Month: September 2018

Travel startup helps people with disabilities find accessible accommodation

ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); Equality for customers is becoming an increasingly firm focus for many companies. As well as widening client demographics, companies that achieve social good often gain more popularity and awareness outside of their customer base as well. Sweden-based travel startup, Handiscover, launched in 2015 to create a list of friendly…

By jrtrombold@gmail.com September 21, 2018 Off

Chewing gum brand supports emerging artists with pre-roll ads

ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); Springwise has always had a focus on supporting emerging talent, whether that’s creative, business, or any other form of talent. With the same aim in mind, Extra Gum has launched a new digital platform called Extra Support Acts to support emerging Australian artists. The programme is in partnership…

By jrtrombold@gmail.com September 21, 2018 Off

3D home scanner tracks body changes

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By jrtrombold@gmail.com September 21, 2018 Off

Smart backpack combines style and connectivity

ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); Connected products are often incorporated into fashion to improve user experience. For example, Springwise have spotted this adaptive sports bra in the past, or a smart hanger that helps you decide what to wear. This backpack from Lumzag takes connectivity several steps further. Wireless charging means you can…

By jrtrombold@gmail.com September 20, 2018 Off

Research attempts to make self-driving safer for pedestrians

ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); As self-driving vehicles become closer to an everyday reality, manufacturers are becoming concerned with building trust in autonomous vehicles. For example, human drivers and pedestrians currently interact through eye contact. There is a fear that this important element will be lost in autonomous vehicles. Research studies suggest that…

By jrtrombold@gmail.com September 20, 2018 Off

Tech Explained: Flexible displays

ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); For decades, displays have been made up of flat pieces of glass or plastic. The flat screen not only breaks and cracks but it dictated the shape of display technology like phones and TVs. Recently, however, engineers have begun developing bendable displays. So how do these work, and…

By jrtrombold@gmail.com September 18, 2018 Off