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Audio sunglasses offer immersive sound experience

ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); Wearable technology has begun to integrate into many sectors of our lives. From health, with a headset to treat depression, to environmental protection, through a scarf that protects the user from air pollution, the possibilities are seemingly endless. Now a set of sunglasses from Bose could bring a…

By jrtrombold@gmail.com January 4, 2019 Off

Menstrual pads made from banana fibres are biodegradable

ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); A growing number of startups are targeting women’s healthcare, from the smart menstrual cup to sanitary pads that double as a diagnostic kit. Now, India-based Saathi is confronting the sanitary pad waste footprint with a more sustainable solution. Saathi has developed biodegradable sanitary pads for women using the stems of…

By jrtrombold@gmail.com January 4, 2019 Off

Portable Braille printer improves accessibility on the go

ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); At Springwise, we have seen a number of innovations aimed at improving accessibility for everyone. Previous innovations have included a wheelchair suited for air travel and caption glasses that sync with theatre shows. Joungho Yoo had a lot of personal experience in struggling with inclusivity. The 45-year-old South…

By jrtrombold@gmail.com January 3, 2019 Off

Optical illusion saves birds’ lives by preventing plane collisions

ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); Innovations often aim to improve human lives, yet Springwise has also spotted innovations designed to help other species on our planet. Bio-logging tags that protect endangered species and an app that identifies primates at risk of extinction are just a few examples. Research from the CNRS and Université…

By jrtrombold@gmail.com January 3, 2019 Off