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(Infographic) Mainstream EV Adoption : 5 Speedbumps to Overcome
[Business]
2020/10/12 09:03
Many would agree that a global shift to electric vehicles (EV) is an important step in achieving a carbon-free future. However, for various reasons, EVs have so far struggled to break into the mainstream, accounting for just 2.5% of global auto sales in 2019.To understand why, this infographic from Castrol identifies the five critical challenges that EVs will need to overcome. All findings are...
(Patent) Apple's 'Measure' App Patent has Surfaced in the Patent Offices
[Tech]
2020/10/11 09:10
On September 3, 2020, the U.S. and German Patent Offices published a patent application from Apple that relates to their iOS AR Measurement app. The patent notes that in the future an Apple Watch or Smartglasses with a camera will also be able to perform the act of AR Measurements which is today restricted to the iPhone and iPad. Apple's patent begins by noting that "there is a need for a more...
(PDF) Rock Health's Q3 Market Insights - A New Annual Record for Digital Health
[Investing]
2020/10/11 09:09
Venture capital dollars flowing to US digital health continued to surge in Q3 2020. One thing is for sure—2020 will be the largest funding year ever for digital health, spurred by 24 mega deals so far.The initial uncertainty and dramatic changes at the outset of the pandemic in the US across March and April coincided with a dip in funding. Investors noted a shift in focus away from deal flow t...
(Infographic) The Largest Brands of the World 2020
[Business]
2020/10/11 09:08
Apple is the largest company in the world as of this writing, topping $1.9T in total market capitalization. That’s more than Saudi Aramco, the second most valuable company in the world at $1.8T.[click to enlarge]The US dominates the list of top 100, led by a handful of trillion dollar tech companies like Microsoft ($1.5T), Amazon ($1.5T), Alphabet ($969B) and Facebook ($711B).The US also produ...
(Video) The James Dyson Award - The Aved Barrier-Free Screen
[Tech]
2020/10/11 09:08
A team has designed a screen for buses and large vehicles that can show ads and also alert cars to oncoming trafficOne road hazard that has not received a lot of attention is that of large vehicles, such as buses, which can obstruct other drivers’ line of sight, leading to road accidents. This problem is especially acute in large, crowded urban centres. But now, a team from Ming Chi University...
(PDF) Deloitte - A Brave New World with Virtual Worlds
[Business]
2020/10/11 09:06
How virtual worlds are the next evolution in communication and collaboration.With people still leery of travel and conferences, organizations are fostering engagement and collaboration through participation in three-dimensional virtual worlds.A corporate executive spends the morning exploring a tradeshow floor, viewing videos and presentations on new products and networking with companies, vend...
(Video) "World's Fastest Electrodes" Triple the Density of Lithium Batteries
[Tech]
2020/10/11 09:05
Nawa Technologies says that moving electrodes to a rigidly structured vertical array of carbon nanotubes, coated with an active material like lithium-ion, can radically boost power density, energy density, charging speed and battery lifespan with no cost penalty.Nawa Technologies says that moving electrodes to a rigidly structured vertical array of carbon nanotubes, coated with an active materi...
The Future of Work : 5 Priorities to Consider
[Business]
2020/10/11 09:04
COVID-19 is ushering in an entirely different future in terms of working life. However, forces such as digitalization have been altering the workforce long before the pandemic.OECD research suggests that 31% of jobs could be radically transformed as a result of automation. At the same time, specialized jobs are being created elsewhere. These big picture trends mean that many organizations are a...
(Video) 'Omni One' VR Treadmill Promises the Ultimate Immersive Gaming Experience - Virtuix
[Product]
2020/10/11 09:03
In an ironic way, the pandemic-caused lockdowns confining us to our home has been a blessing in disguise. In some cases, it’s helped the earth breathe a new lease of life (remember the dolphins in the canals of Venice?) and in other cases prompted ingenious designs to help us stay fit and entertained without stepping outside. A fine example of the latter is the Omni One by Virtuix – a virtual...
