Month: September 2018

AR app brings print newspapers to life

ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); At Springwise, we have seen a rapid growth in the use of augmented reality. Innovative AR apps have included a virtual business card and an AR-connected cake that can play a message. Now, a German newspaper is using AR to combine traditional reading habits with the digital media.…

By jrtrombold@gmail.com September 18, 2018 Off

Charcoal balls tackle Kenyan reforestation

ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); Kenya has a problem with deforestation. The country cuts down an estimated 5.6 million trees and shrubs a year. The trees provide food, shelter and fuel, but without them wind and soil erosion turn large areas of the country into dustbowl. A local startup called Seedballs Kenya may…

By jrtrombold@gmail.com September 18, 2018 Off

Smart key device reminds users to lock doors

ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); With technology for keys and locks constantly evolving, new player Locky has reached its fundraising target on Kickstarter in just two days. Locky is a key overlay that is compatible with 90 percent of key designs. It tracks key usage and sends the data to a dedicated mobile…

By jrtrombold@gmail.com September 18, 2018 Off

Tiny apartments provide homeless housing

ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); In San Francisco alone, there are almost 7,000 people living on the streets. Developer Panoramic has developed what it thinks could be a way to help by creating small homes quickly and efficiently. The company has developed the MicroPad – a smaller version of its Prefabricated Affordable Dwelling.…

By jrtrombold@gmail.com September 18, 2018 Off

AI tool predicts likelihood of IVF success

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By jrtrombold@gmail.com September 18, 2018 Off

Sensor kit measures the health of a house

ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); Whare Hauora, a New Zealand based charity has created a sensor designed to be fitted into homes to detect which rooms are cold and mouldy. By measuring the health of a house environment, the Whare sensors educate residents about the effects that cold or mould can have on…

By jrtrombold@gmail.com September 17, 2018 Off

App takes back control of personal data

ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); There has been a lot of discussion about ways that people can gain more control over their personal data. At Springwise, we have seen innovations in privacy that include a router that protects data in the home and an encryption tool that can protect the personal data of…

By jrtrombold@gmail.com September 17, 2018 Off

Automated shopping platform streamlines retail

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By jrtrombold@gmail.com September 17, 2018 Off

New lightweight, compact, high booster seat

ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); Previously, Springwise covered car seat innovator Mifold, who had developed a compact booster seat that was 10 times smaller than a cumbersome booster seat. While booster seats are important for older or taller children, small children need the protection of a larger car seat. These are bulky and…

By jrtrombold@gmail.com September 14, 2018 Off