Important Innovations Collection

Tiny, Carbon Buckyballs that Are the Beginning of Stars and Planets Source:  NASA/JPL - CALTECH Interstellar Presence The Hubble Space Telescope has discovered electrically charged molecules shaped like tiny soccer balls in space.  They say this is highly significant because it sheds light on the mysterious contents of gas and dust that fill interstellar space, the so-called interstellar medium (ISM).  This is the first time that an electrically charged, ionized "buckyball" has been found in the interstellar system. Buckyballs The buckyball molecules are composed of 60 carbon atoms that configure like a soccer ball.  The molecules are a form of carbon called buckminsterfullerene or Buckyballs after the inventor of the geodesic dome, the inventor Buckminster Fuller. NASA scientists say this discovery sheds light on ISM and the beginning of planets. ISM NASA scientists believe that interstellar gas and dust are the starting point of the chemical process that crea

“List of Top New Gadgets” by Journalist Edward Kane  The book is loaded with the latest new gadgets just invented around the world.   These are exciting new innovations that answer long-standing practical needs.   They are gadgets you would love using and will trigger the thought “That’s a must have!” We showcase smart mirrors, tiny robotic teeth cleaners, CLIP that turns any bike into an electric bike, Samsung’s Smart Shirt that’s a wearable heart monitor, Nordic Tracks’ new Virtual Reality bike, a flying suit with 5 mini-jet engines to lift you off and much more. “List of Top New Gadgets” is a fun news read about some of the most innovative and exciting gadgets just invented.   You can access it for a free Kindle borrow at  amazon.com/author/ekane   ASIN: B07RSLHMWK

Camera in the Band Source:  Apple Camera Watch Picture Perfect Patent Apple has just received a patent for a new invention.  They're able to build a camera into the band of its smart watch.  The band is flexible, bendable and extendable to enable the wearer to achieve their desired image angles. Breakthrough Gadget This technology is designed to overcome the obstacle of taking pictures with a camera watch while still being able to see the display. By building the camera into the flexible band, Apple says the wearer can see and frame the image on the display and get extra control during picture taking. More Angles Apple is working on many other add-ons for this invention.  They're developing embedding cameras on both sides of the watch band. Another feature is 360 degree video shooting.  Also there are some very interesting controls they're developing such as taking pictures by taping the screen, voice commands and pinching the band.  Apple says this smart watc

  “List of Top New Medical Innovations” by Journalist Edward Kane New Book on Latest New Medical Innovations Human health and the practice of medicine are being revolutionized by rapidly accelerating innovations. The innovations are exciting, and in many cases life changing.   They are coming from many disciplines including robotics, artificial intelligence, big data, supercomputing, augmented and virtual reality, genetics, bioengineering, materials science and much more. Here’s how you can access the books and free Kindle reads    amazon.com/author/ekane   ASIN: B07Q8WK98N

Superstar Robot Packers Source:  CMC CartonWrap Superstar Customers The Italian packaging company CMC in the medieval town of Citta di Castello has robot machines at the cutting edge of 2019 filling some very big orders for big clients and it delivers.  The robotic packaging machine is called CartonWrap.  It can box and seal 600 to 1000 items of every shape and size every hour, 24/7, including in tailor made boxes.  Clients of the automated packaging machines include Amazon, Walmart and Gucci. Big Business in Italy CMC and CartonWrap are one of 630 companies in Italy making automated packaging machines.  This is the new robotic, automated economy and it is one of Italy's fastest growing industries.  In fact, the sector is accelerating 9X's faster than the overall Italian economy.  It's another example of robotic technology cutting time, costs and in this case packaging waste and creating a whole new avenue of global business that's a disruptor.

New Cyberwar Threat:  Medical Devices - Medtronics' MiniMed 508 Insulin Pump Recall Source:  Medtronics Rare Medical Device Hacking Recall Medtronics is recalling its MiniMed 508 insulin pumps because they have cybersecurity problems that can't be fixed right now.  The company is doing this very rare medical device recall, because of cybersecurity issues, in conjunction with the FDA that also issued a warning. For millions of people with Type 1 Diabetes, their insulin pump is a matter of life and death to provide their body insulin. Wireless Connections The pump connects wirelessly to other equipment including a glucose meter and monitoring system that control the pump and the delivery of insulin. The concern is that a hacker could change the pump settings and harm the patient.  About 4000 patients have the MiniMed 508 and the company is offering them an alternative with enhanced security.  For a free Kindle borrow of my book "List of New Medical Innovations&qu

Coming to the US - 5G Radios & Rapid 5G Deployment Source:  Ericsson To Open in 2020 Ericsson, the Swedish telecom equipment company, is building its first fully automated smart factory in the world, in the US.  The location hasn't been disclosed pending discussion outcomes with state and local officials.  The facility will produce Advanced Antenna System radios to increase network capacity and coverage in rural areas and 5G radios for urban areas.  Both are necessary for rapid 5G deployment in North America. Factory that's 5G and Largely Autonomous The smart factory will be operational in early 2020, is largely autonomous and will employ 100 workers.  What's smart and exciting about this facility is that it will use industrial 5G to connect machines and sensors.  The factory will have automated warehousing, autonomous carts, autonomous assembly - packing - product handling and connected logistics. Factory of the Future is Here, Green and Sust

Creates Cloud Computing Behemoth Source:  IBM Cloud $34 Billion Dea l Global tech giant IBM just received the go-ahead from the European Union to acquire open-source software provider Red Hat.  The multinational company is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina.  The approval is unconditional.  The EU found no anti-trust issues in the combination.  This is a $34 billion acquisition. Game-Changer IBM CEO Ginny Rometty calls the acquisition "a game-changer".  It's also IBM's largest acquisition to date.  According to Rometty, it will make IBM the #1 hybrid cloud provider and will open cloud solutions that will unlock the full value of the cloud for businesses. Strategy IBM's strategy with the deal is to expand its subscription based suite of software offerings.  It will help IBM compete with Microsoft, Amazon and Alphabet in the fast growing cloud computing business.  It's also an attempt to counterbalance falling software sales and declining de

In the Gut Source:  Good Bacteria in Stomach stock imageAdd caption Good Bacteria For those who suffer from food allergies, this is very promising medical research news.  Researchers at Brigham & Women's Hospital and Boston Children's Hospital have found a missing link.  In infants and children with food allergies, a key bacteria - so called "good bacteria" -  are missing in the gut. Closing in on a Cure Food allergies are a rising epidemic in the US.  32 million Americans have food allergies and nearly 8% of all American children have them. The Boston based research is still in the preliminary stage.  But the scientists say having identified the problem they are hopeful that they can quickly develop a treatment solution.  They're focusing on microbial therapies to protect kids from developing the problem and to reverse the disease in adults.  For a free Kindle borrow of my book "List of Top New Medical Innovations", go to  amazon.com/auth

Wind Turbine Blades Like Gull Wings Source:  Deakin University and Prof. Jorg Schluter Green Wind Energy Soars with New "Wings" Inspired by the shape of seagull wings, this new wind turbine blades are designed to make smaller turbine systems more efficient.  The invention comes from Australia and Deakin University Engineering Professor Jorg Schluter.  He believes the new technology could improve options for green power generation in remote and rural areas. Soaring on Air Currents The blades are designed with the curvature of a gull wing.  The rationale is the ability of seagulls to soar effortlessly on air currents. Greater Wind Power Generation In small turbines, for which the technology was designed, the blades generate 10 to 15% more power than conventional blades.  This is a new generation of wind turbine blade that increases electricity production and is based on nature - seagulls.  Prof. Schluter adds that small scale wind turbines can operate as a si

NASA - ESA Collaboration Source:  ESA Equipment Test in Cologne, Germany Lunar and Extraplanetary Rescue System for Fallen Astronauts It's called LESA, the Lunar Evacuation System Assembly and it is the combined invention of NASA and the European Space Agency.  The technology enables a single astronaut to rescue a fallen comrade on the moon or on another planet and bring them back to the safety of a pressurized space station.  It's a world first and of great necessity.  As of the moment, there is no way a single astronaut could carry a fallen astronaut to safety without technological assistance because of their spacesuits and gravity. NASA and ESA Tests NASA and ESA have tested the tech at the 10 m deep pool at ESA's Satellite Center in Cologne, Germany.  They used the pool to simulate lunar gravity and the tests are going well.  The team says LESA is like a golf caddy.  Its lift mechanism and stretchers can be operated by a single astronaut.  NASA an

Solar Powered, Green Charging  Table Source:  Proton New Energy Future Ebord Renewable Energy - Green, e-Table Gadget The green charging device - the Ebord Table - is the invention of Proton New Energy Future of Barcelona, Spain. The sleek table harvests light to wirelessly charge multiple electronic devices at once with renewable, green energy. 50 Charging Coils There are 50 charging coils and a Qi charging platform in the table.  It also contains a thin film composed of the company's patented marine bacteria membrane.  The company says the membrane boosts the solar harvesting performance by 60%.  It can charge up to 4 electronic devices, such as smartphones and wearables, at once. The devices can be placed anywhere on the top of the table. Intelligent, e-Table The table is wireless, self-sufficient and recharges your electronic devices with renewable energy.  It works off the artificial and ambient light in your home and doesn't require direct sunlight. It'

Artificial Intelligence Goes From Looking at Pizza Photos to Perfect Pizza Cooking with AI MIT's prestigious Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab (CSAIL) and the Qatar Computer Research Institute have invented an AI model that takes a series of instructions and generates a finished product - a pizza photo with ingredients spot on.  The AI is called PizzaGAN and the team has trained it to understand pizzas.  By looking at a pizza photo, it can determine the types and the order in which the ingredients were placed. They started with this breakthrough AI innovation at a basic level - understanding a pizza. New Neural Network This new neural network is revolutionary and has many applications.  It's not just about pizzas.  The network is a "generative adversarial network" that creates images of pizzas before and after it's been cooked.  The AI looks at an image, determines the type and distributions of ingredients and figures out the correct way t

North Macedonia Company Wires Classic Cars Electric and Green Source:  BB Classic Cars Balkan Nation Going Green  on Its Own BB Classic Cars in Skopje, North Macedonia is promoting green technology by restoring classic cars and converting them to electric.  The converted cars are being fitted with electric motors from Germany's Kessler. European Union This is the first major attempt in the Balkan nation to produce its own electric cars.  BB Classic is getting some support from the government's Innovation Fund.  North Macedonia wants to join the European Union where tougher emissions standards are due in 2020. SuperMinis Among the many classic cars it's working on, BB Classic Cars have converted the supermini Zastava 750, which is an upgraded Fiat once popular in Yugoslavia, into an electric car.  It's a zero emissions statement by North Macedonia about contributing to a greener, cleaner planet.

New Innovations Addressing Climate Change In “List of  Top, New Environmental Innovations” we showcase the latest innovations addressing global warming and the latest science on Climate Change.   The book details innovative global satellite technology tracking, measuring and detailing Climate Change, the winds, atmosphere, oceans, ice melt and severe weather.   We detail a common household plant that, with a dash of rabbit DNA, clears out indoor air pollution.   Other subjects include vertical forests in China, desert air converted to water by MIT, solar geoengineering by Harvard, honeybees with sensor backpacks to monitor the environment, Saudi Arabia’s huge honeycomb air pollution filters,   DARPA’s distributed sensor network to monitor global oceans and much more. In short, the book provides fascinating news briefs on the latest innovations targeting Climate Change and the latest science tracking it.   We’ve designed the book as fun, fast reads on the most important

New Columbia University Study:  Twice As Fast As Expected Source:  Himalayan Glaciers stock image Revelation from Spy Satellite Imagery The Himalayan glaciers are melting two times as fast as they did before 2000.   The evidence comes from Cold War era spy satellite imagery that Columbia University scientists analyzed and utilized as reference points. The Third Pole Known as The Third Pole because it has so much ice, the Himalayas now have only 72% of the ice that was there in 1975.  Lead author of the study Josh Maurer says the Asian mountain range, which includes Mt. Everest, has been losing ice at a rate of 1% a year since 2000 or 8.3 billion tons a year.  That's double the rate between 1975 and 2000.  For the latest in climate change science, global warming and innovations to address it, go to amazon.com/author/ekane   ASIN: B07MNJL5J1   for a free Kindle borrow.

“List of Top New Robots” by Journalist Edward Kane Latest Top, New Robots From Around the World “List of Top New Robots” fills you in on the latest breakthrough capabilities in robots that are and will be changing the future.   As journalists tracking new, breakthrough innovation, we believe the biggest innovation disruptors across global industries are the new and next generation of robots. The uses of robotics are fascinating, ranging from micro-bots that roam the human body delivering therapies to cure disease to service robots that drive cars, clean our homes and clear our beaches of debris. The book also focuses on robot first responders, robot attorneys, robo-pets, restaurant robots and much more. Because of our robotic innovators, we have a fascinating future with robots being integrated into virtually every aspect of life.   We believe these news briefs on the latest, top robots will not only interest inquiring- minded readers but also students, teachers, investors and

New Israeli Driving Robot Source:  IVObility. The Bot's in the Driver's Seat Israel start-up IVObility is developing a robot that can sit in the driver's seat of an ordinary car and drive it.  This gives new meaning to autonomous driving.  The robot is an independent driver.  There are no wires connecting it to the vehicle.  The robot drives like a human by using sensors and cameras that see exactly what a human driver sees and the bot drives accordingly.  This is a new and exciting approach to autonomous vehicles. Accelerating Self-Driving Innovation The driver robot is set to launch in 2020 at first for government and commercial uses that don't run on public roads.  A consumer version is also being considered.  What's remarkable is that the robot in the driver's seat doesn't require special drive-by-wire equipment.  It's able to drive autonomously on its own technological capabilities.  For a free Kindle borrow of my books on innov

On Display at Paris Air Show Source:  Eviation's Alive at Paris Air Show, June 16, 2019 Massachusetts Based Cape Air is First Commercial Customer A notable new aircraft is on display at the Paris Air Show.  It's the creation of Israeli startup Eviation.  Called Alice, the plane is all electric and seats nine passengers.  And it already has secured its first commercial customer - Massachusetts based regional air carrier Cape Air. Cape Air Cape Air, which flies routes in the US and Caribbean, intends to purchase a "double digit" number of the $4million aircraft for its fleet.  It expects to put them into service in 2022.  Alice can fly 650 miles on its batteries, reach an altitude of 10,000 feet and a cruising speed of 276 mph. Electric Flights Alice will undergo its first test flights later this year.  Eviation hopes to have it US certified by 2022. The challenge for electric aircraft is the battery weight and adding that weight to the flight  Thus far,

FAA Re-writing the Rules Source:  NASA Supersonic Concept Flying Beyond the Speed of Sound At the Paris Air Show, FAA Acting Administrator Dan Elwell said the United States is changing the regulations to enable testing and the reintroduction of supersonic flights for passengers.  This is a major milestone for the return of civilian supersonic flights in the United States. New Generations of SST For the flying public and aviation enthusiasts, this is exciting news because there are many innovative supersonic aircraft projects well underway.  Companies like Boom Technologies and Aerion, as well as NASA, are working on next generation SST aircraft to replace the Concorde which ended flights in 2003.  The FAA's plans will give these companies a more efficient process to make SST travel a reality again. Elwell added the FAA and US Department of Transportation are committed to safe and environmentally sound R&D of supersonic aircraft.

"List of Best New Innovations" "List of Best New Innovations" is a compendium of professional news summaries on what we as journalists consider some of the best in latest innovations.   Six industry categories of innovations are showcased:         I.             Smart Devices       II.             AI, VR, AR, Quantum Computing, Next G TV     III.             Medical, Health, Biotech     IV.             Energy       V.             Robots     VI.           Travel The pace of globally impactful innovations is rapidly accelerating.   And there are many centers of important innovation creation.   Some examples of the diversity of breakthrough innovations showcased in the book: ·        -  DARPA’s KAIROS, an artificial intelligence enabled system to forecast the future of major world events ·        -  Samsung’s Smart Shirt that diagnoses diseases ·         - The world’s first SUV that is totally connected ·        - 

Bose Audio Sunglasses Source:  Bose Sun and Sound - Bose Frames This is one of the coolest new gadgets of 2019.  Bose Frames has a set of quality speakers inside the sunglasses' frame.  It lets you play your favorite music, while blocking harmful rays from the sun. Bluetooth The sound is delivered through vents near the ears.  The sunglasses communicate with a paired device via Bluetooth. All the components are inside the frames.  There's a button on the earpiece that enables you to call up or skip a song. Your Classic Rock The glasses come in two classic styles and they also block 99% of UVA and UVB rays.  A great outdoor gadget, it's priced at $200.  For a free Kindle borrow of my latest book "List of  Top New Gadgets" go to  amazon.com/author/ekane   ASIN: B07RSLHMWK

IGNITE Program to Jumpstart AI, Autonomous Systems & Data Centric Technologies Source:  INTEL Chip Innovations Come Mostly From Start-Ups Intel's vision of the future of innovation drives their new program IGNITE.  They are starting the program to support, guide and mentor promising tech, early stage startups in Israel.  But Intel intends to expand this innovation incubator project to other countries.  It's an important notion from CEO Brian Swan that today's breakthrough innovations aren't coming from big global companies but from the insights, drive and passion of inventors with unique ideas that are creating early stage start-up companies. It's innovation at the very cusp. The focus dovetails Intel's interests:  AI, autonomous driving systems and data centric technologies. Intel in Israel Intel, which is US based, is one of the biggest employers and exporters in Israel, where many of its new technologies are being developed.  It is also a comp

ROTORwing VTOL Drone Source:  DZYNE Technologies Wing Spinning This is very innovative drone and aviation technology from DZYNE Technologies.  The company calls it a new aircraft species with its rotating wing design.  The wings of the ROTORwing VTOL drone can also work as helicopter blades.  The wings combine the functions of a fixed wing and propellers.   Conventional drones fly and land using separate fixed wings and a propeller. VTOL For a Variety of Missions Including Intelligence With advanced vertical takeoff and landing, the drone can take off from virtually anywhere and is airport runway independent. The company says it has a three hour ++ range, silent electric propulsion and can perform a variety of services from intelligence gathering to package deliveries. Innovative Aviation Technology The new drone has a set of top mounted fixed wings, each with a propeller.  The wings can rotate to form a helicopter like propeller.  After takeoff, they move into an upward

Gadget Innovation You Can Carry in an Envelope Source:  Wolf and Grizzly Wolf and Gizzly Invention The new gadget, a portable fire pit called Fire Safe, sounds like the perfect grill for the beach or to take out of your backpack when on a hike and want to cook a burger.  It's a super slim, portable fire pit just unveiled by Wolf and Grizzly Founder & CEO George Rizkalla.  He says the company is dedicated to designing tools to enable adventure from the backyard to the backcountry. Stainless Steel The device is composed of stainless steel.  It weighs 2.2 pounds and can be folded down to the size of a small package that's an inch thick.  It can be carried in an envelope.  The device extends to hold fuel like charcoal for cooking and sits on a walled, 4 legged base.  The company is currently in the kickstarter stage but expects to ship the product to buyers in the fall.  For a free Kindle borrow of my book "List of Top New Gadgets", go  to  amazon.com/autho

Online Pet Retailer Share Price Soars Source: German Shorthaired Pointer Stock Image Combining Pet Products and Online Innovation Chewys, which is PetSmart's online retailer, just launched an Initial Public Offering that has resulted in a market cap of $14 billion.  For the IPO the share price was targeted at $22.00 but it soared 59% to $35.00  It's one of the top IPO's of 2019 on the NYSE Investors Betting on Americans Increased Spending on Their Pets The online pet retail company is based in Dania Beach, FL.  It is the latest unprofitable technology company to enjoy an IPO surge this year.  Investors are clearly banking on Americans' increased spending on their pets - $73 billion last year - and the migration to doing the spending online.  The company says it is considering expanding overseas and also expanding inhouse brands including its pet pharmacy online.  In this case, you might say "going to the dogs and cats" is a good place to