DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Edward Kane, Journalist

DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF 

By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane


WORLD'S FASTEST PASSENGER PLANE - STARGAZER


                                  Source:  Venus Aerospace


  • Stargazer is a hypersonic space plane under development that's designed to get anyplace on Earth in up to 90 minutes.  Here are some key facts:
  • Stargazer is targeted to be the fastest and fully reusable hypersonic passenger plane ever created
  • Developer is Houston, Texas-based Venus Aerospace along with co-developer NASA
  • Flies at 9-times the speed of sound - Mach 9 or 7,000 mph - using state-of-the-art rockets
  • Venus claims to have created a rocket engine that makes one-hour global transport cost-effective
  • Has unique wave rider design that lets the hypersonic plane ride its own shockwaves at hypersonic speeds
  • Powered by liquid-propellant rotating detonation engines
  • State of the art cooling system that enables wings to withstand hypersonic speeds
  • Hits altitude of 170,000 feet, touching the edges of space
  • Carries 12 passengers
  • Now in development and expected to enter service in the 2030's
  • Has a competitor - Destinus S.



NEW APP TELLS YOU NUMBER OF CALORIES IN FOOD -JUST BY A GLIMPSE




                            
                               Source: HealthifyMe & Stock


  • Free Healthify app, using AI, can tell you the number of calories by seeing a picture of the meal.  Here's what we know:
  • Healthify prompts you to take a picture of your meal
  • The App's AI tells you the exact number of calories
  • App's AI also gives you a nutritional breakdown
  • Calories, fat, protein, carbs and fiber are all calculated
  • App recognizes over a million foods
  • Said to be 90% accurate and you can tweak results for greater accuracy
  • App improves as it learns a person's food habits
  • App comes with an AI health coach, giving goal-based food and exercise advice
  • Currently a free app but will soon cost approximately $19.00/month
  • Healthify App was created in India
  • Area served is worldwide.
CADILLAC DEBUTS ALL-ELECTRIC SUV


                                            Source:  Cadillac


  • Cadillac just unveiled its all-electric, luxury SUV, Vistiq.  Some key facts:
  • This is the 4th electric SUV in the Cadillac lineup
  • It has a big, bold and stylish design with an all-wheel-drive powertrain
  • At least 500 hp and 450 pound-feet of torque
  • According to Cadillac, it's "distinctive, innovative luxury"
  • Has 3 rows of seats to accommodate up to 7 people
  • Will hit global markets in early 2025
  • Pricing and other key details will be disclosed in 2024.


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 "Daily Innovation Brief"© By Edward Kane

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