Bøger af Maryanne Kane

Have you ever been fascinated by the concept of putting on a backpack that flies you to a Mall or football game? Your own personal flying machine. Incredibly, a 24 year old British engineer has just invented a Jet Pack that flies him at speeds up to 50 mph and lifts off the ground by a hoverboard velcroed to the inventor's feet. That is one of the more than 50 remarkable, new smart gadgets and devices from around the world that are showcased in "Smart Devices for the 2020's". The book is a journalist's guide to the top, new gadgets that you will love to learn about. These are inventions that make life better and in many cases more exciting and more connected.The latest smartwatches that serve as a phone, watch and fitness/health monitor are showcased as some of the hottest new smart devices on the market. The most anticipated smartphones with 5G connectivity and revolutionary camera technology are included in the book. You'll be fascinated by the next-G televisions with incredible rollable screens and even health apps to enhance your workout while watching television. Here's a list of some of the hottest new gadgets included: -World's smartest connected smartphones-World's smartest connected glasses-LoCoMoGo Smart Train set that teaches young children how to code-Smart Headphones that give Twalking alerts-Elon Musk's inexpensive global internet from space that's delivered directly to a gadget in your home-A generator that harvests energy from shadows-Tubeless toothpaste that's great for the environment.The 2020's are destined to be the decade of very smart devices and remarkable, innovative inventions. As a journalist, I've selected for the book the most fascinating smart gadgets that will make a big difference to all of us.

BREAKTHROUGH CONCEPT CARS 2020's - THE FUTURE OF DRIVING showcases fascinating new concept cars that are the roadmaps to the future of driving. These concept vehicles represent the collective creativity, vision, innovation and technological directions that automakers are driving toward. As Mercedes-Benz puts it, our concept cars reflect our vision of design, engineering and emerging technologies that will comprise groundbreaking vehicles of the future. The vehicles also reflect consumer interest and preference trends - their wish lists of what future cars will deliver.Some of the very promising and fascinating concept cars included in the book are from Jeep, Cadillac, Honda, Kia, Hyundai, Mercedes, VW, Jaguar, Geely, Volvo, GM, Sony and Apple, just to name a few. They range from the spectacular Mercedes EV concept Vision AVTR, which is so technologically advanced that it can drive sideways in a "crab movement" and recognizes the driver/owner by their breathing and unlocks undreamed of automotive technologies. Another standout is the Cadillac PAV concept car. It's a pod shaped robotaxi that Cadillac calls a luxurious "mobile living room". Also profiled is Hyundai's Tiger Walking concept vehicle that walks over obstacles that it can't drive over.The big megatrends that you'll spot among the many new concepts vehicles included in the book are full electrification, fully autonomous driving and revolutionary modular designs. I spotlight highly intelligent cars, cars that morph and change size, flying cars, flying taxis, supercars, supertrucks, tiny city vehicles, cars that drive on three wheels and much more.If you would like to explore the exciting future of driving in revolutionary new vehicles, this is the book for you.

"Innovations For Gen Z and Beyond" showcases the latest new innovations of great impact and usefulness to Gen Z. Just in the United States alone, there are 68 million young adults, teens and kids who are members of Gen Z. They and millions more around the globe are the first fully digital generation in world history. This book is for them and anyone, young or old, who is curious and wants to stay current on fascinating, new innovations that are changing life for the better.The book showcases the latest innovations in: -Sports and Gaming-Micro Mobility Vehicles-Latest Robots-Science and the Environment-Electronics, Gadgets & Toys-Education ModelsExamples of some of the exciting new innovations in Sports and Gaming include Nike's hands-free new sneakers with no laces that revolutionize the mechanics of shoes. I also highlight an innovative gaming chair with a wraparound display that surrounds the gamer. Also showcased in the book is MIT's robotic hoop that helps the player improve their game.New modes of micro mobility include e-scooters, e-trikes, e-bikes and e-skateboards, including one being called "The Tesla" of skateboards.The latest in robots are presented including ROYBI, an award winning educational robot for kids that specializes in learning new languages and STEM.Science and Environmental innovations include Germany's Adidas turning ocean plastics into recycled fabrics and new science on butterflies creating jet propulsion when they flap their wings.Top, cutting edge electronics of particular interest to young adults, teens and kids are detailed such as highly advanced wireless earbuds, 5G phones, new wearables and think pads.And, finally we take a look at the future of learning through disruptive technologies like AI, AR, VR, big data and more.My book of new innovations of particular appeal to the digital generation has fascinating items of use and of interest to all of us. But especially for the world's first fully digital generation, these breakthrough innovations are a must to know about and enjoy.

"NEW INVENTIONS FOR THE 2020's - Part 2" showcases the latest top inventions in Gadgets, Electric, Hydrogen and Autonomous Vehicles and the Environment and Energy. The inventions showcased are capable of greatly enhancing our lives.Some of the gadgets highlighted include a revolutionary new, immersive video gaming chair with a highly advanced display that envelopes the gamer. Other fascinating gadgets include an AI powered dog collar that interprets your dog's bark, the latest smartwatches, earbuds, ThinkPads, COVID fighting gadgets and much more.In Electric, Hydrogen and Autonomous Vehicles, I detail GM's surprise personal flying vehicle, a breakthrough EV battery that recharges in 5 minutes and Hyundai & Apple's electric & autonomous car. Also included is the launch of flying taxis in Singapore, planes that fly with zero emissions and much more.In the Environment & Renewable Energy, I present new science demonstrating that butterflies fly with unique jet propulsion, which may have application to new forms of human travel. I also showcase virtual power plants, solar roofs & solar cars and the use of technology to save fragile environments.New Inventions For The 2020's - Part 2 is the companion book to New Inventions for the 2020 - Part 1. Part 1 contains top new inventions in consumer electronics, robots and medical devices. The inventions that I've selected are global, fascinating, highly impactful and relevant to enhancing our lives.

"New Inventions For The 2020's" showcases the top, new inventions rolling out this decade. These exciting innovations open up new possibilities for all of us. The start of 2021 has proven to be tumultuous. But the pace, breakthrough value and breadth of new inventions from the US and globally have been unprecedented. My book "New Inventions For The 2020's" Part 1 documents the most impactful new inventions in consumer electronics, robots and medicine.In consumer electronics and the internet, we explore the latest, new smartphones, space-based less expensive broadband, internet at the speed of light, OLED televisions that look like a work of art, virtual flying video games and much more, In new robots, we highlight COVID fighting robots, Bot Handy for your household chores, a smart robotic basketball hoop, robot lawnmowers and more.The new medical innovations that we highlight include COVID vaccine breakthroughs, tiny targeted drug delivery systems, a portable test for traumatic brain injury and wearable health monitors including the Bio Button that spots early signs of flu and COVID-19.I think that you will find these new inventions fascinating and very important to enhancing your life.

Germany is a global epicenter for technology, science and engineering. According to Tesla founder and CEO Elon Musk, the world's most innovative and productive engineers are in Germany. Because of the talent in Germany, Musk has built a cutting-edge gigafactory in Germany where he says the design and development of electric vehicles will be revolutionized. My book "Germany's Big, New Innovations" showcases the latest breakthrough innovations developed by German scientists across industries.I chronicle Germany's global leadership in flying taxis like the innovative Volocopter e-VTOL soon to go into service ferrying commuters around Singapore and the unique osprey like Lilium that is readying for vertical takeoffs and landings in Florida. These vehicles are breakthrough, new forms of mobility.The book also details: -The world's first drone network, created by Germany's Phoenix Wings, to transport life- saving medical supplies in the UK.-German automakers such as Mercedes, VW and Audi are leading the world in dazzling and disruptive innovations in electric, autonomous, AI enabled and hydrogen vehicles.-Germany's BioNTech which created the world's first COVID-19 vaccine and is partnering on distribution and further development with Pfizer.-German scientists discovering 2 Super Earths.-German material scientists creating a brand new state of matter - liquid glass.-The latest in robotics, including Germany's new aquatic robot that prevents drownings.-German scientists using artificial intelligence to protect forests from accelerating Climate Change.-The latest new electric bikes.-New running shows that are tested in space aboard the International Space Station.-Factories of the future based in the Industrial Cloud. -And much more.My book answers the question: What Are The Top, New Innovations Developed in Germany? Many of the innovations being developed in Germany are life changing and of great benefit to humanity.

The 2020's will go down in history as the decade of accelerating breakthrough innovations, fascinating inventions and life-changing technologies. My book "Top Inventions for the 2020's" is a guide to the best new innovations in three primary industries: Future Travel Vehicles, Smart Devices and Robots.I've converted and bundled three recent books into a series. For the reader, this is an opportunity to purchase three 5-star books for the price of two. Or they can be purchased individually.This new, bundled series is an exciting resource to discover the electric, autonomous vehicles we'll be driving and flying in, robots powered by 5G connectivity working in connected homes and the world's smartest devices, among many other new and developing global innovations.

Gen Y, aged 25 to 40, is a growing force in the global market. Just in the United States, there are 72 million members of Gen Y and they are quickly outnumbering Baby Boomers in the workforce. They wield a whopping $200 billion in buying power per year. By far, they are the biggest generational lovers of innovation and prioritize knowing about the next Big Things. Their defining characteristics are their embrace of innovation and their utilization of cutting edge, emerging technologies.My book "New Innovations For Gen Y" is dedicated to satisfying their curiosity about new innovation, how they can use it and how it benefits them and the world.In the book, I showcase new household innovations, such as Nicobo, a robot designed to make you smile. Also, Xiaomi's remote charging system that creates a wireless living room.The book explores the latest electric vehicles like new e-scooters, flying taxis and Jaguar's decision to go all electric by 2025.In the Explorations section of the book, we examine planets that NASA says are better for life than Earth and the current Perseverance mission on Mars.In the Energy and Environment section, we take a look at the world's largest offshore wind farms and the latest science on Climate Change.Gen Y is fascinated with the latest, cutting edge technologies. We present the latest iPhones, ThinkPads and internet at the speed of light.In the book you will also find the latest robots, medical breakthroughs and cutting edge education innovations.And, last but not least, the latest innovations in sports and exercise like MIT's robotic basketball hoop that improves your game. Also, Michael Jordan's high tech golf course with drone attendants.This book is written for Gen Y readers and anyone interested in and curious about the latest, hot new innovations.

The 2020 years are going to be the decade of electric vehicles. The e-vehicles being lined up to roll out include e-SUVs, e-sports cars, e-sedans, e-pickups, e-airplanes, e-scooters, e-flying cars, e-bikes, e-watercrafts and a lot more exciting innovation! Virtually every major global auto maker is electrifying their model line-ups for the 2020's. Some of them plan to offer more electric and hybrid vehicles than conventional gas and diesel powered vehicles. By 2030, about 25% of all new vehicles sold in the US will be electric and that is a very conservative estimate. I'm a journalist and I've been tracking this EV mega-trend. My book takes a look at some of the most important and promising concept vehicles that will be ready to roll in the 2020's. The book contains a series of news summaries of hot electric vehicles in the global pipeline that you'll want to be aware of as the 2020's unfold. Some of the top offerings will be Ford's all-electric Mustang SUV. Also, Tesla's muscle electric pickup truck, the Cybertruck. Porsche's Taycan electric sports car is one of the most anticipated EVs and is forecast to drive record US sales for Porsche. And, BMW's i4 electric sedan that's moderately priced for maximum market appeal.100 new EVs are expected to hit showrooms in the first few years of the 2020's. This book showcases many of them.

The 2020's are ushering in a wave of new travel vehicles. New cars, planes, trains, bikes and more are being invented and they are unlike any form of travel in the past. The vehicles are electric, green, autonomous, some solar and hydrogen powered and loaded with intelligent technologies. The vehicles and their breakthrough capabilities offer exciting new travel opportunities for all of us."Big Travel Breakthroughs 2020's" delivers the top new vehicles, prototypes and concept vehicles rolling out during this decade. As a journalist, I've spotlighted the big travel breakthroughs and megatrends. For instance, the game-changing Rolls Royce-Virgin Galactic partnership to develop a next-generation supersonic jet (SST), capable of travelling from NYC to London in two hours. From the Netherlands, I've profiled the world's first, long range solar powered car that will be on the road in 2021. Also in my book, profiles on the best new eVTOL flying cars and flying taxis, including the Dutch invented PAL-V that is ready for take-off. Megatrends explored in the book include the dramatic global rise in the use of electric bikes and electric trikes and the rapidly expanding lineup of new electric cars. I've also detailed some very hot, exotic new travel vehicles such as a solar luxury pod to sail the ocean, a combination motorcycle-jet ski, hyperloops, personal aerial mobility jet packs and much more.If you want to be in the know on the most exciting and fun travel vehicles for the 2020's, "Big Travel Breakthroughs 2020's" is the book for you.

The 2020's will go down in history for the rise of the robotic workforce. Service robots will be a key helper in many homes. For example, Samsung is developing Ballie, a household/companion robot that is the size of a tennis ball that's loaded with artificial intelligence. It's designed to understand, support and react to the owner's needs. Incredibly, it can connect and control smart devices in the home to the owner's specifications. As for pets, there will be plenty of little robots like Adorable Kiki and Aibo to choose from. Some of them will sit and stay on command. These are some of the many, fascinating household robots that are showcased in my book "New Robots for the 2020's.Health Care RobotsOne of the biggest megatrends in robotics is the use of health care robots which is greatly accelerating because of the COVID-19 pandemic. An example, included in the book, comes from Wuhan, China where a smart field hospital is totally run by health care robots, controlled by medical staff in a safe and remote location. In Singapore, robots are taking temperatures, dispensing hand sanitizers and encouraging social distancing. UV Light Robots are in high demand to deep-cleanse public places of the highly contagious COVID-19 virus. Venues include the hospitality industry, public transportation and much more. With COVID-19 likely to be a global health concern for some time, the demand for health care robots is expected to dramatically rise during this decade.Autonomous Mobile RobotsThe market for autonomous mobile robots is expected to hit $221 billion by 2030, growing from $29 billion in 2019. We showcase the latest including Misty 11 Robot Concierge, Spot Robodog Internet Sensation, Robots that deliver door to door, China's restaurant robots and Italy's very strong robot that can haul a plane. We also delve into the booming global drone business which is expected to be a $120 billion market by 2030.5G Connected RobotsThis decade robotic technology is being revolutionized with the inclusion of 5G systems that make robots more responsive, connected, fast and highly advanced. The 5G connectivity for robots is empowering and will provide any robot, from a $200 personal robot to a $2 million industrial robot with the key capabilities they need: sensing, thinking, acting and communicating. This book is an exciting look at the future of robotics in our personal/ business lives and in global industries during this decade.

Important innovations in travel are accelerating rapidly. Fly cars created by Terrafugia are going on sale in the United States in 2019. Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic plans on taking the first tourists into space this year. Bell Helicopter, along with Uber, is developing an aerial taxi, the Bell Nexus, to transport people around cities. Rolls Royce is developing an elegant flying car, capable of going 250 mph and a distance up to 500 miles. In China, the world' s first passenger drones are being flight tested. In London, an inventor has created the world's first flying suit, powered by 5 mini jet engines. In South Korea, Hyundai has developed a car that can walk over rough terrain and then continue driving. Billionaires Jeff Bezos of Amazon, Elon Musk of SpaceX and Richard Branson of Virgin are developing space crafts to take all of us to Mars and beyond. The US Defense Department's Advanced Research Projects Agency DARPA has declared 2019 the "Year of Hypersonic Travel" and is paving the way for flights at Mach 5++. From hyperloop, vacuum tube travel, to SUV's with total connectivity, electric skateboards, MIT planes with no moving parts and Time Travelling, we have it covered. The book is a series of fun, informative news briefs on the most exciting innovations in travel and transportation.

In the past few years, Europe has become a global epicenter of innovation. In the 2020 Global Innovation Index, the so-called GII, Switzerland and Sweden rank #1 and #2 in the world for innovation. This is the tenth year in a row that Switzerland has been #1. And eight of the top twelve most innovative nations are in Europe. In 2020, Europe is dominating the world in innovation.My book "Europe: The Global Innovation Leader" showcases the breakthrough innovations behind the rankings. Much of the breakthrough innovations are coming in renewable energy like hydrogen and solar power, new modes of transportation like electric car-bikes and flying cars, environmental, technology, medical and robotic inventions.A few examples of European leadership in innovation: -From Switzerland, KOMMA - a breakthrough city vehicle-From the United Kingdom, a powerful AI supercomputer-From Germany, Volkswagen's Virtual Cloud creating Factories of the Future-From Norway, Denmark, Belgium & Switzerland, the first wave of hydrogen powered ships-From Slovakia & the Netherlands, the world's first commercial flying cars-From France, zero emissions airplanes & Renault's very sports electric car-From Sweden, plans to build Europe's Silicon Valley-From Italy, a hyperyacht fueled by solar power-From Finland, robot bankers-From Ireland, drone grocery deliveries-From Spain, innovative treatments for untreatable diseaseI believe you will find the European innovations, showcased in my book, are exciting, game-changing and highly impactful on our lives.

"FUTURE MODES OF TRAVEL 2020's and 2030's" chronicles the most exciting new forms of transportation being developed globally. With automotive and transportation companies targeting a reduction in Climate Change causing carbon emissions, many of the new vehicles and systems are electric, hydrogen and solar powered. They are also loaded with the most advanced technologies to provide autonomous, zero emissions, green travel. A mega travel trend is the global push for autonomous vehicles including cars, planes, boats and trains. The most fascinating prototypes are covered in the book.Some of the most fascinating new innovations in travel technology showcased in my book include: -Sony's Electric Car - Vision-S-Airbus' Hydrogen Powered, Zero Emissions Commercial Plane-Volvo's Vision of Autonomous Driving-Hyundai's Hydrogen Powertrain for Cars, Boats and Trains-Apple's Electric & Possibly Autonomous Car-New Electric Bikes-Hybrid Sailboats-Electric Scooters-Flying E-VTOLS for urban commuting-Amazon's Robo Taxis-MIT's Robot Boats-Accelerating Electric Cars and EV Concepts-Latest Highly Advanced Flying Cars-Electric Semi-Trucks-Ultimate Electric Urban Mobility VehiclesIf you love taking a look at the many new technologies emerging for travel on the road, skies and water, including hyperloops, flying cars and space travel vehicles, you will enjoy my latest book on what the future of travel has to offer all of us in the 2020's and 2030's.

In the universe of discovery and innovation, there is no place like Space. The pace of space news is literally hypersonic. To provide some order to this universe of new discoveries, technologies, missions and innovations, I've written "Big Space News 2019". 2019 is being called The Year of Space Renaissance. The news summaries compiled in this book tell you why.As a journalist, I've selected and written reports on top space news developments in 2019, including: -China making history with the first soft landing on the far side of the Moon-Forecasts of top space scientists on human life on the Moon in 2069-Launching of space based global internet-NASA's search for the origins of life with its Dragonfly Mission to Saturn's largest moon, Titan-First photos of a massive Black Hole in space-Space X successful launch of its Falcon Heavy rocket-Space X CEO Elon Musk's plans to colonize Mars, including his Alpha base there-Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos' Blue Moon lander for trips to the Moon-Robotic AI Assistants for astronauts deployed on the ISS-Canada's new Quantum Satellite readies for launch-Latest space planes being rolled out including Dream Chaser for NASA-Virgin Galactic's space tourism aircraft reaching the outskirts of space-India building a significant space mission portfolio-Britain joins space tourism race with spaceports-Hubble capture images of a planet being vaporized-Cybersecurity needs for space satellites-Russia reaches hypersonic vehicle speeds of Mach 12-NASA discovers parts of DNA, the basis of life, can form in spaceThere is so much more news that I've chronicled in the book. These journeys, discoveries and innovations are out of this world.

New Modes of Travel 2020's & 2030's Part 2 is a series of executive briefings and compelling images of the latest travel vehicles under development globally. It is the follow-up, companion book to New Modes of Travel 2020's & 2030's with the latest new concept cars, planes, eVTOLs, e-bikes, e-scooters, yachts and more travel vehicles under development.The book explores fascinating new developments in new modes of travel such as: Klein Vision's flying and driving car that's a world first in flying carsChina's "rocket with wings" supersonic plane that will travel from Beijing to New York City in one hourWorld's first personal aerial vehicle that you can buy and fly to work or the MallJeep's first electric scooterNew, innovative 3-wheeled carsWorld's first hydrogen powered flying boat that glides above the wavesBMW's wingsuit that enables the wearer to fly like a birdExciting potential design for the upcoming Apple carCadillac's breakthrough autonomous car designed to be your inner spaceFrance's fascinating new carcopter for commutingeVTOLs just emerging with highly advanced technologiesLatest e-bikes, e-scooters, 1st electric snow bike and much more.There are so many more, fascinating travel vehicle concepts showcased in my latest book. Virtually all are powered by green energy, including electric, hydrogen and solar power. They are travelling showcases of the most advanced technologies. If you are interested in learning about exciting new modes of travel, then New Modes of Travel 2020's & 2030's - the original and latest Part 2 - are the books for you.

The future of driving is clearly electric. GM, Ford, BMW, Hyundai and virtually all global automakers are pouring billions of dollars into the development of electric vehicles (EV's) for use this decade.My latest book "Electric Vehicles for All" profiles the newest EV's coming out in 2020 and the hottest concept EV's that will roll-out throughout the decade.The investment infusion is designed to create EV's priced right for global masses by bringing down the price of electric batteries, electric components and smart, autonomous technology. There's also a big innovation push to get far greater range for the EV's on a single charge.Hyundai alone is investing $87 billion to create a lineup of quickly produced EV models from sedans to SUV's and trucks. They've partnered with US startup Canoo to design a common platform - a skateboard like frame - to facilitate speedy, easy and inexpensive EV production.The government of India wants 200 million EV's on its roads this decade. India's giant conglomerate Tata Group supports the goal. Tata is creating what it calls an ecosystem of charging stations around India, battery production and even an inexpensive EV SUV priced at $19,000.Some of the unique and very exciting EV models that we showcase in the book include Hyundai's hybrid, electric and solar powered EV Sonata. We profile Mercedes' spectacular concept EV Vision AVTR that's all-electric, all-autonomous and straight out of the Avatar movie. Tesla is the global leader of EV's and they are about to launch their Model Y - a small SUV that CEO Elon Musk believes may be their most popular model ever. Tesla is also putting finishing touches on its Cybertruck, a stainless steel EV pickup that is one of Musk's favorite projects.GM is resurrecting the Hummer as an electric pickup. Ford is reinventing the Mustang as an electric SUV. Porsche is forecasting record 2020 sales in the US led by its electric SUV, the Taycan. Kia, BMW, Subaru, Nissan, VW, Toyota and many other global automakers are all rolling out new EV's throughout this decade. Kia will unveil 11 new EV's by 2025. Subaru expects to be selling only EV's by 2030.There is much more to the EV story beyond cars. Electric bikes are forecasted to be immensely popular during the 2020's particularly in Asia. We profile a number of them, including Jeep's powerful new electric mountain bike and the Twike, which is a 3-wheeled electric scooter. Flying taxis are a big part of the future transportation mix with Larry Page & Boeing's Wisk Aero, Germany's Volocopter, Hyundai's S-A1 and Joby Aviation flying electric taxis all leading the way.Also in the book, we profile a new form of urban transportation, the electric URBY. Also, the dawn of all-electric commercial air travel. And a fun, new electric sports vehicle: the Bobsla from Austria.The future of transportation is electric with zero emissions, that's green and clean. The 2020's are the decade of electric vehicle transportation. A big green push to go electric is underway as governments tighten their emissions standards to clean the air and consumers choose electric vehicles for their zero carbon emissions.I hope you enjoy taking a look and getting details on the latest EV's and exciting concept EV's as much as I enjoyed researching and writing the book.Thanks and best, Author Edward Kane

"Asia: The Innovation Powerhouse" showcases the latest, big innovations coming from Asia. Innovations invented in Asia are leading the way in robotics, new modes of high speed transportation, renewable energy, electric and hydrogen vehicles, solar and hydrogen power and much more. The Global Innovation Index 2020, released jointly by the United Nations, Cornell University and INSEAD, shows that innovation continues to grow most rapidly in China, India, the Philippines and Vietnam among the 131 nations analyzed.The Global Innovation Index 2020 (GII) ranks China #14 and Japan #16 among the 131 nations. But in terms of global science and technology hotspots, Asia is the standout:1.Tokyo - Yokohama2.Shenghen - Hong Kong - Guangzhou3.Seoul4.Beijing5.San Francisco San JoseThe book covers top, new innovations coming from Asia in the 2020's. Some examples include: -China's robotic spacecraft and its mission on the Moon-Japan's flying cars by 2023-Remote controlled robots in the COVID-19 fight-China's trains that travel at 600 kph plus-Toyota's hydrogen city-Hong Kong's Oshenwatch Smartwatch-China's super-intelligent electric SUVChinese President Xi Jinpeng is a major catalyst behind Asia's ascendance in innovation. President Xi recently told an APAC meeting, which is the Asia-Pacific region's premier economic forum that particularly during the pandemic, he is supporting innovation to stimulate domestic economic recovery and is seeking Asia-Pacific joint development innovation projects. XI is strongly boosting and investing in scientific and technological innovations in China. He believes that innovation has always been the primary driver of growth and development in China. And to sustain long term growth, Xi is building an innovation ecosystem that integrates science, technology, education, industry, finance and upgraded industrial chains. It is this type of 360 degree approach to supporting and developing innovation that is propelling Asia forward.While the world's most innovative economies in 2020 are topped by Switzerland, Sweden, the US, the UK and the Netherlands, Asian nations are consistently catapulting forward and ranking at higher levels in the GII annual innovations surveys. My book captures some of the most outstanding new innovations being developed in Asia in the 2020's.

This book is loaded with the latest new gadgets just invented around the world. These are exciting new innovations that answer long-standing, practical needs. They are gadgets that you will love using and will trigger the thought "Why didn't I think of that?" We showcase smart mirrors that superimpose new clothing outfits on your image, so you don't have to try them on. Tiny, robotic teeth cleaners that whiten your teeth and remove plaque. A gadget called CLIP that turns any bike into an electric bike in seconds. A breakthrough washable wearable display for your electronics that's solar powered. Samsung's Smart Shirt that is wearable technology to monitor your heart. Nordic Track's VR bike that enables you to exercise using a VR gadget. A virtual, indoor hydroponics garden iHarvest that grows up to 30 plants year-round. We spotlight a number of new travel and sports gadgets including: - The Flying suit with 5 mini-engines to let you fly- Electric skateboards that let you travel 20 mph- Self-walking suitcases that follow you around- New, full body 3D motion tracking suits for athletes and everyone else- Scooter Sensation Stator that's all-electric and self-balancing- AI Beanies that goes from soft to helmet hard when needed.Other gadgets that you would probably love to have include the World's 1st AI powered pet feeder, Smart lighters to quit smoking, Smart Clocks that serve as control systems for smart homes; Smart Curtains that remove indoor pollution; Kitchen Aid's Smart Display for your kitchen. This" List of the Latest Top Gadgets" is a fun news read about some of the most innovative, practical and fun gadgets just invented.

The 2020's will go down in history as the decade of accelerating breakthrough innovations, fascinating inventions and life-changing technologies. My book "Inventions, Innovations, Breakthroughs 2020's" is a guide to the best new innovations in three primary industries: Future Travel Vehicles, Smart Devices and Robots.I've converted three recent books into one book. This new book is an exciting resource to discover the electric, autonomous vehicles we'll be driving and flying in, robots powered by 5G connectivity working in connected homes and the world's smartest devices, among many other new and developing global innovations.

"The Future of Flying" showcases the most exciting new aircraft prototypes and breakthrough personal flying apparatus under development around the world. The future offers new, unimaginable aviation technologies like wing suits that allow you to fly like a bird, soaring jet packs, hypersonic bullet planes and unprecedented zero emissions aircraft. The book highlights groundbreaking efforts by aerospace giants like Airbus to develop hydrogen powered planes. A dominant prototype is Airbus' Zero-e, a blended wing hydrogen powered aircraft for long and shorter distance flights that are clean, green and totally emissions free. Many experts are convinced that hydrogen will power the future of aviation. It is a developing megatrend that the book explores.The future of flying will also accelerate with tremendous speeds. Global development of planes that travel faster than the speed of sound at Mach 1.8, Mach 5 and even Mach 25 or 18,527 mph are underway. The US Air Force and NASA, working in tandem with private companies, are developing supersonic and hypersonic Air Force Ones for the President of the United States. We explore the emerging technologies that will carry passengers from New York to London at Mach 25 in less than an hour.There are also fascinating personal air mobility technologies being invented around the world. In Germany, BMW is testing a wing suit that enables a person to fly like a bird. It has been successfully tested by a pilot dropped from a helicopter nearly 10,000 feet above the Alps. Jet Packs are also gaining altitude as a new form of personal air mobility with the United Kingdom's Gravity Industries deploying and testing them for the British and US military and for emergency rescues in the UK. These new means of personal flying are detailed in the book.The book also takes a fascinating look at the most promising flying cars, flying taxi e-VTOLs, flying drones, robot piloted planes and much more. "The Future of Flying" takes the reader on an exciting journey to the new innovative technologies that are revolutionizing flying and will make air travel unlike anything before.

Robotic technology is one of the 21st century's most disruptive forces of innovation. It is significantly impacting and changing virtually every aspect of life and global industry. In Volume 2 Robots of "Important Innovations" we list and showcase dozens of the most exciting and powerful bots that have recently been created by the world's leading roboticists. The fun, news briefs cover a lot of robotic territory. Some examples: service bots like restaurant bots. "Jeeves with AI" who serves as a virtual assistant in your virtual home. Yale's robotic skin that turns everyday objects into bots. Tiny medical bots that detect disease and deliver therapies inside the human body. Humanoid bots like Boston Dynamics' Atlas that's capable of military training exercises and SpotMini, a companion bot for office and home that can also dance. We profile bot lawyers, news anchors, insects, ships, lawn mowers, cops, beachcombers, surgeons and much more. We hope that you enjoy this read which offers a view of your robotic future.

What are the next "Big Things" that will profoundly impact our tomorrows and possibly be significant investment opportunities? They are most likely just emerging in the global world of new, breakthrough innovations. My new book "Latest Innovations For Tomorrow" showcases top new innovations just being developed that contain the potential of significant impact on our future and the potential of significant shareholder value. As a business journalist, I've written a series of news briefings, illustrated by compelling images, of the latest and most noteworthy breakthroughs in travel vehicles, new forms of energy, robotics, material science, medicine, the environment and more that could become the next "Big Things" to disrupt industries. Some of the new technologies showcased include: A "Fountain of Youth" pill being developed in the UK that could let you live for 200 yearsFlying cars that require only a driver's license to operateCanada's hyper-fast travel system HyperloopFuturistic car concepts from global automakers with breakthrough, highly advanced technologiesArtificial intelligence captained shipsGreen, hydrogen powered, zero-emissions trainsBreakthrough energy sources like Cambridge University's artificial leavesHighly intelligent new robots that are in high demandTruly global connectivity through small satellite systemsAnd, much more.I think that these top, new innovations will fascinate you along with their potential to change our tomorrows.

Have you ever wished that you could journey to a whole new world? My book "Space 2020's: What's Up There?" takes you on journeys to many incredible new worlds in space. The worlds are mysterious, magnificent, beautiful and just being discovered in deep space. In many cases, these celestial worlds being found by powerful space telescopes like Hubble take you to the very edges of distant space never seen before. These are journeys of discoveries in both space and time.The latest space discoveries that we showcase include baby stars being born, Earth-like planets that could contain some form of life, galaxies light years away with billions of stars, an exotic planet raining diamonds, beautiful and massive supernovas, wrong-way meteorites, space tsunamis, distant planets with double sunsets, black holes, black matter, a star that's older than the universe and so much more. We also chronicle the search for life - extraterrestrial life - in the universe that NASA is spearheading.These space discoveries and space missions by NASA, the European Space Agency, astronomers at universities and global space agencies, including China, offer time-travel trips to the creation of stars and planets billions of years ago. In some case, these discoveries will carry you to the very dawn of the Universe. These exciting discoveries are re-defining our perceptions of space and pushing deeper and deeper into the farthest reaches of the vast Universe around us. Get ready for a journey into space!

"Fighting for a Greener World" brings together the latest science on Climate Change and the most innovative global remedies and solutions. Climate Change is worsening with temperatures and sea levels rising and the ice sheets in the Arctic and Antarctic melting at unprecedented rates. Climate change is spawning extreme weather including months of historic flooding in China, tropical temperatures in Siberia, massive back-to-back hurricanes, unprecedented wildfires and scorching summer temperatures. Global scientists warn that the Earth is on a collision course with Climate disasters unless action is taken now to drastically cut greenhouse gas emissions.Green TravelIn the book, I examine current and emerging remedies and solutions to reverse Climate Change. Green, electric, emissions-free travel by car, plane and other fascinating new forms of green transportation are showcased in the book.Green Renewable EnergyThe book presents the latest renewable energy solutions being deployed and developed. New energy sources include hydrogen, wind and solar power. We look at the question of how global utility companies are supporting or not supporting the use and development of renewable energy sources like wind and solar power. According to an Oxford University comprehensive analysis of 3,000 power companies worldwide, an overwhelming majority are not supporting and funding renewables. In fact, the Oxford study concludes global utilities "are undermining the fight against Climate Change".Green Governments, Businesses and InvestingThe book also details the efforts of governments worldwide to regulate, reduce and eventually eradicate greenhouse gas emissions. The green goals of major corporations like Apple and Microsoft are showcased. As are the very specific green investment parameters newly instituted by global financial institutions, such as Blackrock.If you care about Climate Change's relentless assault on the Earth, the air we breathe and the water we drink and the growing global fight to combat Climate Change, you will find this book of great value.

Vol. 3 showcases the breakthrough world of rapidly accelerating innovation including AR, VR, AI, quantum computing and much more. Growth in the AR/VR sector is exploding. In 2018 global revenues hit $27 billion, up 92% year over year. Growing numbers of industries are using the technology. For example, heart surgeons are beginning to use AR goggles to see MRI and CT scans during heart surgery. Network television is experimenting with AR national news sets. Adidas is using AR to cut sales times on limited edition, high demand sneakers from hours to a few minutes. Concerning VR, Facebook believes it's the next big thing and vows to pull in a billion new VR users. This, as the world's first VR shoes and gloves have debuted, enabling users to "feel and touch" virtual objects. AI also is exploding with new applications. The uses appear to be endless. We spotlight AI glasses restoring eyesight, AI systems identifying personalities, AI detecting cancer and heart disease, AI empowered robots, AI powered gliders and much more. We also showcase the quantum opportunities from quantum computing, 5G, new superfast chips and many other fast-breaking technologies. The approach we take is brief news stories that are fun, fast, news you can use reads. I hope you enjoy reading the book as much as I enjoyed researching and writing it. Ed Kane

Important Innovations Collection - The Best is a compendium of professional news summaries on what we as journalists consider the best in latest global innovations. Six industry categories of innovations are showcased: I.Smart DevicesII. AI, VR, Quantum Computing, Next G TelevisionIII. Medical, Health, BiotechIV. EnergyV. RobotsVI. TravelThe pace of globally impactful innovations is rapidly accelerating. And there are global epicenters of innovation creation. Some examples of the diverse breakthrough innovations showcased in the book include: - The US Defense Department's Advanced Research Projects Agency - DARPA's - KAIROS, an AI enabled system to forecast the future of major world events.- Samsung's Smart Shirt that diagnoses diseases- The world's first SUV that is totally connected- Cardiologists at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston using Augmented Reality for extra precision in heart surgery- Elon Musk's technology to connect the brain and computers- MIT's laser that sends sound transmissions via light- China's floating solar farms- Japan's flammable ice as a new energy source- Solar powered hearts and implants powered by a beating heart- The world's first ice skating and Jenga playing robots- The Rolls Royce of flying cars- Bell Helicopter's air taxi Bell Nexus- The all-electric Scooter Sensation StatorAnd much more.The book offers to innovation enthusiasts executive news summaries on the latest and some of the world's best new innovations.

Is there life and radically new forms of life in the vast reaches of the universe surrounding us? The collective opinion of many top global scientists and space experts at NASA, the European Space Agency and the Chinese Space Agency is YES! There is life in the universe beyond Earth, just waiting to be discovered. And they are putting billions of dollars in space science, massively powerful telescopes and space missions behind their search to find life in space. NASA Director Jim Bridenstine has made finding life in space a top Agency priority. He says "we are well on our way to discovering life on another world". "NASA, UFOs, Aliens" is a top priority mission for NASA in the 2020's. These aliens from space are likely to be radically different forms of life. Chinese space scientists theorize the aliens may include highly advanced civilizations with technology far superior to ours.As a journalist, I've written a book "Search for Life in Space" that documents the monumental scientific undertakings now underway to make our civilization the first to find life in the universe around us. These endeavors have taken the question of the existence of UFO's and of extraterrestrial life, including visitors from space, from the realm of science fiction to science. An unprecedented series of UFO sightings come from the US Department of Defense. In spring of 2020, the Pentagon released three videos shot by US Navy pilots that document UFOs over both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The Defense Department said it released the images and videos to provide concrete evidence that unidentified aerial phenomena - UFOs with visitors from space - are real and that the UFOs remain unidentified. The International Space Station and astronauts also have had close encounters of the first kind with UFO's, possibly piloted by aliens from space, in 2020 and going back quite a few years.The question of whether there is life in the universe, new forms of life in new worlds far beyond the Earth, goes back across the centuries to ancient Greece. Great thinkers and writers like Plutarch have chronicled mysterious, unidentified flying objects in the sky. Christopher Columbus, during his journey to discover America, saw a celestial event at sea and he documented it in his ship diary. Great leaders and scientists like Sir Winston Churchill and Stephen Hawkings wrote about their belief that we Earthlings are not alone in the vast universe. Entrepreneur, engineer and CEO of SpaceX Elon Musk believes that extraterrestrials may be observing us without our knowledge. The perspectives of these extraordinary thinkers are included in my book about the search for life in space, including NASA, UFOs & ALIENS.The book showcases the many global space discoveries of planets and signs of life, including Super-Earths and exoplanets with the potential to sustain life. Also showcased are the many exciting missions going to the Moon, Mars and deep into space searching for signs of life that existed long ago and searching for forms of life that exist today.The space journeys, exploration and science being used to find new life in the vast universe around us are extraordinary and exciting. My book on the search for life in space takes you on a journey of scientists and UFOs, of visitors from space and of the unprecedented scientific pursuit for new life forms in space.

The 2020's are destined to be a decade of disruptive innovation. Exponential new inventions and breakthrough developments are accelerating the emerging widespread use of electric and autonomous cars. A new world of intelligent, collaborative robotics is just beginning along with massive communications accessibility for all of us through 5G and 6G connectivity. Exciting new inventions are under development that will have a real impact on reversing global climate change. One of the hottest new innovation sectors is sustainable products that, for instance, are only powered by light. And, there are extraordinary new forms of travel modes like Google's Larry Page and Boeing's Wisk Aero flying car.As a business journalist and licensed stock broker, I've written an investor's information source to the latest and most impactful new innovations. I've focused the book "Investing in Disruptive Innovations" on the six industrial segments where I'm tracking rapid global breakthroughs. The sectors are: electric vehicles, robotics, connectivity, climate change remedies, sustainable products and new travel modes.For the savvy investor, my book provides news summaries on nearly 80 top, new inventions. The book is designed to serve as a take-off point for the reader to explore the innovation, do their own independent research and due diligence and then personally determine if it's an investment bet you'd like to make.My co-author Maryanne Kane and I are journalists writing news summaries on breakthrough, global innovations with the level of market potential to track for the possibility of investment. The material provided is intended for research and information purposes and does not constitute advice or recommendations. Any products referenced or linked in the material are not endorsed.I hope you enjoy reading the book as much as I enjoyed researching and writing it.

In my new book "Space Mysteries and Wonders", I showcase the latest big discoveries in space like a planet raining diamonds, a Super-Earth that could contain life, the mysterious Planet X and a star that's older than the Universe itself. We chronicle new, mysterious objects just spotted in space that scientists have never seen before, spectacular galaxies that shouldn't exist and the birth of baby stars and planets.We also examine innovation in space technologies like the world's first Mars helicopter, the super-secret USAF Space Plane, DARPA's shapeshifting drone to explore distant worlds, solar sailing through space and NASA's developing technologies for a new space station and sustainable Moon bases.My book takes you on an exciting journey of space discoveries, wonders, mysteries and explorations that you won't want to miss.Ed Kane, Author