A Laboratory of the Future Human Experience
Futurist Thomas Frey: A few weeks ago, Stephen Hawking opened the world’s eyes to the dangers of Artificial Intelligence (AI), warning that it has the potential of outsmarting humans in the financial markets. But few people realize that we are already in imminent danger of this happening.
Continue reading… “Artificial Intelligence will be Crashing the Stock Market in 3, 2, 1…”
Demand for gourmet cupcakes exploded in the early 2000’s.
The gourmet cupcake became a cultural and economic phenomenon over the last ten years, with gourmet cupcake shops proliferating across the country, selling increasingly elaborate and expensive concoctions.
The self-repairing machine could keep mission-critical systems working.
Computer scientists have created a revolutionary new computer that can reprogram itself if it finds a fault. The computer mimics the randomness found in nature and can instantly recover from crashes by repairing corrupted data.
Continue reading… “A revolutionary new computer that never crashes”
Men are the worst drivers.
The news women have been waiting to hear — men are the worst drivers. Men are twice as likely to crash because of distractions ; more than one in 10 who had an accident admitted it happened after they became distracted at the wheel, compared with one in 20 women according to a new study.
Continue reading… “Men Are Twice as Likely to Crash Their Cars Than Women Drivers”
You don’t have to worry about bringing everything crashing down if you accidentally forget to turn off your phone before takeoff.
No one wants their plane to crash, and no one wants to cause a scene during a flight. So, diligent passengers that we are, we turn off our gadgets when we’re told to. But no one’s dying if you don’t.
Continue reading… “Using Your Cellphone in Flight Won’t Really Crash Your Plane”
Honda Hybrid hits pedestrians
Hybrid vehicles, which creep along almost silently at low speeds on electric power, are more likely to hit pedestrians or bicycles than regular cars, a study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration finds.
Continue reading… “Study Finds Hybrid Cars Hit More Pedestrians and Bikers Than Regular Cars”
The seatbelt inflates over the shoulder and torso in a 40 milliseconds
A car maker is introducing seatbelts that inflate like airbags to give extra protection to passengers. Ford is fitting the back seats of vehicles with belts that inflate automatically during a crash.
Continue reading… “Ford To Introduce Seatbelt Airbags On The Explorer”
One year after the collapse of Lehman Brothers, Americans are still feeling the effects of the credit crisis that roiled the financial system and crashed the stock market. Many are searching for jobs, recalibrating their investments or quietly licking their wounds. In many cases, their story comes down to a number. And, in many cases, it’s lower than it used to be.
Continue reading… “22 Key Numbers Before and After the Crash”
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The Japan Aerospace and Exploration Agency (JAXA) has released high-definition video captured by the Kaguya moon probe moments before crashing onto the lunar surface on June 11. (Pics)
Continue reading… “Amazing Video Of Japan’s Satellite Moments Before Crash”
Sending text messages while driving can be dangerous, a perception that has now been borne out by the latest study.
Edward Graziano was accused Thursday of hiring a hit man to kill his estranged wife, Debra, 18 months after the couple’s son was severely injured in an automobile accident with Hulk Hogan’s son.
Graziano, 53, was arrested Thursday at his home in Palm Harbor after a 2½-month investigation, according to a statement released by the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office. He was taken to Pinellas County Jail. Continue reading… “Father Of Bollea Crash Victim Arrested”
A South Florida pilot has only minor injuries after a turkey vulture shattered his windshield, forcing an emergency landing. Continue reading… “Fighting for Airspace”