Is the recycled plastic that makes up our water and soda bottles an effective long-term solution to waste reduction? A study from Brunel University London reports that drinks packaged in recycled PET bottles can contain more chemicals than those bottle…
Now you can print your NFTs on your smartphone case
Hong Kong-based manufacturer Casetify is launching the first-ever verified NFT smartphone case with a non-fungible token printed directly on it. The new NFT Your Case platform uses NFT verification technology to create personalized phone cases. The ide…
How consumers are taking interest in a more responsible approach to travel
After more than two years of pandemic, travelers are getting back on the road, learning the lessons of the Covid crisis to get onboard with a more ethical approach to travel. Indeed, preserving the environment is not the only facet of responsible trave…
Kylie Jenner’s video for her son goes viral on YouTube
Kylie Jenner has broken the internet. The youngest of the Kardashian-Jenner clan and recent new mom has unveiled a video dedicated to her son. In less than 24 hours, it has reached more than 11 million views. After a video dedicated to her daughter St…
Who is Ana Roš, the honorary president of the Bocuse d’Or Europe?
Ana Roš is the rising star of European gastronomy. Now with two Michelin stars, the Slovenian chef will preside over the Bocuse d’Or Europe, which will take place on March 23 and 24 in Budapest, Hungary. We take a look at her career to date. In a few h…
Now 5G smartphones are outselling 4G handsets worldwide
It was in January 2022 that sales of 5G smartphones surpassed those of 4G mobiles worldwide for the first time, according to the latest figures from Counterpoint. The growing offer of compatible handsets is logically helping drive this shift. Some 51% …
Renault takes a new step towards the development of hydrogen powered models
Hyvia, a joint venture between the Renault group and Plug Power, dedicated exclusively to the development of hydrogen mobility solutions, has just inaugurated its first plant at the Flins Refactory in France’s Yvelines region. This is a fundamental ste…
For members of the Bored Ape Yacht Club, a new cryptocurrency already has its critics
A new cryptocurrency has hit the markets — the ApeCoin — referring to the Bored Ape Yacht Club series of particularly popular and pricey NFTs. The new currency will provide financial benefits to holders of these non-fungible tokens, but it is not wit…
Testing autonomous vehicle corridors with safer roads in mind
A globally unique trial will soon be getting underway in Michigan, with the creation of a 60-kilometer-long corridor specifically dedicated to autonomous vehicles. The idea is to provide them with all the infrastructure necessary to ensure optimal inte…
Bicycles for Ukrainian refugees
Denmark’s ministry of transport, in cooperation with the Danish cyclists’ federation, has just launched an initiative to help Ukrainian refugees by offering them a second-hand bicycle, guaranteeing them freedom of movement in their host country. A web…