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This Concept Tesla C1 Smartphone has an Expanding Conveyor-Belt Screen
[Design]
2019/03/12 10:30
As outrageous as it sounds, if this format is even remotely possible (and works well), it’s surely the format to beat. This the conceptual Tesla C1 by Jeffrey Lee. It’s not a folding phone… it’s a sliding phone. A sliding phone with a sliding flexible screen. Part of the screen faces the back when the phone’s collapsed, acting as a notifications zone, while the remaining majority of the ph...
Consumers Love Food Delivery. Restaurants and Grocers Hate It
[Business]
2019/03/11 10:37
Fresh food sellers can’t afford to ignore the consumer demand, even though most orders lose money.Consumers expect to order books, toys, shoes and anything else they want online and have it show up at their doors quickly and inexpensively. Restaurants and grocers are rushing to satisfy the exact same demand. They’re having a hard time.A hungry customer in Denver might order a $9.99 Cuban sand...
(Patent) An Artificial Speech-Generating Device is Featured in Microsoft's Latest Patent
[Tech]
2019/03/11 10:37
Aamong the latest round of patents that have been published is the tech giant's concept for a device that can artificially generate speech to curb the issues surrounding poor-quality communication sessions.In recent weeks, some interesting Microsoft patents have emerged, including ideas such as an en route UAV delivery system, voice input integration with third-party apps for Cortana, and more....
(PDF) Merck - State of Curiosity Report 2018
[Business]
2019/03/11 10:37
In the pursuit of human progress, the single most important trait is curiosity – the desire to learn, explore, and discover. It is the driving force for new possibilities.For the last 350 years, curiosity has fuelled Merck’s growth beyond horizons. It has forged paths that have led to scientific and technological breakthroughs; many of which have not only driven our economic growth, but also...
MetaFly RC Unique Flying Biomimetic Creature
[Product]
2019/03/11 10:37
Metafly is a new and very unique remote controlled “biomimetic controllable creature” designed to mimic the flight pattern of birds and insects, offering a flying experience like no other. Designed by Edwin Van Ruymbeke the innovative RC creature is now available to back via Kickstarter with early bird pledges available from just €69 or roughly £59 offering a 46% discount off the recommende...
(Video) Portable, Battery Powered Viral Detector Takes Only a Drop of Blood
[Tech]
2019/03/11 10:36
Researchers at Purdue University have developed a device that can perform RNA amplification and testing in a tiny battery-powered package.Performing lab-quality test for many infectious diseases, particularly viral ones, is difficult in remote regions. Much lab equipment requires some kind of infrastructure, including clean rooms, trained staff, and the money. The technology relies on strips of...
Banks Are Paying Peanuts on Deposits. Robo Advisers Are Offering Higher Rates
[Investing]
2019/03/11 10:36
Better deals for consumers could hit traditional banks and brokerages, where cash deposits have long generated a significant chunk of revenue.Big banks have continued to dominate deposits in the U.S. despite offering consumers relatively low rates on their money.Automated financial advisers are expanding into the cash-management market with high rates, the latest move by these so-called robo ad...
Disney Builds Massive Solar Facility to Cut Emissions in Half by 2020
[Business]
2019/03/11 10:36
Disney, one of world's largest entertainment companies, doubles down on its environmental plan.- Disney is taking the lead in reducing greenhouse emissions at its facilities.- The company built a giant solar panel installation to power its Florida resort.- Disney plans to cut emissions by 50 percent by the year 2020.You know who's one of the world's leaders in tackling greenhouse gas emissions?...
NOCTUA is a Sexy Mixed Reality Safety Helmet for the Construction Industry
[Design]
2019/03/11 10:35
When you are in the construction business, some of the insights that could help the contractor build better include: the possibility of making quality control more efficient and precise, use of a device that could instruct workers to build in a more intuitive way. Or what if the designer could see what they have rendered in a more realistic way? This is mainly due to the fact that designing, bu...
