TREND REPORTS
Lexus Lunar Mission : Lexus Designs Space Vehicles for Humans on the Moon
[Design]
2020/01/21 09:04
The design team at lexus has unveiled a series of lunar vehicles intended to help future residents on the moon. one concept – which carries a single rider – is called zero gravity, and inspired by the brand’s LF-30 concept and electrified vision.Lexus unveiled the series of moon-friendly vehicles after being asked to participate in the lunar design portfolio, a feature in document journal, a...
Kengo Kuma Wraps 'The Exchange' in Sydney with a Sculpturally Curving Timber Screen
[Design]
2020/01/21 09:03
The sculptural timber project by kengo kuma & associates entitled ‘the exchange’ offers a dynamic and formal public space to the urban context of sydney, australia. The exchange serves as a multi-use civic building comprised of a public library, childcare, and commercial uses. the diverse set of programming includes a fresh food market and restaurants. it is planned as a component of the...
(Paper) Deep Plastic Surgery : Robust and Controllable Image Editing with Human-Drawn Sketches
[Tech]
2020/01/20 09:10
Sketch-based image editing aims to synthesize and modify photos based on the structural information provided by the human-drawn sketches. Since sketches are difficult to collect, previous methods mainly use edge maps instead of sketches to train models (referred to as edge-based models). However, sketches display great structural discrepancy with edge maps, thus failing edge-based models. Moreo...
(PDF) The Global Risks Report 2020 : Dominated by Environmental Factors
[Business]
2020/01/20 09:09
Environmental concerns are a frequent talking point drawn upon by politicians and scientists alike, and for good reason. Irrespective of economic or social status, climate change has the potential to affect us all.While public urgency surrounding climate action has been growing, it can be difficult to comprehend the potential extent of economic disruption that environmental risks pose.Front and...
(Patent) Microsoft Seeks a Patent for Digital Personal Expression via Wearable Device
[Tech]
2020/01/20 09:08
US patent application 20200019242 describes a method for evoking an expression of an avatar via a gesture sensed by a wearable device. The device determines a digital personal gesture expression and outputs the digital personal expression. Figure below illustrates a user performs a gesture to store a digital personal expression associated with a speech input.Download PDF Report : http://bit.ly/...
(Paper) How Tiny Silica Particles Can Stop The Body Absorbing Fat in Food
[Tech]
2020/01/20 09:06
A new study points to a future where the addition of a tiny supplement could stop the body from processing the fat in any given meal.In addition to seeking ways to enhance fat metabolism and increasing our understanding of the genetics of weight gain, one of the major avenues of current obesity research essentially involves trying to figure out ways to get people to eat less. But what if we tac...
Minut Alarm Promises All-in-One Home Security without Cameras
[Product]
2020/01/20 09:06
Swedish company Minut has created a smart-home security device for the camera-averse — an alarm that monitors movement, noise, temperature and humidity.The company wanted to create a comprehensive security device without using wi-fi-connected cameras, which are controversial but increasingly common thanks to product families like the Google-owned Nest and Amazon's Ring.The wireless Minut alarm...
Tesla Gobbled Up 78% Of US Electric Vehicle Sales In 2019
[Business]
2020/01/20 09:05
Yes, Tesla dominated electric vehicle sales in the United States again in 2019. Whereas the Tesla Model 3 was the 9th best selling car in the country and had more than 150,000 sales in the USA*, the next best selling non-Tesla on the market was the Chevy Bolt with 16,418 sales, followed by the Nissan LEAF with 12,365 sales.In other words, for every 9½ Model 3 sales, there was 1 Bolt sale, and...
(Video) Lateral Office Lights Up New York City Garment District with "Immersive Urban Instrument"
[Design]
2020/01/20 09:04
Canadian studio Lateral Office has installed 12 oversized seesaws that light up and make sounds on the streets of New York City's Garment District.Impulse occupies the pedestrian plazas on Broadway Avenue between 37th and 38th Streets. While on display, the block is closed to vehicle traffic.Visitors are encouraged to ride the playground-style pieces, which range in length from 16 to 24 feet (4...
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