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AI

Cordio HearO is the app that recognizes heart attacks

The smartphone app tracks changes in your voice and warns you if there is a risk of a heart attack in progress Prevention is better than cure. A motto that acquires even more value when compared to deadly clinical conditions such as a heart attack. The development of technology and artificial…

Mario Vincenzo La Rocca

Events

INTARG 2020: “Leaders of Innovation” awarded

The XIII International Invention and Innovation Show was helded online because of the pandemic and it promoted the latest news from the innovation world For the first time ever from the born, the 2020 edition of INTARG was helded online. The new format provides a unique opportunity to present and…

Mario Vincenzo La Rocca

Environment

Walkcar, the tablet-like electric skateboard

Cocoa Motors released Walkcar on the market after 5 years of development and implemented the most advanced technologies for a light, small and powerful means of transport The need to move together with the desire to reduce environmental impact is causing a strong development of the sector. An…

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Electricity

Thanks to a new patent, Apple Glasses will be graduated

Filed by the giant from Cupertino a patent that will make Apple Glass adaptable to different defects of vision, allowing you to wear them without additional lenses or contact lenses Apple Glass is one of the most anticipated products on the market in recent years. For some time now, there has been…

Mario Vincenzo La Rocca

AI

AIVA and NetEase: millionaire agreement for AI writing music

The Chinese internet giant has funded 1.5 million euros from AIVA Technologies to create more personalized music and increase human creativity Luxembourg, 15 June 2020. AIVA, the artificial intelligence that composes music, has announced the agreement with NetEase, one of the most important…

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Chemistry

HELIOS, the plastic that emits light and repairs itself

The new material is elastic, emits intense light, repairs itself when cut or drilled and reduces energy consumption and plastic waste production Research on new materials is always evolving. Properties such as self-repair, fluorescence or conductivity in plastics would find an immediate application…

Mario Vincenzo La Rocca

Chemistry

Passive cooling coating from volcano beetles

The new material imitates the resistance properties of particular insects and cools itself thanks to the triangular microscopic structure Nature never ceases to amaze. Science is constantly trying to reproduce unique characteristics of certain species in the laboratory. The super glue inspired by…

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Chemistry

New supercapacitor opens the door to wearable electronics

Researchers created a high performance, eco-friendly, economical and elastic supercapacitor that can be a strong driver for the development of wearable sensors Sensor technology is highly dependent on the development of microelectronics. The focus is on capacitors, which require high power density,…

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Crowdfunding

HASHWallet, the most secure wallet for cryptocurrencies

The card allows you to control the transactions and the statement of your currency crypto-assets, all in the utmost security and comfort The modern economy is experiencing a crypto-currency boom. Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, Litecoin are the most widespread, but there are several alternatives, such…

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Health

VitalScout, the sensor that monitors the stress of nurses and doctors

New wearable device keeps track of heart and respiratory parameters and alerts staff when they reach a high stress threshold Health workers are among the classes most prone to stress at work. Their commitment was also of paramount importance during the pandemic period. A new study, led by Prof.…

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News

Racial justice reform: IBM stops the development of facial recognition

Historical letter from IBM’s CEO to the U.S. Congress announcing a stop to the development of technology in pursuit of racial justice reform In the midst of a health emergency, the world has been shaken by animated protests from the United States following the death of George Floyd. Various…

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Fashion

PIECLEX, the piezoelectric tissue that kills bacteria

Murata Manufacturing Co. and Teijin Frontier Co. joined forces and produced the first fabric that generates electricity when it moves and kills bacteria The textile industry is experiencing a strong evolution, driven by environmental needs and the discovery of new technologies. A new push comes…

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Inventions

Braille can be read thanks to a “touchable” hologram

An ultrasound system transforms Braille alphabet into stimuli for the hands of the blind making it possible to read the text without directly touching a surface Braille is a tactile relief reading and writing system for the blind and visually impaired. It is often used in public places as fixed…

Mario Vincenzo La Rocca

Electricity

The latest generation of in-ear earphones is made of silicone

The Arioso company has replaced the classic membrane with silicone micromembranes with results of higher quality and intensity than the classic models Music is a constant partner of our days. Between professionals and common enthusiasts, users are always looking for innovations and improvements.…

Mario Vincenzo La Rocca

Electricity

Electricity from the shadows, the new frontier of photovoltaics

The panel exploits the contrast between illuminated and shaded areas to generate small amounts of electricity and power small devices in the house “Shadow-effect energy generator” is the name of a new device that can pave the way for a great innovation. The discovery, presented in the journal…

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Environment

Wind, waves and sun: the first floating platform for renewable energy

The technology developed by SINN combines three solutions in one, providing the world’s first platform that produces renewable energy using the sun, wind and wave motion simultaneously The world is increasingly pushing for alternative energy solutions. The main sources are sunlight, wind currents…

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Inventions

Graffiti paint turns any surfaces into sensors

The technology allows to transform walls, tables, sofas and many other surfaces into sensors through the application of several layers of paint Art and design are increasingly influenced by technology and electronics. After the robot artist who paints the walls of the house, here is the painting…

Mario Vincenzo La Rocca