Around 15% of the global population speaks English, making it the world’s most spoken language. However, only a third of English speakers consider it their native language. There are more native Mandarin Chinese speakers worldwide than native English speakersIn today’s increasingly globalized world, having a shared means of communication—or an international language, rather—is more importan...

This highly-versatile mobility scooter can use pedal-driven propulsion or a fully motorised drive and features a unique vehicle-to-pedestrian communication system.Mobility supplier Denso has developed a tricycle-based, last-mile mobility concept currently being tested. The Persuasive Electric Vehicle (PEV) aims to combine the agility of a bicycle with the capability and comfort of an electric v...

Bayonese start-up LOEVA has created "Le Stand-Up", a new concept of fully transparent stand-up paddle. Designed in collaboration with HAIKU DESIGN and Pbo Design, this unique board is made of Altuglas Shield-up, a nanostructured acrylic glass developed by Arkema's research teams. By combining high technology, design and top-of-the-range finish, Le Stand-Up revisits and enhances the sliding expe...

Matte Black is loved by consumers. Sony's wireless headset with matte black is hailed by every reviewer. Apple's iPhone 12 offers nice matte black siding, but the back is still with a shiny finish. The US Patent & Trademark Office published a patent application from Apple that describes applying a matte finish to a MacBook which would be a refreshing change from various shades of aluminum....

Everlywell said it plans to use its new proceeds to build out its telehealth offerings, with an eye toward routine diagnostic tests used to help manage chronic disease and track care in clinical trials. Everlywell’s sales of at-home diagnostic tests, including one kit for COVID-19, are projected to quadruple this year—and investors have taken notice. The company’s second venture capital roun...

IoT endpoint electronics revenue for enterprise and automotive will decline 3% in 2020, but rebound in 2021.As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to drive organizations to look for ways to reduce spending, projects that focus on cost optimization and operational efficiency will be less affected than those that focus on transformative impacts. IoT is generally an early-stage project that is counted...

While there’s no question that the pandemic and its subsequent effects have entirely upended everyone’s lives, some consumers are taking action to make this unprecedented situation work in their favor. For some, this may mean finally choosing to invest their money, using their spare time to start a side hustle, or perhaps enjoying a more flexible schedule. Read on for just a few more ways in...

According to a PwC and Qualtrics survey, leading IT organizations stepped up security and privacy, cloud and engagement investments.Most every organization has been thrust into the future of work. What will determine failure or success in this brave new world?Amid COVID-19 and the move to remote work, leading IT executives stepped up investments focused on collaboration and cloud as well as too...

Email signature management platform Exclaimer has raised £100 million ($133 million) in a round of funding led by Insight Partners.Despite the hullabaloo around modern enterprise communications tools like Slack, soon to be a $27.7 billion Salesforce subsidiary, a reported 80% of businesses still use email as their primary communication tool. That’s not to say companies aren’t also using Slac...