DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist

 DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF 

By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane

MONEY THAT LEVITATES AND GLOWS IN THE DARK

                                                                    Source:  Polish Mint

• Created by the Polish Mint and named the UFO MP-1766, it will qualify as legal tender.  Here's what we know:
• It's a coin with a hidden motor, which generates a magnetic field that enables it to float
• It glows as the result of florescent paint hardened with UV light
• First country to use it is Cameroon
• Each coin is worth nearly $3.00
• The Polish Mint says the real value is significantly more than the nominal value
• Digital printing and selective copper plating were used in the process
• Imagine walking into a bar, buying a round of drinks for your tipsy friends and saying:  "Watch this!"  And all the money you spent levitates and goes back to your pocket!!!

TALKING WITH YOUR NEW LINCOLN

                                            Source:  Lincoln

• Lincoln has created the new 2025 Lincoln Aviator that talks to you, takes commands and answers your questions as you drive along.  Here are some key facts:
• Lincoln calls it the "Lincoln Digital Experience"
• The intelligent communications component is powered by Google's Android Automotive OS
• It's a seamless integration of Alexa and Google Assistant
• Enables the driver to control a number of functions by voice command
• Also answers questions
• SUV has updated design
• Midsize SUV with sequentially animated daytime running lights and 3 rows of seats
• Updated grille and headlamps
• Lincoln, which is owned by Ford, says they designed the new Aviator from the inside out to maximize the driver and passengers' experiences, including their digital experience
• Starting price is $59,890. and will arrive in showrooms this summer.

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