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(Video) Microsoft Launches AI-Powered Dynamics 365 Retail and Anti-Fraud Services
[Business]
2020/07/22 09:08
A store clerk responds to an alert from Microsoft Dynamics 365.During its virtual Inspire 2020 conference today, Microsoft announced AI-powered improvements to Dynamics 365, its portfolio of enterprise planning and customer relationship management apps. Connected Store, which leverages intelligent edge devices to deliver targeted alerts, is now in public preview. And Fraud Protection, an offeri...
(PDF) BCG IT Spend Pulse : How COVID-19 Is Shifting Tech Priorities
[Business]
2020/07/22 09:07
The COVID-19 pandemic has upended just about every industry around the world—including tech. Many industry experts expect a serious contraction this year, with some projecting a decline dwarfing the 4% drop observed in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis. Given the high level of uncertainty, specific projections about the size of the impact on the market are not particularly useful. However,...
(Video) UV-C Enclosure to Disinfect Medical and Personal Protective Equipment
[Product]
2020/07/22 09:06
UV-Concepts, an Englewood, Colorado firm, is unveiling a new product that uses ultraviolet light to disinfect all kinds of portable medical equipment. The UV-C Enclosure (UVE) is a large reflective chamber inside of which anything from wheelchairs to mobile nurse computer stations can be disinfected within about a minute.The UVE relies on fluorescent tubes that emit light with a strong peak at...
Global Tourism to Suffer Crushing Blow in 2020
[Business]
2020/07/22 09:05
While few industries have been spared by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, even fewer have been hit harder than the tourism sector. And while it is impossible to gauge the full extent of disruption brought on by COVID-19, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) published estimates on how the pandemic will affect international tourist arrivals in 2020 under three different scenarios.Unfortunat...
The Smart, Screenless Storytelling Toy For Kids - Storypod
[Product]
2020/07/22 09:04
Storypod is a smart speaker that works with cute yarn figurines to deliver kid-friendly stories, songs and gamesAs any parent knows, kids love stories and they play a vital role in a child's development. But as any parent will also know, kids also love to hear the same story over and over and over again. The Storypod is a smart speaker that lets kids not only listen and read along to their favo...
Evian Releases Label-Free Bottle Made from Recycled Plastic
[Design]
2020/07/22 09:03
Mineral water brand Evian has unveiled its first bottle made of recycled plastic as part of its plan to become a circular brand by 2025.The recyclable 400ml bottle is made of recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET) and features an embossed logo instead of a label.However, the pink cap is made from virgin high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and oriented polypropylene (OPP), which Evian says can...
(PDF) PwC - The VR Advantage : How Virtual Reality is Redefining Soft-Skills Training
[Business]
2020/07/21 09:10
Employers are facing a dilemma: Their workforce needs to upgrade their skills, learn new ones or complete compliance training, but in-person training may not be an option these days. Yet, training is especially important now, as employees strive to learn skills, and it may become even more critical when workers start returning to a changed workplace. How can employers deal with the challenge?La...
(Video) Kamp C Uses Europe's Largest 3D-Printer to Build Two-Story House
[Tech]
2020/07/21 09:09
The 980 square feet structure that consists of several sustainable features such as solar panels and underfloor heating, is not meant for residential purposes.In Europe, firms and scientific institutions came together to build an entire two-storey house using 3D printing technology. The project was titled C3PO after a popular Star Wars character by that name.The incredible feat was achieved in...
(Patent) Biometric Sensors in Foldable Displays
[Tech]
2020/07/21 09:08
The smartphone industry has embraced biometric sensors as a staple component. Biometric sensors can be integrated into any area of the phone including under the display.Many companies incorporated ergonomics in their engineering by placing sensors where a user’s finger naturally rests when holding the phone. In foldable devices with multiple display regions, the standardized ergonomics of hold...
