Window shade systems all operate similarly, either requiring a manual pull mechanism or a motorized system to control roller shades or a slat system for purposes of controlling light and privacy. But designer and goldsmith Kia Utzon-Frank has imagined a solution offering a higher degree of control and customizability – a cordless shuttering system for windows inviting users to create openings […]
A New Touch Given To Window Blinds
Does enterprise application integration influence the effectiveness of a business?
Running a business nowadays implies knowing how to use technology and information. They are some of the most important resources, no matter the specifics of a business. Technology influences multiple aspects of a business, from clients to operations, partners and even social media. In time technology had influenced the jobs market, and new positions appeared, because now businesses need to […]
Farmers Doing Charity, Turns Extra Milk Into Cheese & Yoghurt
Philadelphia dairy farms have been shutting down operations in recent years due to the decrease of customers consuming milk, yogurt, and cheese. With an abundance of dairy products, a good portion of that ends up in the trash. A local non-profit is aiming to take those extra products and give them to those in need. When looking at world totals, […]
Algorithm Teaches Car How To Drive
A pair of artificial intelligence Ph.Ds from Cambridge University are going all-in on machine learning as the foundation of autonomous cars. Their company, Wayve, has just released video of a kitted-out Renault Twizy teaching itself to follow a lane from scratch, over the course of about 20 minutes. Wayve’s Amar Shah and Alex Kendall believe there’s been too much hand-engineering […]
Regulating Your Dog’s Temperature
A couple of years ago, Matthew Edwards’ family dog had to be euthanized due to heat stroke. This inspired the South Carolina-based engineer to ensure that other dogs not meet the same fate – the result is the Dawg Tag core temperature-sensing harness. Currently in prototype form, the Dawg Tag contains multiple sensors that measure the dog’s body temperature at […]
Now You Can Bring Along Your Guitar When Travelling
Carry-on luggage restrictions mean that musicians can’t usually stow a guitar away in an overhead locker, so either have to pay for an extra ticket so that “Mr Les Paul” can sit in the adjacent seat or run the gauntlet and check it in. Fear of travel damage is what prompted Ian Reddick to design and build the Mercury Modular […]
Protect The Item In Your Suitcase
When you ship something, you typically put bubble wrap or newspaper around it, to provide impact protection and to keep it from rattling around inside the box. Well, PaQ is a self-inflating gadget that does the same thing for the precious contents of your suitcase. About the size of a thick smartphone, the ABS-bodied main PaQ device is attached to […]
Old Fisherman Shack Turned Into An Eco Retreat
Eco-conscious couple Jamie and Ingrid Kwong have breathed new life into an old fisherman’s shack by transforming the dilapidated structure into a cozy, environmentally-friendly getaway. Located on Pittwater’s Mackerel Beach in New South Wales, Australia, The Little Black Shack is a restorative retreat that offers complete immersion in nature with minimal site impact. The house was reconstructed by hand with […]
Sail Your Worries Away
For those wanting to sail away from the stresses of daily life, this solar-powered tiny house boat is the perfect off-grid escape. Built by Quebec-based boat builders Daigno, the floating home, which comes with a price tag of approximately $65,000, provides all the amenities needed for a comfortable life on the water. Daigno is well-known for its boat constructions, but […]
Robot That Detects Plastic In Our Oceans
Plastic waste has become such a significant issue, even a junior high student knows it’s an overwhelming task. Anna Du, a sixth-grade student from Massachusetts, is in the beginning stages of a robot that can help clean up plastic littler. It follows some of the other amazing entrepreneurial efforts to eliminate plastic waste, like Boyan Slat’s Ocean Cleanup project. Du’s […]