As mobile devices have become an integral part of our lives, it presents an opportunity for marketers to tap on to location-based marketing. Location-based tool is one that uses and streamlines all these types of data streams to then connects with the consumer in real-time. Internet of Things (IoT) has been a game changer; changing the way we live, work and entertain ourselves. It is impacting all types of businesses, above all their ability to connect and control their environments. With all...

NEO Smart Jar, created by Toronto-based SKE Labs, is a smart container that helps people better understand what’s in their pantries. Using Bluetooth technology and ‘ultra-responsive sensors’, the sleek jar tracks the weight and nutritional content of food being stored, and knows just how long ingredients will last before going bad. Forget about having to make last minute grocery store runs NEO lets you know when you’re running low on supplies, and even gives you recipe suggestions based on al...

Hiku Labs' Hiku grocery list assistant has the potential to streamline list making and shopping. Hiku lives in your kitchen, scans barcodes and recognizes your voice – creating a shared shopping list on your phone so you always know what you need. Use the hiku shopping list app at the store – any store – and your list is always with you. Or connect hiku to online stores to make online shopping a breeze. https://youtu.be/tgw-zZG3B-8 Hiku is much more than a chunky fridge magnet. As you...

Advance in biomedical imaging: The Biocenter of the University of Würzburg in close collaboration with the University of Copenhagen has developed an alternative approach to fluorescent tagging of proteins. The new probes are practicable and compatible with high-resolution microscopic procedures. Fluorescence microscopy visualizes the molecular elements of cells. Proteins of nerve cells, for instance, can be labelled using probes which are subsequently excited with light to fluoresce. In the e...

American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) is an international non-profit organization dedicated to advancing science for the benefit of all people. The 2017 theme is "Serving Society through Science Policy" and focuses on how to inform policies with the best scientific evidence. The AAAS seeks to "advance science, engineering, and innovation throughout the world for the benefit of all people." To fulfill this mission, the AAAS Board has set the following broad goals. ...

A research team at the University of Tokyo has assessed the connection between slow earthquakes and huge megathrust earthquakes that occur at plate boundaries shared by the two types of quakes. The team has evaluated three functions that slow earthquakes may serve in relation to giant quakes by reviewing aggregate studies in the nascent research area of slow earthquakes. Careful and precise monitoring of slow earthquakes, characterized by the slow slip behavior of geological faults compared to t...

'TOTO' has developed 'intelligent toilet' that uses an integrated UV light and special glaze to break down dirt and grime in the bowl, and rinses it clean. This intelligent toilet uses an integrated UV light and special glaze to break down dirt and grime in the bowl, and rinses it clean with ewater+.  And with other features like a heated seat, deodorizer and warm water sprays, Neorest 750H delivers an unparalleled sense of relaxation to you in the most comforting and refreshing ways possible...

LG Electronics (LG) is showcasing its futuristic Levitating Portable Speaker. The mesmerizing wireless speaker hovers in place over the accompanying Levitation Station to deliver high-quality audio while making quite an impression with its eye-catching design. In addition to its striking looks, the versatile speaker gives users the ability to seamlessly play music, podcasts and other audio content in the home as well as outdoors. The PJ9 creates its stunning visual effect using powerful el...

The University of Science and Technology of China has recently unveiled an eerily realisticrobot named Jia Jia   Jia Jia’s prototype was unveiled by a team of its creators in Shanghai. Her inventors say the robot can hold a simple conversation and make specific facial expressions when asked. It is able to accurately answer a query about the day’s weather, hold basic conversations, and recognize the gender of her questioners. Engineers predict within a decade, artificially i...

US-based Rotex Incorporation, a biotechnology firm has upped the stakes when it comes to wirelessly controlling devices, as they have unveiled a disposable electronic tattoo that can be used to give instructions and pass information to systems. The electronic tattoos are actually sequences of ultra-thin and soft sensors that can form to the skin and respond to slight muscle movement. 'Smart Tattoo' can measure in real-time, ECG, respiration, hydration, temperature, blood pressure, blood ox...

Griffin Technology has launched a new Smart Connected Toaster that can be managed from a smartphone. “Simplifying and enhancing how people use technology in their daily lives was the founding principle of Griffin back in 1992,” said Scott Naylor, VP of Product Development at Griffin. Starting your morning off right begins with the first product in the Griffin Home collection, the Connected Coffee Maker. Waking up to the perfect cup every morning is merely a tap away with this Bluetooth-ena...

Motiv Ring effortlessly tracks your activity, heart rate and sleep. Designed to be worn day and night, we capture the minutes that matter most, motivating you to keep living better. As ring sizes aren't adjustable, customers who decide to purchase the Motiv will first get a sizing kit sent to them in the mail (there are seven ring sizes available); customers will then tell Motiv which best fits their fingers. The Ring transmits its data via Bluetooth to Motiv's app, which will adjust...

Researchers at the University of Michigan have had initial success in mice using nanodiscs to deliver a customized therapeutic vaccine for the treatment of colon and melanoma cancer tumors. The therapeutic cancer vaccine employs nanodiscs loaded with tumor neoantigens, which are unique mutations from the patient's own tumor cells. By generating T-cells to recognize the neoantigens, the nanodiscs can target a patient’s cancer mutations and fight to eliminate cancer cells and prevent tumor grow...

Muse is your personal meditation assistant. While you meditate, Muse measures whether your mind is calm or active, and translates that data into weather sounds. When you’re calm, you’ll hear peaceful weather sounds. When your mind wanders, the weather will intensify, guiding you back to a calm state. After each session, review your data, set goals, and build a deeply rewarding meditation practice that gets better every time. 'Muse' is the first tool in the world that gives you accurate, real-...

Immersion into virtual reality is a perception of being physically present in a non-physical world. Razer’s new Projector 'Ariana' displays your game across the entire room and makes you feel you are part of it. The world’s first video projection system designed for immersive gaming, Project Ariana is a cutting-edge video projector which uses an ultra-wide fish eye lens and advanced processing capabilities to take your game beyond your setup, extending it to your entire room. Ariana projec...

Electronic paper and e-paper are display devices that mimic the appearance of ordinary ink on paper. Unlike conventional backlit flat panel displays that emit light, electronic paper displays reflect light like paper. "E Ink" is a Taiwan based electronic ink technology company, it recently announced a 32" flexible and extremely lightweight display. These two features make the display an ideal solution as a drop-in replacement for digital signage applications in transportation and other public...

Intel announces a new modular compute platform called the Intel® Compute Card. It's a Credit Card-Sized Computer. Compute Card is intended as a more versatile replacement for the Compute Stick. In it's new "Compute Card," that is small 94.5mm by 55mm by 5mm slab it includes a CPU and GPU, RAM, storage, and wireless connectivity. The Objective of the Compute Card is to separate the processing of various computers and appliances—all-in-ones, smart TVs, fridges, digital kiosks or signage screens...

LEGO Group announced LEGO® BOOST, a supercharged building and coding set that lets children bring their LEGO creations to life by adding movement, sound and personality. Lego Boost is a programmable set of motors to bring your bricked creations to life. LEGO® BOOST combines the endless play opportunities of a traditional LEGO set with an endless variety of movement and sound capabilities made possible through an easy-to-use, app-based coding environment. LEGO BOOST has been developed for chil...

SimforHealth offers an immersive, interactive and collaborative approach to the training of health professionals, in line with the ethical concept. SimforHealth creates and markets customized solutions for digital simulation teaching, aimed at medical students and at health professionals in continuing education. SimforHealth helps with patient management via virtual consultations, which rely on a range of methods and technologies including 3D real-time simulators, serious games, virtual re...

The stress and frustration of being caught in a traffic jam will soon be a thing of the past, as a new driver assistance system (Bosch's Traffic Jam Assist system) goes LIVE. Bosch, a leading international supplier of automotive technology and services has launched it's Traffic Jam Assistant system, a software programme that can guide vehicles through highway traffic jams. Bosch's Traffic Jam Assist system is a significant step towards fully automated driving, whereby onboard computers wil...

A multi-functional touch-free Smart Controller, Bixi senses your in-air gestures and commands your devices for a distraction-free use! 'Bixi' senses your hand gestures and controls your Smart Home Devices. Bixi is the first ultra-portable companion that senses your in-air hand gestures and commands your favorite smartphone Apps, LifX & Hue bulbs, Internet Speakers, GoPro and many other IoT devices. Control fluidly your devices without putting your current activity on pause. You can ...

"Alexa, is my laundry done?" Whirlpool announced that its new home appliances will be compatible with Amazon’s Alexa voice assistant. This means these appliances will be designed to respond to voice requests for tasks like pausing and starting a load of laundry, asking for the time remaining on a wash cycle, adjusting the cooking mode on a smart oven, and turning on maximum cool settings for refrigerators among other commands. https://youtu.be/FNuHEjq-Ca4 As it stands there are various ...

Honda has developed a self-balancing technology for motorbikes that keeps them upright. Dropping your bike at a stop sign or during a low-speed maneuver is the fear of any new motorcyclist. It's easy enough to keep your bike upright at speed, but sneaking through a parking lot, all that mass is dying to tumble. Honda seems to have the perfect solution, with a new concept bike that can balance itself either during a low-speed crawl or when stopped completely. Honda Reveals the Self-Balancing,...

Visually impaired people find difficulties detecting obstacles in front of them, during walking in the street, which makes it dangerous. The smart stick comes as a proposed solution to enable them to identify the world around. In this paper we propose a solution, represented in a smart stick with infrared sensor to detect stair-cases and pair of ultrasonic sensor to detect any other obstacles in front of the user, within a range of four meters. Moreover, another sensor is placed at the bottom...

Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) have engineered a strain of bacteria that enables a “one-pot” method for producing advanced biofuels from a slurry of pre-treated plant material. The Escherichia coli (E. coli) is able to tolerate the liquid salt used to break apart plant biomass into sugary polymers. Because the salt solvent, known as ionic liquids, interferes with later stages in biofuels production, it needs to be removed be...

BrainHQ is an online brain-training system that helps sharpe brain. BrainHQ has 29 online exercises that work out attention, brain speed, memory, people skills, navigation, and intelligence. It was designed by an international team of neuroscientists, led by Michael Merzenich—a professor emeritus in neurophysiology, member of the National Academy of Sciences, co-inventor of the cochlear implant, and Kavli Prize laureate. Changing your brain takes some work—so while the BrainHQ exercises ar...

ChemoGuard Diagnostics, a screening test that may help doctors tailor chemotherapy to individual patients. Chemoguard provides personalized toxicity screening for chemotherapy patients. Chemotherapy treatments are approved through large-scale clinical trials with an average acceptable toxicity response for a trial population. The problem with this approach is that you, as a person, don’t have an average toxicity response. A major challenge for doctors is prescribing the right drug at the i...

Milo Sensors is creating the next generation of wearable biosensors that gain blood-level insights in a non-invasive way. 'Proof' is a wearable alcohol-sensing gadget with iphone app to give you a real-time read of your blood alcohol level (BAL). It will allow wearers to pre-set alcohol consumption limits, with the smart bracelet monitoring BAL through perspiration in real-time. “Milo's wrist-worn biometric sensor was developed to provide an accurate and affordable means for continuous...

Smart cane has been developed which will help the elderly, inform your near and dear ones in case you fall. The walking stick, named Dring Smartcane from a French startup Nov’in debuted at the CES this year, now pushed the centuries old tool into the digital space. The cane has a built-in accelerometer and a gyroscope which tracks the user’s movements. Geared towards the elderly and people with low mobility, the cane has a built-in accelerometer and gyroscope to track the user's movements. ...

NADI X: TIGHTS FOR FORM CORRECTION Wearable Experiments [We:eX], the Sydney­born ‘fashion future’ wearable technology innovator, announced the launch of their latest experiment. Nadi ­ smart fitness and lifestyle tights designed to improve form and flow in your practice and life. Using a custom developed language that allows skin to become the interface, Nadi encourages the user to correct form and posture by issuing haptic vibrations. With gentle pulses, feedback is given to help adjus...