Whirlpool is addressing gender inequality in household tasks in a new campaign from Brazil that literally "washes away" excuses for not doing the laundry.The campaign for Whirlpool's local Brastemp appliance brand, by FCB Brasil, centers on typical excuses given by family members who don't do the laundry, such as “I never learned how to do it,” or “I was going to, but you beat me to it.” So...

Era was designed by architectural firm ODA and is being built by Reuveni and Adam America Real Estate.Era expands the size as it rises. It features windows that are much larger than others in the area and a transparent rooftop pool that looks out over the city. The elegant interior blends a touch of modernness to elevate the style. The 20-story Era has 57 rooms, and shared spaces including a gy...

From consumers to policy makers, many economic actors are backing sustainability—and creating a powerful portfolio opportunity for investors.The use of environmental, social, and governance factors (altogether known as ESG) is increasingly informing investment decisions. But although ESG investing has grown in prominence in a few short years, there’s a disconnect:69% of retail investors are i...

New wireless charging technique can scale down to toolboxes, scale up to factories.Wireless power holds the promise of freeing devices from batteries and cables, but commercial systems are usually limited to charging stations. Now scientists have developed a way they say can safely charge devices anywhere in a room.Moreover, "this approach could scale down to charging toolboxes and up to wirele...

Industrywide Funding for AI Expected to Increase Through 2022.One-third of technology and service provider organizations with artificial intelligence (AI) technology plans said they would invest $1 million or more into these technologies in the next two years, according to a new survey* from Gartner, Inc. The vast majority of survey respondents (87%) with AI technologies as a major investment a...

The World’s First Talent Media Company Joins Forces With the Designer to Advance the Industry With Breakthrough Technology.American designer Tommy Hilfiger, together with Hilfiger’s investment company HV Advisors, revealed the brand will be partnering with Elite World Group (EWG) Virtual to invest in virtual talent and experiences and expand the organisation’s reach.The partnership will util...

The requirements of the energy transition present significant industry challenges. Energy companies must embrace new technologies, transform management systems, and expand workforce capabilities.Energy companies are operating in uncertain times. They face societal pressure and increased regulation to significantly reduce fossil-fuel dependency, primarily characterized by reliance on transport f...

A technology, engineering and design-based company in New York has secured first place in NASA’s CO2 Conversion Challenge with a project that converts CO2 into sugars to create new resources on Mars. The competition was meant to demonstrate the most efficient means of CO2 conversion that would allow future inhabitants of the planet to manufacture products using Mars’ atmospheric carbon dioxid...

H5 is a multifunctional vacuum cleaner designed for small spaces that can break down into four parts that fit into a compact charging bin for easy storage.While living tiny is all the rage nowadays, it takes some skill to keep small city spaces clean. Especially when you live in an old apartment building or with pets, vacuuming becomes a daily chore. While vacuuming small spaces goes by quickly...