Month: November 2018

Tech Explained: Depth Sensors

ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); The latest iPhone comes equipped with a dual camera and laser sensor. Even if you do not plan on ever owning an iPhone, this laser and camera combo is an important innovation. It will allow the phone to act as a depth sensor. This in turn will open…

By jrtrombold@gmail.com November 27, 2018 Off

Five takeaways to help you ride the sustainability wave

ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); The recent publication of the International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report in October is yet another stark warning to us all of the limited time remaining if we are to keep global warming below 1.5C. There is now no doubt that environmental concerns should sit at the top…

By jrtrombold@gmail.com November 27, 2018 Off

New project recovers nutrients from seafood processing

ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); During the preparation of seafood, large amounts of water are used and pumped out as waste. For example, around 50,000 litres of water is needed to process each ton of peeled shrimps. The water that is discarded in these processes contains valuable nutrients. These nutrients could be recycled…

By jrtrombold@gmail.com November 27, 2018 Off

Beyond edge computing: Digital business forcing infrastructure further past the cloud

Must-Read Cloud Rising digital business initiatives are forcing infrastructure service providers to expand offerings beyond edge computing technologies to deliver digital touchpoint services, according to a Monday report from Gartner. Digital touchpoints refer to any interaction with a digital device, product or service, Gartner noted. For example, a digital touchpoint could be when a consumer…

By jrtrombold@gmail.com November 27, 2018 Off

​AWS IoT suite now includes SiteWise for industrial data collection

This article originally appeared on ZDNet. Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced a new Internet of Things (IoT) managed service for industrial-scale data collection. AWS IoT SiteWise is targeted at sensor-enabled industrial equipment, with the service allowing for the monitoring of data collection points to identify issues across facilities such as equipment failure and production…

By jrtrombold@gmail.com November 27, 2018 Off

Scientists can now rent miniaturised and automated labs in space

ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); Outer space isn’t just for exploration. We’ve seen how startups are helping astronauts bake bread and farm in orbit. Now, SpacePharma is enabling scientists to conduct remote experiments beyond our planet’s atmosphere. SpacePharma has developed a modular, miniaturised laboratory that has the capability to control remotely. Called the…

By jrtrombold@gmail.com November 27, 2018 Off

Connected prosthetics allows for remote monitoring

ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); When we think about the Internet of Things, what tends to come to mind are driverless vehicles and connected appliances. Now, prosthetics and orthotics manufacturer Hanger, together with partner AT&T, is bringing connected functionality to prosthetic devices. Texas-based Hanger has developed a proof-of-concept for what it claims is…

By jrtrombold@gmail.com November 27, 2018 Off

AI bot acts as a work coach for hourly workers

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By jrtrombold@gmail.com November 27, 2018 Off

Earn Your Place in the Inbox

I just deleted an email without reading it (like you do). The subject line was “Not your typical Monday email.” I deleted it because I knew without a doubt that it would definitely be a typical email. (I just fished it out of the trash. It was a sales offer. Pretty typical. No?) I’m told…

By jrtrombold@gmail.com November 26, 2018 Off