the aircraft delivers next-level immersion and unparalleled control. The thrill of immersive flight is offered through the goggles and a super wide, 150° field of view, while HD video transmission at up to 120 fps provides ultra-smooth real-time view of your flight. pilots...