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Tech Explained: Fitness Trackers

Wearable fitness trackers are continuously enhanced thanks to technological advances in material design and sensors. It's no longer enough to measure steps and active minutes. Find out how fitness trackers have evolved and how they're now been used in our latest Tech Explained.

Home & Garden

AI-based storage system augments storage capacity

A startup has developed a way to create space by allowing the ceiling to be used for storage of furniture and possessions.

Eco and Sustainability

Coated sand purifies storm water

Engineers have developed a way to purify storm water runoff that is usually wasted.

Automotive

Connected race car could revolutionise the sport

An automotive engineering startup has manufactured a race car that could make racing safer for drivers while also changing the way the sport is viewed.

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Publishing, Media & Entertainment

Streaming service offers students access to textbooks

A new company gives students access to hundreds of thousands of online textbooks for a monthly fee.

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Drink

Startup uses AI to match consumers with their perfect coffee

Virtual barista quizzes coffee drinkers on their preferences to provide them with a perfect match.

Retail

Shopping platform livestreams events online

A new company is riding the wave of the growth in livestreamed home shopping in China.

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Education

Chinese school children learning AI technology

AI company partners with university to get young children learning about AI.

Manufacturing

Wall-climbing robots speed up industrial safety checks

Wall climbing robots rapidly scale industrial tanks, using a variety of sensors to rapidly establish safety levels without emptying.

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Mobility and Transport

Ridesharing app lets customers and drivers decide their fares

A new app for ridesharing allows drivers and customers to negotiate a price for their journey fare.

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Travel and Tourism

Travel startup helps people with disabilities find accessible accommodation

A startup for travel accommodation helps locate accessible spots for people with disabilities.

Sound & Music

Chewing gum brand supports emerging artists with pre-roll ads

A popular brand of chewing gum is using YouTube pre-roll ads to support emerging artists by pairing them with well-known musicians.

Health & Fitness

3D home scanner tracks body changes

The world’s first 3D body scanner designed for home use is available for purchase.

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Smart backpack combines style and connectivity

Smart backpack features a wealth of connected qualities.