Apple’s iPhone 6 Health app could become the new family nurse
Wearable gadgets and apps that monitor vital signs, illness and fitness have become more seamless, but data leakage is a worry
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Cruise journey for tech-savvy modern travelers
For a more enjoyable cruise journey, cruise travel companies outfitted their ships with several high-tech innovations. The new technologies coming to the Quantum of the Seas, for example, include “Sidewalk to Ship” in 10 Minutes, real-time luggage tracking; the first of 40,000 free windows tablets for crew, exceptional variety and choice – oh, and a … Read more
‘Big egos’ and inaction: whatever happened to the B Team?
Critics say Richard Branson’s sustainability initiative has made no real progress one year after launch, Jo Confino calls for fewer press releases and more fist banging
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Sustainability program added to audi e-tron experience
With the introduction of the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron – the first plug-in hybrid vehicle offered by the brand, Audi will offer three unique opportunities to help improve sustainability and reduce carbon emissions. The Audi A3 Sportback e-tron combines sporty power with efficiency and a Level 2 charger for an eco-conscious and hassle-free electric driving … Read more
From Parisian catwalks to your home, 3D printing is democratising fashion
The technology could reduce the fashion industry’s wasteful footprint, but materials must be improved if it’s to go mainstream
The strange science behind design: materials from unusual sources
From clothing made from crab compounds to recycled blue jeans worked into your Ford Fusion, innovation in textile manufacture and design is getting weirder – and more sustainable