Important Innovations Collection

Lilac Solutions Innovative Tech & Global Battery Shortages Source:  Lilac Solutions Potential Battery Breakthru for EVs, Smartphones & More Lithium ion batteries are the power source for EVs, smartphones, computers and more.  The use of lithium ion batteries has become so pervasive that global demand for them is expected to quadruple over the next decade and global market shortages are expected as early as 2023. Now, there may be a new tech solution. Lilac Solutions, an Oakland, California startup, has a revolutionary new lithium ion extraction process that appears to be exponentially quicker, less expensive, less energy intensive and far more environmentally friendly than current lithium mining technologies.   Lithium - the "Irreplaceable Metal" for EVs Lithium is known as the "irreplaceable metal" for EVs because of its high energy density to power batteries with fewer cells at potentially less expense.  It is found in hard rock mountainous regions, wh...

New Book "Smart Devices for the 2020's" by Edward Kane Source:  Amazon  amazon.com/author/ekane Fascinating, Fun Read for Summer If you want to keep up to date on the latest smartphones, smart watches, connected glasses and other top global smart devices and smart gadgets, take a look at my latest book "Smart Devices for the 2020's".  You'll find it a fascinating, fun and informative read.  Business journalist Maryanne Kane co-authored the book with me.  For direct access, go to  ASIN: B08B6ZV13M amazon.com/author/ekane ... ...

Samsung Galaxy Note 20, Note 20 Plus, Note 20 Ultra Source:  Samsung Note 20 image Among Most Anticipated Smartphones of 2020 The Samsung Galaxy Note 20, Note 20 Plus and the Note 20 Ultra are among the most anticipated Android phones being released in 2020.  Some experts say they could be gamechangers. Big Screens and 5G These are big screen phones that are expected to deliver advanced 120H2 displays, very fast performance, advanced cameras and 5G connectivity.  These Android phones are expected to be Samsung's best smartphones to date.  The Galaxy Note 20 expected specs include a screen size of 6.42 inches, Ram of 8GB, storage of 128 GB and a battery of 4000-4300 mAh.  The Galaxy Note 20 Plus/Note 20 Ultra is expected to have a screen size of 6.87 inches, Ram of 12 GB, storage of 256 or 512 GB and battery size of 4500-5000 mAh.  Samsung says the cameras in these smartphones are revolutionary. Big Competition Coming From Apple The Samsung ph...

Motorola Rolls Out Two Smartphones Under $200 Source:  Motorola Moto G Fast New Budget Phone Wars The global smartphone battle for your dollars just got hotter.  Motorola is rolling out in the global market two phones that are priced below $200.  The Moto E is priced at $149.99.  The Moto G Fast is priced at $199.99.  Experts say they have a modern design, big batteries and budget friendly pricing. Bargain Phone Details Both phones pack a lot of punch.  The Moto E has a 6.2 inch LCD, 32 GB of storage, cameras (main, depth and front), headphone jack and microUSB and a battery of 3550mAh.  The Moto G Fast has a 6.4 inch LCD, 32GB of storage, cameras (main, wide angle, macro, front), a USB-C, headphone jack and a battery of 4000 mAh.  They don't have a great deal of competition at their price points and could trigger a new round of product innovation and price wars at the sub $200.00 level.  The phones start shipping in mid June. To ...

For Apple and Google, Big Health Tech Futures Source:  Stock Image Perspective from Apple CEO Tim Cook Apple and Google are launching their joint coronavirus contact tracing software. They just provided the first version to Android and iOS  developers to test it before a broader consumer launch.  The public launch will happen when Apple and Google approve the final public health version. This is a huge move in tracking the spread of the virus.  Apple alone controls a whopping 50% of the global smartphone market.  The contact tracing over their phones will provide a key means of spotting  and preventing the spread of the coronavirus, while protecting individual privacy. Consumers Opt In or Out It's up to each individual to decide to opt in or opt out of the contact tracing technology.  Both Google and Apple say the system will not disclose the individual's identity.  For those who opt in, there will be easy Blueto...

Jointly Developing Contact Tracing Technology Source:  Stock image of Google & Apple logo's Purpose: Slow the Spread of COVID-19 This is a very rare, global tech collaboration.  Google and Apple power 99% of the world's  smartphones. They've joined forces to develop contact tracing technologies to stop the spread of the coronavirus. They are using their smartphone platforms to do this.  They just made the announcement. Potential: To Help 1/3 of World's Population The importance of this new use of smartphone tech is massive.  Experts say it has the potential to monitor the conornavirus spread and help  about one-third of the world's population through smart information. That amounts to 3 billion  people being monitored and helped. Phone User Privacy Google and Apple say their plan protects user privacy. It's a phone user opt-in system to get an alert if you and your phone have been in close contact with someone who...

SelfieType with Selfie Camera Source:  Samsung Powered by Cameras and AI Samsung is developing a virtual keyboard for smartphones.  It uses AI and image recognition to create an invisible keyboard.  The purpose is to increase productivity by increasing the size of the keyboard for you to work on.  The system creates the virtual keyboard on hard surfaces like a desk. Fascinating Practicality The market potential for this input method is significant because many people find it cumbersome to type on a touchscreen.  Samsung's invention relies on the phone's front facing selfie cameras and AI.  The system analyzes and translates finger movements into typing commands.  All, in real-time.  No additional components are needed.  This could become part of some Galaxy phones and tablets in the near future through a software update.  For a sample read of my book "List of  Best New Innovations", go to  https://read.amazon.com/kp...

Samsung's Galaxy Fold Source:  Samsung Sells Out in South Korea & Coming to US and Europe Samsung launched its Galaxy Fold smartphone on Friday in South Korea and it proved to be a sell-out as soon as it went on sale.  The foldable smartphone that folds out into a tablet sold out in one day.  Another round of pre-ordering will start in South Korea on September 18th and it will be launched in the US in upcoming weeks. A First This is Samsung's first, foldable smartphone.  It includes 5G mobile connectivity.  It's priced at $2,000.  It will be going on sale in Germany, France and the UK within two weeks.  The US launch follows after that.  The device has been greatly anticipated.  An April launch was delayed by screen defects in samples. Phone and Tablet The Galaxy Fold opens into a tablet with a 7.3 inch screen that can display up to three apps simultaneously, if you like to multi-task like I do.  This is part of Samsun...

3 Function Multitasker Patent Filed Samsung has a new smartphone that can expand to the size of a widescreen tablet.  The South Korean electronics company just filed a patent for the design.  It's called the Z-Fold smartphone and it's a three in one functional device.  Samsung first announced the device in February but has continued to work on the design.  Some of the details are unveiled in the patent. Foldable Smartphone The beauty of this device is its functionality.  It's a smartphone, tablet and small computer.  It opens from a standard, handset sized smartphone to a  tablet with a screen three times the size of standard smartphone screens.  The patent says it's designed for multitasking, including gaming and also watching videos and films.  Some experts forecast a concept Z-Fold phone will be unveiled in early 2020, perhaps at the Consumer Electronics Show.  For a free Kindle borrow of my book "List of Top New Gadgets" go ...

Nubia's Red Magic Mars Smartphone Source:  Nubia Red Magic Mars Coming to US 2019 The Nubia Red Magic Mars is being called great tech and great value.  It was showcased at the Consumer Electronics Show 2019 and PC Magazine made it their top phone pick from CES. China based Nubia has committed to selling it in the US and North America for $399 during the first quarter of 2019.  Nubia is a subsidiary of the Chinese phone company ZTE. Smartphone and Gamer's Phone The Nubia Red is equipped with a Snapdragon 845 chipset, a 6" 1080 p display and the highest end model has 10 gigs of RAM.  The smartphone is also geared to gamers.  The phone has a 16-megapixel rear camera, a fingerprint scanner and a strip of LED lights that display in different colors.  PC magazine reports its performance is as good as that of $700 competitors.  For more news stories on innovation, go to  amazon.com/author/ekane