Inventors have once again answered the call and are offering up technology and product breakthroughs designed to save lives and take on poverty. From a rolling water collection drum to a shoe that grows, here are 16 amazing innovations helping to alleviate poverty inequalities around the globe.
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CNN-Artificial intelligence promises to supercharge scientific research and entrepreneurial innovation, helping researchers and inventors make new discoveries and creations. But how will patent protections apply to inventions made with the help of AI tools, particularly generative AI? For the first time, the US government has provided an answer, one that will shape how everyone from large businesses to home tinkerers alike can apply for intellectual property protections. The decision could influence the future of billions of dollars in investments and subtly guide how artificial intelligence is marketed and used. On Tuesday, the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) said that…
READ MOREAttending tradeshows in your product industry can be a powerful way to strengthen and elevate your product or brand. Each year there are thousands of tradeshows that take place in the United States. Here is a list of some of the big name events coming up in 2024: Vision Expo East—March 14-17—New York, NY Global Pet Expo—March 20-22—Orlando, FL National Hardware Show—March 26-28—Las Vegas, NV Waste Expo—May 7-9—Las Vegas, NV JCK Las Vegas—May 31-June 3—Las Vegas, NV Retail Innovation Conference & Expo—June 4-6—Chicago, IL IDEA World Fitness Convention—July 10-14—Los Angeles, CA SuperZoo—August 14-16—Las Vegas, NV Americas Food and Beverage Show—September…
READ MORE200 innovations changing how we live Every year for over two decades, TIME editors have highlighted the most impactful new products and ideas in TIME’s Best Inventions issue. “To compile this year’s list, we solicited nominations from TIME’s editors and correspondents around the world, and through an online application process, paying special attention to growing fields—such as AI, green energy, and sustainability. We then evaluated each contender on a number of key factors, including originality, efficacy, ambition, and impact.” The result is a list of 200 groundbreaking inventions (and 50 special mention inventions)—including the world’s most powerful supercomputer, a game-changing entertainment venue, and a new…
READ MORE200 innovations changing how we live Each year Time Magazine releases its recap of the best innovations in a wide variety of categories, including AI, Accessibility, Beauty, Electronics, Fitness, and more. Check out the 200 innovations that took top honors for 2023 at https://time.com/collection/best-inventions-2023/.
READ MOREOne of the greatest challenges inventors, innovators, and companies face is generating new business. The process of drumming up interest and “selling” one’s product or service feels never-ending. Too often they find themselves marketing a product to consumers that are simply indifferent. It is important to note that the opposite of indifference is authentic demand, which is ultimately what will make someone a customer. The difference between those that find success and those that do not will very often come down to “is there an authentic demand for this product or service?” According to the book The Heart of Innovation:…
READ MOREIn a bipartisan move, Republican Senator Thom Tillis (NC) and Democratic Senator Chris Coons (DE) introduced the first of two bills, the Patent Eligibility Restoration Act of 2023, which would eliminate all judicially-created exceptions to U.S. patent eligibility law. The senators said in a joint statement that their bill clarifying standards for patent eligibility and modifying procedures for challenging patents, “would restore patent eligibility to important inventions across many fields”. The legislation was first introduced by Tillis last year. The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to hear several cases regarding patentability despite requests for clarity from both the Biden and Trump administrations….
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