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(Patent) Apple Invents a New Magnetic Attachment System
[Tech]
2024/03/20 09:09
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office officially published a patent application from Apple that relates to a new magnetically attached system that may apply to a new iPad keyboard accessory, Apple Pencil, a gaming accessory (game controllers), a charging pad and more.Magnetic attachment systems may be used to removably or magnetically couple an accessory to a device. The magnetic attachment mech...
(Infographic) The Big Tech AI Arms Race
[Investing]
2024/03/20 09:08
The big tech AI arms race: 75+ AI startups backed by Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and Nvidia. CB Insights map every one of big tech's AI investments in 2023 and highlight where these giants are seeing the most opportunity.Big tech companies — Alphabet (Google), Amazon, Apple, Meta, Microsoft, and Nvidia — are betting big on AI. Microsoft’s market cap is hovering at all-time highs as investors...
Aura Blockchain Consortium’s CEO on Bringing Luxury Onto The Blockchain
[Business]
2024/03/20 09:07
Romain Carrere, CEO of luxury blockchain solution Aura Blockchain Consortium, reveals the latest on Digital Product Passports, shifting consumer mindsets, and the gold standard in luxury’s tech revolution.[A Hublot watch being registered on the Aura blockchain. Photo: Hublot]Since 2021, the Aura Blockchain Consortium has been powering some of luxury’s biggest maneuvers on the blockchain, enri...
Audfly Focusound Glass Speaker Directs Sound to Targeted Listeners or An Area
[Product]
2024/03/20 09:06
Audfly Focusound Glass Speaker features a magical see-through glass that directs stereo sound to its user without disturbing others. It works just like a spotlight that directs a beam of light, but this speaker directs a beam of audio exactly to targeted listeners or areas. This futuristic speaker utilizes cutting-edge self-developed patented ultrasonic directional sound technology, it makes th...
Hight Net Worth Individuals Have Invested In Art for Decades
[Investing]
2024/03/20 09:05
High-Net-Worth portfolio allocation to art scales with wealth. Should you consider investing ?According to global investment bank UBS, high-net-worth art collectors allocate an increasing percentage of their overall wealth to art, as their wealth grows.While their financial needs differ from yours as everyday investors, a smaller allocation to art in individual portfolios could enhance performa...
Pebble-shaped Camera Concept Blends Object and Subject in a Lenticular Image
[Design]
2024/03/20 09:04
Smartphone cameras have become the primary way people record memories, whether it’s a dramatic view of a travel destination, an unforgettable snapshot of a once-in-a-lifetime stunt, or viral selfies to announce to the whole world that you are here. Given how smartphones are designed, you can only take a shot either from the rear camera or the front selfie cam, never both at the same time. Ther...
Stretchy Circuits Break Records for Flexible Electronics
[Tech]
2024/03/20 09:03
A new sensor array can read Braille faster than a human fingertip.[Intrinsically stretchable transistors and integrated circuits developed by Stanford researchers can deform without performance suffering. DONGLAI ZHONG, JIANCHENG LAI AND YUYA NISHIO/BAO GROUP IN STANFORD UNIVERSITY] Newly developed intrinsically stretchable circuits are thousands of times as fast as and possess 20 times as many...
(Patent) Apple Invents an All-New Handheld Smart Device
[Tech]
2024/03/19 09:10
Back in November 2023, Patently Apple posted a report titled "Former Apple Designers officially Introduced their company's first product called the Humane AI Pin, a completely new smartphone concept."Today, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office officially granted Apple a patent that relates to an all-new handheld device that could also be pinned to a user's clothing like the AI Pin from Humane....
(Video) Nvidia Shows Project GROOT and Disney Bots at GTC 2024 Conference
[Tech]
2024/03/19 09:09
The age of humanoid robots could be a significant step closer thanks to a new release from Nvidia.The computing giant has announced the launch of Project GROOT, its new foundational model aimed at helping the development of such robots in industrial use cases.Revealed at Nvidia GTC 2024, the company says its new launch will enable robots to be smarter and more functional than ever before - and...
Mckinsey - Spotlight on Mobility Trends
[Business]
2024/03/19 09:08
It was another year of big changes for the mobility sector as regulation, investment patterns, consumer preferences, and technology continued to evolve.In a decade that has witnessed remarkable mobility developments, 2023 still manages to stand out. The long list of accomplishments includes some familiar topics, such as the continued growth of micromobility, steady progress with vehicle electri...
#UnplasticIndia Campaign Wins Big at Spikes Asia 2024
[Business]
2024/03/19 09:07
TOI's 'Unplastic India' campaign on World Environment Day garnered 5 million pledges against single-use plastic, winning Spikes Asia 2024 awards. The initiative aimed to raise awareness on the environmental impact of plastic pollution and promote sustainable alternatives.[click to enlarge]Over 30 million tons of plastic have been dumped in the oceans till now, contaminating and killing more tha...
(Video) Solarcontainer Unfolds to Provide Solar Power, Anytime, Anywhere - Solarcont
[Product]
2024/03/19 09:06
Solarcont has developed a portable, containerized PV system featuring 240 solar modules on a folding system for easy removal and storage.The quest for renewable energy solutions has led to significant innovations designed to overcome the modern world’s environmental challenges. Among these innovations, the Solarcontainer stands out as a testament to ingenuity and practicality in solar energy u...
