Perspectives on communications strategy, thought leadership and the evolving media landscape.
Mankind is One Step Closer to Flying Cars as Alef Aeronautics Secures FAA Testing Approval
Alef Aeronautics recently received a Special Airworthiness Certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) which grants them permission to start testing their “Model A” flying car. It doesn’t mean the cars are ready to go to market, but this is still a huge step forward for the technology.
Offbeat Sheet: This Smog-Free Tower Turns Pollution Into Proposals
If one man’s trash is another man’s treasure, the same can be said for carbon pollution and diamonds...stick with us for a minute.
Offbeat Sheet: Lighthearted Lightfoot Provides Humor and Hope to Chicago
“Stay home, save lives.” Politics aside, we can all appreciate a timely and effective marketing campaign. We admire the lighthearted approach Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and her team took in spreading awareness about the importance of staying home.
Offbeat Sheet: Robots With Faces
As AI tech continues to develop, retailers like Walmart are adding robots to their workforce, and some believe a pair of googly eyes can humanize an unfamiliar piece of technology. Despite a fair helping of fun and games, deeper questions linger: what are the pros and cons of humanizing robots?
Offbeat Sheet: Ori, the Room-Expanding Robot
Do you ever wish your apartment could magically expand (and that you could hide your unmade bed from guests)?
Offbeat Sheet: The Lilium Jet
Transportation services like Uber and Lyft have been around for a handful of years, but the latest step into modern transportation is reminiscent of “The Jetsons.”Say hello to the Lilium Jet, an all-electric air taxi that lifts off vertically, hovers and accelerates up to 186 mph before landing.
Offbeat Sheet: Volkswagen Microbus
Get ready for an electrifying revival! Volkswagen recently confirmed it will bring back the iconic microbus in the form of the all-electric I.D. BUZZ.
Offbeat Sheet: The Dash Wand
According to CNBC, online grocery sales are set to surge and will account for 20 percent of the grocery market by 2025.
Offbeat Sheet: Tesla's Solar Roof Tiles
As of 2015, U.S. residential utility customers used around 10,812 kilowatthours of electricity on an annual basis. Looking to reduce their carbon footprint, more consumers are exploring solar power as an alternative to other sources.