Smart materials company KYMIRA recently developed a t-shirt that can accurately measure heart rates by printing an ECG (electrocardiogram) into the shirt fabric.
American Voters Want Congress to Take Action to Close the Digital Divide
The COVID-19 pandemic has moved much of our daily lives online, underscoring the need for fast, reliable, and universally accessible broadband for all. A recent poll by IIA and Morning Consult reiterates this increased reliance on high-speed internet and finds strong support among American voters for using Congressional authority to improve broadband access.
Coronavirus Makes It Clear: We Need to Digitally Empower More Women
In a Morning Consult op-ed, IIA Co-Chairwoman Kim Keenan shows that it’s increasingly clear that government, industry and NGO leaders all need to play a role in supporting the transition of millions of women into more tech-centered jobs, and every woman in this country needs access to broadband.
Infographic: American Broadband Networks Prove Resilient Due to Sustained Private Investment
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Research Peek of the Week: Majority of Americans Think Social Media Companies Wield Too Much Power in Politics
A recent study by Pew Research Center finds that 72% of U.S. adults think social media companies wield too much power and influence over politics. Majorities of both Democrats and Republicans were likely to express this view, though Republicans to a greater extent.
Why a government-owned 5G network is still a bad idea
Don’t give up on market-led innovation when we need it most
Creation of Innovation: New VR Technology Simulates Touch
A new technology developed by Northwest University researchers simulates the sensation of touch when coupled with VR devices using a fitted, flexible material that vibrates on skin.
Research Peek of the Week: Telehealth Claim Lines Continue to Dramatically Rise in U.S. During Pandemic
According to FAIR Health’s Monthly Regional Tacker, telehealth claim lines — an individual service or procedure listed on an insurance claim — rose over 3,800% in the U.S. from July 2019 to July 2020.
Viewpoint: Throw the Neediest a Modernized Lifeline
Updating key federal telecom program would narrow digital divide.
Creation of Innovation: Scientists Develop Living, Programmable Organism
Scientists from the University of Vermont and Tufts University have developed a novel type of living, programmable organism using frog embryo cells.
Research Peek of the Week: U.S. Telecom Operators Projected to Spend Billions to Build Out 5G
Accenture Strategy estimates US telecom operators will spend up to $275B over the course of seven years to build out the nation’s 5G networks and create significant contributions to the US economy, including up to three million jobs and an approximately $500B boost to GDP.
Prevent the Homework Gap from Turning Into an Educational Sinkhole
IIA’s Kim Keenan and Common Sense Media’s Amina Fazlullah highlight the need to act now to prevent the homework gap from becoming an educational sinkhole for a generation of children.
Creation of Innovation: AI Robots Can Help Around the Home
New AI robots developed by the Toyota Research Institute are being tested to perform a variety of tasks around the home, including cleaning, decluttering, and tending to individuals with physical needs.
Research Peek of the Week: Large Portion of Americans Get their News from Independent and Established News Organizations’ YouTube Channels
A new study by Pew Research Center shows about a quarter of American adults now get their news from YouTube, where independent news creators and established news channels make up roughly equal shares of consumption.
Creation of Innovation: New Flexible Supercapacitor Uses Sweat to Charge Wearables and Smart Textiles
A new flexible supercapacitor developed by engineers at the University of Glasgow uses human sweat to safely store energy for smart wearable devices, replacing the need for conventional batteries.