Global pizza chain Domino's has announced a partnership with Australian drone startup Flirtey to launch the world's first ever pizza drone delivery service in New Zealand. Flights to customer homes are expected to start later this year.
New Zealand was chosen as its current regulations allow for businesses like Domino's to embrace the opportunities that unmanned aircrafts bring to businesses and consumers. This new delivery service follow reports that Domino's is also testing deliveries by robots- IdeaSpies 17 August http://www.ideaspies.com/post/pizzas-soon-to-be-delivered-by-robots/
Too many deaf people in the US are being gunned down for nothing more than trying to communicate via hand signals and more training could help- suggested by a Disqus member in the US.
This sun and sleep cover can also be used as an airline bassinet cover. Fly Babee is said to solve baby sleep issues and improve nap times by up to 500%. It blocks 97% of light and removes distractions helping babies to fall asleep faster. www.flybabee.com.au
Parking Made Easy is an Australian platform that let's you rent a car space or let your unused space. They're currently expanding by including all types of parking such as airports, commercial, universities, shopping centres, hotels and hospitals. www.parkingmadeeasy.com.au
SmartCap Technologies, based in Brisbane, Australia, makes a trucker's cap that can detect when the wearer is getting drowsy. It triggers a smartphone alarm or, if the danger of falling asleep is extreme, alerts a supervisor or dispatcher. The smart cap works by tracking brain waves using sensors that, like an EEG, measure microvolts of electricity on the wearer's forehead. They also produce safety helmets. www.smartcaptech.com
Netatmo has created a home security camera that not only watches over your home- it has facial recognition so it can detect strangers. If you're concerned you can get a live stream of what's happening in your home. www.netatmo.com