Why public Wi-Fi is an important amenity in urban public spaces
George Townley, Director of Wireless Development and Project Management Skypackets – Govs Island spoke to TechRepublic’s Dan Patterson about providing “excellent” Wi-Fi service, but admits public wireless is no longer an amenity, but should be. The following is an edited transcript of the interview. More about Innovation What better experience in an urban setting than…
QR code allows cashless donations to homeless people
ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); With so many innovations from all around the globe, Springwise is always keen to shine a spotlight on those that foster positive change. In the past, we have seen a range of innovations aiming to help homeless populations. They ranged from promoting community interaction to facilitating easier access…
Eggs ultrasound analyses chick embryos
ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); A new technology called EggXYt claims to detect the sex of chick embryos immediately after the eggs are laid and before they enter the 21-day incubation process. The chicken industry grows two different breeds: the broilers which provide as much meat as possible, and the layers which lay as many…
Airport plan will create a new ‘aerotropolis’ in Australia
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How to Earn More Customers
As I plow through the writing for my tenth book, Be Where They Are. Go Where They’re Going, what I’m most concerned with doing is helping you best understand what customers want these days when it comes to content marketing and customer experience overall. Companies must evolve and adapt from the past few years of…
Gen-I: showcasing the diversity of the future
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Tech Explained: Drones
ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); Many people think of drones as flying robots primarily useful for taking photos or videos. But these devices stand ready to innovate in a wide number of industries, including construction, farming and delivery. So, what, exactly, is a drone and how do they work? The first practical drones…
AI algorithm rates the beauty of landscapes
ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); What makes a place beautiful? How does the built environment influence our lives? These are among the questions being asked by researchers at Warwick Business School’s Data Science Lab and The Alan Turing Institute. Previous studies have found that people report better health and increased happiness around what…
Speaker matches lighting to music
ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); As technology develops exponentially, music speakers are becoming increasingly innovative. We have seen the invention of a burglar-deterring speaker named Kevin. Simulating typical household sounds, the smart speaker fools potential robbers into thinking homeowners are in. Another forward-thinking speaker is the FENG, which turns flags into loudspeakers. Now Second White…
Jellyfish mucus filter helps minimise plastic waste in seawater
ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); Scientists from 15 scientific institutions across eight countries are collaborating in a project called GoJelly which aims to develop a gelatinous solution to plastic pollution in the sea. The project began in 2017, receiving four-year funding by the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme and the…