Last Wednesday, the Federal Trade Commission derided legislative attempts to prevent consumers from buying cars directly from manufacturers in a strongly worded blog post. Continue reading… “FTC paving the way for direct-to-consumer cars”
Solar road is generating more power than expected
In the six months it’s been in use an experimental bike path that also functions as a giant solar cell has far exceeded expectations – and that has scientists eyeing roadways as possible sources of solar energy to power street lights, traffic systems, and electric cars. Continue reading… “Solar road is generating more power than expected”
High-performance microbattery that can be integrated into microchips
Researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign have developed a high-performance 3D microbattery that could be integrated into microchips at production volumes. Continue reading… “High-performance microbattery that can be integrated into microchips”
Google’s self-driving cars have already been in 11 accidents
At least we know they’re not distracted by their cellphones, but the viability of self-driving cars will likely be debated and scoffed at for a long time. Continue reading… “Google’s self-driving cars have already been in 11 accidents”
Zappos bold new management change
At the end of April, 210 employees left Zappos because they don’t like Holacracy®, a new flat management system that the company is moving to. Continue reading… “Zappos bold new management change”
8 Predictions for 2025: The world in 10 years
Peter Diamandis: In accordance with Moore’s Law, by 2025 we’ll see an acceleration in the rate of change as we move closer to a world of true abundance. Continue reading… “8 Predictions for 2025: The world in 10 years”
Pay-TV business declined for the first time during Q1
During Q1 of 2015 U.S. pay-TV business, for the first time ever, dropped a net number of subscribers in the first three months of a year. Continue reading… “Pay-TV business declined for the first time during Q1”
Tesla: demand for Powerwall battery storage will outpace electric cars
Tesla Motors Chief Executive Elon Musk says the company is already overrun with orders for its new line of zero-carbon batteries for homes, businesses and utilities. Continue reading… “Tesla: demand for Powerwall battery storage will outpace electric cars”
Steve Wozniak: next tech revolution is in cars
Having done a thing or two to change the world through the personal-computing revolution, Steve Wozniak sees self-driving cars as the next major technological breakthrough. Continue reading… “Steve Wozniak: next tech revolution is in cars”
Forget solar farms in the desert, more than enough solar energy can be produced in cities
In a remote part of southern California the new Topaz Solar Farm sprawls over an area about a third of the size of Manhattan, and these solar plants are only getting bigger. Continue reading… “Forget solar farms in the desert, more than enough solar energy can be produced in cities”
Future jobs: Where are they, and how to get them
The jobs of the future aren’t so easily defined, though the Bureau of Labor Statistics expects health care and construction jobs to grow as baby boomers age in greater numbers and the economic rebound gives people the confidence to build new homes. Continue reading… “Future jobs: Where are they, and how to get them”
Improved point-of-care medicine in remote areas with smarter, cheaper technologies
Scientists from Stanford University School of Medicine have developed new paper and flexible polymer substrates with special sensing devices for rapid and accurate detection of pathogens such as HIV, various bacteria, and CD4+ T lymphocytes. Continue reading… “Improved point-of-care medicine in remote areas with smarter, cheaper technologies”
