Artist creates a computer from knitted textiles
ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); At Springwise, we have seen a variety of innovative electronic materials, including peelable circuits and an aqueous battery. Now, Vienna-based designer and artist Ebru Kurbak has developed electronics made from textiles. Kurbak’s project is called Stitching Worlds. It consists of five separate works that were put together over…
Device collects private foot traffic data for brick-and-mortar stores
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Fossil to sell smartwatch IP to Google for $40 million
Fossil Group on Thursday said it plans to sell Google its smartwatch IP for $40 million. As part of the deal, expected to close this month, a portion of Fossil Group’s research and development team currently supporting the transferring IP will join Google. The fashion-focused company — which includes brands like Michael Kors, Kate Spade…
Plug-in uses selfies to analyse and recommend products
ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); New technology has drastically changed the operations of retail in recent years. From a plug-in that enables polls on certain products to a takeaway cup that enables contactless payment, retail has taken on innovations at a speed unlike any other sector. Now another plug-in could help recommend consumers…
New sustainable self-washing underwear stays fresh for weeks
ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); Technical clothing are garments engineered for a particular purpose. Examples covered here at Springwise include a shoe that can change with fashion and a sports bra that adjusts to movement. Now, for anyone who does not always have time to do the laundry, comes a Danish startup, called…
Crowdsourcing app gamifies mapping through blockchain
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Smart cities panel at CES 2019: AT&T's Mike Zeto on 5G, IoT, resiliency
At CES 2019, AT&T’s Mike Zeto spoke with TechRepublic’s Jason Hiner and Teena Maddox about 5G and the future of smart cities at CES 2019. The following is an edited transcript of the interview. Jason Hiner: Mike, why don’t you talk a little bit about what you do at AT&T? More from CES 2019 Mike…
How different platforms will impact the growth of 5G
How different platforms will impact the growth of 5G – TechRepublic How different platforms will impact the growth of 5G At CES 2019, Qualcomm’s Sanjeev Athalye discussed the three major areas that 5G aims to address and how some of the new platforms will impact the technology’s rollout. How different platforms will impact the growth…
Facial recognition app helps people remember faces at events
ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); Springwise is always keen to follow technological developments that can help those facing difficulties in societies. This can come in the form of robotics, such as this social robot that helps children with autism, or another designed to help keep the elderly company. Yet robots are not the…
Recyclable and biodegradable building is made out of cork
ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); Springwise has followed the construction industry’s attempts to become more sustainable, from re-using waste products to create building materials to designing energy efficient buildings. Buildings naturally ought to last many years after their construction, and so in an increasingly eco-conscious world, considering environmental impacts is vital. With this…