DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Edward Kane, Journalist

DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF 

By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane 


DOGS HAVE A LOT TO SAY - EXPERT GUIDE TO TRANSLATING THEM






                                                        Source:  Brewster Kane

  • One in three women would rather talk to their dog than their boyfriend.  New science helps to decode your dog's conversation:
  • Some dog owners spend 220 hours per year talking to their dogs so it's good to know what they think
  • Dogs have 6 main types of vocalization: barking, whining, growling, howling, sighing and groaning
  • Harmony Diers, who is head of the Dog Aging Project at Texas A&M University, helps us get close to full disclosure
  • Some examples:
  1. Dog whines at door or food bowl: wants to go outside or eat
  2. Groan:  disappointment
  3. Growl: Context is important, but if teeth are bared it's a warning; if you're playing with the dog, it could be expressing excitement
  4. Barks:  high pitched expresses excitement; monotone & repetitive expresses boredom; intense alerts you to safety
  5. Howl can mean joy
  • Of course, tone, circumstances and context are important in decoding your dog's comments, but if he or she is whining and growling as you have wine and cheese without sharing...I think you'll get the message. 

FLYING CAR VERY CLOSE TO FULL OPERATIONS


                                                                    Source:  XPeng

  • XPeng's flying car Aero HT Voyager X2 is acing low-altitude test flights over China.  Experts say it is very close to starting full-scale commercial operations.  Here are some key facts:
  • These tests are considered groundbreaking for the urban air mobility (UAM) industry
  • Test flights took place over the crowded city of Guangzhou
  • Tech in the X2 is said to ensure a safe and intact landing, if a key part fails, even from a height of 50 meters or 164 feet
  • Flies 35 minutes on a charge
  • Top speed is 81 mph
  • All-electric eVTOL
  • Said to be very close to full-scale, commercial operations
  • 1st flying car in China cleared by the Chinese government with a special flight permit to fly with a pilot
  • X2 is particularly targeted at commuter and sightseeing services
  • XPeng is also developing the X3 flying car with wheels that can drive, park and fly on its own
  • A flying supercar and the "Land Aircraft Carrier" are also being developed by XPeng.

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