The small brushed-aluminum TrackR bravo helps you locate lost or stolen items using Bluetooth and “Crowd GPS”. Continue reading… “Never lose your keys again with the TrackR Bravo”
Elon Musk: Charging locations to be “Virtually Everywhere”
If you are familiar with electric car manufacturer Tesla Motors, you have probably heard of its Superchargers, the rapidly expanding network of charging locations is enabling long-distance travel in the Model S in the U.S., Canada, Europe, Australia, China, and Japan. Continue reading… “Elon Musk: Charging locations to be “Virtually Everywhere””
All those Damn Laws! Over 18 Million Laws in the U.S… and climbing!
Futurist Thomas Frey: How many laws are affecting you as you’re reading this today? If you think you know the answer, I will tell you you’re lying, and there is a law against lying about how many laws there are. Continue reading… “All those Damn Laws! Over 18 Million Laws in the U.S… and climbing!”
Great visualization of 200 years of immigration to the US
Many of us may assume that Mexico has always been among the main sources of immigration to America, but a cool chart by Natalia Bronshtein shows, that’s not even close to true. Continue reading… “Great visualization of 200 years of immigration to the US”
Boeing patents force field to protect military vehicles
Mostly known for being an aircraft manufacturer, Boeing also designs and develops sophisticated defense, satellite and weapon systems. Now their latest patent is something straight out of sci-fi movies: a force field to shield vehicles and buildings from explosions. Continue reading… “Boeing patents force field to protect military vehicles”
Woolly mammoth DNA merged with elephant
Scientists at Harvard University have taken a major step forward in bringing back the woolly mammoth by inserting DNA from the extinct mammal into the genetic code of an elephant. Continue reading… “Woolly mammoth DNA merged with elephant”
The cost of California’s drought
With the northeast U.S. emerging from yet another snowstorm, California has just recorded its hottest winter ever, with average temperatures 4.4 degrees hotter than the 20th century average. Continue reading… “The cost of California’s drought”
No more math and history: Finland is abandoning subjects at school
Consistently ranking near the top in mathematics, reading, and science in the prestigious PISA rankings (the 2012 list, pdf) by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, Finland already has one of the best school education systems in the world. Continue reading… “No more math and history: Finland is abandoning subjects at school”
Tesla to add self-driving ‘autopilot’ mode to Model S
Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently revealed that “in about three months” they will be providing a software update to its Model S fleet that will turn on auto-steering, or “autopilot” as Musk often refers to it. Continue reading… “Tesla to add self-driving ‘autopilot’ mode to Model S”
FAA green lights Amazon for delivery drone testing
Amazon’s delivery drones may be more than just a publicity stunt. The Federal Aviation Administration announced on March 19, that Amazon is receiving an experimental airworthiness certificate. This will allow them to test drone aircraft. Continue reading… “FAA green lights Amazon for delivery drone testing”
Will smart machines make us dumb?
We are now at a crossroads of artificial intelligence: We can design computers that sharpen our wits or we can let our machines turn us into ignoramuses. Continue reading… “Will smart machines make us dumb?”
Rethink Robotics unveils new robot Sawyer
Rethink Robotics has developed a new robot. It is not a new version of their older robot Baxter, but a completely different robot, stuffing all of the adaptive, collaborative technology that makes Baxter unique into a form factor that’s smaller, faster, stronger, and more precise. Continue reading… “Rethink Robotics unveils new robot Sawyer”
