Month: September 2018

Self-sufficient sustainable home created on a low budget

ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); Sustainability is one of the key considerations property developers now have when planning a new build. The more sustainably mindful elements, the more likely a building is to be popular. This is because the public are more environmentally aware than ever before. In Spain, a team of supermarket…

By jrtrombold@gmail.com September 7, 2018 Off

Why public Wi-Fi is an important amenity in urban public spaces

George Townley, Director of Wireless Development and Project Management Skypackets – Govs Island spoke to TechRepublic’s Dan Patterson about providing “excellent” Wi-Fi service, but admits public wireless is no longer an amenity, but should be. The following is an edited transcript of the interview. More about Innovation What better experience in an urban setting than…

By jrtrombold@gmail.com September 6, 2018 Off

QR code allows cashless donations to homeless people

ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); With so many innovations from all around the globe, Springwise is always keen to shine a spotlight on those that foster positive change. In the past, we have seen a range of innovations aiming to help homeless populations. They ranged from promoting community interaction to facilitating easier access…

By jrtrombold@gmail.com September 6, 2018 Off

Eggs ultrasound analyses chick embryos

ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); A new technology called EggXYt claims to detect the sex of chick embryos immediately after the eggs are laid and before they enter the 21-day incubation process. The  chicken industry grows two different breeds: the broilers which provide as much meat as possible, and the layers which lay as many…

By jrtrombold@gmail.com September 6, 2018 Off

How to Earn More Customers

As I plow through the writing for my tenth book, Be Where They Are. Go Where They’re Going, what I’m most concerned with doing is helping you best understand what customers want these days when it comes to content marketing and customer experience overall. Companies must evolve and adapt from the past few years of…

By jrtrombold@gmail.com September 5, 2018 Off

Gen-I: showcasing the diversity of the future

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By jrtrombold@gmail.com September 4, 2018 Off

Tech Explained: Drones

ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); Many people think of drones as flying robots primarily useful for taking photos or videos. But these devices stand ready to innovate in a wide number of industries, including construction, farming and delivery. So, what, exactly, is a drone and how do they work? The first practical drones…

By jrtrombold@gmail.com September 4, 2018 Off

AI algorithm rates the beauty of landscapes

ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); What makes a place beautiful? How does the built environment influence our lives? These are among the questions being asked by researchers at Warwick Business School’s Data Science Lab and The Alan Turing Institute. Previous studies have found that people report better health and increased happiness around what…

By jrtrombold@gmail.com September 4, 2018 Off