Month: August 2018

Tech Explained: LiFi

ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); The demand for high-speed WiFi increases every day. Cisco estimates that by 2019 more than ten billion mobile devices will exchange 35 quintillion bytes of information each month. That does not even factor in Internet of Things devices. To meet this demand, it may soon be possible to…

By jrtrombold@gmail.com August 29, 2018 Off

Lamp emits light waves to replace WiFi

ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); Most people are familiar with WiFi, which allows wireless broadband connection, but few will have experience of LiFi (Light Fidelity). While WiFi uses radio waves to transmit data, LiFi uses light waves. In LiFi, data is embedded in a beam of light, which converts into an electrical signal.…

By jrtrombold@gmail.com August 29, 2018 Off

Recycled denim is repurposed for joint reconstructions

ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); Re-purposing unwanted items is a smart way to reduce the amount of waste the public is producing. Springwise have previously noted the various ways in which different reusable items and materials find further uses. In particular, plastic is a popular material to re-purpose given its detrimental impact on…

By jrtrombold@gmail.com August 28, 2018 Off

Interactive experiment exposes AI dangers

ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); Springwise have noted various examples of smart technology capable of analysing human behaviour, from recruitment software to advertisement monitoring. However, although these innovations improve existing systems, another project reveals the potential harm in trusting such technology too much. University of Melbourne researchers have devised an interactive project to…

By jrtrombold@gmail.com August 27, 2018 Off

Multipurpose fire hydrant is a public water fountain

ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); At Springwise, we know that design is at the core of many of our hottest innovations. We have previously published a variety of design-based creations, including a bike storage solution for cyclists who do not have access to indoor storage space. The circular, waterproof and secure design frees…

By jrtrombold@gmail.com August 27, 2018 Off

Smart wristband monitors blood cell count

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By jrtrombold@gmail.com August 27, 2018 Off