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Getting Around

Post author By Editor
Post date 24/09/2022

I attended my first InnoTrans event in Berlin. Why would I go to a mass transit trade fair? As a person who uses public transport in every city I visit for either business or pleasure getting around is crucial. I am not a high profile magazine editor wearing Prada. During fashion weeks I jump on and off buses, trams and metro networks all day.

InnoTrans is the largest mobility event in Europe occurring every two years. After Covid, there was a great deal enthusiasm to reconnect. I knew no one. Twenty-nine massive halls with exhibitors from around the world discussing mass transit. Ask me about the brake mechanics of a tram, not a clue! But there was a shift to mobility, design and customer experience. Manufacturers and operators are transitioning to to connected and digital spheres. Metro screens guide riders to transfers or local spots. Transport apps better coordinate travel plans. Regional trains have vertical bike holders as well as battery rechargers for commuters.

Overall, it was fascinating participating in InnoTrans, a learning curve, but well worth it.

Sitting in the KonCar Tram felt similar to a living room experience instead of the cattle car feel of mass transit.

Pod Car-Hopefully, in 2024 these will be on the street

These interactive displays have to potential to engage users in many ways.

Buzzing around in the air similar to the iconic 1960’s cartoon THE JETSONS.

Tags getting around a city, innotrans, innotrans22, living in the future, mass transit, metro lines, public transport, tech report, technology review, travek, travel, urban living

Technology

Connected Green Thumb

Post author By Editor
Post date 12/09/2022

Connected and having a green thumb now go hand and hand. Growing food in 2022 has been made easier. At IFA 2022 there were many options.

House and counter top gardens trended this year in Berlin. Several start ups along with established white goods brands showed new in house gardens for bringing nature inside. The techniques went from hydroponics to recycled materials.

This is encouragement for all us brown thumbs.

Tags connected home, garden techniques, growing your food, home and garden, IFA 2022, IFA BERLIN, kitchen applainces, kitchen decor, sustainability, tech news, tech trends

Fashion Technology

More on the LG Stylish

Post author By Editor
Post date 10/09/2022

What I liked about the LG Connected Home display at IFA. It presented style along with a distinctive comfort. Many tech brands show being connected as cold and sterile lacking warmth. LG decided on a more human feel. Designer Moooi gave the pieces splashes of prints and colors combined with statement elements.

Does this mean I will connect my home? The verdict is still out.

Tags connected home, Design Living, IFA BERLIN, interior design, LG, moooi, tech news, tech reviews

Technology

IFA Highlights Pt2

Post author By Editor
Post date 08/09/2022

IFA came to a close on September 6th. Here are more highlights from the Tech Event.

Tags berlin, connected home, consumer appliances, consumer electronics, consumer tech, ifa, IFA BERLIN, meta verse, tech news tech reviews, what to buy, wine news

Technology

IFA 22 Highlights Pt1

Post author By Editor
Post date 07/09/2022

IFA Berlin returned to the city. Here is the first of a series of highlights.

Check back here for more detailed features and interviews.

Tags connected devices, connected home, Cooking, gadget news, gadgets, IFA 22, IFA BERLIN, mobility, start up news, sustainable technology, tech news, tech trends, technology in the news, what to buy in 2022

Technology

The Could Be Trendy Tech

Post author By Editor
Post date 06/09/2022

Could these items be the next big thing in tech and style? The four items could be trendy statement technology gear.

Tags connected devices, exercise gear, gadgets, ifa, IFA 2022, style report, tech review, tech trends, technology news, what to buy in 2022

Technology

Chi Chi Ice Cream

Post author By Editor
Post date 04/09/2022

I just happen to walk past the TOOA Booth at IFA. The Milan based brand has a store in the fashionable area of the city across from the D&G store. I have jetted past the establishment many times on my way to a fashion show on presentation. I will pop in next time I am there. The TOOA ice cream machine is chi chi in many colors.