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Neptune Balloon will Fly Passengers to the Edge of Space
[Product]
2020/06/24 09:08
Transport design studio PriestmanGoode has developed a concept for a high-performance balloon and pressurised capsule for Space Perspective to take space tourists on a "cruise" around the stratosphere.Designed for American space tourism startup Space Perspective, the two-part spaceship is comprised of a four-metre-tall and five-metre-wide pressurised pod shaped like a spinning top, which is att...
Facebook’s New AI Tool Transforms 2D Image to 3D Models
[Tech]
2020/06/24 09:08
This could mean accessible, commercial 2D to 3D rendering.When it comes to 3D model estimation from 2D sources we run into a corner due to a conflict between memory capacity and accuracy. We need a sustainable amount of data flow to maintain a high context for our machines while high-resolution is necessary for accurate renders with neural-networking. Thus far, applications in this field favore...
COVID-19 Fails to Dent Aggressive Growth in Cloud Spending
[Business]
2020/06/24 09:07
New data from Synergy Research Group shows that Q1 spend on cloud infrastructure services reached $29 billion, up 37% from the first quarter of 2019. This was in line with the expected market growth rate and showed no meaningful negative impact as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Indeed, anecdotal evidence points to some COVID-19-related market tailwinds as additional enterprise workloads are...
(Paper) Motion Capture Tech Digitizes Dogs, with No Suit and a Single Camera
[Tech]
2020/06/24 09:06
The researchers developed their new motion capture tech by first training it on a range of dogs wearing motion capture suits.The motion capture technology that enables the fluid movements of your favorite video game character or lets a coach assess the biomechanics of an elite athlete is incredibly powerful, but requires expensive equipment to recreate the complex movement of subjects in digita...
The Most Popular Yoga and Meditation Apps
[Business]
2020/06/24 09:05
This Sunday, take a moment to breathe. Every June 21, International Yoga Day highlights the practice of what some see as a fitness activity, but others believe to be a much more spiritual undertaking. Since the outbreak of the coronavirus, many yoga studios have closed their doors, resulting in yoga and meditation fans having to resort to home practice through online courses and yoga apps.The a...
Reddot Winner 2020 : CheerPod - Go-Anywhere Air Mouse & Presentation Tool
[Product]
2020/06/24 09:04
Here’s an award winning concept, CheerPod, an all-in-one wireless mouse, touchpad, and laser pointer. It’s a small gadget designed to work with your PC, iPad, Mac, tablet, smartphone, or smart TV.CheerPod offers you a portable solution for go-anywhere controller with powerful functions including touch gestures, air mode, and PPT controller, a nice companion to our already powerful mobile devi...
(Infographic) Vegetarianism : Tapping Into the Meatless Revolution
[Business]
2020/06/24 09:03
The way people choose and consume their food is changing, and it’s encouraging a sweeping shift from animal-based to plant-based food products.Whether it’s from the perspective of environmental impact, cruelty to animals, or health benefits, meatless diets are quickly becoming a new normal for people around the world—but where did it all begin?Today’s infographic unearths the origins of veg...
Starbucks Redesigns Their Espresso Machines to Use Gravity for a Smoother Coffee
[Design]
2020/06/23 09:10
The one thing I have missed the most during quarantine is going to cafes because I have now realized that someone else making coffee for me is a joy I took for granted. Baristas often aren’t respected enough for their craft and maybe it is so because people can’t visually see their process. So Starbucks has redesigned the bulky espresso machine to a slim, sleek tower that uses the bottom-fill...
(PDF) Mckinsey - Reshaping Retail Banking for The Next Normal
[Business]
2020/06/23 09:09
Retail banks have a prominent role to play in guiding the world toward economic recovery, while preserving the health of their organizations.The COVID-19 health crisis has reshaped the global economy and society. Retail banks, like most companies, face an urgent imperative to reimagine themselves, with COVID-19 accelerating consumer behavior shifts and causing significant earnings challenges gi...
