Important Innovations

  D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane GENESIS X DOG CONCEPT: ULTIMATE IN FIDO CAR TRAVEL                                                                                     Source:  Kia The Genesis X Dog car concept is the ultimate in a luxury car ride for your best friend.  Here are some key facts on this unique automotive idea: The fido-friendly accommodations are fitted into the rear of the new Kia electric GV70 luxury SUV Kia is using the EV's electricity and vehicle-to-load technology to provide 1st class accommodations for the dog during the ride, including: A built-in electric shower and hairdryer Heated plush bed A fold-up ramp to provide the dog with easy access in and...

  D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane NEW RESEARCH: DOGS UNDERSTAND US BETTER THAN WE THINK                                                                        Source:  Winnie & Brewster Kane A new university study on dog brains demonstrates they understand much more than "sit", "fetch" and other simple instructions.  Here's what we know: Eotvos Lorand University in Hungary utilized electroencephalography to monitor dogs' brain activity They comprehend the meaning of nouns such as their favorite toys The capacity of understanding is in all dogs, the study showed The strongest connections between object and noun was where the object was most relevant such as a dog who loves to play ball knows the word ball...

  D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF                By Journalists Edward Kane & Marya nne Kane  WHY THE BMW iX5 HYDROGEN VEHICLE MAKES SENSE                                                        Source:  BMW BMW has been testing a hydrogen prototype, iX5 hydrogen, with success Here's what we know It's an alternative energy vehicle in addition to an EV It can fill-up with hydrogen at a speed comparable to a gas fill-up The range remains close to the same no matter what the temperature Using AC doesn't affect the range BMW, through its partnership with Toyota, plans to mass produce fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) by 2030 BMW is also exploring EVs BMW's iX5 hydrogen underwent testing in hot, humid conditions in the United Arab Emirates and passed iX5 hydrogen also...

  D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF                By Journalists Edward Kane & Marya nne Kane  NEW  I NNOVATION: HANDBAG CELLPHONE COMBO                                                                                      Source: Honor T he world's 1st handbag-inspired cell phone, the Honor V Purse, created by Chinese-based tech company Honor, was just unveiled at the IFA 2023 show in Berlin Here's what we know: It's a unique foldable smartphone that doubles as a handbag Lots of add-ons like a shoulder strap are available and also the phone-bag can be custom-designed at the click of a button It's a  wearable  fashion-forward purse that's designed to compete against big fashion...

  D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF                By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane NEW FLYING CAR WITH NASA-PROVEN THRUSTERS                                                              Source:  Applied eVTOL Concepts A new flying car with NASA-proven ducted thrusters has just been unveiled & it could accelerate the era of personal flying car travel and urban air mobility Here are some key details: Quietly under development for years by CA-based Applied eVTOL Concepts and just unveiled Called Epiphany Transporter Radical new compact design Revolutionary, proprietary ducted thrusters on the side and back for lift and flight eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff & landing) with no wings Hovers like a helicopter and hits speeds like a small plane in fligh...

  D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF               By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane CONCEPT CAR IS A LAB ON WHEELS                                                                                      Source:  Vauxhall Called Experimental ASTRA Gazing, the experimental concept car by British automaker Vauxhall that's now owned by Stellantis, is a technology laboratory on wheels and a showcase for the potential of cars 5 years into the future Here are some fascinating components: Full windshield heads-up display that uses augmented projection technology, supported by AI and controlled by voice Mirrors replaced by cameras Lidar, radar and camera systems Electro-chromatic windows that go from...

  D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF               By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane GOOGLE, UNIVERSAL & AI MUSIC DEEPFAKES                                                                      Source:  Universal & Stock New AI tech that mimics artists' voices is a big and growing threat to the music industry Google & Universal Music, home to music superstars like Taylor Swift and Drake, are upending the game by forming a partnership that would develop technology to license music generated by AI and thereby monetize and defeat the deepfake threat Here are some key facts: AI music fakes are a big and surging problem that precisely mimics the voices and melodies of music stars without their consent or compensation Drake's music i...