A clothing measurement app for the age of social distancing
Our world has been shaken by a deadly microscopic virus that has forced us to change the routines of our lives in major ways, routines that may never completely return to normal.
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Significant Otter helps couples communicate from the heart
Even though people stayed in touch during the pandemic's stay-at-home orders and social distancing, it was easy to feel out of touch with loved ones.
May 26, 2021
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Energy & Green Tech
Optimising economic and social impacts through sustainable renewable energy resources
The power sector accounts for 25% of global CO2 emissions and decarbonization of the entire energy system is critical to meeting the Paris Agreement goal of reducing global temperature rise to below 2◦C above pre-industrial ...
Aug 1, 2022
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Electronics & Semiconductors
Ultrasonic social distancing
Social distancing has been a critical component of the world's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The idea being that keeping physical apart from other people will reduce the risk of a person spreading the respiratory virus ...
Sep 1, 2021
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Internet
Facebook unveils virtual reality 'workrooms'
Facebook on Thursday unveiled technology for "workrooms," allowing remote collaboration for people using its Oculus virtual reality gear.
Aug 19, 2021
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Internet
Yelp's new feature lets users display whether a business implements safety practices or not
Yelp launched a new feature that lets users give feedback on the safety practices a business may or may not be implementing related to the coronavirus pandemic.
Jan 12, 2021
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Robotics
Robot reminds Japan shoppers to wear masks
Asking someone to put on a mask is a touchy subject, so one shop in Japan has enlisted a robot to make sure its customers wear them during the pandemic.
Nov 19, 2020
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Social distancing COVID-19 tech: New Safe Spacer beeps if people get closer than 6 feet
Instead of contact tracing, there's another new kind of device that looks to honor social distancing by beeping when people get closer than 6 feet.
Sep 15, 2020
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Electronics & Semiconductors
Workplaces are turning to devices to monitor social distancing, but does the tech respect privacy?
As we emerge from the coronavirus lockdown, those of us who still have a workplace may not recognize it. Businesses, eager to limit liability for employees and customers, are considering a variety of emerging technologies ...
Jun 9, 2020
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Internet
Facebook employees could receive pay cuts as they continue to work from home
Facebook employees, who will continue to work from home for an expected five to ten years, will receive cuts if they move to less expensive areas.
May 22, 2020
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