There are many applications for AR and VR healthcare technology, from education to therapy and beyond. Augmented reality and virtual reality have been adopted for numerous industrial applications and for entertainment, but they are also working wonders for both patients and healthcare professionals. The market for AR and VR healthcare hardware and software is growing significantly. Technavio…
Beer is popular around the world, but different cultures have their own preferences and ways of enjoying it. Japan is no exception, with certain beer types and brands dominating the market. Japanese beer culture also has its own traditions when it comes to serving and drinking the beverage. A Japanese favorite When you think of…
Greenhouse gas emissions are continuing to rise globally, despite increasing commitments from many countries to reduce their carbon footprints and increase their reliance on renewable energy. The United Nations Environment Programme released a report in November warning that greenhouse gases have not yet hit their peak, and global efforts have so far failed to stop…
Look for information about smart TVs and you’ll almost certainly come across articles talking about “spying” and data privacy and how to turn off features on your brand new TV. How much of this should you take seriously, and how much is overreaction? Can your smart TV really spy on you? Here’s what you need…
Soft Robotics has been developing many diverse and flexible technologies in recent years. When creating and using robots, we’re generally trying to achieve things that humans (and other creatures) can’t do on their own, or to find ways of doing those things more efficiently. However, scientists are learning that there are many things organic beings…
The gaming industry is seeing many innovations and trends as video game companies look for new ways to capture and keep customers. Competition is rising for established players, and some new products and services are starting to find their feet. Gaming is becoming increasingly mainstream, with more and more people of all ages picking up…
Medical crowdfunding campaigns are often viewed as helpful and heartwarming: they give people in desperate situations the opportunity to afford the medical care they need, and it’s touching how people will band together to help others, sometimes complete strangers. And while both of those things are true, there are also a lot of problems inherent…
The robotic vacuum market is home to products from both 100-year-old electronics vendors and more specialized companies that were established in only the past 10-20 years. Although these vacuums are about 20 years old now, it’s only in recent years that they’ve become affordable for and practical for most consumers. Today’s robotic vacuums use cameras,…
For many years, France and Japan were considered the leaders of the global cosmetics industry. In recent times, however, South Korea has joined their ranks, becoming incredibly well known for its beauty products and bringing its own innovation and quality to the market. K-beauty products are now sought after around the world. What has brought…
Beer trends may come and go, but love of beer remains a constant. It takes different forms in different countries (did you know that Japan loves lots of foam?), but beer continues to be a staple in countless places around the world. Not only is the beer industry a constant, it’s not slowing down, either….
