Carto, a state-of-the-art, AI-powered tool that will transform the process of creating new fragrances, was introduced in 2019 by Givaudan, the Swiss powerhouse behind perfumes for companies like Diptyque, Tom Ford, and Victoria’s Secret. Image Source: https://www.givaudan.com/media/trade-media/2018/givaudan-active-beauty-offers-select-few-customised-fine-fragrances What Carto DoesCarto’s Interactive Odour Value Map allows perfumers to explore and blend up to 5,000 elements, which…
Month: July 2025
Wysa: The AI Mental Health Companion
Wysa is a mobile app for iOS and Android that integrates well-proven mental health practices like CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), DBT, yoga, journaling, breathing exercises, meditation, and mood tracking with an empathetic AI chatbot (a lovable penguin avatar). Both a free version and premium tiers with professional telehealth support and human coaching are available. Image…
The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson
The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson is a multi-layered, intellectually daring book that combines post-cyberpunk themes, steampunk flair, Victorian sensibilities, and cyberpunk aesthetics. In a near-future world where nanotechnology rules, this 1995 novel, which explores how technology transforms society, education, class, and identity, continues to be a mainstay of speculative fiction. Image Cover: amazon.com The…
3D‑Printed Pasta: A Taste of the Future You Can Cook at Home
In a world where artificial intelligence is developing at a faster rate than culinary technology, 3D-printed pasta is attracting attention—and appetites—in both restaurants and kitchens. 3D-printed pasta, a futuristic idea first seen at upscale food tech and gastronomy expos, is now making its way into domestic kitchens by fusing culinary innovation, personalisation, and inventiveness. Image…
How Teletherapy & Telemental Health Are Transforming Mental Health Care
The emergence of telemental health and teletherapy in recent years has completely changed how we receive and use mental health services. These digital health technologies, which were once viewed as supplemental, are now essential to worldwide mental health care, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, which brought attention to the need for safe,…
Digital Nomad Villages: The New Frontier of Sightseeing Destinations
Digital nomad villages are a new type of travel destination that is subtly taking shape in an era where work and wanderlust coexist. These hubs are changing what it means to travel the world since they were designed with remote workers in mind. The catch is that small communities are increasingly becoming must-visit locations for…
Building Smarter Cities: How AI Drives Success in Sustainable Urban Planning
The demand for sustainable urban planning has grown as environmental challenges increase and urban populations increase. Cities are key players in the fight against climate change since they are accountable for more than 70% of global carbon emissions. However, the intricacy of metropolitan systems—housing, water, trash, transportation, energy, and more—calls for more intelligent solutions. Artificial…
The Alchemist Atelier: A Fragrant Fusion of AI and Personal Creativity
The Alchemist Atelier is a trailblazing example of how artificial intelligence (AI) can bring creativity, customisation, and sensory exploration to an age-old craft: perfume manufacturing. AI is revolutionising a variety of industries, including healthcare and entertainment. Image Source: amazon.co.uk A New Era in Fragrance DevelopmentNot your typical perfume shop, The Alchemist Atelier was co-founded by…
Youper – Your AI Mental Health Companion
Youper is an AI-powered mental health software that uses guided chats to provide cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) tools and emotional support. Youper, a pocket therapist created by a group of mental health specialists, assists users in managing stress, anxiety, depression, and other emotional difficulties through interactive conversations and daily check-ins. Image Source: https://www.youper.ai/ FeaturesAI Chat…
We Are Satellites by Sarah Pinsker
In the near future depicted in Pinsker’s book, brain-connected implants known as “Pilots” are the new standard. These implants divide society into those who have them and those who don’t since they promise improved multitasking. Focussing on the family—teachers Val and Julie, their teenage son David, and their daughter Sophie, who has epilepsy—the narrative examines…
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