Biodegradable plastic film could replace PET
ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); There is a growing interest in creating sustainable and renewable packaging. At Springwise, we have previously seen packaging pouches made from recycled billboards and milk bottles made from biodegradable plastic. Now, researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology have created a flexible, plastic material out of crab shells and…
System uses lasers to measure bicycle clothing
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Internet of Things (IoT): Cheat sheet
The Internet of Things, which is commonly called IoT, refers to the billions of devices around the world that are connected to the internet through sensors or Wi-Fi. It’s basically a giant network of objects that connect to the internet. Each device collects data, and this data, known collectively as big data, is exchanged and…
New security certification could make it easier for businesses to get started with IoT
CTIA’s Cybersecurity Certification Program for Internet of Things (IoT) devices, announced in a recent press release, aims to help simplify security for cellular-connected IoT devices. The program could further protect consumer and wireless infrastructure, while also creating an even more stable foundation for smart cities, said the release. More about cybersecurity As noted by the…
The Internet of Things (IoT) and why it matters
The Internet of Things (IoT) and why it matters – TechRepublic The Internet of Things (IoT) and why it matters IoT-connected devices include everything from smartphones and household appliances to airplane engines and smart tools in a factory. Find out why the Internet of Things matters and where it’s going in the future. The Internet…
Where Are They Now: GigRove
ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); Three years after Springwise first covered GigRove, we check in with founder Marko Islamovich as the company introduces its latest offering, Spaces. GigRove is a platform that connects guests with hosts and companies with remote workers. Its goal is to be the ultimate place for remote hiring. The…
Tech Explained: Autonomous driving
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Parking facility caters to autonomous vehicles
ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); Once the workings of Hollywood fiction, autonomous vehicles are very much a reality in the modern day. As robotic systems evolve to operate in the same way humans do, so too does its application to everyday life. Who would have thought an autonomous ferry that arrives when called,…
New lamp colour system helps indoor plants grow
ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); Italian lighting company Artemide and Danish architecture and design company Bjarke Ingels Group have created the Gople lamp. The lamp is made from mouth-blown glass using traditional Venetian techniques. It’s also the first decorative lamp that uses Artemide’s patented RWB (red-white-blue) lighting technology which helps indoor plants grow.…
App enables sign language users to communicate with Alexa
ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); Assistive voice recognition technologies like Amazon’s Alexa are making life more convenient for those who can hear, but what about the deaf community? Abhishek Singh, well known for creating an AR version of Super Mario Bros, has developed a solution. Singh recognized two problems with devices such as…