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'Biopack' is Packaging Made from Seeds That Grow When Planted
[Product]
2019/06/20 11:16
Even though there are many people who think recycling is enough of a contribution to the environment, greek designer george bosnas thinks the traditional waste management process uses high energy and is a costly operation. He argues it becomes expensive to process all the leftover materials and makes it a lengthy process. so in response he created the playful yet sustainable approach to a tradi...
Bone Conduction Earphones That Monitor Your Health
[Design]
2019/06/20 11:15
Meet Duo, the earphones that offer so much more than your regular pair of earphones. These earphones are designed to boost the intriguing technology that is bone conduction while also using this technology to bring more to the user than just the enjoyment of music.Taking the bone conduction technology further, Duo has an abundance of features and capabilities being crammed into its compact casi...
(Patent) Microsoft’s Strange New AirPods Killer — Introducing the ‘Surface Pen’
[Tech]
2019/06/19 11:08
Microsoft patent app could see the Surface Pen double as an earbud. The company has envisioned a flexible stylus with input buttons for controlling audio and digital presentations.Apple’s wireless earbuds, the AirPods, have proven a success for the Cupertino tech giant. Now, Microsoft wants in.Providing an estimated amount of units sold, Ming-Chi Kuo, a trusted Apple analyst at TF Internationa...
This Futuristic 3-in-1 Mobility Concept - Mobility-R3
[Design]
2019/06/19 11:07
The congested roads that line our cities are filled with countless vehicles that contain only a single occupant, resulting in unnecessarily busy roads and longer commute times. Whilst car-sharing services and compact two-seaters have attempted to tackle this problem, none of the proposed solutions have been able to persuade people to leave their comfort zone. However, this Mobility-R3 concept m...
(PDF) Deloitte - Accelerating Digital Innovation Inside and Out
[Business]
2019/06/19 11:07
The fifth annual MIT SMR and Deloitte study of digital business reveals digitally mature organizations don't just innovate more, they innovate differently—leveraging ecosystems and cross-functional teams that play critical roles.Executive summaryFOR the past five years, MIT Sloan Management Review and Deloitte have investigated digital maturity, focusing on the organizational aspects of digita...
A DNA App Store Is Here, but Proceed with Caution - Helix
[Business]
2019/06/19 11:07
Helix uses “flow cells” like this one to sequence its customers’ genes. Each lane on the cell contains a sample of patient DNA.Helix will sequence your genes for $80 and lure app developers to sell you access to different parts of it.A Silicon Valley startup called Helix is betting on the notion that not only do people want to learn more about their DNA, but they'll also pay to keep interact...
This Company Has a Genius Solution for Discarded Avocado Pits - Biofase
[Product]
2019/06/19 11:06
Michoacan-based Biofase, located in the heart of Mexico's avocado industry, is transforming the dense seeds into disposable drinking straws and cutlery that are said to be 100 percent biodegradable.The company was founded in 2013 by biochemical engineer Scott Munguia, who patented a process to turn discarded avocado pits into bioplastics that reportedly degrade after 240 days.As Mexico Daily Ne...
Here’s Who Owns Everything in Big Media Today
[Business]
2019/06/19 11:06
The media landscape used to be straightforward: Content companies — studios — made stuff — TV shows and movies — and sold it to pay TV distributors, who sold it to consumers.Now things are up for grabs: Netflix buys stuff from the studios, but it’s making its own stuff, too, and it’s selling it directly to consumers. That’s one of the reasons older media companies are trying to compete b...
Dishcraft Launches with a Massive Robotics-Powered Dishwashing System
[Tech]
2019/06/19 11:06
Bay Area-based robotics startup Dishcraft has unveiled a massive robotics and AI-powered dishwashing system.Like much of the rest of the industrial robotics industry, the company’s looking to automate a dull task with a high turnover rate, which amounts to about a month of employment on average.It’s a beast of a system from the looks of it. Employees drop dishes off into stacks, which are the...
