It sounds a little farfetched, I have to admit. But now there’s news that at least one place drone delivery could soon become a reality: the United Arab Emirates. Check out this amazing story from FastComany:
Check out this amazing all-terrain wheelchair that is built much like a military tank: Even more incredible is this man’s story behind the invention: Brad Soden is an army vet, a plumber, a volunteer firefighter and husband to his wife, Liz, who is paralyzed from the waist down after a car accident. Soden has invented…
School’s out for most children, or will be in a week or two for everyone. What will keep their minds entertained? Parents looking to think outside of the toybox might want to consider these ideas. From educational electricity kits to plastic pizza frisbees, the toy industry is using technology and creative insights to shape what…
Looking for your next best selling product for the home? Check out this year’s upcoming International Home & Housewares Show. I’ll be over at the Inventors Corner Pavilion to speak on March 15. That’s where companies can go see actual product creations and their inventors on hand. The International Home & Housewares Show is the…
I’m excited to see the technological possibilities that open new doors for people with disabilities. In this case, a new smart wristwatch can alert people who are hard of hearing to the sounds around them. The watch is from South Korea-based Moneual, and it’s called the SCS1000. Here is the story from Springwise.com: Showcased at…
With safety and coolness in mind, a company called Everysight is developing GPS-enabled “Raptor” smart glasses, designed for cyclists looking for data like speed, distance, heart rate, time, and turn-by-turn navigation in their line of sight. The glasses feature voice control and an interface that allows cyclists to use swipe gestures to turn on features without…
Integral to more advanced company’s open innovation initiatives is a robust technology scouting function. Technology scouting can be regarded as a capability or resource to identify emerging technologies, funnel technology related information into the company and support the acquisition of technologies. The technology scouting function often deploys seasoned research and/or technology professionals to conduct research…
