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How Effective Are The Covid-19 Vaccine Candidates?
[Consumer]
2020/12/07 09:09
The University of Oxford and pharmaceutcal giant AstraZeneca have released initial data from trials that show that ChAdOx1 nCoV-2019, their Covid-19 vaccine candidate, is 70.4 percent effective, though it can achieve up to 90 percent protection if a half dose is taken initially, followed by a full dose. The positive results come in the wake of Pfizer and BionTech reporting that their vaccine is...
(Paper) Intel Wants a Patent on Embedding Objects into an Augmented Reality Scene
[Tech]
2020/12/07 09:08
U.S. patent application, US20200380779 relates to a technique of embedding a 3D object model within a 3D scene using image segmentation. The method includes determining object mask images for cameras trained on the 3D scene, projecting 3D points from a 3D object model to image planes of the cameras, and determining a position and orientation of the model in the scene. The illustration below dep...
Retail Tech 100: The Tech Innovators Transforming Retail
[Business]
2020/12/07 09:07
The Retail Tech 100 is CB Insights' annual ranking of the 100 most promising B2B retail tech companies in the world. This year's winning companies include startups working on e-commerce infrastructure, supply chain automation, cashierless checkout, and more.CB Insights’ first annual Retail Tech 100 winners include private, active business-to-business (B2B) retail tech companies from 21 countri...
(Paper) Electronic Skin has a Strong Future Stretching Ahead
[Tech]
2020/12/07 09:06
KAUST researchers have developed a durable "electronic skin" that can mimic natural functions of human skin, such as sensing temperature and touch.A material that mimics human skin in strength, stretchability and sensitivity could be used to collect biological data in real time. Electronic skin, or e-skin, may play an important role in next-generation prosthetics, personalized medicine, soft ro...
(PDF) Mckinsey - Overcoming Pandemic Fatigue: How to Reenergize Organizations
[Business]
2020/12/07 09:05
Leaders must actively manage the energy of their workforces, cultivate the quality of employee relationships, and demonstrate a capacity for resilience to recharge their organizations during crises.Pandemic fatigue: it’s plaguing organizations and employees right now. In 2020, we’ve endured a global pandemic, a massive economic crisis, and widespread social unrest. Layer on top of that forces...
AR Tool Used to Aid Spinal Surgeons - Augmedic
[Product]
2020/12/07 09:04
An AR system has been approved for use in spinal surgery, allowing surgeons to visualise the spinal anatomy of the patient in 3D.Augmented reality’s (AR) ability to integrate digital information into a real-world environment makes it perfect for use in medicine. AR is already allowing doctors to take part in remote education and surgery planning. Now, an AR system has been approved for use in...
(Video) This Luxurious, Solar-Powered Trailer Generates Enough Electric Power to Juice-up Your Towing EV
[Product]
2020/12/07 09:03
2020 has not been easy for travel bugs. Now, as people seek self-sufficient domestic travel options, and demand for campers and RVs skyrocket; luxury travel trailer manufacturer Living Vehicle is giving Americans a way to push their wanderlust with aluminum trailers made specifically for safe and secure time off the grid. Living Vehicle is looking to meet the growing demand for traveling with g...
(PDF) Mckinsey - The State of Fashion 2021
[Business]
2020/12/06 09:10
In 2021, the COVID-19 pandemic will accelerate industry trends, with shopping shifting to digital channels and consumers continuing to champion fairness and social justice.With the COVID-19 pandemic dominating thoughts and minds, fashion executives are planning for a range of scenarios and hoping for a speedy global recovery. However, amid increasing pressure on performance, shifting consumer b...
(Patent) Apple Patent Advances Their Foldable/Scrollable iDevice Agenda
[Tech]
2020/12/06 09:09
The US Patent & Trademark Office published another detailed patent application from Apple relating to possible future folding and scrolling form factor iPhones with heavy emphasis on the device's hinge system. Apple's invention covers an electronic device such an iPhone or iPad having a foldable display supported by a foldable electronic device housing.First and second portions of the elect...
