Object recognition scanner – huge possibilities
It was perhaps only a matter of time but its surprising that Toshiba’s new object...
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Author: Kim Hatton
Ikea street graffiti campaign
As a flow-on from the Milan design fair, Ikea set loose a team of street artists in Milan to stick B&W stenciled figures on subway ads (it had already bought), turnstiles, steps etc. It was all with agreement...
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...
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SpoonLidz – an idea which deserves more attention
SpoonLidz(tm) is one of those remarkably simple “why didn’t someone think of it...
Read MoreCoca Cola Immersive brand experience
In celebration of Coca-Cola’s 125th anniversary, they created an immersive “future room” concept at the Turkish modern art museaum Santralistanbul. It was 90m2 with 270 degree projection mapping and a...
Read MoreA new way of dealing with Dementia
It is estimated that 35.6 million people worldwide currently suffer from dementia. This number will double by 2030 and more than triple by 2050. That’s according to the latest estimates by WHO. Unlike many diseases...
Read MoreFish Valet at Vancouver Airport?
I’ve heard of some strange things at airports but having a valet for fish is about as curious as having one for wedding dresses – which Vancouver also has. The purpose of the fish valet? He makes sure your fishy delights are...
Read MoreAnimal Handler in Lagos
From Lagos – Abdullahi is an experienced animal handler in his early thirties, who travels across Nigeria as part of a troupe of entertainers including his younger brother, Yahaya, and other members of his extended family. Together they work with three hyenas, two rock pythons and four baboons. According to Abdullahi, this is a tradition exclusive to his family, and only they are taught the secrets of how to trap and take care of the creatures.
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