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Stacked, The Web3 Version of Twitch, Raises $12.9M
[Investing]
2022/09/05 09:07
Few areas in tech today are as polarized as the blockchain gaming space. Legacy developers and gamers are calling play-to-earn games Ponzi schemes, while crypto-believers say games that incorporate “tokenomics” are the future for empowering players and creators.Before the debate is settled, the ecosystem around blockchain games is already getting built and funded.Los Angeles-based Stacked, co...
MIT - E-Skin Sensors Go Chipless and Batteryless
[Tech]
2022/09/05 09:06
MIT engineers fabricated a chip-free, wireless electronic “skin.” The device senses and wirelessly transmits signals related to pulse, sweat, and ultraviolet exposure, without bulky chips or batteries. Flexible, wearable devices promise VR and medical-monitoring applications.Wearable sensors now often help keep track of vital signs, but these devices usually rely on bulky microchips and batte...
Fast and Casual Dining is Big Business
[Business]
2022/09/05 09:05
When Americans want their burger, fries, tacos or chips, but they also want to take it up just a notch, they opt for fast-casual dining chains. These restaurants that are just a tiny bit fancier than your average fast food chain have been opening more new restaurants than any other dining category even amidst the coronavirus pandemic, according to QSR Magazine.Ahead of the pack is TexMex eatery...
HD Projector Merges with a Ceiling Lamp Creating A Space-saving Entertainment Centre - XGIMI
[Product]
2022/09/05 09:04
Brands have gone crazy innovating and designing projectors: 4k projectors, laser projectors, pocket projectors, short throw projectors, the list is endless. While being through all these variants, I’m not sure why someone didn’t choose the option to embed a projector into a lighting unit in the ceiling so it could project without hindrance? XGIMI for some reason was struck by the idea and the...
The Boomerang Bed Features an Integrated Table + Storage Area
[Design]
2022/09/05 09:03
Our bedroom is our haven, our safe space, to which we rush after a bad day at work or simply a bad day in general. My bedroom is my private kingdom, and my bed its bejeweled crown. We all know the importance and need for a great bed. And, we have for sure come across some amazing beds – for example, the HiBed with its 70-inch retractable screen and health monitoring system. Another bed that we...
(PDF) McKinsey - Technology Trends Outlook 2022
[Business]
2022/09/02 09:10
Which technology trends matter most for companies in 2022? New analysis by the McKinsey Technology Council highlights the development, possible uses, and industry effects of advanced technologies.Technology continues to be a primary catalyst for change in the world. Technology advances give businesses, governments, and social-sector institutions more possibilities to lift their productivity, in...
(Patent) New Patent Shows Google's Foldable Phone with a Bezel Camera
[Tech]
2022/09/02 09:09
A new Google foldable phone has appeared in a patent filing with a design similar to the Samsung Galaxy Fold. The patent was filed at WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organisation). It was filed way back in June 2021 and was published earlier today.Google foldable phone is expected to launch later this year.Google for a while is known to be working on a foldable phone, dubbed the Pixel Notepad...
An A.I.-Generated Picture Won an Art Prize. Artists Aren’t Happy
[Tech]
2022/09/02 09:08
Jason Allen’s A.I.-generated work, “Théâtre D’opéra Spatial,” took first place in the digital category at the Colorado State Fair.Jason Allen’s A.I.-generated work, “Théâtre D’opéra Spatial,” took first place in the digital category at the Colorado State Fair.Credit...via Jason AllenThis year, the Colorado State Fair’s annual art competition gave out prizes in all the usual categ...
Metaverse, Web3 and Crypto : Separating Blockchain Hype from Reality
[Business]
2022/09/02 09:07
Blockchain emerging technologies continue to be subject to significant hype. In particular, the metaverse, Web3 and cryptocurrency are three key innovations that have promise to deliver unique business benefits, but all are in varying stages of maturity.Hype Cycle for Blockchain and Web3, 2022We sat down with Avivah Litan, Distinguished VP Analyst at Gartner, to discuss the recently published G...
