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Cleveland

By Elliot Volkman | Apr 13, 2017 at 3:30 pm

What if you could hug anyone from anywhere in the world? With the launch of a Kickstarter campaign this week, a budding inventor and entrepreneur is taking on that challenge, all neatly packaged into a stuffed animal. Parihug (Pari for short) is a plush…

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Los Angeles

By Jordan French | Feb 27, 2017 at 7:00 pm

Smartphones are the primary tool used to engage with the digital world. Thanks to increased performance, better battery life, improved wireless networks, and an infinite marketplace to connect developers and consumers, the shift towards mobile-only is not just a trend but a reality. So, why…

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By Diogo Costa | Jan 9, 2017 at 11:20 am

Nearly one year ago, SpeedX revolutionized the bicyle industry with Leopard. It was an immediate success, becoming the most-funded projects on Kickstarter, raising over $2.3 million. Now, they return with Unicorn, a different kind of bike that delivers a more high-end experience and takes smart…

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Dublin

By Diogo Costa | Dec 14, 2016 at 9:15 am

Because everyone is so dependent on their gadgets, powering them can be a problem. Most of the devices we use today only last a day on a full charge, so finding ways of feeding them can be very stressful. The most obvious way is to…

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By Diogo Costa | Dec 1, 2016 at 7:00 pm

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the quality of drinking water sources is essential to humanity’s well-being and health. It also reports that the vast majority (88%) of diarrheal deaths in the world is caused by unsafe water, sanitation or hygiene, making a clear…

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San Francisco

By Diogo Costa | Nov 12, 2016 at 10:30 am

Having displays on eyeglasses is something we’ve only seen in science fiction movies thus far. From Star Trek to Vegeta, one of the most famous characters in the Dragon Ball franchise, there have been plenty of pop culture iterations of this technology. In reality though, this…

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By Diogo Costa | Nov 11, 2016 at 3:30 pm

While the real estate industry is one of the most important industries in any country, technological innovations have yet to hit it hard. Other than a few apps, which can be dubbed as client management tools, the industry has not enjoyed a true technological revolution causing…

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Houston

By Conor Cawley | Nov 10, 2016 at 10:30 am

Since the invention of the smartwatch, people have been comparing the technology to that found in James Bond movies. While these models were not equipped with heat lasers and a direct line to Q, smartwatches were considered a huge jump in the mobile technology…

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By Conor Cawley | Nov 8, 2016 at 3:30 pm

Between the refugee crisis and homelessness, too many people are forced to sleep outdoors on a nightly basis. From Indian to Singapore to the United States of America, millions of people are enduring sordid conditions because of a lack of options when it comes…

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Sydney

By Conor Cawley | Oct 25, 2016 at 9:15 am

When smartphones became popular a few years ago, losing them immediately became a problem. Once that problem was solved, people started wondering why they couldn’t utilize the same technology to locate their other personal belongings. That’s when Tile came along. By attaching a tiny…

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Hong Kong

By Conor Cawley | Oct 19, 2016 at 3:30 pm

Being an entrepreneur means always being available to chat. Investors, employees, partners, and potential customers need to be able to reach you at all times. However, with smartphones becoming such a staple of personal life as well, balancing the two communication networks can be…

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By Conor Cawley | Oct 18, 2016 at 4:30 pm

Despite what you may have heard, the water crisis in this country is not limited to California. With drinkable water dwindling and lead pipes ruining what remains, more and more people have become adamant about conservation of the world’s most valuable resource. Fortunately, one…

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By Conor Cawley | Sep 7, 2016 at 3:00 pm

Just a few short weeks ago, the world was abuzz about Pokémon Go, a mobile game that utilized augmented reality technology and millennial nostalgia to become one of the most downloaded apps in the app store. Unfortunately, the game lost a lot of steam…

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By Conor Cawley | Aug 19, 2016 at 3:34 pm

When you lose your smartphone, it’s easy to find. You can call it, you can track it, and you can have it sent to you through the mail. Even when you lose your keys, there are devices you can purchase to help you keep track…