Takyon – Launch pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2024

Takyon Takyon turns non-refundable travel reservations into digital goods, using a blockchain-based tokenization process, so they can be resold or exchanged. Antonio Picozzi is founder and CEO of Takyon. Takyon wants to turn non-refundable travel bookings – starting with hotels – into digital goods that can be resold and transferred. Hotels create a “Takyon resellable […]

Hackaday Links: June 30, 2024

A couple of weeks back we featured a story (third item) about a chunk of space jetsam that tried to peacefully return to Earth, only to find a Florida family’s roof rudely in the way. The 700-gram cylinder of Inconel was all that was left of a 2,360-kg battery pack that was tossed overboard from […]

Chicken Caesar Wrap – Spend With Pennies

Take your favorite salad on the go, with this easy handheld chicken Caesar wrap. Seasoned chicken, crispy romaine lettuce, and tomatoes are drizzled with a classic Caesar dressing before being rolled into a tortilla. Wraps are great on the go, and they’re simple to prep ahead. They’re delicious & customizable; I’ve included my favorite additions […]

Almost Google Glass In 1993

You might think Google Glass was an innovative idea, but [Allison Marsh] points out that artist [Lisa Krohn] imagined the Cyberdesk in 1993. Despite having desk in the name, the imagined prototype was really a wearable computer. Of course, in 1993, the technology wasn’t there to actually build it, but it does look like [Krohn] […]