Important Innovations

  D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF                By Journalists Edward Kane & Marya nne Kane  NEW  I NNOVATION: HANDBAG CELLPHONE COMBO                                                                                      Source: Honor T he world's 1st handbag-inspired cell phone, the Honor V Purse, created by Chinese-based tech company Honor, was just unveiled at the IFA 2023 show in Berlin Here's what we know: It's a unique foldable smartphone that doubles as a handbag Lots of add-ons like a shoulder strap are available and also the phone-bag can be custom-designed at the click of a button It's a  wearable  fashion-forward purse that's designed to compete against big fashion brands and big tech Being called the smartphone of the future, paving the way for the merger of fashion and technology Style of the bag can be changed for day or evening use 9 mm thick phone works by folding outward Screen offers a number of displays to choose from including one from Burberry Next

  D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF                By Journalists Edward Kane & Marya nne Kane MEDICINAL BENEFITS OF BEER                                                                                Source:  Stock New research by scientists at Dalian Medical University in China has determined that drinking beer has significant medicinal value Here's what we know: Beer promotes good stomach health by creating "good" bacteria in the gut Fiber and other ingredients in beer "supercharge" the immune system The scientists found beer to be rich in many essential amino acids, vitamins, trace elements and bioactive substances that "help regulate many human physiological functions" Beer was found to be more beneficial to the gut than probiotics in yogurt and cheese The scientists think it may also prevent heart disease, arteriosclerosis and improve blood circulation Key to reaping the medicinal value of beer:  drink it in moderation The Chinese scientists found tha

  D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF                By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane NEW FLYING CAR WITH NASA-PROVEN THRUSTERS                                                              Source:  Applied eVTOL Concepts A new flying car with NASA-proven ducted thrusters has just been unveiled & it could accelerate the era of personal flying car travel and urban air mobility Here are some key details: Quietly under development for years by CA-based Applied eVTOL Concepts and just unveiled Called Epiphany Transporter Radical new compact design Revolutionary, proprietary ducted thrusters on the side and back for lift and flight eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff & landing) with no wings Hovers like a helicopter and hits speeds like a small plane in flight Range 300 miles Top speed - 160 mph Accommodates 2 passengers Thrusters fold & vehicle can fit into a garage Uses advanced electric motors and batteries This is unique flying car technology that experts find promising Targe

   D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF                By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane ASTON MARTIN'S NIFTY NEW CONVERTIBLE Source:  Aston Martin Aston Martin is going top down with a gorgeous new convertible, the DB12 Volante Here's what we know: Elegant design 671 hp & 590 pound-feet Top speed of 202 mph Twin-turbo engine  4.0-liter AMG-sourced V8  8-speed automatic transmission Rear-wheel drive Power operated, fold-down fabric roof that operates in 14-seconds to open and 16 seconds to close at speeds up to 31 mph Aston Martin calls it a "super-tourer", combining the performance of a sports car with the elegant drive of a  traditional  Aston Martin Expected price - $265,000 Aston Martin, which was secret agent 007's car of choice, debuts the Volante this week at the Monterey Car Show. ?  MARK IN DEEP SPACE                                                                                           Source: ESA The James Webb Telescope has captured a remarkabl

  D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF               By Journalists Edward Kane & Maryanne Kane AI MONITOR TO TRACK DOG'S HEALTH & LOCATION                                                            Source:  Whistle Health & Brewster Whistle Health, sister company to the nation's largest vet clinic chain - Banfield Pet Hospitals, has developed an AI powered dog monitor to track your dog's health and location Here's what we know: Monitor attaches to the dog's collar Takes 150 measurements Measures every second using algorithms Breakthrough technology translates billions of data points into easy-to-understand insights on the dog's health onto the connected app Developed by vets and data scientists Besides health insights, also provides: Dog's location every 15 seconds Escape alerts Custom fitness goals like healthy weight Tracks licking, scratching, eating, drinking, sleeping Licensed vets always on call to answer questions through the app App allows owners to