Month: November 2018

Bionic mushrooms generate electricity

ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); There have been various innovations that seek to find alternative forms of energy production. This data centre uses excess urban heat and a new low-tech website runs only on solar power. With fossil fuels becoming ever more depleted, the need for clean energy sources has never been greater.…

By jrtrombold@gmail.com November 26, 2018 Off

New tech allows autonomous surveying and mapping deep underground

ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); In recent months, we have seen drones used for construction and repairs in places people have a hard time reaching. These include using drones to construct overhead canopies and a system that uses drones and AI in construction. Now, a new drone system has been designed for use…

By jrtrombold@gmail.com November 26, 2018 Off

New NFC button prevents counterfeiting

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By jrtrombold@gmail.com November 26, 2018 Off

Emergency device provides life-saving masks in case of fire

ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); Springwise always values innovations with a view to helping others. We have covered a range of such projects in the past, from a startup which helps autistic workers find employment to an app helping women stay safe from assault. Technology that can also be used to help save…

By jrtrombold@gmail.com November 23, 2018 Off

Military radar makes self-driving cars safer

ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); The growth of autonomous transport has certainly taken off in the last few years, with innovations such as this electric ferry demonstrating the incorporation of new technology into the field. Smart technology has also been used to create luxury cars. Now technology originating from the military could be…

By jrtrombold@gmail.com November 23, 2018 Off

Platform automates short-term home rentals

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By jrtrombold@gmail.com November 23, 2018 Off

Chatbot helps football team connect with fans

ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); Chatbots are becoming more popular for a variety of uses. We have previously seen chatbots used to reduce stress in the workplace and to prevent fraud by wasting scammers’ time. Now, Italian football team AS Roma has started using an AI chatbot to connect with fans and improve…

By jrtrombold@gmail.com November 22, 2018 Off

Alzheimer’s could be rapidly identified by machine learning algorithm

ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); Alzheimer’s is a degenerative disease that affects the brain, leading to dementia and a loss of independent living. There’s no cure, but we’ve seen technology helping to provide care for those with Alzheimers, such as VR films that trigger happy memories. Additionally, early detection is also improving thanks to…

By jrtrombold@gmail.com November 22, 2018 Off

How New York plans to deploy blockchain technology

NY State Assemblyman Ron Kim tells TechRepublic’s Dan Patterson how blockchain technology offers positive change for New York. Dan Patterson: The challenge right now is stabilizing the markets, and, differentiating between potential traders, and people who might not be institutional investors, and those who are interested in block-chain development, and creating new ecosystems. How do…

By jrtrombold@gmail.com November 21, 2018 Off