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Apple Unveils Face Shield Design with Downloadable Assembly and Cleaning Instructions
[Design]
2020/04/13 09:04
Following the news that apple is aiming to produce 1 million face shields per week during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, the tech giant has now unveiled its design for the mask, C omplete with assembly and cleaning instructions. the design comprises three elements: a forehead band; a face shield; and a latex-free silicone strap. different slots in the head band allow the mask to fit diffe...
This Kettle-Inspired Dehumidifier Solves the Tedious Process of Emptying Water
[Design]
2020/04/13 09:03
That is exactly what makes the Humi Pot a product design concept set for success because it combines the best parts of a dehumidifier with an electric kettle.Our home appliances are getting more efficient by the day. To stand out in the competitive market, any appliance has to be either be a multifunctional product or be a portable version of its predecessors – and if you have them both in one...
(Paper) MIT CSAIL - Sprayable Sensors Make Any Surface Interactive
[Tech]
2020/04/12 09:10
Just touch and play, with new sensor inks that can be sprayed onto almost any surface.Imagine touching the armrest of your sofa to change the channel on your television, or pressing against a lightbulb stencil on the wall to turn on your smart light – these functions and many more like them are now possible thanks to research from a team from the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence La...
(PDF) BCG - COVID-19 Pandemic : Reaction, Rebound, Recession, and Reimagination
[Business]
2020/04/12 09:09
There is opportunity in adversity in every business. It may seem callous to stress opportunity in the midst of a humanitarian crisis, but leaders have an obligation to look ahead, to anticipate and meet new customer needs, to evolve their strategies and organizations, and in so doing sustain the prosperity of their enterprises.We should not expect that the resolution of the COVID-19 pandemic wi...
Out Of Office : 65+ Startups Helping You Work From Home
[Business]
2020/04/12 09:07
In recent years, enterprise collaboration tools have become a white-hot category for tech, culminating in a number of high-profile IPOs from startups like Slack, Atlassian, and Zoom. [click to enlarge]Now, the opportunity is growing even faster than imagined. Worldwide social distancing is normalizing remote work at an unprecedented rate. Zoom, for instance, reported that its video conferencing...
Tracking the Unprecedented Impact of COVID-19 on U.S. CPG Shopping Behavior
[Business]
2020/04/12 09:07
Total U.S. CPG sales increased $8.5 billion during the two weeks ended March 21, 2020.As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to disrupt industries and businesses around the world, the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry is operating in uncharted territory. Amid widespread health concerns, federal travel restrictions and local movement limitations, the industry is facing the greatest,...
(Paper) MIT Engineers 3D Print Soft, Rubbery Brain Implants
[Tech]
2020/04/12 09:05
Brain-implanted electrodes have numerous uses, ranging from the controlling of prosthetic arms to the monitoring of neural activity. They could soon be more effective than ever, as scientists have now developed ones that are soft and squishy.Ordinarily, electrodes are made mainly of rigid metal. As a result, when they're implanted in soft brain tissue, inflammation and the buildup of scar tissu...
Younger Americans View Coronavirus Outbreak More as a Major Threat to Finances Than Health
[Consumer]
2020/04/12 09:05
The coronavirus outbreak has impacted life for millions of Americans, but it has not affected people in the same way. Older Americans are more likely than younger adults to feel their own health is at risk, while younger people are more focused on potential economic threats.Overall, larger shares of U.S. adults view the COVID-19 outbreak as a major threat to the nation’s economy (88%) and the...
Architectural Design Renders That Give Us a Glimpse Into the Future of Humanity
[Design]
2020/04/12 09:04
The year is 2200 and humans are split into two clans – the first clan believes in living with simplicity and letting nature heal itself (proof of which are the dolphins swimming in the canals of Venice) while the other half is where humanity struggles to exist without making a change to their behavioral patterns. Meet @inwardsound, an Italian 3D artist on Instagram who creates these surreal ye...
