DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Edward Kane, Journalist



 DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF

                                                                      

                 By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane


AIRLANDER - NEW FORM OF AIR TRAVEL



                                          Source:  Airlander

  • Now under development in the UK, Airlander is a huge, helium powered airship that is a very advanced technology blimp, designed to be configured for passengers, cargo & more
  • Innovated by Hybrid Air Vehicles, Airlander is set to become operational in 2025 or early 2026
  • It's faster than a ship, easier to fuel than an aircraft - plus it is energy efficient
  • According to the company, it can reach zero emissions travel faster than any other form of transportation
  • Range:  4600 miles
  • Top Speed: 80 mph
  • Power: 40% of lift comes from aerodynamic design; helium & 4 engines now running on jet fuel but will go electric/green
  • Emissions:  75% less than a similar sized plane
  • Potential Uses:  
  1. Luxury travel with 16 cabins, bar & restaurant
  2. Cruise vehicle for 100 passengers
  3. Cargo & transit vehicle for up to 11 tons
  4. Alternative to regional plane flights
  • Next Airships:  Airship 50 capable of carrying 55 tons and Airship 200, capable of 220 tons.





TOYOTA'S BIG SURPRISE:  NEW C-HR



                                        Source:  Toyota


  • Toyota surprised the automotive world with the announcement that it will be launching a new C-HR compact crossover next year in hybrid and PHEV (plug-in hybrid electric vehicle) models
  • The EV design is dramatic, was created in Europe, caters to European tastes & will be manufactured in Turkey
  • Key details:
  1. Compact crossover
  2. Very aerodynamic design
  3. Bi-color paint design
  4. Panoramic glass roof
  5. Diamond cut headlights all around the exterior
  6. 3 electrified powertrains: 1.8 liter, 2.0 liter hybrids and 2.0 liter plug in hybrid
  7. Range: 66 miles on electric power
  8. Cockpit:  wraparound wing design with 12.3" touchscreen & Toyota Smart Connect multimedia package
  • Details on availability & price later this year.

FUTURE OF AI & CHILDREN'S TOYS


                                            Source:  Stock



  • The future of generative AI and the impact of it on the development of young children through AI enabled toys is loaded with tremendous potential & risk
  • VTech Holdings CEO Allan Wang, which specializes in toys & electronic learning aids for kids, told The Financial Times that by 2028 little kids will be playing with AI Teddy Bears
  • AI bears will know the child's name and the names of their school, family, friends plus their interests, sports & activities
  • AI bears will be able to create and read to a young child a personalized bedtime story at night
  • And Wang believes toys will be talking back and forth with kids
  • Like Tesla CEO Elon Musk and other tech execs, Wang wants AI to be managed to avoid risks to personal privacy and security particularly when it is interacting with children
  • Vice President Kamala Harris, who leads President Biden's policy on AI, has told tech companies that they "have a legal responsibility to make sure their products are safe".
For more news stories like this, FLIGHT PATH TO THE FUTURE




  • "Daily Innovation Brief" © By Edward Kane







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