Smart home technologies can be designed to assist older adults, especially those living in rural areas, to continue living at home. The main smart devices trial include:Google Home digital voice assistantAeotec smart lights- Sensor-activated coloured lights.Aeotec smart switches.Homes designed to address the research and knowledge gaps relating to older people’s use of smart home technologies.It is recommended that smart home devices be offered as optional extras for in-home services, providing opportunities for seniors to gain digital living skills.https://www.haveagonews.com.au/downsizing/smart-homes-will-help-people-live-in-their-own-homes-for-longer/?amp

Tokens for Humanity has recently developed 64 non-fungible token (NFT) artwork collectibles. The NFTs are units of data that certify that a digital asset is unique (in this case digital artwork) and registered on the Ethereum blockchain making their ownership transparent.  Recently artists such as Beeple sold one of their digital artworks through NFTs for US$69.3m.  Tokens for Humanity sell the NFTs from around $150 to $35,000 with the proceeds donated to animal welfare charities. The major downside to NFTs being used more widely is the carbon-emissions arising from the proof-of-work blockchains. https://probonoaustralia.com.au/news/2021/04/aussie-charity-launches-non-fungible-token-artwork-

A temporary supermarket in London where product packaging is designed by artists for UK’s Design Museum. It aims to showcase the importance of creativity and will sell “essential” products including toilet roll, teabags, washing-up liquid, pasta and gin. As this is the world’s first artist-designed supermarket. Camille Walala who is lead artist on the project and has designed the vibrantly coloured, boldly-patterned temporary shop. “I wanted to do something a little bit pop and fun … I want to put a smile on people’s faces” when they shop- a delight - not a chore. https://designmuseum.org/whats-on/supermarket

I A major benefit of the improvements in innovation have been the health and well-being sector.Reports show we are navigating through a global mental health crisis, with approximately 15.5% of the world's population being affected by mental health issues. Some examples of how technology can help improve mental health care Lol and make treatment more accessible for those who need it.Artificial IntelligenceTelemedicine and Online TherapyMobile Apps for Health MonitoringAccess to More Accurate TreatmentReduction in human error This can be explained in more detail at:https://swaay.com/mind-and-tech-how-technology-is-bridging-gaps-in-mental-health-careHealth is about all of us being more informed.

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Australians would have access to a digital birth certificate under a cross-jurisdictional plan spearheaded by the NSW government. The new birth certificate would most likely be retrospective, allowing anyone to apply for one and new parents also having the choice to opt in to receive the digital form as well as the original paper copy.It would be exactly like the digital driver’s licence. Everyone will get their paper certificate but if you want you can download the digital copy."Nowhere else in the world provides a holistic digital solution to identity establishment, verification, authentication and management" according to the NSW Attorney General.https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/nsw-plans-to-lead-reform-for-digital-birth-cer