Category: Technology
Revolutionizing Electric Vehicle Range: The Promise of Next-Generation Lithium Metal Batteries
In a groundbreaking development, Stanford University researchers have unveiled a lithium metal battery that could double the driving range of electric vehicles to an impressive 700 miles on a single charge. This advancement addresses the critical issue of range anxiety, making electric vehicles more practical for long-distance travel. By enhancing battery life and performance without the need for new materials or manufacturing techniques, this innovation promises a cost-effective and sustainable future for electric transportation. This breakthrough underscores the importance of continuous innovation in achieving a more sustainable transportation system.
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Object recognition scanner – huge possibilities
It was perhaps only a matter of time but its surprising that Toshiba’s new object...
Read MoreNew Marijuana Vending Machine
Called the Autospense, this machine by Dispense Labs, will dispense medical marijiana around the clock in a wide variety of locations. They are fairly sophisticated machines where patients must swipe a registration...
Read MoreNew Wii Baby
In the ever-increasing range of weird Wii peripherals comes “Baby and Me” by 505 Games. Its a baby doll that you can stick your Wii remote into, which allows the doll to react by giggling, gurgling or crying through...
Read MoreBaby Stations
Its not uncommon for parents to run out of baby essentials (nappies, wipes etc) when you’re out. The problem of course is that when you realise you need them its normally urgent and a right pain to have to find a shop and...
Read MorePrius – Harmony between man, nature & machine
“Harmony Between Man, Nature and Machine” is the Prius promise – something we’ve all heard before but rarely has it been better executed than in Prius’s new marketing campaign. Basically the premise is that...
Read MoreIs Microsoft’s Surface already obsolete?
Lonely Planet spent a lot of money developing applications for Microsoft Surface but have yet to roll one out anywhere. Many expected it in their new store at Sydney Airport (their only store in the world) but from comments made...
Read MoreNew Samsung Touchscreen Vending Machine
Samsung have launched new vending machines with 46″ LCD touchscreens. These have been developed in partnership with Kraft and at this stage at least will be used exclusively with Kraft product. The concept is pretty...
Read MoreSmart People Tracking
There are many uses for people tracking in retail areas, from simple people counting to determining customer flow, dwell time etc. This weekend at a rock festival in Brussels, bluetooth technology is being used to observe the...
Read MoreNew smoking booth design for airports
OK I know smoking is a bad habit but the simple fact is that many people still smoke. In airports this becomes a bit of an issue, particularly transit airports. The typical smoking rooms are nothing short of disgusting and...
Read MoreMicrosoft’s Project Natal could revolutionise in-store media
Microsoft’s new Project Natal has the retail world buzzing but not only because of its potential gaming sales. Its also potentially game-changing for retail store design. Project Natal is, in a nutshell,...
Read MoreMore Vending Machines – from shoes to books
Everybody knows how much I love vending machines, particularly for airports and hotels. They take up very little space, have little or no staff costs, can delivery huge entertainment value and very importantly can deal with the...
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