Important Innovations

  D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF                By Journalists Edward Kane & Marya nne Kane  WHY THE BMW iX5 HYDROGEN VEHICLE MAKES SENSE                                                        Source:  BMW BMW has been testing a hydrogen prototype, iX5 hydrogen, with success Here's what we know It's an alternative energy vehicle in addition to an EV It can fill-up with hydrogen at a speed comparable to a gas fill-up The range remains close to the same no matter what the temperature Using AC doesn't affect the range BMW, through its partnership with Toyota, plans to mass produce fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) by 2030 BMW is also exploring EVs BMW's iX5 hydrogen underwent testing in hot, humid conditions in the United Arab Emirates and passed iX5 hydrogen also performed strongly under extreme cold conditions Bottom-line:  BMW's iX5 hydrogen has emerged a competitor in reducing CO2 emissions. AI COKE                                                                   

  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