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(Patent) Apple has Won a Patent for Advanced XR Pinch Recognition Using Finger Zones
[Tech]
2025/02/24 09:10
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office officially granted Apple a patent that relates to advancing pinch recognition using finger zones.In Apple's granted patent background they note that in XR, a subset of a person's physical motions, or representations thereof, are tracked, and in response, one or more characteristics of one or more virtual objects simulated in the XR environment are adjusted i...
(PDF) Mckinsey - Achieving Growth : Putting Leadership Mindsets and Behaviors Into Action
[Business]
2025/02/24 09:09
Growth requires the right mix of outlook, strategy, and capabilities. Top leaders achieve their goals by turning five mindsets into action.Picture a venerable industrial conglomerate steeped in history, where tradition has calcified into stagnation, causing the company’s stock price to languish for decades.Enter a dynamic leader with the vision to shake things up—not just to dream of growth b...
Watch US Firm’s Humanoid Robot Perfectly Serve Coffee, Clean House, Hold Talks
[Tech]
2025/02/24 09:08
Watch US firm’s humanoid robot perfectly serve coffee, clean house, hold talks. The new design features Emotive Ear Rings to improve communication.ASan Francisco Bay-based firm has introduced its latest humanoid robot that’s designed for household chores. Developed by 1X Technologies, NEO Gamma is the next generation of humanoids.The company has revealed that the Gamma series includes improve...
Nvidia Launching AI Platform to Make Learning Sign Language Easier
[Tech]
2025/02/24 09:07
Nvidia is signaling a bold move into assistive technology with the launch of Signs, an AI-powered platform designed to teach American Sign Language (ASL). Developed in partnership with the American Society for Deaf Children and creative agency Hello Monday, the platform aims to bridge communication gaps between the deaf and hearing communities. A 3D avatar and real-time AI feedback bring forth...
How AI Is Reshaping Aerospace & Defense Investment Opportunities
[Investing]
2025/02/24 09:06
For a few months now, I’ve been referring to today’s heightened geopolitical climate as the “new red Cold War,” where artificial intelligence (AI)—not necessarily fighter jets and nuclear weapons—serves as the primary battleground between the U.S. and its adversaries, most notably Russia and China.The numbers tell a compelling story. The global AI market in aerospace and defense is projec...
Starbucks' New Compostable Cups Brew End of Aesthetically-Pleasing Drinks
[Design]
2025/02/24 09:05
Starbucks is stirring up its sustainability efforts once again, this time with a fresh batch of compostable cold cups rolling out in select US stores. Designed to curb plastic waste, these new fiber-based cups are making their debut across 14 states, offering an eco-friendly alternative to the company’s classic plastic cups. While the shift supports Starbucks’ broader goal of making all packa...
These NASA x Crocs Collab Shoes Look So Good We Wish They Were Real
[Design]
2025/02/24 09:04
Unpopular opinion, if NASA had to collaborate with a footwear brand, I think its best bet really would be Crocs. Not Nike, not Adidas, not any sports brand, but Crocs. Crocs make some of the most popular shoes that everyone loves to hate, because of their odd design. Their weird design is almost reminiscent of aliens, with the weird shapes and the holed exteriors – so who better than a literal...
The World's First Air Touch Watch - The CenWatch
[Product]
2025/02/24 09:03
If you're tired of using a boring ol' remote for controlling your devices, you might like the CenWatch. It's a smartwatch that scans the underside of your hand, allowing you to make multiple commands via simple midair hand gestures.Manufactured by a Hong Kong startup of the same name, the CenWatch is currently the subject of a Kickstarter campaign. And yes, the device does have a 368 x 448 AMOL...
(PDF) BCG - Scaling Next-Gen Materials in Fashion : An Executive Guide
[Business]
2025/02/21 09:10
Materials lie at the heart of the fashion industry. They account for 92% of the industry’s total emissions through their extraction, processing, and production, and around 30% of cost of goods sold (COGS). Next-generation materials present the opportunity to transform the industry’s environmental impact. However, many brands lack guidance and are unprepared for a material transition and how t...
