University of Rochester scientists have created a metal that is so extremely hydrophobic that the water bounces on it. They used lasers to etch a nanostructure on the metal itself rather than using chemical coatings.
The rise of fake engine noise
The engine growl in some of America’s best-selling cars and trucks is a sham. Stomp on the gas in a new Ford Mustang or F-150 and the meaty, throaty rumble, you hear is actually a finely tuned bit of lip-syncing, boosted through special pipes or digitally faked altogether.
Replacing human copywriters with computers
In another demonstration of the power of machines to solve problems that used to be the sole domain of humans, Persado Inc. has raised another $21 million for software that aims to replace copywriters with computers. Continue reading… “Replacing human copywriters with computers”
The states that are next in line for legalized marijuana
President Obama demonstrated a remarkably lenient attitude toward the legal marijuana experiments in the states, during a series of YouTube interviews recently. In essence he is saying that his administration would not try to beat back these legalization efforts, as the previous administrations have. Continue reading… “The states that are next in line for legalized marijuana”
10 odd jobs that do not exist today
Pre-radar Listener for Enemy Aircraft
Jobs are constantly being replaced by new technology. Here is a list and pictures of 10 jobs that have become obsolete… Continue reading… “10 odd jobs that do not exist today”
Roll to roll manufactured decorative solar panels to be 10 times cheaper
Based on printing technologies, VTT Technical Centre of Finland has developed and utilized a mass production method allowing the manufacturing of decorative, organic solar panels. Freedom of design increases the range of panel applications on the surfaces of interior and exterior building spaces.
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The Internet of Things growing with help from declining sensor costs
Rapidly declining costs of sensors is one of the major factors in the growth of the Internet of Things (IoT) —the networking of the physical world within existing Internet infrastructure. Continue reading… “The Internet of Things growing with help from declining sensor costs”
The 16 biggest startup trends for 2015
With their finger on the pulse of what’s happening in tech, and invested in some of today’ most talked-about startups, including Slack, Buzzfeed, and Instacart, venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz investors have shared 16 trends and themes they’re excited about this year. Continue reading… “The 16 biggest startup trends for 2015”
The digital-currency revolution
Bitcoin represents the future of money and global finance, despite all of it’s growing pains. Continue reading… “The digital-currency revolution”
37 Critical Problems that need to be Solved for Drone Delivery to become Viable
Futurist Thomas Frey: It all started when Toni, one of our staffers working on our flying drone workshop, asked me a simple question. She asked, “Since I live in an apartment complex, if I order something to be delivered by drone, where would they leave the package?”
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8 Solar trends for 2015 to follow
GTM Research’s solar analysts release every quarter, the most important data and findings from the past three months. The most important charts from the Q4 2014 Solar Executive Briefing follow. Continue reading… “8 Solar trends for 2015 to follow”
Tesla Motors “Destination Charging”: Fast-Growing Network Beyond Superchargers
One of the most commonly cited arguments against electric cars is range anxiety. Tesla Motors has been rapidly expanding its Supercharger network in the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia to combat this fear of not having a place to charge before your battery quits.
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