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Portable cooking set revolutionizes kitchen space

ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); The world is getting smaller and smaller by the day, and Springwise has seen that innovation is following suit. From a micro-dishwasher in the home to a tiny satellite in space, compact seems to be hard-wired into the future of design. Royal College of Arts (RCA) graduate, Yu…

By jrtrombold@gmail.com August 13, 2018 Off

Fitness tool allows movement at your desk

ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); Here at Springwise we are always looking for ways to optimize the workplace. Whether that’s an adaptable smart desk or a travel benefit program, a happy and healthy workplace improves productivity. Korean startup CTL have designed their first product to achieve this goal. Officiser is a fitness tool…

By jrtrombold@gmail.com August 13, 2018 Off

The 4 elements of a successful IoT project

ClearObject CEO John McDonald sat down with TechRepublic’s Alison DeNisco Rayome during LiveWorx 2018 to discuss the importance of product design in IoT projects. The following is an edited transcript of the interview. More about IoT John McDonald: Well, in our experience at ClearObject, we found that there are four elements of a successful IoT…

By jrtrombold@gmail.com August 10, 2018 Off

Children’s coding kit brings magic to life

ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); Children growing up in a technological world need to speak the language. We’ve seen companies seek to teach children about technology through crypto piggy-banks or AI toy robots. But where better to learn how to code through the magic of the world’s favourite wizard? Kano has teamed up…

By jrtrombold@gmail.com August 10, 2018 Off

Developer uses AR tool to create virtual business card

ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); For many people, business cards have become obsolete, supplanted by email, messaging and smart phones. However, a new augmented reality business card may help make them relevant again. Developer, Oscar Falmer, has created an AR app that brings business cards to life. He created the app in just three…

By jrtrombold@gmail.com August 10, 2018 Off

Irrigation system vulnerabilities highlight physical consequences of cyberattacks

Vulnerabilities in commercial smart irrigation systems could allow cyberattackers to turn water systems on and off at their will, according to new research from Ben-Gurion University of Negev (BGU). The findings, revealed in a Wednesday press release from the researchers, highlight the growing trend of physical consequences associated with cyberattacks. Utilizing an attack like this,…

By jrtrombold@gmail.com August 9, 2018 Off

Floating device monitors flood risk and river pollutants

ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); A team of engineers at Queensland University of Technology (QUT) have developed a low-cost, portable gauging station called ‘Drifter’. Housed in PVP piping that is deployable by hand or helicopter, the Drifter measures water flow, height and sediment flux. They are specially weighted, floating only 1 to 2…

By jrtrombold@gmail.com August 9, 2018 Off