Since time immemorial, people have sought to maximize the profitability of any activity through clear planning and taking into account all possible scenarios. The development of information technology has opened up new opportunities in this direction, and enthusiasts are finding effective ways to apply them to specific sectors. One such significant sector is the construction industry, where the issues of adhering to and promptly updating work schedules and financing are particularly acute. This year, ALICE Technologies was recognized as a winner of World Future Awards in the category of Best Construction-Engineering Software for its successful implementation of artificial intelligence in complex construction projects.
World Future Awards is a global award selecting, recognizing, celebrating, and promoting the best products, software, and services that will transform the global economy and define the landscape of the future. The organization researches inventions across all categories, including technology, beauty, health care, food, home, and entertainment, that are making the world better, smarter or even a bit more fun.
Using advanced technology solutions based on artificial intelligence, ALICE Technologies develops software that allows construction companies to implement large-scale projects more efficiently, cost-effectively, and in the shortest possible time. This, in turn, benefits society by providing a more comfortable living and working environment.
Founded in 2015, tech firm ALICE Technologies is now known as the world’s first construction optioneering platform that uses AI to create and update construction schedules. ALICE products and services help general contractors reduce risk on large projects and reduce financial and time costs for construction. The company has an ambitious goal of reducing construction costs by 25% worldwide.
By working closely with the world’s leading contractors, the ALICE team knows exactly what challenges and unforeseen circumstances can arise during construction and how to solve such pressing problems. ALICE Technologies uses data from the pre-construction phase, even before the foundation is laid. On this basis, the feasibility study and production planning are prepared, and detailed schedules are drawn up, providing a basis for making informed decisions and selecting the best course of action.
Anyone who has done fitness knows how convenient it is to watch yourself in the mirror while exercising, controlling the correctness of exercises and improving your movements. But imagine if such a mirror becomes more than a mirror and can combine a trainer, classmates, a music player, and will allow you to conduct a full workout in the comfort and safety of your home! Mirror’s cutting-edge product has opened up new perspectives and opportunities for fitness that have become especially in demand during the pandemic and lockdown periods. No wonder its benefits were appreciated by the experts at World Future Awards, who recognized Mirroras the winner in the category of Sport.
Who might be interested in the Mirror
Mirror founder, professional ballerina and founder of the boutique fitness studio chain The Refine Method, Brynn Putnam, came up with the idea for this device when, as a young mother, she was unable to attend a quality workout. She assembled a team of experts, and in 2018 she unveiled her award-winning product. Mirror is the perfect solution for those who, for one reason or another, cannot go to gyms and do fitness in the usual offline format but want to stay in shape. It will also suit users who prefer the comfort of home to the need to get to gyms and contact other people. And in general, in a pandemic situation, the possibility of using a relatively compact device that combines a mirror, a gym, a fitness instructor, and a music player has gained special appeal and relevance.
Device design
At first glance, this is a very stylish and elegant… mirror. Yes, when turned off, it is an ordinary mirror, which will fit perfectly into the interior of your home. You can easily mount it on a wall or use a stand. The only point that must be provided at once is the space in front of the Mirror for free exercises. The size of the mirror is 56.0*22.4*1.4 inches, and its weight is 70 pounds, so it is difficult enough to move it alone.
The magic begins when you turn on the Mirror with a switch on the device itself or through the mobile app. The mirror surface transforms into a 43-inch full HD 1080p display with a 178° wide viewing angle. Audio is played through the 4 x 15W high-fidelity speaker system, but you can also connect the Mirror to an external sound system via Bluetooth. As you watch interactive fitness content, you continue to see your reflection as well, comparing your movements to those of your instructors and adjusting them as necessary.
Workouts with the Mirror
To start enjoying all the benefits of the Mirror, you need to install the mobile app, available for iOS and Android. The devices quickly connect to each other via Wi-Fi, after which you need to fill out your profile (height, weight, goals, desired types of exercise, available equipment, etc.). The abundance and variety of classes are truly impressive. Users have hundreds of options available, from short stretching sessions to cardio workouts lasting an hour or more. The wide range of class types for different levels of fitness ensures that everyone will find something they like and choose the right instructors, among whom there are professionals known for their work with celebrities.
The user-friendly app allows you to customize your workouts by filtering them by type, duration, instructor, and equipment. The experience of many users has shown that a few sessions are enough to determine your preferences and find the optimal workout mode. And as a pleasant soundtrack and motivation, you can enjoy music playlists available directly in the app, or stream your own music through the built-in audio system of the Mirror.
Among the many advantages of the Mirror, the ability to see almost live the subtleties of each exercise and form and to reproduce them immediately stands out. The interactive nature of the device, the best instructors who constantly expand the list of workouts and make them more diverse, give you the guarantee that you will cope with any exercise and workout level.
Mirror purchase options
You can buy the Mirror online on the official website of the company. The basic package has a single configuration that includes the mirror itself and the stand, and it costs $1495. In the more expensive packages, the bundle is supplemented with various useful accessories from the Mirror brand. The richest package, the Mirror Family, offers a set of tools for effective fitness for the whole family. In addition to the Mirror itself and the rack, it includes two heart rate monitors, two Fitness Band Packs, two pairs of weights, and a variety of other accessories designed by the Mirror and the famous lululemon brand. A package like this will cost your budget $2045.
When planning to purchase the Mirror, you should also consider the fact that you will likely need to pay $39 per month for live and on-demand workouts. The bottom line is that your persistence and determination, coupled with the aesthetic, technological, and motivational capabilities of the Mirror can work wonders, and all your spending will be rewarded with your health and beauty!
WFA Verdict
The modern design, high-quality hardware, user-friendly and responsive software, and wide range of Mirror’s functionalities made the platform extremely relevant and in-demand in the era of COVID and lockdowns when many people lost the opportunity to go to the gym and lead their usual lifestyle. The Mirror allows you to enjoy the benefits of exercising at home while maintaining the ability to get feedback from instructors and social connections with your classmates.
The Mirror is an expensive purchase that will fully justify the money spent if you exercise regularly and if you enjoy every workout with this device.
When the French company Devialetintroduced the first generation of the Phantom speaker in 2015, it became obvious that the wireless speaker industry would no longer be the same. Both its design and technical capabilities were far ahead of their counterparts and took sound quality to a new level in the relatively compact size of the device. The new version of the Phantom II speaker went even further. Boasting an even more refined and sophisticated design, it delivers a sound that’s cleaner and more powerful than ever. Following a rigorous research process, the expert commission at World Future Awards was able to give the Phantom II it’s due and announced it as a winner in the category of Best Wireless Speaker. Let’s take a closer look at this product and see what it has to offer the most demanding audiophiles.
Design
The first time you see the Phantom II, you might wonder if it really is one of the most technologically advanced audio systems available today. In fact, the unusual appearance of the speaker evokes associations more with sci-fi movies about flying in space than with the source of the sound. The egg-shaped enclosure of the Phantom II is not only an eye-catching design but also a clever technical solution that allows for the most compact placement of all components inside and ensures optimal performance.
With a depth of 219 mm, a width of 157 mm, and a height of 168 mm, Devialet’s Phantom II weighs an impressive 4.3 pounds. Not the lightest wireless speaker, but when you hear it and find out what it’s capable of, you realize that every gram in it is worth it. There is a full-range speaker in the center of the front panel, and bass drivers on the sides. Phantom II’s spherical design and speaker placement provide a listening experience that is hard to expect from such a compact speaker. If you want to enhance that experience, don’t deny yourself the pleasure of enjoying the stereo sound of two Phantom II speakers in Duo mode. You’re sure to discover your favorite music, movies, and games in a whole new way.
Sound
Phantom II is available in three versions – 95 dB SPL (350 Watts), 98 dB (400 Watts), and 98 dB Opéra de Paris | Devialet (400 Watts) (special version with gold leaf side plates). The playback frequency range for all versions is 18 Hz to 21 kHz. These figures are really impressive, as well as the manufacturer’s claims that the performance of the speaker surpasses any previous measurements by a factor of 10 and 1000. In reality, it is difficult to reduce the listening experience to specific numbers, but there is no doubt that the sound quality of the Phantom II at both the lowest and the highest frequencies is worthy of the utmost praise.
Phantom II is the epitome of Devialet’s unique and advanced acoustic expertise. For example, the HBI® Heart Bass Implosion system allows the bass drivers to create ultra-dense sound with the lowest frequencies in the world. The manufacturer has struck a harmonious balance between the naturalness of analog amplification and the compactness of digital amplification with the ADH® Analog Digital Hybrid system. Active Cospherical Engine technology facilitates the formation and uniform propagation of sound waves regardless of the drying angle.
Connectivity
With its compact dimensions, Devialet’s Phantom II has an extensive toolbox of different connection methods. The speaker is equipped with Bluetooth module, Wi-Fi, AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, UPnP, Ethernet RJ45 jack, and 3.5mm jack.
Although there are touch buttons on the speaker itself, you can also control it using the mobile Devialet App. By installing the app on your smartphone, you get full remote control of your Phantom II and the ability to install software updates on your device.
Price
The uncompromising approach of the Devialet team to the quality of materials, assembly, and the search for advanced engineering solutions determine the high price of the product, which may discourage some customers. Indeed, this speaker is not designed for the average user. Its buyer is a person who will accept only the best options in both sound level and design of the speaker system.
Devialet products, including the Phantom II wireless speakers and accessories, are available for purchase online and offline at authorized dealers listed on the company’s website. The Phantom II 95 dB is priced at $1200 regardless of color (Iconic White or Matte Black). The Phantom II 98 dB costs $1400 and the Phantom II 98 dB Opéra de Paris costs $1800.
When it comes to health and well-being, there shouldn’t be any negative factors getting in the way of helping the patient. Nevertheless, the fear of being rejected, shamed, and talked over still prevents many people from receiving quality medical care and finding harmony and happiness. The Favorteam seeks to rectify this situation, change the health care system by making it more accessible and caring for all, and rid it of factors of gender, race, and socioeconomic inequality. This year, the World Future Awards research team recognized Favor’s achievements and named the company the winner in the category of Best Health Care Services.
World Future Awards is a global award selecting, recognizing, celebrating, and promoting the best products, software, and services that will transform the global economy and define the landscape of the future. The organization researches inventions across all categories, including technology, beauty, health care, food, home, and entertainment, that are making the world better, smarter or even a bit more fun. The health and well-being of people are some of the critical aspects of shaping the society of the future. Favor’s humanistic and innovative approach to health care opens up new possibilities and perspectives for building an effective health care system for all community members.
Favor, originally known as The Pill Club, was founded in 2016. Initially, the company specialized in home delivery of contraceptives. Today, it is the nation’s leading integrated health care platform, combining telemedicine and direct-to-consumer pharmacy capabilities to help women and people who menstruate lead healthy lives. Favor is proud to have the most extensive insurance coverage in its field across the United States. The company offers all types of birth control, making sure it’s available to everyone, whether a patient has health insurance or not.
Favor’s team provides quality reproductive and contraceptive care, making digital health convenient and accessible. During consultations, the company’s specialists listen carefully to clients, providing a favorable psychological atmosphere in which the patient feels comfortable and safe. This allows the most sensitive issues to be discussed openly, finding the most effective treatment plans and choosing the fastest ways to get contraceptives to the client’s doorstep.
The last-mile delivery industry and related transportation solutions have received a major boost in recent years. Businesses and consumers have appreciated the important role of electric transport for sustainable delivery. But innovators continue to look for ways to optimize last-mile delivery by offering more affordable and efficient solutions to improve service. CYCLEis one of the leaders in the delivery industry, pushing it forward with its exceptional products and services. This year, the merits and achievements of this company were recognized by the World Future Awards, and Cycle was recognized as the winner in the category of Startups.
World Future Awards is a global award selecting, recognizing, celebrating, and promoting the best products, software, and services that will transform the global economy and define the landscape of the future. The organization researches inventions across all categories, including technology, beauty, health care, food, home, and entertainment, that are making the world better, smarter or even a bit more fun. In full compliance with the World Future Awards criteria, CYCLE provides products and services that are beneficial to the quick commerce sector and contribute to the development of a prosperous and emission-free society of the future, where necessary goods will be delivered in the fastest and most efficient way.
Based in Berlin, CYCLE has an ambitious goal to change the last mile delivery system, making it more eco-friendly, affordable, and convenient for everyone. CYCLE’s solution is that it provides companies and couriers with a subscription-based full-mobility-service. This offering includes quality and high-tech electric bikes, regular maintenance, and software for a user-friendly experience. CYCLE partners enjoy a well-functioning fleet of e-bikes and can focus on their business.
Today, major brands and individual couriers across Europe use CYCLE for convenient and fast last-mile delivery. But the company has big ambitions to revolutionize the industry through innovation, and its plans go far beyond the goals it has achieved. CYCLE aims to make the transition from internal combustion engine transport to electric transport as easy and affordable as possible. By offering a full range of last-mile delivery services on a monthly subscription basis, the company is creating a profitable environment for its customers to prefer eco-friendly and convenient electric vehicles to conventional internal combustion engine transport.
The comfort of everyday life comes in many forms. Sometimes we may underestimate the importance of some seemingly insignificant detail that does not affect our well-being in the most obvious way. The RYSEteam invites us to assess how much a simple window shade, or more precisely, the possibility of smart control of the shades, can change. The compact and affordable device developed by the company goes beyond providing personal comfort, having a positive impact on the environment. The experts at the World Future Awards appreciated this innovative solution, and this year, RYSE was named the WFA winner in the category of Best Window Shade Automation Platform.
World Future Awards is a global award selecting, recognizing, celebrating, and promoting the best products, software, and services that will transform the global economy and define the landscape of the future. The organization researches inventions across all categories, including technology, beauty, health care, food, home, and entertainment, that are making the world better, smarter, or even a bit more fun. By transforming your home or office into a more comfortable place to live and work, RYSE uses high technology to benefit the community according to strict criteria for the selection of World Future Awards winners.
Every home has window shades, but not always there are conditions for the full realization of their potential and benefits. Controlling the position of shades manually is not convenient, and replacing them with new motorized shades is an exceptionally expensive procedure. The solution to this problem is the RYSE SmartShade, a compact smart device that automates conventional shades for greater comfort and energy savings. It sets curtains in motion by controlling them with chains or cords. Its installation in the window frame requires no special preparation and takes minutes.
Users can control the shades with the RYSE SmartShade via a smartphone, voice speakers, or a timer. It is also possible to configure shade control based on weather sensors. In this case, they will automatically open when it is necessary to harvest daylight and reduce artificial light or close to reduce the cooling load on the room.
In the era when the volume of information goes far beyond what an individual can absorb, personal experience and the ability to share it for the common good are especially important. And when it comes to health or the preservation of human life, the phrase «Sharing is caring» takes on particularly important meaning. With the noble goal of democratizing medical knowledge and improving the future of health care, Figure 1 offers a unique approach to tackling unconventional medical challenges, consolidating physicians’ knowledge, and ensuring their effective collaboration online. This year, the authors of the app received well-deserved recognition, and Figure 1 was named winner of World Future Awards in the category of Best Health Care Community Platform.
World Future Awards is a global award selecting, recognizing, celebrating, and promoting the best products, software, and services that will transform the global economy and define the landscape of the future. The organization researches inventions across all categories, including technology, beauty, health care, food, home, and entertainment, that are making the world better, smarter or even a bit more fun. By helping top health professionals from around the world work together to solve medical problems using information technology, Figure 1 is contributing to a healthier and more connected society of the future.
Figure 1 is an app through which medical practitioners can share and discuss medical cases with photos, working together to find ways to help patients. This startup was founded in 2013 in Toronto. Today, Figure 1 is the largest active network of medical professionals in the world, with more than 3 million registered professionals in 35 disciplines sharing more than 100,000 patient cases from 190 countries.
The developers of Figure 1 have ensured a reliable system of confidential information protection regardless of the format of the medical case discussion. To post a medical case with or without photos, a registered user must prove his or her expertise and status as a licensed medical professional or medical student. Only after verification will the user be able to post a photo without any ID and protected medical information. The case description is posted to the public domain only after the Figure 1 team has carefully reviewed it for identifying information and educational value. Only verified users can participate in the subsequent medical case discussion and will collaborate to work on complex cases and find treatment strategies.
Centuries have passed since the phrase «He who possesses information owns the world» appeared, and its relevance is only increasing. However, today it is not only the volume and quality of information that matters, but also the speed of its analysis and the ability to apply it in the relevant sector for maximum benefit. Nearis a recognized world leader in Data Intelligence, providing one of the largest sources of information about people, places, and products. The company has taken data intelligence to the next level, offering brands across industries a versatile tool for making critical decisions. Due to the innovation and broad perspectives discovered by the Near team, the company was named a winner of World Future Awards in the category of Best Analytical Platform 2022.
World Future Awards is a global award selecting, recognizing, celebrating, and promoting the best products, software, and services that will transform the global economy and define the landscape of the future. The organization researches inventions across all categories, including technology, beauty, health care, food, home, and entertainment, that are making the world better, smarter or even a bit more fun.
In full compliance with WFA’s rigorous selection criteria for winners, Near applies cutting-edge technology to develop innovative and in-demand products that consolidate big data to deeply understand broad audiences and enable organizations to grow and succeed through intelligence-driven solutions.
Near is a global SaaS leader in privacy-led data intelligence, offering an accurate Data Intelligence Platform to connect marketers and operational leaders to better understand their current customer base and target potential audiences. Founded in 2012, the company is headquartered in Los Angeles and has offices in Silicon Valley, Paris, Bangalore, Singapore, Sydney and Tokyo. Near currently covers 1.6 billion unique user IDs and more than 70 million places in 44 countries.
The versatile solutions offered by the Near team are applicable in areas such as retail, tourism, real estate, marketing, technology, CPG, restaurants, and many others. By providing access to huge structured data sets, they help understand the needs of unique customers, anticipate their actions, and analyze their purchasing decisions. By correlating data from organizations of all sizes with data from their customers, Near helps make smart strategic decisions that maximize business performance.
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