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Smart Homes: Innovations and Limits

Amazon Echo and Alexa, two AI devices that talk back, reminiscent of the smart homes envisioned in old cartoons. Today these are two of the most popular smart devices that exist, but they are just one of many. Smart devices solve issues, reduce prices, reduce hassle, and create a home of luxury.

Smart Homes: Innovations and Limits #Infographic

 

The Top 10 Innovative Countries in the World 2022


The amount spent on global investment in research and development (R&D) has tripled to $2.4 trillion since 2000.

 

R&D spend is also casting a broader global net. The United States made up nearly 70% of global R&D spending in 1960 and by 2020 this figure had fallen to 30%. R&D plays an important role in a country’s economic growth and innovation and impacts nearly every corner of the society either in a direct or indirect manner. From public health and job creation to industrial competitiveness and national security, R&D has a role to play.  

 

Other key elements that play an important role in driving progress and innovation, along with R&D include scientific research, technological adoption, and venture capital activity, to name a few.

 

The infographic ranks the world’s most innovative economies using data from the UN’s WIPO Global Innovation Index.

 

The Top 10 Innovative Countries in the World 2022 #Infographic



To celebrate innovative and creative people on its platform, TikTok has released a ‘Discover List’ of 50 “game changing” content creators that have contributed to community work or other positive impacts in 2022. “They entertain, shine light on important topics, educate, and inspire,” says TikTok about these creators.

 

Each creator’s special contribution is determined by a category. There are five categories in total and each represents ten creators. The categories are: Changemakers, Foodies, Icons, Innovators, and Originators.

 

Creators highlighted in the Discover List will be displayed on brand channels on TikTok, while a special digital booklet is also dedicated to them, containing their description and overview of their work.

TikTok Reveals Meaningful Contribution of Creators on its App Via ‘Discover List 2022’

The most innovative companies of the world ranked

The annual ranking for the world’s top 50 innovative companies by Boston Consulting Group has been released. The Covid-19 pandemic has not only impacted small businesses but has also hit giant tech companies badly. One thing that everyone has realized during the pandemic is the importance of innovation and how it helps especially in rough times. The infographic below reveals the rankings of the top 50 most innovative companies in the world.

According to the graphic, Apple has been constantly at the same rank as it was back in 2005. Despite the pandemic crises, the big tech company managed to secure its first position. Google Alphabet holds the second rank which means that the company has grown during the pandemic as well because, in 2013, it rested at third rank. Followed by Amazon and Microsoft, Amazon’s rank has been fluctuating in the past but Microsoft maintained its fourth position in the annual ranking through 2005 and 2013 to 2021 now.

The most innovative companies of the world ranked #infographic

 


If there is one thing that Zoom users may have struggled with, it is ending a Zoom meeting because many people find it uncomfortable ending a meeting as they say their goodbyes and take the time to find the mouse cursor on their screen and move it over the end call button to end the meeting while the people in the meeting can still see them.

 

Now it looks like someone has figured a simpler way to end Zoom meetings. Brian Moore, a creative director at Anomaly has come up with an innovative way of instantly leaving a Zoom meeting using a physical lamp cord that can be pulled to end the meeting.

Looks Like you can Come up with your own Way of Ending Zoom Meetings

Digital cities and the digital future

Internet of Things (IoT) have been a very important innovation for us. With automation being promoted everywhere, it is assumed that in a short while, everything will be automated just like those science fiction movies. We have automated, self-driving cars today, even our homes are automated. However, with such technology, we are now looking at deployment of IoT on a bigger scale, such as a whole city.

As cities are growing, the implementation of IoT and edge computing technologies can grow to be more useful in maintaining public order and a safe environment. Technology can also provide a way to improve effectiveness and efficiency of public and emergency services without major expenditure. By 2050 7.5 billion people are expected to reside in the cities – this number is the amount of people living in the world today.

Digital cities and the digital future #infographic

Samsung launches “Make for India” innovation for enhanced privacy

Samsung is the most trusted smartphone brand in India and users by millions of Indians. Samsung kept the fact in mind and made an innovation “Make for India” known as AltZLife in order to provide better yet enhanced security to the Samsung users. Digital life is ruling the world, and people are extremely insecure about their smartphone’s security. Indian Samsung users had the same insecurity as per the consumers’ insight, which led the company to think about innovation.

From 10th August 2020, the new feature AltZLife will be made available for pre-existing and new Galaxy A71 and Galaxy A51 users. The users will receive a software update through which the new feature will be installed.

Samsung launches “Make for India” innovation for enhanced privacy

Bionic Technology: Inventions for mankind

The technology has managed to make some huge strides during the past few decades, which have not only helped mankind but also allowed people to think beyond their boundaries. Likewise, the addition of IoT accessories in the list of thousands of science inventions has made a considerable contribution to the world's sufferings.

Many people around the world are unable to move forward in their lives because they suffer from amputation problems. The citizens of America, especially African Americans, have found their way around this problem by getting their hands on IoT limbs. IoT limbs have proved to be one of the most essential accessories for the human body. According to the infographic, amputation is the sole reason why people opt for IoT accessories.

Bionic Technology: Inventions for mankind #infographic

Inventions that Revolutionised the Music Industry

 If you are a 90s kid or even older, you will be able to recall the days of vintage records, digital cassettes and walkman. If not, then you might have seen the said devices in some antique or old store these days. CD players used to be an actual thing until digital media came into action and eventually took the music industry by storm. Just by 2018, as much as 46.8% of the global music industry's revenue was being generated by digital streaming alone. With the rise of Internet music streaming services and the high Internet speeds in general, music lovers began to access music much more easily than ever. 

Inventions that Revolutionised the Music Industry #Infographic

10 Methods for Amazing Product Innovation

 You want to come with a new product or service idea for your business, but you're clueless of it being a hit. There are many ways to get innovative with your business and considering the bird-in-hand principle, that is, the resources you already have, it is up to you to figure out which one will be the best for you.

 Everybody wants a breakthrough that can get their business to the top. Moreover, it is not just a one-way road. You have to consistently keep your customers and target market in mind. This is just one of the many approaches. You can also add complementary packages to the services and products you already provide. In this way, your offers will look more innovative and this will boost profit.

10 Methods for Amazing Product Innovation #Infographic

Digital Advertising Timeline

Digital advertising originated back in the 1990s. Prior to the invention of digital advertisement, banner ads were the best way for it. However, its effects were quite slow, but as the technology gripped advertising, the entire business industry was changed. Several businesses started to embrace this extremely effective technology. Digital Advertising has completed 25 years of its journey during which a significant number of platforms were raised to advertise your brand. It helped companies to present themselves to their targeted audience. Let’s have a look at Digital Advertising timeline.


1994 – 2000


This was the era when HTTP cookie dove in to track the internet activity of users. Yahoo was launched, which became the most important search engine in no time. Flash, pop-up ads, Google search engine, and much more were launched in this decade.

Digital Advertising Timeline #infographic

Training your staff via AR and VR

Many argue that the future of technology is now and that we are living in the world what our predecessors imagined the future would look like. While this statement may be subjective, but no one can deny the huge milestones, technology has overcome in the last two decades. It has now set the course for the future for all the brilliant innovations it beholds for humankind.

Training your staff via AR and VR #infographic

Innovative ways to utilize shipping containers

What is better than using Corten Steel rectangular-shaped eco-friendly containers which have an extensive capability of carrying out your purpose into the world? Let's look deep into the picture. For years, containers have played a vital role in many aspects, including the construction of trendy architecture buildings and shipping or products across borders, etc. From helping the environment by reducing any chance of pollution or harm to the eco-system to fitting the criteria for houses and construction buildings, shipping containers have done it all.

Innovative ways to utilize shipping containers #infographic


We are living in a world where the primary source of affordable, energy-dense, and transportable fuel is fossil fuels. However, when this fuel is burnt, it creates several harmful pollutants that adversely affect our dear motherland. The emission of gases when fossil fuels are burnt also reduces the air quality of the particular area hence, making the environment unhealthy for every resident.

How could Hydrogen and fuel cells lead to clean energy? #infographic

The Effect of Epidemics on Innovations #Infographic

Epidemics are an awful challenge for any community. They not only cause the loss of life, but also the quality of life for those who are suffering through illness. Epidemics can also shake the economic and social structure of the societies where they occur. 

However, like most things, there is a silver lining to the changes that epidemics bring upon. Isolation mixed with desperation can really push the boundaries of what human beings think they can achieve, and throughout history, artists and scientists and inventors alike have made discoveries and created masterpieces when under quarantine and far away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and society.

The Effect of Epidemics on Innovations #Infographic

The evolution of Esports
It seems like Esports have begun not more than a decade ago, but it actually originated in the 1970s. It is hard to believe that 'Electronic sports' made its way into our lives that long ago. Initially, very people were fond of Esports due to a lack of technology. But, time passed by in a blur, and technological advancements started to rule over the world. These innovations made Esports grow with a manic pace. The industry that wasn't known by anyone, in the beginning, has now become mainstream all around the globe.

The evolution of Esports #infographic

Do Epidemics Really Spur Innovation?
You may be surprised to find that between all the sick and dying there is great innovation taking place. Not only that, if history is any indication we may soon be seeing a boom in previously unperceived modes of livelihood as well as societal make-up.

While there is still a shortage of an estimated 45,000 ventilators, hope from innovation may be near. Dr. Steve Richardson, an anesthesiologist at the University of Minnesota, has designed a simpler, less expensive ventilator. Now with expedited clearance from the FDA, the new design could be manufactured by the thousands, in just 3 weeks.

Do Epidemics Really Spur Innovation? #Infographic

Tech Innovations in US Education
Education is considered to be the most promising area for the development and implementation of virtual and augmented reality technology. The idea of ​​applying virtual and augmented reality for the purpose of learning is far from being new, and VR (virtual reality) and AR (augmented reality) technology have long been used from virtual excursions in history or geography classes to learning how to control an airplane or a high-speed train.

These new educational techniques allow to carry out the practical tasks more effectively as well as comprehend theory by the means of visualization. These new tech-ed innovations do not replace the conventional classroom lesson but supplement it with new possibilities, thus, enhancing the effectiveness of learning and acquisition of knowledge.

Tech Innovations in US Education #Infographic

The Future of Automotive Innovation
Today’s infographic comes to us from Evolve ETFs and it explains the many forces shaping the future of automotive innovation. Unlike past periods of innovation in the industry, the coming years will be particularly interesting because many of the changes will come from outside of the traditional workings of a car. Have a look below!

The Future of Automotive Innovation #Infographic

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