Work & Lifestyle
Dating app designed around Egyptian culture
A new app localises online dating based on the needs of Egyptian singles.
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Top 5 innovations in sustainable grocery
With the anticipation that reducing food waste is core to a climate change solution, here are our top 5 innovations from recent months that are helping make grocery shopping more sustainable.
Food & Drink
Swedish startup develops a smart refrigerator to reduce food waste
Karma’s new storage system aims to streamline the process of helping consumers purchase food items before they go to waste.
Work & Lifestyle
Brewery embraces employee ownership plan
Companies like New Belgium Brewery are realising that employee ownership plans can have positive benefits for the business.
Work & Lifestyle
German designer creates eco-friendly mixer
The Pino is a modern take on the old-fashioned hand-crank mixer.
Work & Lifestyle
A smartphone app to help take back control of your digital self
‘Citizens’ can view data requests from companies and exchange these for cash payment into their PayPal account.
Work & Lifestyle
App helps users keep track of renewal dates and avoid late fees
GetReminded keeps track of renewal dates to help users save money and shop around for better deals.
Retail
Smart grocery cart doubles as a personal shopper
Veeve, founded by former Amazon and Google employees, want to bring the Amazon Go concept to the level of shopping carts.
Retail
Chatbot learns conversational context
Drift’s new chatbot can engage in conversations even when customers go off-script.
Work & Lifestyle
Filter-less humidifier cleans air without creating waste
The puripot P1N is an environmentally-friendly, personal-size air purifier that uses water to cleanse indoor air.
Work & Lifestyle
Wellbeing app allows companies to monitor and support employee mental health
Through the app, businesses can review analytical reports detailing the use and impact of the programme and access customised workshops.
Nonprofit & Social Cause
Anti-plastic waste campaign launches using Lion King figures
To raise awareness about plastic pollution, two Australian designers have recreated scenes from the Lion King movie using plastic figures in a landfill.
Work & Lifestyle
A Mobile App That ‘Challenges’ You To Care For The Environment
Users can challenge their friends to engage in environmental-friendly activities, such as planting trees, recycling and using public transportation.
Work & Lifestyle
A reusable water bottle that kills bacteria
The bottle uses UV light to kill harmful bacteria and purify water.
Work & Lifestyle
Monetise your project with personal tokens
Start-up MintMe allows users to create blockchain tokens that can be used to crowdfund projects.
Innovative Ideas
6 innovative ideas to support mental health
One in every four people in the world suffers from mental health disorders. Digital technology could provide an opportunity to change this.
Work & Lifestyle
Seoul to release a city-wide digital currency
Seoul’s S-coin will become available during November 2019 for use across a range of public and private services.
Work & Lifestyle
A toilet that diverts urine for fertiliser
The design allows for the separation of urine, which is rich in nutrients and when treated can be used as fertiliser.
Tech Explained
Tech Explained: DeepOps
DeepOps methods could help speed up the development of deep learning algorithms, such as those used in facial recognition.
Work & Lifestyle
Counter-top garden rotates to accelerate crop growth
The Rotofarm uses rotation and automated lighting to help plants grow in a soil-less kitchen garden.