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(CES 2025) Robotic Pool Cleaner Firm Designs Ambitious Aquatic Research Robot Turtle - Beatbot
[Product]
2025/01/07 09:03
Beatbot has designed some of the most advanced robotic pool cleaners. Its new state-of-the-art machine sees it go beyond the swimming pool and into the seas.Hong Kong-based robot firm Beatbot has revealed its new RoboTurtle at CES 2025. The RoboTurtle is a machine designed for exploration, ecological research, and disaster response.Interestingly, the futuristic-looking robot draws inspiration f...
(Patent) Apple Patents Watch Smart-Bands with Embedded Ultrasonic Transducers
[Tech]
2025/01/06 09:10
Apple Watch Smart-Bands with Embedded Micro-Machined Ultrasonic Transducers to Detect Touch, Biometrics, Hand-Gestures and moreApple's granted patent covers possible future Apple Watch Bands, fitness bands, VR glove bands or even fashion bands including embedded micro-machined ultrasonic transducers (MUTs) to detect touch, gestures, physiological health signals, and transfer data between device...
Mckinsey - Remote-Driving Services : The Next Disruption in Mobility Innovation ?
[Business]
2025/01/06 09:09
A new survey shows high interest in remote-driving services that let another person control the car. Self-driving cars once seemed beyond the realm of possibility, but they are now being piloted on city streets. Now another mobility innovation has emerged that could accelerate and complement autonomy: remote driving.By combining sophisticated communication systems with real-time video feeds, re...
Luxury in Crisis : The Rise of the 'Walmart Birkin'
[Business]
2025/01/06 09:08
While far from the only dupe on the market, the fact that a copycat version of Hermès' ultra-coveted bag attracted so much attention speaks to a shift in consumer attitudes towards luxury goods.Three days in, and 2025 already has its first viral bag.In the lull between Christmas and New Year’s, TikTok was flooded with videos centred on a rectangular bag with a lock-and-key hardware and top ha...
(Infographic) World's Most Optimistic Countries Going Into 2025
[Consumer]
2025/01/06 09:07
This graphic reveals the most optimistic countries based on how their populations are feeling about 2025, relative to 2024.Results are based on the Ipsos Predictions Survey 2025, a 33-country study which looks at people’s expectations and predictions for the year ahead.Overall, a majority of people (71%) believe that 2025 will be a better year than 2024. According to Ipsos, optimism levels hav...
ORNL’s Thin Film Boosts Battery Safety, Could Provide 2x Energy Density for EVs
[Tech]
2025/01/06 09:06
The new 30-micrometer solid-state electrolyte could double energy storage in devices.ORNL has developed a thin, flexible solid-state electrolyte that could double energy storage for future vehicles, phones, laptops, and other devices.Researchers are accelerating the development of next-generation solid-state batteries by using a polymer to create a robust yet flexible thin film.The work done by...
(PDF) CapGemini - Unlocking High-Margin Revenue with Generative AI
[Business]
2025/01/06 09:05
Think back to the early days of social media. Many companies, including retailers, initially overlooked the immense value of their own first-party data.Today, as Retail Media Networks (RMNs) take center stage in the marketing landscape, some organizations risk repeating history by underestimating the value of their data and the broader opportunities it presents.Retail Media Networks leverage re...
Luxury Brands’ Cultural Marketing Wins of 2024
[Business]
2025/01/06 09:04
Here’s a list of the top campaigns that won consumers’ hearts.In the ever-evolving landscape of luxury marketing, brands are increasingly leveraging creativity, cultural relevance, and digital innovation to connect with today’s sophisticated consumers.This collection of standout campaigns highlights how brands like Dior, Miu Miu, and Charlotte Tilbury are redefining engagement by blending tr...
The Zero Earbuds and Glasses Concept
[Design]
2025/01/06 09:03
ZERO glasses and earbuds help (discretely) monitor epileptic seizures.I used to live with someone who had epilepsy and it was always a challenge for our housemates to figure out what to do when he had an attack. We eventually got used to it of course and learned emergency measures but that time, we didn’t know when it would happen. There are now tools to help those who live with epileptic seiz...
