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BCG - Overcoming the 8 Barriers to Making Green Mainstream
[Business]
2023/09/19 09:08
There is a big gap between what most customers say about sustainability and whether they actually purchase sustainable products—much less pay a premium for them. But if companies are to achieve their sustainability goals, they must drive green choices into the mainstream. This, in turn, involves creating offerings grounded in a deep understanding of customer needs and motivations, and adopting...
(Video) Israeli Startup Brings Ultra-Fast EV Charging Booster To The US
[Business]
2023/09/19 09:07
An Israeli startup behind a power booster that provides sustainable, ultra-fast charging at electric vehicle (EV) stations has installed its product in the US for the first time. ZOOZ Power says its ZOOZTER-100 can fully charge EV batteries in 15 minutes, even in locations that are not fully connected to the electricity grid.It works by connecting to the grid and using electrical energy to spin...
(Infographic) A Visual Guide to AI Adoption, by Industry
[Business]
2023/09/19 09:06
As more and more businesses pour resources into artificial intelligence, its multitude of applications are beginning to be employed by the global workforce—and at a significant pace.In this graphic, the second in the three-part Digital Evolution series sponsored by Global X ETFs, we’ll explore AI adoption statistics and discuss the impact of AI technology on today’s workforce.Generative AI p...
Superorder Raises $10M to Help Restaurants Maintain Their Online Presence
[Investing]
2023/09/19 09:05
Raghav Poddar was studying computer science at Columbia University when he became intrigued by the challenges restaurant owners were facing maintaining an online presence. A self-described “foodie,” Poddar — who didn’t have much time to cook meals — was a heavy user of food delivery and pickup services in New York City.“Many restaurants don’t have much of an online presence, but they hav...
Grocery Delivery Makes It to the Mainstream
[Business]
2023/09/19 09:04
Grocery delivery has long been considered the “last frontier of e-commerce” but with the aid of the coronavirus pandemic and a flurry of new online delivery services popping up in recent years, it has now become quite widespread in many developed and emerging economies. Yet, there are still major differences between countries when it comes to how the groceries usually arrive.India, where comp...
The World’s First Airport for Flying Cars and Drones has Just Landed
[Design]
2023/09/19 09:03
The UK has just opened the world’s first urban airport.The world’s first airport for electric drones and flying cars just opened in the centre of a city in the UK. If it’s a success, it will be the blueprint for hundreds more around the world.The pop-up Air-One has been built in the city of Coventry. It’s designed for zero-emission electric drones and air taxis and the airport itself is pow...
(PDF) BCG - Global Payments Report 2023
[Business]
2023/09/18 09:10
The payments industry has come a long way over the past decade—and in myriad directions! Consumers and companies have shifted from cash to a burgeoning array of electronic payments. Journeys have expanded from transactions to an integrated array of solutions and value-added services. Payments have become more accessible, with innovations such as digital wallets, QR codes, and mobile money acce...
(Video) Airless Bike Tires Made with NASA Technology are Now On Sale - SMART METL
[Product]
2023/09/18 09:09
The METL tire is made from a shape memory alloy, making it elastic like rubber yet strong like titanium.The much-hyped airless tire technology developed by NASA for its rovers, later commercialized for terrestrial use by The SMART Tire Company (STC), is now available for sale. According to a Kickstarter campaign, the SMART METL tires designed for bikes have minimal rolling resistance (less labo...
(Paper) AI-Equipped Eyeglasses Can Read Silent Speech - EchoSpeech
[Tech]
2023/09/18 09:08
Speakers, microphones, and AI allow you to control electronics just by mouthing commands.Cornell researchers have created a new kind of wearable device that can read your lips, even if you’re not speaking aloud — and even though it doesn’t have a camera.Equipped with sonar and AI, this pair of fairly normal looking glasses becomes capable of recognizing lip and mouth movements to execute up...
