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A New Type of Vaulted Floor Reduces Concrete Use and Emissions - ACORN
[Tech]
2022/03/17 09:06
Engineers have developed a way to design concrete floors so that they use far less concrete to carry the same load – delivering huge carbon savings.According to the United Nations Environment Programme, emissions from the construction industry accounted for 30 per cent of global emissions in 2019 – with concrete production accounting for a large chunk of that. Now, an interdisciplinary team f...
These Are Netflix's Most Popular Shows
[Consumer]
2022/03/17 09:05
We analyzed eight months of Netflix viewership data to determine what is and isn’t working on the world’s most popular TV network.The company releases statistics like “26 million people watched this show in the first 28 days.” That sounds impressive. But we don’t know what it really means. Netflix tells partners that it’s happy, or that a show is big in Japan. But that’s anecdotal, and d...
Dyson-Inspired PURE 2-in-1 Oral Care Kit
[Design]
2022/03/17 09:04
Tooth brushing doesn’t have to be a dull chore. It can be fun and exciting with the right tool. Regular toothbrushes may not be enough, especially after you try the PURE 2-in-1 Electric Oral Care Kit.This Dyson-inspired oral care essential system is promised to have long-lasting durability. It doesn’t just look like something Dyson would introduce in terms of the colors and aesthetics; it als...
AMBUSH® Launches First Metaverse Space, SILVER FCTRY
[Design]
2022/03/17 09:03
AMBUSH® has launched the brand’s first-ever metaverse space in collaboration with American digital creative agency Active Theory. The space is titled AMBUSH® SILVER FCTRY, titled after Andy Warhol‘s creative studio Silver Factory which lead the pop art movement of the ’60s.Users can access the space simply by visiting the website, where they are transported into a futuristic spacecraft as...
(PDF) Accenture - The Value of Predictive Customer Service
[Business]
2022/03/16 09:10
Discover how embedding service at every step of the customer journey generates growth for your business.Customer service today exists mainly to fix something that’s gone wrong. The function focuses on fielding and resolving customer issues in the most efficient way possible. This longstanding approach to service offers limited upside. No matter how efficiently an organization runs it, customer...
(Patent) Google Wants You To Use Skin Gestures For Wearables
[Tech]
2022/03/16 09:09
A recently published patent reveals that Google is working on a new way of controlling wearable devices like earbuds and watches via skin gestures.A recently published patent suggests that Google may be working on skin gestures for wearables. While the rumored Pixel Watch remains to be one of the most discussed wearables on the internet, Google has not confirmed its existence yet. As of now, Go...
The Great NFT Sell-Off : Has the Digital Collectibles Craze Hit Its Peak ?
[Investing]
2022/03/16 09:08
Value of digital tokens drops by almost 50 per cent, renewing doubts over hype-fuelled market.Internet collectibles ranging from cartoon apes to artsy doodles have plunged in value as real-world conflict and a broader cryptocurrency slump begins to unwind one of the past year’s biggest speculative frenzies.Digital items known as non-fungible tokens burst into mainstream culture last year, as s...
This Parking Car Stopper Doubles as Wireless Charger for Your Electric Vehicle
[Design]
2022/03/16 09:07
The convenience of wirelessly charging your electric vehicle while it’s parked – this is the proposed vision of Watt concept. Thus, making it seamlessly easy for EV owners to have a hassle-free commuting experience in the city or on highways.You have the luxury of charging mobile devices wirelessly, and soon juicing up your vehicle with no strings attached is going to be possible. In fact, ve...
How Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Is Tearing Apart the Global Food System
[Investing]
2022/03/16 09:06
War in Europe’s breadbasket is taking its toll on the world’s food supply.The global food system is under threat as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine puts one of the world’s major breadbaskets in jeopardy. Here are the latest developments and their far-reaching impacts:Food InflationThe Ukraine war threatens staple crops from Europe’s key grain-growing regions, which means escalating food price...
