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Personal location - based notifications, in and outside the home to assist others to live up to their potential through positive change. No procrastination, no forgetfulness, no obstacles - only positive choice.

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Thanks TechCrunch for validating my 2013 ergonomic stand up desk idea. Though mine doesn’t have a treadmill attached, I think we can both agree that a sedentary desk-sitting lifestyle is not conducive for progress and could in fact lead to an 82% increased risk of dying from cardiovascular disease.

Over the past 24 hours, i’ve asked my friends, family, and acquaintances on Quora one simple question:

“What are 3 things you’ve learned today”

It could be anything. Something you read in the news, learned at work, observed about yourself, life or other people.

In doing so, i’ve collected their responses and chosen a few of my favorites:

Don’t be afraid to ask.

Connecting with people is the most important thing.

Kansas has proposed a bill that would allow you to spank children.

India is among the top three producer of leather

Be the most perfect you you can be.

Your friends will always surprise you.

You should have more than one credit card.

Wood cutting boards are better than plastic ones.

I finally woke up at 5 am today and that changed the way I used to feel and visualise mornings.

Never be at your home in minimal clothing as your maid could barge in anytime and put you in embarrassing situation.

The US women’s hockey team beat the Canadian hockey team in the Olympics. (This was actually incorrect. US lost to Canada).

Hydrogen cannot be stored in Iron vessels for a long duration.

India now has 29 states.

Make sure people know you appreciate the work they do.

Family first.

Do something you’re passionate about.

Help people along the way.

WhatsApp is now valued higher than 275 co’s on the S&P 500.

Life is precious.

Prayers are strong.

Keep family close.

Show compassion.

Celebrate everyday

The world is a very small place.

People are people.

Always remember to bring a laptop charger.

Canadian pizza sucks.

The Midwest sucks during winter

Lagunitas IPA is awesome

Patience is a gamble.

A small nice thing you do for someone can reverberate into something bigger later on.

Speak from the heart.

Looking healthy makes me happy.

The best Ethiopian in Atlanta is Desta and they have a great brunch but close 2nd is Queen of Sheba.

You should have your loglines ready so when someone asks what your ideas are you can send them without scrambling to write them and get feedback at the last second.

I don’t get paid enough to deal with stupid people at work.

Let the critics talk.

Now what did you learn today?

Let’s face it, we all know you probably spend way too much time on your mobile device(s); but who can blame you?

With the rapid advancements in technology and mobile app development from the likes of Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, Flipboard, email, and web browsing, consumers have significantly increased their time spent interacting on handheld devices. 

Problem: While phone usage has surged, battery life has yet to keep up. As we continue to progress into the future, companies will not stop developing for mobile, and you’ll soon realize that your BFF has been sitting in your hands all along.

But what if there was a way to refuel these devices, whenever and wherever you wanted, for free? It’s time for an upgrade.

"UPWR", the charger of the future.

In a recent study by the University of New South Wales, the average smartphone draws 35mW/min. 

The Idea: An energy-harnessing device utilizing an internal gyroscopic mechanism that creates kinetic energy from everyday motion. 

The unit seamlessly attaches to any part the shoe. [Feet happen to be one of the most activated limbs of the body during motion).  

Whether users commute on foot or unconsciously bounce their feet at a desk, consumers will now be able to store and/or convert this as electrical energy to power-up and recharge iPhones and other everyday devices. Perfect for items when on the go, at sea, or even in the wilderness….which makes me think, this item can, and should be attached to wherever the user pleases.

Materials: As seen above, the device consists of 2 supercharged magnets. Place one inside your shoe, or clothing, and the other is attached to the kinetic charger.

At the end of the kinetic charger holds an interchangeable and retractable adapter for charging your electronic devices (iphone, android, etc). 

Though the current device pictured is only a prototype, the real device can be much more compact, discrete and ergonomically designed to fit the tastes of any user. Guaranteed to hold in place through the most torrential physical activity.

Look into Uncharted Play's Pulse & Soccket. WeTag & ambient electromagnetic sources Wi-Fi transmitters or mobile phone antennas.

Imagine. No more wall chargers, no more car chargers, just this. Powered by you. UPWR

Take an empty picture frame you would normally hang up in your living room. Now imagine having the power to display unlimited works of art within that frame, all for you to enjoy at the click of a button, right from the convenience of your living room. Canvss is enhancing the market by making art affordable through the internet of things. This new digital canvass can displays works of art chosen by the user (based on decor, artistic style, personality, time period, current mood, genre, artist era, price, etc).

The user will have the power to select popular and/or up-and-coming works of art at a monthly, yearly, or a la carte price within the digital Cnvass marketplace, which can be accessed by a complimenting app or desktop marketplace. The consumer will then be able to select multiple pieces that fit their taste or choose to have art randomly chosen by our Cnvass’ curators, personalized for you.

Wake up to a new piece of art everyday. Hosting a cocktail party? Choose a vibrant, high-energy work of art. Having a romantic dinner? Choose a seductive waterscape or inspiring piece. Enjoy old art, discover new art.

Canvass controlled via desktop and/or mobile application.

Target Market: -Art enthusiasts. -Consumers who cannot afford multiple works of art. -Consumers who want more art. -Consumer with little to no wall space.

Competition: Traditional art (originals & reprints). -According to the Wall Street Journal, Christie’s auction house anniunces its 2013 sales established art-market record, tallying $7.13 billion for a 14% overall rise over the previous year.

*Visit my “Time Deteriorating Ink” post below.

It seems designers Liao Haibo, Hu Yaxing, Chen Zhipeng, and Tang Yigang also share a passion for solving “the spoiled food problem”.

Unlike a time-dissolving ink, The QR Code Fridge Magnet, Red Dot Award concept winner, designed by the ambitious team will allow users to scan QR codes on fruits or vegetables to display information such as production date, location, expiration date, etc. These magnets can then be affixed to the appliances.

However..

Released in 2013, eMarketer’s latest statistics showcase that on average, 19% of US respondents (1 in 5) have ever scanned a QR Code. Could it be that this entire process is far too clumsy and effort-baring? First, you must pull out your phone, open the app, scan the code, and wait for the page to load…Its just too much effort for 81% of Americans.

One week after this story, I purchased a watermelon and found a label + QR Code. After scanning the code, the farms website appeared on my phone. Hats off to the farm for trying to be innovative, but after all that effort, tell me something interesting. Share with me something I don't know. Make my experience exciting! Incorporate some fun drink or dessert recipes. "Wow" me however you can. Do something even more different. Nevertheless, with very few cost effective, in-store engagement options, QR codes will suffice..for now. Perhaps iBeacons will be the answer.

Other than on Kickstarter, I usually don't have much first-hand exposure to consumer products utilizing innovative technology. However, LeviTECH Lab's electro-magnetic levitation lamps are something that must be experienced first hand. 

I'd like to think of these as the Lava Lamp 2.0. At first glance, you wonder how its done. Like a little kid tampering with a toy, I found myself doing the same; poking, prodding, and asking how. At first touch, you could feel the suspension and magnetic push between the base and body. Here's how it works.

The lamps are comprised of:

a suspension body.

a magnetic base.

The suspension body encompasses a receiving coil and a luminous body. The magnetic base is provided with a transmitting coil. The transmitting coil in the base then sends an AC signal to the receiving coil levitated above.

If this wasn't enough, the receiving coil above converts the AC signal by the transmitting base, supplying electric energy to the luminous body to emit light without any external power supply. 

Aside from the aesthetic appeal and head-turning technology, I am really into this product due to the future possibilities and unyielding potential applications. 

Showrooming, the practice of examining merchandise in a traditional brick and mortar retail store without purchasing, but instead shopping online to find a lower price, has been a huge trend since the birth of Amazon and ecommerce sites. What innovative techniques can brick and mortar stores like Best Buy, Nordstroms, and many more do to drive more people in the doors? Perhaps maglev technology in the answer.

From a B2B perspective, imagine the retail applications of using this technology in point of purchase (POP) displays. Whether its floating luxury items like watches, electronics such as cellphones, tablets, or floating mannequins that entice window shoppers with new products, magnetic levitation has tremendous applications than can revolutionize the retail industry.

Imagine walking through Bloomingdales, a retailer that is known for innovating the retail experience, and a display of merchandise catches your eye. Products are no longer static. There is opportunity to create a go-to solution for retail that can enhance the consumer shopping experience.

Or perhaps partnering with production houses when filming promotional advertisements. Imagine new high resolution camera shots of Carl Jr's. newest burger elegantly rotating in midair. No more strings.

Upon further research, I discovered only one other competitor in the world utilizing magnetic levitation in B2C/B2B products. Crealev, a Netherlands-based firm has been creating products under a different patent. 

Nevertheless, this is an awesome product and developing emerging business applications will be exciting. Maybe we're not too far off from Minority Report after all...Back To The Future! Stay tuned for a LeviTECH lamp being featured in The Big Bang Theory. Thanks Sheldon.