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(Video) Edible Food Packaging Made from Seaweed - Seaweed U
[Design]
2020/09/13 09:03
I don’t even know where to begin with the problem of plastic pollution – it is a heavy one and in literal terms, the amount of plastic on this planet is almost the same as the weight of the entire human population.Let that sink in. Single-use plastic makes for more than 50% of the plastic waste problem and if we continue at the rate we are going right now, there will be more plastic in the oc...
(PDF) Deloitte - The Future of the Automotive Value Chain
[Business]
2020/09/10 09:10
Supplier industry outlook 2025Automotive players are facing disruptive times. In our Future of the Automotive Value Chain (AVC) series we research and publish extensively on current industry trends. Our previous issue primarily highlighted implications for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). But historic change is not only impacting OEMs. This study is moving further down the value chain,...
A Hoodie and Windbreaker have a Built-in Inflatable Pillows - Pillowdy
[Product]
2020/09/10 09:09
As iconic a pairing as peanut butter and jelly, this hoodie + neck pillow is comfort-apparel at its very best!Aptly named the Pillowdy, the apparel comes in two types – a cotton hooded-jacket made for indoor and outdoor wear, and a nylon-spandex windbreaker, designed specifically to bring comfort to your outdoor adventures. Both garments boast of the unique integrated neck-pillow, which inflat...
How Transparent Solar Panels + 'Quantum Dots' could Harvest Energy
[Tech]
2020/09/10 09:08
Imagine a glass skyscraper that, instead of using energy, stands as source of power for the entire building. although this sounds like the city of the future, Recent developments mean that it could soon be a reality — at least in part. the key lies in the creation of transparent solar cells which, when placed between the panes of double-glazed windows, inconspicuously harvest energy from the s...
Majority Of U.S. Young Adults Now Live With Their Parents
[Consumer]
2020/09/10 09:07
A majority of young adults in the U.S. live with their parents for the first time since the Great Depression.The coronavirus outbreak has pushed millions of Americans, especially young adults, to move in with family members. The share of 18- to 29-year-olds living with their parents has become a majority since U.S. coronavirus cases began spreading early this year, surpassing the previous peak...
Haute at Home : Fashion Prevails Amidst the Pandemic Thanks to At-Home
[Product]
2020/09/10 09:06
Despite weathering serious disruption due to the pandemic, those in the fashion industry are looking to the future (where we hopefully won’t all be wearing sweatpants 24/7). From fast fashion brands to luxury labels, the industry is getting innovative when it comes to advertising new collections and offerings. The following “at-home” campaigns are a clear trend within the fashion industry, b...
Skin Analytics Raises £4M Series A to Use AI for Skin Cancer Screening
[Investing]
2020/09/10 09:05
Skin Analytics, a U.K.-based startup that has developed a skin cancer screening service that uses artificial intelligence, has raised £4 million in Series A funding. The round was led by Hoxton Ventures, with participation from Nesta and Mustard Seed Ventures.Skin Analytics says it will use the injection of cash to expand its focus to the U.S. after it was awarded the “Breakthrough Device Des...
(Paper) Verifying Whisky Using Laser Light
[Tech]
2020/09/10 09:04
Researchers from the University of St Andrews have developed an innovative new technique using lasers to accurately measure the authenticity of some of the world's most exclusive whiskies—without ever removing the cap.Iconic bottles of whisky have been known to sell for prices over £1 million. But if you are the lucky owner of such a whisky, how can you be confident that the contents of the b...
Gentle Monster Bets On Huawei’s Wearable Tech
[Business]
2020/09/10 09:03
After their first smart glasses collaboration last September, Gentle Monster and Huawei are releasing their second series on September 10, with ten new styles of optical frames and four styles of sunglasses. What Happened: Could smart glasses make a comeback and possibly replace headphones? South Korean eyewear brand Gentle Monster and Chinese tech company Huawei think so. After the first gener...
