Carbon markets enable the trading of carbon credits, also referred to as carbon offsets.One carbon credit is equivalent to one metric ton of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Going further, carbon markets help companies offset their emissions and work towards their climate goals. But how exactly do carbon markets work?In this infographic from Carbon Streaming Corporation, we look at the fundament...

U.S. patent application, US20210309180, discloses a system for detecting improper usage of a seat belt of a Tesla vehicle. The system includes a shoulder belt and a lap belt, intended to restrain an occupant sitting on a Tesla’s seat, and a sensor module associated with them. The sensor module generates signals indicative of at least one parameter associated with the vehicle seat, the shoulder...

As banks continue to build on the digital banking momentum, they should pay attention to “humanizing” the banking experience, irrespective of the channel. This may not only improve customer satisfaction, but also ensure sticky relationships, especially with younger consumers.Key messagesThe pandemic is continuing to reshape banking preferences and behaviors among US consumers. Digital banking...

Apple is reportedly researching how its AirPods can be used to enhance hearing, measure body temperature, and monitor posture, per The Wall Street Journal.Why it’s a smart move: There’s a ton of untapped opportunity in areas like digital hearing loss and posture improvement—areas where Apple could make an easy name for itself given its reach with its devices.About 28 million US residents exp...

Recently, New York-based consumer research firm LookLook released the results of its September survey of 100 young and affluent Chinese female luxury consumers. One of the main findings of the survey is that these consumers are halting their high-end spending, resulting in fewer domestic luxury purchases in top-tier cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen. The survey suggests that these...

Startup Relief, which aims to address the problem of credit card debt, is piggybacking on the popularity of Squid Game with cards featuring familiar symbols—and an unexpected message.A small card on the ground has a circle, triangle and square on one side, with a message about getting out of debt on the reverse. The business card-sized ads reference the enigmatic cards used to invite participa...

Following five quarters of double-digit growth, the global PC market saw annual growth drop to 5% in Q3 2021, with shipments of desktops and notebooks, including workstations settling at 84.1 million units. Despite the reduction in growth, volumes remain at a remarkably high level, given how strong the industry performed in Q3 2020. As a result, the PC market has undergone a two-year CAGR of 9%...

Machol Shalem Dance House experiments with virtual reality to give audiences a fresh perspective on dance and make it accessible in a Covid world. VR headsets enable a whole new way to experience dance performances, free of stages, seats and other barriers. “Covid screwed us,” admits Ruby Edelman. “And the question arose as to what we could do to keep moving forward.”A dancer, choreographer...

An aesthetically designed medical gadget to detect all the problems that prop up from the dysfunction of underlying skin tissues and capillaries which can be problematic in the long run.Detecting the first signs of ailment is a determinant in the future treatment and the overall health of an individual. For people with some kind of disease related to peripheral capillaries like peripheral arter...