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(Paper) Nanodroplets and Ultrasound 'Drills' Prove Effective at Tackling Tough Blood Clots
[Tech]
2021/01/19 09:05
A new technique, developed by researchers at NC State, UNC, and Michigan, uses an ultrasound "drill" to burst nanodroplets in and around hardened blood clots. As the nanodroplets burst into microbubbles, the ultrasound causes the microbubbles to oscillate -- disrupting the clot's physical structure.Engineering researchers have developed a new technique for eliminating particularly tough blood c...
CES 2021 - Kohler Unveiled the Stillness Bath, Inspired by Japanese Forest Bathing
[Product]
2021/01/19 09:04
Kohler unveils a $16,000 LED bathtub at CES that lights up and shoots fog from the sides to mimic the Japanese 'forest bathing'.When you think of a smart home, what comes to mind? A kitchen filled with Wi-Fi-enabled appliances? A living room with smart TVs and coffee tables with built-in Bluetooth? The bathroom is probably the last room you picture outfitted with advanced tech. Well, that's abo...
(Infographic) More Than Precious: Silver’s Role in the New Energy Era
[Business]
2021/01/19 09:03
Silver is one of the first metals that humans discovered and used. Its extensive use throughout history has linked its name to its monetary value. However, as we have advanced technologically, so have our uses for silver. In the future, silver will see a surge in demand from solar and electric vehicle (EV) technologies.Part 1 and Part 2 of the Silver Series showcased its monetary legacy as a sa...
(PDF) Mckinsey - COVID-19 : An Inflection Point for Industry 4.0
[Business]
2021/01/18 09:10
Industry 4.0 technologies played a decisive role in the pandemic response at many companies, but the crisis is putting the future of digital operations under new pressure.In 2020, industrial digitization faced its biggest test to date. Confronted with the largest health and economic crisis in recent history, companies across sectors were forced into extraordinary measures to protect their peopl...
(Video) Prototype TV Ditches The Plug and Powers Up Wirelessly - Reasonance
[Product]
2021/01/18 09:09
Reasonance believes it has the ticket to TVs that don't need to plug directly into the wall. Usually when we talk about "cutting the cord," it means disconnecting the cable or satellite feed from the TV and streaming content over Wi-Fi. But Russian startup Reasonance has bigger plans for TV cord cutting. The wireless TV prototype it showed at CES 2021 leaves the electrical cord behind in favor...
(Paper) Stanford - Pre-Symptomatic Detection of COVID-19 from Smartwatch Data
[Tech]
2021/01/18 09:08
Consumer wearable devices that continuously measure vital signs have been used to monitor the onset of infectious disease. Here, we show that data from consumer smartwatches can be used for the pre-symptomatic detection of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). We analysed physiological and activity data from 32 individuals infected with COVID-19, identified from a cohort of nearly 5,300 particip...
Microsoft and Amazon Jockey to Stay Among Top U.S. Patent Recipients
[Business]
2021/01/18 09:07
Seattle-area technology giants Microsoft and Amazon remained among the top recipients of U.S. patents in 2020, though Amazon narrowly lost its spot in the top 10.Microsoft again ranked fourth, with 2,905 patents granted, while Amazon, which was granted 2,244 patents, was pushed down to No. 11, two slots below its 2019 ranking, according to data from IFI Claims Patent Services.Last year saw a re...
This Smart Shopping Cart Acts Like Your Shopping Assistant
[Design]
2021/01/18 09:06
Ever stuck in a supermarket checkout line and eagerly watched the person/people ahead of you unload their carts, wondering how much faster you could be if you were in their place? Waiting in a queue is my nemesis. It can be downright boring and utterly frustrating at times – especially when there is some minor bottleneck at the checkout counter. Without a doubt, there is much scope for improve...
Over-Charged In China ? Why Beauty Products Cost So Much In The Mainland
[Business]
2021/01/18 09:05
A beauty product pricing site confirmed that international cosmetics brands cost more in Mainland China than anywhere else. How can they remain competitive?Many Chinese consumers have suspected that most cosmetics are priced higher in Mainland China than in other overseas markets. And recently, a British beauty product pricing site called Cosmetify issued a report to confirm their fears. The do...
