Digital license plate reader gets a major overhaul
Ars Technic’s Peter Kafka reports that the US Patent and Trademark Office has approved a major upgrade to the Digital License Plate Reader (DLR) that will allow it to scan license plates for more detailed information, such as a person’s address and other details.The upgrade comes on the heels of a US Department of Transportation […]
When does it get too hot to wear a thermal pad?
The latest research shows that people’s temperature fluctuates depending on their activity level and physical condition.In an online poll conducted by the BCG Digital Ventures, we asked people if they would wear a thermometer during an intense heatwave to measure their temperature.Only 35 per cent of respondents said yes, but a third of those who […]
How Disney got into digital licensing
Disney is currently exploring whether to license its content in digital form to major digital media platforms like Netflix, Hulu, Amazon and Apple.The news comes amid ongoing debates about whether Disney should allow its movies to be streamed on streaming services like Netflix and Amazon, which are increasingly using digital distribution models.While some content companies, […]