DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist

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  DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF

                                                                      

         By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane


KIA OFFERS 1ST MASS MARKET 3 ROW, ELECTRIC SUV





                                                                        Source: Kia

  • Kia has given a sneak peek of its upcoming, 2024 electric, 3 row SUV, EV9
  • This much anticipated EV is the 1st battery powered SUV of its size to be priced at an expected, affordable price
  • It faces competition from 2 high priced rivals, Rivian R1S  & Tesla Model 4, both in the $100,000 range
  • With distinctive styling, it combines sleek, sculptured shapes with assertive geometry to deliver a "contemporary and gracefully serene" SUV  
  • Seats up to 6 or 7 people with 2nd row seats capable of swiveling 180-degrees
  • Two touch screens combine into a 24.6" display
  • Kia will disclose key facts like price, range, e-motors & battery size later in March.

WORLD'S #1 AIRPORT - SINGAPORE'S CHANGI AIRPORT




                            Source:  Changi Airport, Singapore


  • For 12 years in a row, Singapore's Changi Airport has been rated the world's #1 Airport
  • The Airport has won this distinction by being at the cutting edge of innovation, smart technologies, operational efficiencies & customer service
  • Some tech examples:  1. self-service kiosks with proximity sensors to eliminate the need for travelers to touch the screen while checking in; 2. biometric systems using face & iris recognition for ID verifications; 3. autonomous robots deployed to clean & disinfect; 4. Airport employees using smart (AR) glasses for greater efficiencies by getting info in real time
  • Customers focus examples:  1. Specially developed orchid tea fragrance diffused throughout the airport for a fresh, garden like ambiance; 2. customized music playlists curated to time of day to set the mood; 3. traveler technologies including interactive family activities and experiential tours
  • Also state of the art restaurants, horticultural spaces, festivals, food carts and other customer amenities like free water, free facewipes, free snacks & more.

APPLE TO RELEASE APPLE iOS 16.4 THIS SPRING

                                        Source:  Apple


  • Apple says it's going to release its new Apple iOS 16.4 this spring, which could mean this week or next as spring starts tomorrow
  • Apple experts expect a number of cool new innovations with the next version of the iPhone
  • New emoji are expected which are always wondrous new modes of miniaturized expression perfected by Apple
  • New Book Turn Page Animation offerings, including simple Slide animation, more sophisticated Curl Turn Page animation or no animation
  • Also, new software to see how the Always-On display is impacting or draining the battery
  • New Music App, that shows how the app reacts with your latest song choice
  • New Wallet app that adds a new home screen widget for the order tracking feature.

For more news stories like this, The Future of Flying


"Daily Innovation Brief" © By Edward Kane

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