A new wireless charging technology opens the door to developing charging stations for consumer use. A new wireless charging system can charge devices placed anywhere within a ring around it. Existing systems transfer power in a specific direction or to a specific position. By providing a donut-shaped charging field, the new system offers a more convenient and reliable design for consumer use.Th...

More retailers are incorporating avatars into the online shopping experience to help shoppers determine their best fit. According to early findings, it not only helps them to buy smarter, but it also results in them staying longer on shopping pages and encourages repeat purchasing. In addition, it could alleviate the problem of growing retail returns, which is harming the planet and businesses....

In this infographic, StatusBrew shares significant social media stats that marketers should know in 2022.Hopefully, some of the following stats will help spark some new ideas or help direct you in creating a strong social media strategy this year. Infographic : https://bit.ly/3NcTxP7[socialmediatoday]

A renaissance of indigenous Chinese wisdom has made for a new generation of brands in the beauty and wellness space. We are seeing a renaissance of indigenous Chinese wisdom. And, from this, a new generation of brands in the beauty and wellness space. From skincare to supplements, innovative C-beauty businesses are looking towards China’s homegrown systems of value to inform the concepts and i...

Not all women bother to get their hair dried. Some ladies may say it’s not needed, but for others who are OC with their crowning glory, they know that blow or hair dying helps prepare their hair into a style. Natural air drying may be enough but it takes time. So if you’re in a hurry and don’t want to look like a dripping mop head, it’s best to use a hairdryer, especially if done correctly....

The intersection of food and technology is accelerating.Alternative and plant-based proteins continue to see companies debut and establish a market presence. In addition, while replacement proteins and vegan/vegetarian options continue to popularize, savvy enterprises have negotiated significant presences in national chains, especially in the realm of alternative milks. Other foodtech segments...

New approach lays groundwork for compact 3D displays that create more realistic virtual scenes.Researchers have demonstrated a prototype glasses-free 3D light field display system with a significantly extended viewing distance thanks to a newly developed flat lens. The system is an important step toward compact, realistic-looking 3D displays that could be used for televisions, portable electron...

Two years after the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic, inflation, money issues and the war in Ukraine have pushed U.S. stress to alarming levels, according to polls conducted for the American Psychological Association.A late-breaking poll, fielded March 1-3 by The Harris Poll on behalf of APA, revealed striking findings, with more adults rating inflation and issues r...

At around the age of 12, David Mayman tried to build a helicopter out of fence posts and an old lawn mower. Needless to say, it did not go well. His contraption didn't fly and he was made to fix the fence."I was brought up in a way that I guess challenged me scientifically... I was always told that nothing's impossible," he says.Perhaps he got a bit ahead of himself during his childhood in Sydn...