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…
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.…
VMware taps IoT to extend hybrid and multi-cloud environments to the edge
On Tuesday at VMworld 2018 in Las Vegas, VMware unveiled its framework to extend its hybrid and multi-cloud environments to the edge, using the Internet of Things (IoT), according to a press release. As IoT becomes more distributed, billions of connected devices will require increasing levels of computing at the edge, which will need to…
New desktop holographic display designed for 3D creators
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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…
Drinks manufacturer unveils edible, flavored straws
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How to implement VMware Pulse IoT Center: 3 case studies
Jumping into the Internet of Things (IoT) isn’t all that easy. Beyond simply connecting certain devices with sensors and bringing them online, there’s the task of managing and monitoring those devices. For VMware customers, one of the de facto solutions to handle these tasks is VMware Pulse IoT Center. At the 2018 VMworld conference in…
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…
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…
Smart wristband monitors blood cell count
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