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”
Over 2 million people are still paying for AOL dial-up
Perhaps you do, but I don’t know anyone who does it. Continue reading… “Over 2 million people are still paying for AOL dial-up”
Here’s what to know before starting a digital detox
From endlessly scanning social media sites to incessantly checking emails, we don’t always have the healthiest relationship with technology, we tote around serious digital baggage day after day that wreaks havoc on our minds and bodies. Continue reading… “Here’s what to know before starting a digital detox”
Science says you should spend money on experiences, not things
Money can make you happier, but after you basic needs are met, it really doesn’t make you much more happier. One of the the biggest questions then is how do we allocate our money, which is (for most of us) a limited resource. Continue reading… “Science says you should spend money on experiences, not things”
Google opens its first startup campus in Asia
Last Friday, Google opened its first campus for startups and entrepreneurs in Asia, in a glitzy neighborhood of South Korea’s capital Seoul. Continue reading… “Google opens its first startup campus in Asia”
First autonomous truck going into operation
At a ceremony at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway last week, Gov. Brian Sandoval handed over an official Nevada license plate for use by a new Freightliner Inspiration Truck – the world’s first autonomous 18-wheeler – on public roads. Continue reading… “First autonomous truck going into operation”
$1.3 trillion has sneaked out of China over the last 10 years
According to a report by Global Financial Integrity (GFI), a financial transparency group, between 2003 and 2012, $1.3 trillion slipped out of mainland China—more than any other developing country. Continue reading… “$1.3 trillion has sneaked out of China over the last 10 years”
China starts work on first zero-labor factory
In South China’s Guangdong province a manufacturing hub has begun constructing the city’s first zero-labor factory, bringing into effect the local authorities’ “robot assembling line” strategy. Continue reading… “China starts work on first zero-labor factory”
By 2018 mobile gaming will be a $45B market
With the smartphone continuing to take over the world, mobile gaming will outpace the rest of the industry. Continue reading… “By 2018 mobile gaming will be a $45B market”
New factory with 100 printers, only 3 employees
Last week, CloudDDM revealed a first-of-its kind, fully-automated 3D printing factory right in the heart of UPS’ worldwide hub in Louisville, Ky, that will be able to use the tie-in to UPS to ship its products quickly. Continue reading… “New factory with 100 printers, only 3 employees”
10-engine electric plane from NASA
NASA has recently successfully flight tested a newly developed battery-powered plane with 10 engines that can take off and land like a helicopter and fly efficiently like an aircraft. Continue reading… “10-engine electric plane from NASA”













