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6 Israeli Devices That Will Make Our Homes And Lives Smarter In 2021
[Product]
2022/01/01 09:07
The smart home trend – which allows us to interact with devices — is only set to get stronger in 2021 as the coronavirus and its mutations continue to upend our daily routines and keep the new standard as “remote everything.”1. NanitIsraeli-founded company Nanit, a smart monitor to predict the growth pattern of an infant through camera tech, was named in New York Magazine among “The Best B...
(Infographic) A Visual Guide to Profile Picture NFTs
[Investing]
2022/01/01 09:06
How do you represent yourself on social media? For most people it’s a selfie, a photo with their friends, or a picture of their pet—but what about a digitally-created character?Profile picture NFTs are pieces of digital artwork that people use to express themselves online. Each item is a depiction of a character’s face, and has a unique mix of attributes that gives it a sense of collectabili...
GoodTrust Raises $5M to Protect Your Digital Legacy for Your Loved Ones
[Investing]
2022/01/01 09:05
GoodTrust has raised $5 million to protect your digital legacy as the “death tech” startup tries to solve what we do with our online account after we die.GoodTrust is a digital life and legacy platform that helps families organize their digital lives today and prepare their online assets for the day they pass away. It addresses the growing problem of what happens to our priceless online accou...
Will The Extraordinary Rise of NFTs Continue in 2022 ?
[Business]
2022/01/01 09:04
NFTs experienced a meteoric rise this year but continue to divide opinion. As part of our 2021 review, Dezeen speaks to both sides of the debate to explore what the future might look like for NFTs in 2022.Digital fashion designer Amber Slooten believes non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are allowing artists to "tak[e] back ownership over their work", with the potential to create "a new society" through...
(Video) The Autonomous Snow Blower Keeps Your Driveway Snow-Free - Snowbot
[Product]
2022/01/01 09:03
The Snowbot S1 is made to autonomously clear snow from large areas such as parking lots.Although using a snow blower may be easier than shovelling, even pushing a blower around can be tiring if you have a large area to clear. That's where the Snowbot S1 comes in – it's a snow-blowing robot that's designed to do the job all on its own.Not related to the prototype SnowBot that we covered in 2019...
(PDF) Mckinsey - What’s Next for Autonomous Vehicles ?
[Business]
2021/12/23 09:10
A recent McKinsey survey provides new insight into the future of autonomous vehicles, including those with advanced capabilities.When will autonomous vehicles (AVs) hit the road? What enablers will contribute to their widespread adoption? And what technologies will be critical on the road to autonomy? To answer these questions and more, we surveyed 75 executives from automotive, transportation,...
German Bionic Debuts a New Exoskeleton with Upper- and Lower-body Assistance
[Product]
2021/12/23 09:09
Late last year, German Bionic announced a $20 million Series A round led — in part — by Samsung Catalyst Fund. It was a curious alliance, given that Samsung has shown off its own robotic exoskeleton technology. I took Samsung’s Gait Enhancing and Motivation System out for a spin a few CESes ago — and while it was limited in functionality, it worked well for walking assistance.Of course, it...
Unbundling Nike : How Direct-To-Consumer Retail Is Being Disrupted
[Business]
2021/12/23 09:08
Traditional retailers are shifting more focus to direct-to-consumer channels, and Nike has been no exception. From demand planning to metaverses, here's how brands are unbundling the sportswear giant.[click to enlarge]American sportswear retailer Nike has made strides to position itself to pioneer the next era of direct-to-consumer (DTC) selling.In 2021 so far, the company has grown its direct-...
(Video) Recycled Bottles Transformed Into Luxury Store's Stunning Green Facade
[Design]
2021/12/23 09:07
Bulgari Shanghai is defined by its eye-catching facade, which is designed to resemble jade.[Bulgari Shanghai's facade is made up of recycled glass bottles, which have been melted down and pressed into panels]MVRDV's stunning facade for Bulgari's flagship store in Shanghai, China, is designed to look like the building has a luxurious jade finish, however the glowing green exterior actually has f...
