Lego pop-up store offers augmented reality shopping experience
ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); Spotted: The Danish Lego Group demonstrated the potential of augmented reality (AR) shopping this February with a London pop-up shop. The store was completely empty, save a large snapcode, the QR code that opens features on the snapchat app. Shoppers snapped a photo of the snapcode to unveil the…
Norwegian app helps people reduce their carbon footprint
ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); Spotted: Norwegian startup Ducky has created an app that helps people measure and reduce their carbon footprint. It starts with a survey to quickly identify a starting point for action. Ducky then offers a variety of tools, including a web app, real-time monitoring and team competitions, to encourage people to…
Hong Kong jails test out smart technologies
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Bixby 2.0: The future of Samsung's IoT ecosystem
Bixby 2.0: The future of Samsung’s IoT ecosystem – TechRepublic Bixby 2.0: The future of Samsung’s IoT ecosystem Samsung wants Bixby to be more than just a smartphone assistant, which is why it’s being rolled out to every new Samsung smart product. Bixby 2.0: The future of Samsung’s IoT ecosystem Related Most Recent Source: New…
UK’s Royal Mint uses AR to celebrate 50th anniversary of 50p coin
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Australian nanosatellites will let farmers track water levels on smartphones
ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); Spotted: Australia-based tech startup, Myriota, has announced its small satellites will provide farmers with real-time information on their water supplies. The technology will allow farmers in Australia’s outback to monitor water use and supply from their mobile phones, the company says. This is the first commercial use of the company’s low orbit system.…
US startup helps people earn cash by renting out their stuff
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Halal browser provides Muslim-friendly internet
ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); Spotted: Malaysian-based SalamWeb has created a Muslim-friendly internet experience. The company calls itself the “world’s first Shariah certified web browser.” SalamWeb doesn’t block content, according to Managing Director Hasni Zarina Mohamed Khan. Instead it provides tools to help users filter illicit or unwanted content. SalamWeb will also flag sites that violate…
Scientists create insulin pill for diabetics
ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); Spotted: A team of scientists have developed a special capsule for diabetics, which could replace insulin injections. The key to the capsule is its design — inspired by the shell of an African leopard tortoise. The capsule has high, rounded sides that guarantee it can flip over if it lands upside…
Vacant urban properties converted into affordable communal housing
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