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  D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane  DOGS HAVE A LOT TO SAY - EXPERT GUIDE TO TRANSLATING THEM                                                                      Source:  Brewster Kane One in three women would rather talk to their dog than their boyfriend.  New science helps to decode your dog's conversation: Some dog owners spend 220 hours per year talking to their dogs so it's good to know what they think Dogs have 6 main types of vocalization: barking, whining, growling, howling, sighing and groaning Harmony Diers, who is head of the Dog Aging Project at Texas A&M University, helps us get close to full disclosure Some examples: Dog whines at door or food bowl: wants to go outside or eat Groan:  disappointment Growl: Context is important, but if teeth are bared it's a warning; if you're playing with the dog, it could be expressing excitement Barks:  high pitched expresses excitement; monotone & repetitive expresses b

  D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF                By Journalists Edward Kane & Marya nne Kane GLOBAL WARMING MAY MAKE EAST COAST TOO HOT TO LIVE IN BY 2100                                                                                Source:  Stock Scientists are warning that global temperatures may make Florida to New York and Houston to Chicago impossible to live in by 2100.  Here's what we know: A study led by the University of Pennsylvania found that the East Coast and Middle America could become unlivable by 2100 It would impact 300 million Americans A deadly combination of heat and humidity will ensue in these regions if temperatures rise 5.4 degrees F above pre-industrial levels 200,000 Americans could die yearly from cardio and respiratory disorders from the extreme heat Experts fear that billions are at risk worldwide Those with health issues, children and the elderly are at greatest risk to rising temperatures High temperatures continue to break records and scientists are wa

  D AILY INNOVATION BRIEF                                                                                                          By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane COULD 2024 BE THE YEAR FOR FLYING TAXIS?                                                  Source:  Volocopter 2024 looks like it could be the take-off year for flying taxis eVTOL flying taxi company Volocopter, based in Germany, says it intends to start commercial flights with its Volocity all-electric, vertical takeoff and landing flying taxi in 2024 Volocopter recently successfully completed a test flight over Paris with a pilot and passenger onboard, that operated out of the international airport and was monitored by Groupe ADP, an international airport operator Volocopter says it will go commercial for all uses - urban commuting, medical and logistics 18 rotors and 18 electric motors 22 mile range Top speed is 60 mph In 2011, Volocopter was the first to build and fly an eVTOL and take a passenger for a test

   Big Competition for $49 Billion Helicopter Industry                                                                                Source:  AIR AIR's Flying Taxis 200 companies around the world are developing eVTOLs that could prove to be big disruptors of the $49 billion helicopter industry. Flying taxi company AIR is a primary example with impressive tech: Israel and California based AIR has developed a powerful, electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicle (eVTOL) with a multi-market focus, including displacing helicopters as transit to and from yachts AIR is partnering with the non-profit International SeaKeepers Society to build an air taxi business within the yachting community to ferry passengers, cargo and supplies back and forth between yachts and the shore The sales pitch:  eVTOL air taxis are safer with far fewer parts that can break down, much cheaper, emit zero emissions and operate with much greater efficiency than helicopters SeaKeepers, which is an educational o

Zapata Air Racer                                        Source:  Zapata Air Racer One of a Kind Personal Flying Machine French entrepreneur and jet ski racer Franky Zapata has created a 1-person VTOL flying machine that can handle barrel rolls like a fighter jet and is coming to the US for test flights this year. Known as Air Racer (aka Jet Racer), here are the key facts: VTOL (vertical takeoff & landing vehicle) has 1 seat, 10 jet engines, each with independent electric controls, and is designed for nearly autonomous flight Pilot inputs into flight controller system app what the destination is and the control panel determines the best route to get there Vehicle is so technologically advanced and agile, it can be programmed to perform barrel rolls like a fighter jet Pilot controls only direction and altitude and the flight control panel autonomously pilots the rest of the flight Software that drives the control system is designed for stability Top speeds of 125 to 155 mph with most

  VW ID. Buzz Recaptures Essence of Original VW Bus                                        Source:  VW ID.Buzz Lots of Buzz About This Concept Volkswagen is ready to unveil its much-anticipated electric, microbus vehicle.  It's called the VW ID. Buzz.  The official unveiling of the electric production version of the concept, that was first shown five years ago, will happen in about two weeks for the European version of the Buzz.  Production starts this coming summer, and it launches for sale in Europe in the fall.  It will be offered in Europe as both passenger and cargo models on what Volkswagen calls a short-wheelbase chassis of 2988 mm (9.8 feet).  In 2023, a longer model with three rows of seats will be sold in the US. Tech Specs An electric motor in the rear of the microbus cranks a peak output of 201 hp. (150 kilowatts).  A lithium-ion battery of 77 kWh stores the electric energy. There are indications that VW may add a more powerful dual motor version. Buzz is built on the M

Alphabet's Isomorphic Labs Using AI To Discover New Pharma Drugs                                  Source:  Google & Stock AI Images AI Could Accelerate Development & Cut Costs of New Drugs Google's innovation incubator Alphabet is putting artificial intelligence (AI) to work for the discovery of new pharmaceutical drugs.  Alphabet has launched a new company Isomorphic Labs in the UK to deploy advancements made by Alphabet's DeepMind AI to predict the shape of proteins with "incredible accuracy".  DeepMind's AI uses a model called AlphaFold2 to predict breakthrough proteins and their shape in the human body.  This capability is said by experts to be critical in the development of breakthrough drug therapies.   What Is the Significance of Alphabet's Move? It has great significance on a number of levels.  This fascinating development moves Google and Big Tech deeper into the healthcare industry.  The big hope and expectation are that AI will cut the t

  New Book With Great Pictures & Executive Briefings on New Travel Concepts                                                   ASIN ‏ : ‎ B098PH12XB Latest Cars, Planes & Other Exciting Travel Modes Edward Kane's latest book "New Travel Concepts" contains great pictures and executive briefings on new & exciting forms of travel, including an inexpensive solar powered car on 3 wheels, a flying car that successfully flies and drives between cities, an electric motorcycle that goes 250 mph, supersonic jets ready to cut travel time in half and much more.  You can enjoy a free sample read on Amazon at  ASIN ‏ : ‎ B098PH12XB The book is also available on Barnes & Noble  EAN 2940162517054  and Kobo/Walmart  ISBN: 1230004895312 .  I co-authored the book with Ed.

  Google App, Smartphone, AI & a Runner's Determination                                             Source:  Thomas Panek's 5K Blind Runner Does 5K Run With No Human or Dog Assistance This is a news story that is so uplifting! A blind runner, in New York City, ran a 5K or 3.1 miles in Central Park without a guide dog or any human help.  He did it on his own with navigation provided by artificial intelligence through his headphones connected to his smartphone.  The runner is Thomas Panek, who is a well known blind person dedicated to running and also to running his Guiding Eyes for the Blind, that trains guide dogs to assist the blind.  Panek is an innovator and adventurer who just keeps on pushing the limits of his own successes.  Those successes have a great deal of application to all of us. Personal Journey to Google Panek is 50 years old.  He lost his vision in his early twenties from a rare genetic condition.  As I runner, I can't imagine what it is like for him to

SkyDrive Successful Test Flight Source:  SkyDrive Test Flight Japanese Govt. Wants Flying Cars Operating by 2023 The beginning of the flying car era just got a lot closer.  Today, Japan's flying car, the SkyDrive, took off with one person onboard in a successful test flight. It lifted up several feet (1 to 2 meters) and then hovered in a netted area for four minutes.  It was a modest test flight but the vehicle worked. Crowded Skies There are more than 100 flying car projects around the world.  The most notable are the Dutch PAL-V, Lithium of Germany, Joby Aircraft of California, Wisk (Boeing & Larry Page's Kitty Hawk) and SkyDrive.  According to SkyDrive leader Tomohiro Fukuzawa, only a very few have succeeded to fly with a person onboard.  The Japanese government wants flying cars in the skies over major Japanese cities to ease traffic by 2023.  Fukuzawa expects SkyDrive to be an available product on the market by 2023.   eVTOL SkyDrive is an eVTOL, meaning electric verti

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US Dept of Transportation Pushes the Technology Forward Source:  Hyperloop TT LA to Vegas in 20 Minutes In the US and Dubai, hyperloop transportation is very close to reality.  This summer, the US Department of Transportation became the first government agency in the world to issue guidance and establish regulations for hyperloop technology.  In the US, Virgin Hyperloop and Hyperloop Transportation Technologies (TT) are working on hyperloop technologies and projects in population centers like Los Angeles, Las Vegas and Chicago. In the United Arab Emirates, the first commercial hyperloop operation developed by Hyperloop TT is expected to break ground later this year. What Does This Mean For You? It would mean getting to your destination at incredibly fast speeds.  For instance, LA to Las Vegas in 20 minutes. Chicago to Pittsburgh, with 5 stops in between, in 45 minutes. The hyperloop uses magnetic levitation and vacuum pumps to propel a pod, carrying passengers, through a tube at speeds

New China Regulations: Facial Recognition Reaches Mobile Phones Source:  Facial ID Scanning Stock Image May Prevent Fraud in Cyberspace But Does it Increase Citizen Surveillance? This is a new use of facial recognition technology that the world is watching.  China put new regulations into effect on Sunday that require Chinese telecom operators to scan the faces of people registering for new mobile phone services in China.  The consumer or business could be buying a new SIM card or any new mobile phone services.  The purchaser has no choice but to have their face scanned.  The Chinese government says it's combating cyber-fraud and protecting its citizens from being hacked.  This is facial recognition at the cutting edge of use, controversy and possibly usefulness. Once your face is scanned on your mobile phone, anyplace you use it, such as in your home and stores, could be tracked. Controversial This could be viewed as a legitimate and ongoing push by China to ensure peop

Egypt To Launch 1st Communications Satellite on Friday Source: Egyptian Space Agency TIBA-1 to Provide Egypt Call and Internet Full Service Egypt is sending its first communications satellite into orbit on Friday.  The government believes this will improve its communications infrastructure and internet services and also attract new investors.  The satellite will work along with existing land and telecommunications infrastructure.  Egypt believes that a strong communications network is essential to its economic growth.  Interestingly, the satellite called TIBA-1's coverage area includes nearby Arab and African nations.  The Egyptian government may sell those areas new satellite services. Launch Date Friday The Friday launch of Egypt's first communications satellite will take place from a space center in French Guiana in one of Europe's Arianespace rockets.  The satellite is 5.6 tons and was made by Airbus and Thales Alenia Space.  It will stay in orbit