DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Edward Kane, Journalist

DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF 

By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane


MONEY THAT LEVITATES AND GLOWS IN THE DARK




                                                                    Source:  Polish Mint

  • Created by the Polish Mint and named the UFO MP-1766, it will qualify as legal tender.  Here's what we know:
  • It's a coin with a hidden motor, which generates a magnetic field that enables it to float
  • It glows as the result of florescent paint hardened with UV light
  • First country to use it is Cameroon
  • Each coin is worth nearly $3.00
  • The Polish Mint says the real value is significantly more than the nominal value
  • Digital printing and selective copper plating were used in the process
  • Imagine walking into a bar, buying a round of drinks for your tipsy friends and saying:  "Watch this!"  And all the money you spent levitates and goes back to your pocket!!!

TALKING WITH YOUR NEW LINCOLN


                                        SOURCE:  Lincoln

  • Lincoln has created the new 2025 Lincoln Aviator that talks to you, takes commands and answers your questions as you drive along.  Here are some key facts:
  • Lincoln calls it the "Lincoln Digital Experience"
  • The intelligent communications component is powered by Google's Android Automotive OS
  • It's a seamless integration of Alexa and Google Assistant
  • Enables the driver to control a number of functions by voice command
  • Also answers questions
  • SUV has updated design
  • Midsize SUV with sequentially animated daytime running lights and 3 rows of seats
  • Updated grille and headlamps
  • Lincoln, which is owned by Ford, says they designed the new Aviator  from the inside out to maximize the driver and passengers' experiences, including thew digital experience
  • Starting price is $59,890. and will arrive in showrooms this summer.

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