TREND REPORTS
(Infographic) The Largest Brands of the World 2020
[Business]
2020/10/11 09:08
Apple is the largest company in the world as of this writing, topping $1.9T in total market capitalization. That’s more than Saudi Aramco, the second most valuable company in the world at $1.8T.[click to enlarge]The US dominates the list of top 100, led by a handful of trillion dollar tech companies like Microsoft ($1.5T), Amazon ($1.5T), Alphabet ($969B) and Facebook ($711B).The US also produ...
(Video) The James Dyson Award - The Aved Barrier-Free Screen
[Tech]
2020/10/11 09:08
A team has designed a screen for buses and large vehicles that can show ads and also alert cars to oncoming trafficOne road hazard that has not received a lot of attention is that of large vehicles, such as buses, which can obstruct other drivers’ line of sight, leading to road accidents. This problem is especially acute in large, crowded urban centres. But now, a team from Ming Chi University...
(PDF) Deloitte - A Brave New World with Virtual Worlds
[Business]
2020/10/11 09:06
How virtual worlds are the next evolution in communication and collaboration.With people still leery of travel and conferences, organizations are fostering engagement and collaboration through participation in three-dimensional virtual worlds.A corporate executive spends the morning exploring a tradeshow floor, viewing videos and presentations on new products and networking with companies, vend...
(Video) "World's Fastest Electrodes" Triple the Density of Lithium Batteries
[Tech]
2020/10/11 09:05
Nawa Technologies says that moving electrodes to a rigidly structured vertical array of carbon nanotubes, coated with an active material like lithium-ion, can radically boost power density, energy density, charging speed and battery lifespan with no cost penalty.Nawa Technologies says that moving electrodes to a rigidly structured vertical array of carbon nanotubes, coated with an active materi...
The Future of Work : 5 Priorities to Consider
[Business]
2020/10/11 09:04
COVID-19 is ushering in an entirely different future in terms of working life. However, forces such as digitalization have been altering the workforce long before the pandemic.OECD research suggests that 31% of jobs could be radically transformed as a result of automation. At the same time, specialized jobs are being created elsewhere. These big picture trends mean that many organizations are a...
(Video) 'Omni One' VR Treadmill Promises the Ultimate Immersive Gaming Experience - Virtuix
[Product]
2020/10/11 09:03
In an ironic way, the pandemic-caused lockdowns confining us to our home has been a blessing in disguise. In some cases, it’s helped the earth breathe a new lease of life (remember the dolphins in the canals of Venice?) and in other cases prompted ingenious designs to help us stay fit and entertained without stepping outside. A fine example of the latter is the Omni One by Virtuix – a virtual...
(PDF) Pew - Many Americans Get News on YouTube
[Consumer]
2020/10/07 09:10
Americans are as likely to often turn to independent channels as they are to established news organization channels; videos from independent news producers are more likely to cover subjects negatively, discuss conspiracy theories.About a quarter of U.S. adults get news from YouTube …and YouTube is an important way to get news for most who get news thereMost Americans use YouTube, the massive,...
(Video) Nvidia Unveils Maxine, A Managed Cloud AI Videoconferencing Service
[Business]
2020/10/07 09:09
Nvidia launched Nvidia Maxine, a platform that provides developers with a suite of GPU-accelerated AI conferencing software to enhance video quality. The company describes Maxine as a “cloud-native” solution that makes it possible for service providers to bring AI effects — including gaze correction, super-resolution, noise cancellation, face relighting, and more — to end users.Developers,...
A High-Tech Twin for a Renaissance Masterpiece
[Business]
2020/10/07 09:08
A copy of Michelangelo’s David printed in 3-D will be the centerpiece of the Italy Pavilion at the next world fair.For the past five centuries, Michelangelo’s David has been celebrated for its sculptural perfection and its embodiment of youthful beauty and strength.Now, Italian officials want the sculpture to help showcase Italian craftsmanship and high-tech expertise in the digital age.Over...
