We have already seen foldable phones, bikes and much other stuff, but have you seen a foldable car? If not, Lakota is an innovative car that can fold itself! The car is still kind of a concept but is rumoured to come out to the market in the quantity of 1200 in 2023. It is an electric car, that is designed for city driving, but the most interesting part of this particular model is that It can fold itself! The main reason for this feature is to save space. Three of Lakota’s cars can fit in 1 parking lot. Also, the small size of it allows you to park almost everywhere. To start folding all you need to do is click one button and Lakota will fold itself and reduce its size from 3 meters to 2! Another feature is that you don’t get outside the car by sides like in most cars. The front windshield is not only a windshield but also a door which you use to enter or exit the car. What’s more, is a really fast charging battery that can get to 100% from 20% in just 15 minutes. The range of the battery is 250km and the car’s weight with it is 580kg. Lakota’s maximum speed is 90kph because as I mentioned before it is designed to be driven in the cities, not on highways or race tracks. It is also worth mentioning that Lakota’s wheels can turn at 90°. So it makes it even easier to park in any situation. The small size of Lakota allows it to fit only 2 people inside.
The title is kind of clickbait, but Chinese students really invented some kind of “invisibility cloak”. Students from Wuhan University came up with a project called “InvisDefense” that guaranteed them a win in Huawei’s technology competition. Cape is not actually a cape, that makes us completely invisible to everyone like in Harry Potter, but it is a t-shirt that makes us invisible to AI-controlled cameras. Basically, it means that it cannot fool a human, but only AI. So how does the “cape” work? It creates an algorithm that makes the computer struggle to detect a human. The algorithm works differently in the daytime and at night. In the daytime, it creates a pattern that can blind the AI-controlled cameras. At night it changes the temperature so that infrared cameras cannot detect the object properly and struggle to tell whether it is a human or not. What’s more this invention can be beneficial in military usage. If we apply it to soldiers’ suits they might be undetectable to AI drones and other machines taught to detect humans. So actually the “cape” does not make us completely invisible, but I would rather say it makes us hard to identify as human. The price for this product is very welcoming because it is only around 500 yuan, which is around 70$ right now. InvisDefense will be present at the AAAI-23 conference in Washington in February, hopefully, we will get more information about this interesting project.
An international technology corporation called Dyson is well recognized for its cutting-edge vacuum cleaners and other household goods. James Dyson established the business in 1993, and now it is well-known in the consumer electronics industry. The high build quality and cutting-edge designs of Dyson goods make them a popular option for many homes.
Air purifiers, fans, and heaters are just a few of the numerous household products that Dyson manufactures. The business is always coming up with new ideas and releasing new goods, such the Dyson Airwrap, a hair styling tool that makes use of an exclusive curling technique. The business also manufactures a range of robot vacuums that are intended to utilize sensors and navigation to carry out cleaning activities with little assistance from a person.
With the introduction of their cutting-edge air-purifying headphones, Dyson has just transformed the way we perceive sound and air quality. These headphones are the ideal option for anybody who wants to enjoy the best of both worlds because they not only offer excellent music quality but also assist in purifying the air around the user.
The headphones have a special loop amplifier that’s intended to deliver an immersive listening experience. With the help of this amplifier, background noise can be reduced and the listening experience may be made more concentrated. The headphones also have noise cancellation technology, which lessens the sound of outside noise like traffic and other background noise.
Additionally, the headphones have an air filtration system that employs a cutting-edge filter to catch debris like dust, pollen, and pet dander. By lowering the quantity of allergens and pollutants in the air, this system helps to make the user’s surroundings cleaner and healthier. Anyone who wants to keep their surroundings from being overly stinky will love the filter because it is also made to lessen the quantity of scents in the air.
Additionally built for comfort, the air-purifying headphones have memory foam ear cups that wrap around the ears to exclude outside noise and keep them cozy. The headphones include an adjustable headband for a precise fit and are lightweight as well.
Specifications of Dyson’s headphones:
Air filtration
Noise-cancelling technology with Bluetooth connectivity – A lightweight and comfortable design
Battery charger
Battery life of up to 50 hours while playing music with ANC
Battery life of up to 4 hours while using the ANC and air purifying
Playback of high-resolution audio Volume control and an integrated microphone
Touch controls for simple music and phone access
A companion app with options for altering audio
A futuristic look
Dyson’s heaphones will release in 2023 firstly in China. Then headphones will release in US, UK, Hong Kong and Singapore. The price for the product will be 949$, which is much more than the most popular headphone models like Apple AirPods Max or SONY WH-1000XM4B. Overall, Dyson’s air-purifying headphones are an excellent choice for anyone who wants to spend almost 1000$ on headphones in order to experience superior sound quality and improved air quality. With their innovative design and features, these headphones are sure to provide a comfortable and enjoyable listening experience.
For all Spotify users, it is the most wonderful time of the year and it is not caused by Christmas! Spotify Wrapped is your summary of what have you listened to throughout the year. It is a pretty fascinating time of the year when you compare your stats to the others and you get to know your listening habits. Also, it shows data about the top artist, the most popular song or album and how many minutes you spend listening to Spotify.
Changes in Spotify Wrapped 2022 This year we could discover new features in our wrapped. First of all, let’s start with your listening personality. Spotify came up with 16 types of listening personalities! The Adventurer is someone who is always looking for new artists, songs or genres. The Early Adopter follows the music trends and he knows every new song that comes out. The Deep Diver is someone who dives very deep into artists’ catalogues and keeps in mind every sound he came across. The Devotee is someone who truly loves one artist and knows his songs word for word. The Replayer listens to songs, and artists he likes over and over again. The Connoisseur is someone whose musical taste is proven by popularity and time. The Maverick does not listen to mainstream and prefers some underground artists. The Fan Clubber supports his favourite artist with his full heart. The Top Charter follows the top charts and knows top songs word for word. The Enthusiast is a huge supporter of his favourite artist and when new albums come out he is the first to listen to it. The Time Traveler seeks out music that is new to him, without caring if it is new to others. The Musicologist ‘’an aficionado of sound”, knows old and new hits. The Nomad listens to everything, but when he finds his favourite artists he sticks to them forever. The Voyager expands his world with music. The Jukeboxer loves a few songs and is always excited to listen to them. The Specialist is very selective with his artists, but when he likes the artist he is all in. The second feature is ‘’Your Missed Hits 2022’’. It recommends some songs that you have skipped and are similar to your music taste throughout this year. The third thing is a short video from your favourite artist. Unfortunately, not all of them recorded the video, but some of them did and I think it is a nice way to build some connection between the artist and listener. Not only artists participated in short videos, but thanks to the contract between Spotify and FC Barcelona, stars like Robert Lewandowski, Pedri, and Alexia Putellas also took a part in the videos. The last feature is located in Roblox. As Spotify has its Island they made a specific one dedicated to Wrapped. It is called Spotify Island: WonderWrapped. Also, some older features were still developed like your own playlist with the Top 100 songs you have listened to, playlists such as Top artists of 2022, Top groups of 2022, etc.
The best of the best on Spotify in 2022 Now let’s focus on the top artists, albums and songs!
The top 5 most-streamed artists worldwide are: 1. Bad Bunny 2.Taylor Swift 3. Drake 4. The Weeknd 5. BTS
The top 5 most-streamed albums worldwide are: 1. Un Verano Sin Ti by Bad Bunny 2. Harry’s House by Harry Styles 3. SOUR by Olivia Rodrigo 4. = by Ed Sheeran 5. Planet Her by Doja Cat
The top 5 most-streamed songs worldwide are: 1. “As It Was” by Harry Styles 2. “Heat Waves” by Glass Animals 3. “STAY (with Justin Bieber)” by The Kid LAROI 4. “Me Porto Bonito” by Bad Bunny feat. Chencho Corleon 5. “Tití Me Preguntó” by Bad Bunny
The top 5 songs With the most shared lyrics worldwide are: 1. “Heat Waves” by Glass Animals 2. “Heather” by Conan Gray 3. “I Love You So” by The Walters 4. “Summertime Sadness” by Lana Del Rey 5. “Somewhere Only We Know” by Keane
The top 5 most viral artists are: 1. Taylor Swift 2. The Weeknd 3. Bad Bunny 4. BTS 5. Lana Del Rey
The top 5 most-streamed artists in Poland are: 1. White 2115 2. Sanah 3. Mata 4. SB Maffija 5. Oki
The top 5 most-streamed albums in Poland are: 1. Hotel Maffija 2 (3 000 000 Deluxe) by SB Maffija 2. Młody Matczak by Mata 3. Uczta by sanah 4. PRODUKT47 by Oki 5. Irenka by sanah
Top 5 most-streamed songs in Poland are: 1. “Lawenda” by SB Maffija, White 2115, Białas, Kinny Zimmer, Bedoes 2115, Pedro 2. “Złote Tarasy” by Mr. Polska, Abel De Jong 3. “Jetlag (feat. The Plug)” by Malik Montana, DaChoyce, SRNO 4. “Ostatnia nadzieja” by sanah, Dawid Podsiadło 5. Szafir by Mata, Trooh Hippi
The top 5 most viral songs in Poland are: 1. “Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)’” by Kate Bush 2. “Miss you – Sped Up Version’” by Oliver Tree, sped up nightcore 3. “Doja” by Central Cee 4. “Unholy (feat. Kim Petras)” by Sam Smith 5. “Poland” by Lil Yachty
Feel free to share your top artists, songs and your listening personality in the comments!
The answer is pretty simple: no! Laboratory grown diamonds are the same physically, chemically and optically compared to “real diamonds”. Basically, it means that without specialized tools we cannot tell the difference between natural and laboratory grown diamonds. Also, they are graded and certificated like naturally grown diamonds by companies such as GIA, IGI, AGS, AWDC and so more. So what makes the difference? The origin of the diamond. Laboratory grown diamonds are made in high-tech laboratories. Where specialized machines and experts try to copy the environment for a diamond to grow. Naturally grown diamonds grow under the deep earth’s surface, where high temperature and pressure form the diamond. And that is the main difference between mined diamonds and laboratory grown diamonds.
How do we make diamonds in laboratories? First laboratory grown diamonds were made in the 1950s, but they were not good enough to be used in the jewellery industry. Of course, since then we had a huge growth in technology and the diamonds that we make right now are perfect for jewellery usage. Mainly we use High-Pressure High Temperature (HPHT) or Chemical Vapour Deposition (CVD) method. Both of them are capable of doing high clarity, colourless diamonds. The HPHT method starts with a small diamond seed which is placed in carbon. Then the seed is exposed to high pressure and high temperature, which replicates the way mined diamonds form. The CVD method is mainly focused on using different gases and heat to form the diamond. This method produces type IIa diamonds, which are the purest diamonds, without any additional chemical elements. However, the outcome is different for every method.
As we can see each method gives a different shaped rough diamond. What’s more in both natural and HPHT methods we might see some other chemical elements, what is rare for the CVD method, because scientist control the gases that are added to the process.
Are laboratory grown diamonds better than mined diamonds? First of all, let’s start with the price. Laboratory grown diamonds are cheaper by around 30% compared to mined diamonds. Why? Because the supply chain to achieve the final version of a diamond is much shorter. We eliminate the costs of mining the diamond, transporting it or even polishing and cutting, because most labs do it by themselves. That’s why the price might differ by even 30%. However, we cannot forget that mined diamonds are not infinite and when the last diamond is mined, its value will grow rapidly. Also ecologically laboratory grown diamonds are better for our environment. Not only because they do not damage it physically to find diamonds deep in the ground, but also because lots of laboratories rely on renewable energy sources and produce much less air pollution than mining diamonds. So I think the answer to this question is yes, but also I know that some people may disagree with me. It brings us to the point of personal preference and what factors are important to us as a buyer.
Why do people call laboratory grown diamonds ”fake diamonds”? I think their lack of knowledge of the topic and also some misunderstanding. Some people probably think that lab diamonds are something like moissanite or cubic zirconia. Both of the mentioned crystals are more of a diamond wannabe rather than a diamond. They differ chemically, physically and even optically, because they react differently to light than diamonds.
Can the newer advanced technology ultimately devalue laboratory grown diamonds? I think not. Even if we make a huge amount of laboratory grown diamonds in a short period of time they will still keep their value. It might lower a bit, but its value will never be around cubic zirconia because laboratory owners won’t lose their profit even if they sell millions of diamonds in a day. Also, they will lose buyers that want to buy something luxurious, because lab diamonds will no longer be considered as luxurious products. It will result in losing customers, that are trying to find a replacement which meets their expectations.
To sum everything up laboratory grown diamonds are REAL diamonds not fake! So if you want to buy a new piece of jewellery that has diamonds in it consider buying it with lab diamonds not only to save some money, but also our planet.
