Origin, built on blockchain technology, offers a smart and practical way for consumers to access information on each stage of a product’s journey. Shoppers flash a QR code in-store to see the full history of each product, and make informed purchase decisions. Food industry players throughout the value chain also benefit from this cost-effective...
Google's take on a mobile augmented reality framework is no longer limited to a modestly-sized preview. It just released ARCore 1.0, letting anyone publish Android apps that take advantage of the toolkit to meld virtual objects with the real world. To no one's surprise, Google has already lined up apps from big-name brands to take advantage of...
The conceptual 'AURA' wearable has been created to offer users a way to track their mental wellbeing with more accuracy and distinction to ensure they are never left feeling out of sorts for extended periods. The device works by being worn on the wrist and utilizing biometric sensors that will detect sadness, anger, stress and happiness, which...
The resounding issue for many electric vehicle drivers is range anxiety, so the conceptual 'Volt' drone has been created to offer them a way to drive without feeling restricted. Accessible via an app, the drone works as part of a service that would allow drivers to simply request a recharge when they're driving in a remote area where a...
Nissan is preparing to launch its own self-driving taxi service, a sign that the Japanese auto giant is interested in challenging Uber in the race to deploy a fleet of money-making autonomous vehicles. Riders based in the Minato Mirai district of Yokohama, in Japan’s Kanagawa Prefecture, will be able to hail one of the self-driving Nissan Leaf...
Walking through the racks reveals so much: micro arugula, red Russian kale, green sorrel, Miz America, mint flowers and even blue spice basil. If you haven't heard of some of these, that's entirely understandable. Farm.One takes requests from chefs. Some of the most acclaimed establishments, Ai Fiori and Jungsik included, reach out in search of...
For some, just getting to a doctor’s appointment is a battle in the fight to stay healthy—one that costs time and money. Ridesharing service Lyft, however, is looking to ease this burden by helping those who sorely need a ride to the doctor’s office or hospital for non-emergency appointments. Working in partnership with Hitch Health, the six-...
Retailers are constantly looking for new ways to make the consumer’s experience easier and faster, and to compete with online ordering. Last year we saw the invention of smart shopping bags in the United States, which allows consumers to scan and purchase items as they go around the supermarket, not needing to queue and pay at the end. Another...
Strap into the Razor Turbo Jetts electric heel wheels and give your ordinary pair of sneakers an electric-powered boost. Easily adjustable, simply step into the “quick click” frame and tighten the hook-and-loop strap, then hang on.
The construction industry accounts for around USD 10 trillion annually – about 13 percent of the global GDP. But up to now, this sector has lagged behind in productivity gains. This is due largely to the fact that large projects involve many different sub-teams, each installing different components. It is impossible for managers to accurately...