Adidas’ New Solar Headphones Can Also be Charged by Your Bedroom Light
[Product]
2022/08/22 09:09
The RPT-02 SOL wireless headphones also feature 80 hours of stored playtime.Adidas RPT-02 SOL solar-powered wireless headphones have been launched in the US. The headphones come with the ability to charge using both natural and artificial light and pack a control knob to answer or reject calls, control volume and skip tracks and more. The Adidas RPT-02 SOL pack 45mm dynamic drivers and have Blu...
E-Commerce Revenue to Shrink for First Time
[Business]
2022/08/22 09:08
In what would be the first time ever, e-commerce revenues are forecast to shrink y-o-y in 2022. That's according to the latest forecast from the Statista Digital Market Outlook.As covered in the newly released second chapter of Statista's Digital Economy Compass, 'From frenzy to fall: is eCommerce back to normal?': "This always has to be seen in perspective, and many industry experts contest th...
(Video) This 17-Year-Old Designed a Motor That Could Potentially Transform the Electric Car Industry
[Tech]
2022/08/22 09:07
Robert Sansone’s research could pave the way for the sustainable manufacturing of electric vehicles that do not require rare-earth magnets.Robert Sansone is a natural born engineer. From animatronic hands to high-speed running boots and a go-kart that can reach speeds of more than 70 miles per hour, the Fort Pierce, Florida-based inventor estimates he’s completed at least 60 engineering proje...
Kizik Raises $20M for Hands-Free Shoes
[Investing]
2022/08/22 09:06
Kizik, a Salt Lake City, UT-based world leader in hands-free shoes, and its parent, HandsFree Labs, Inc., completed a $20m Series B funding round.The round was led by The Newcastle Network, a consumer-focused private equity fund combining expertise in data science, creator & social media marketing, innovation, and entrepreneurship to help companies unlock new levels of growth.The company wi...
Recession? The Swiss Watch Industry Continues To See Staggering Growth
[Business]
2022/08/22 09:05
Swiss watch exports rose again in July, increasing to near record levels and notching their highest value in eight years as demand for pricey Omega, Rolex and Vacheron Constantin timepieces booms. (Omega)Swiss watch exports rose again in July, increasing to near record levels and notching their highest value in eight years as demand for pricey Rolex, Omega and Vacheron Constantin timepieces boo...
(Video) Telexistance Partners with Family Mart to Introduce AI Restocking Robots - TX SCARA
[Tech]
2022/08/22 09:04
Now that you’ve seen the Jinki Ittai construction robot, it’s no surprise that AI restocking robots are being introduced at 300 Family Mart convenience stores in Japan. It’s called the ‘TX SCARA’ and is designed for the specific task of restocking refrigerated shelves with bottles and cans. This robot can be in used 24/7, replenishing shelves at a pace of up to 1,000 bottles and cans per d...
Tequila Brand Jose Cuervo Distillery In The Metaverse
[Design]
2022/08/22 09:03
Tequila brand Jose Cuervo has opened a metaverse distillery designed by Mexico-based Rojkind Arquitectos and British designers Bompas & Parr, where attractions include a barrel maze and a pool party.Located on the Decentraland platform, the Jose Cuervo Metadistillery is an experience centre that invites customers to come and interact with the brand in ways that wouldn't be possible in the p...
(Patent) Apple Invents a New Touchless Wrist Apple Watch Measurement App
[Tech]
2022/08/19 09:10
Apple's patent, titled "Graphical User Interfaces for Automatic Measurement in Augmented Reality Environments," covers computer systems for augmented reality, including but not limited to electronic devices for measuring using virtual objects displayed in an augmented reality environment. In Apple's patent background they note that the development of computer systems for augmented reality has i...
(PDF) Deloitte Back-to-College Survey 2022
[Consumer]
2022/08/19 09:09
Digital drives a season shaped by inflation and shifting priorities.The pandemic continues to reshape the higher education landscape, from how kids attend college to the supplies they need. Parents are grappling with financial concerns, rising inflation, and their students’ mental wellness, but still plan to spend more YoY. In contrast to our back-to-school findings, digital continues to accel...