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A Hong Kong Billionaire Adrian Cheng to Distribute Free Face Masks in Vending Machines
[Product]
2020/04/21 09:09
“Mask to Go” will provide residents of Hong Kong with millions of free medical-grade face masks.Enlisting the help of eight NGOs, a Hong Kong business tycoon is aiming to provide ten million face masks for free across the eighteen districtsA new initiative launched by business tycoon, Adrian Cheng, will provide residents of Hong Kong with millions of free medical-grade face masks. Naming the...
(Paper) MegaX, The First Camera to Capture the Smallest Particles of Light
[Tech]
2020/04/21 09:08
EPFL scientists, working in association with Canon, have developed a camera that can take 3D images with record-breaking speed and resolution.“It’s something I’d been dreaming of for a long time,” says Edoardo Charbon, an EPFL professor and head of the Advanced Quantum Architecture Laboratory in EPFL’s School of Engineering. “MegaX is the culmination of over 15 years of research on single...
Hoping for a V-Shaped Recovery
[Investing]
2020/04/21 09:07
In economics a V-shaped recovery is broadly defined by a sharp decline in output, employment or any other metric measuring the health of the economy followed by a quick and sustained recovery. It is different from an L-shaped recovery, in which the economy slumps for a longer period of time or, among others, a W-shaped recovery, which is characterized by, you guessed it, a brief recovery follow...
Virus-Hit Neiman Marcus to File for Bankruptcy
[Investing]
2020/04/21 09:06
Luxury retailer’s lenders consider store closures and asset sales; Saks owner weighs making a bidNeiman Marcus Group Inc. is preparing to file for bankruptcy protection as soon as Wednesday, with plans to restructure its debt in hopes of reopening most of the luxury chain’s stores after the coronavirus pandemic, according to people familiar with the matter.The lenders who would steer Neiman t...
Copenhagen Islands - Greenery-Covered "Parkipelago" Floated for Copenhagen
[Design]
2020/04/21 09:05
'Copenhagen Islands' first prototype island was completed in 2018 and three more are planned in 2020.Copenhagen, Denmark, has its fair share of floating architecture, with BIG's floating housing and Urban Power's artificial islands being two notable examples. A project by Marshall Blecher and Fokstrot is another highlight and will add greenery-covered park-like islands to the city too.Copenhage...
This James Dyson Award-winning Self-Sanitizing Door Handle Kills 99.8% Bacteria
[Design]
2020/04/21 09:04
Given the times that we are living in, I would much rather have a self-sanitizing handle than having to manually sanitize my handle – it can turn into an OCD spiral very quickly. Hong Kong-based students, Sum Ming Wong and Kin Pong Li are actually a step ahead on the matter and have designed a door handle that uses light to always keep itself sterilized. In 2020, this classifies as a smart obj...
(Infographic) The Future of Distance Learning - Tech Trends in eLearning
[Business]
2020/04/21 09:03
By 2025, the eLearning market will reach $300 billion market value — propelled by trends in technology that are helping to create an interactive learning experience.Tech Trends in eLearningGoing Mobile- Offers learners the freedom to consume content when and where they’d like- Helps instructors monitor learner’s performance- 67% of organizations offer mobile learningImmersive Technologies- A...
A Conceptual NIKE Skincare Gadget for a World Post COVID-19
[Design]
2020/04/20 09:10
Everyday brands are blurring industry lines and venturing into new areas to create more unique products – that is one reason why brand collaborations always do so well, it is innovative and brings the best of both worlds. This conceptual design explores what would happen if Nike decided to venture further into health and wellness and created a LED mask for skincare. Are you intrigued yet?As a...
The Q1 2020 Global VC Report : Funding Slowly Impacted By Coronavirus
[Investing]
2020/04/20 09:09
Chronologically, the first quarter of 2020 began just over three months ago. But psychologically, it feels like a lifetime ago. The New Year rolled in with bullish expectations for startup investment across much of the globe. Now, consensus is we’re in for a protracted decline.It’s been a long time coming. For the last two years we have experienced a bull run in funding to startups. Per Crunc...
