April 23, 2024

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Drone

Rise Of The Drone

Drone Technology is advancing at an exponential rate.  The application and uses are increasing in groundbreaking ways due to increased technology of the payload and battery technology. With the recent FAA rule that allows drones to fly above people and in certain conditions, fly at night, the time is now to see these new technologies move the drone industry forward.

Product Review: Fenix LD30 Flashlight – 1600 Lumens

Sometimes that light on your iPhone just won’t cut it, and sometimes you have the phone to your ear. Maybe you’ve lost your car keys in the kitchen and have your partner on the phone? Maybe you’re in the attic putting up the holiday decorations?

Measuring just 4.2 inches, the Fenix LD30 is small enough to carry anywhere but packs a powerful punch, sending out a massive beam distance of 672 ft. The product includes a two-way body clip for attachments to hats or tactical vests. $79.95

Bosch CDO/CTO Michael Bolle at CES 2021.

CES 2021: Bosch Doubles Down on AIoT for 2021

Bosch, once a simple automotive parts company, made it clear during the CES 2021 opening keynotes that company executives see its future leading the AIoT field. AIoT, the artificial intelligence

2021

5 Tech Trends To Watch In 2021

Challenges for the tech world skyrocketed in the face of a global pandemic. Computer power, health initiatives, artificial intelligence, and the like required a level of real-time innovation previously unprecedented. Here are five tech trends to keep an eye on in the coming year.

Head to Head; 5G’s Dominance Over 4G Is Just In Time

Moving from 4G to 5G, experts predict the incoming network will impact everyday people and businesses with faster connection speeds. Francis Dihna of Forbes believes within “four years, more than one billion users will rely on 5G.”

Making Water Out of Thin Air

There is a reason why Israel is called Startup Nation. Companies based in the Jewish State have created a myriad of household-technologies including the messaging app Viber, carbonated beverage maker Soda Stream, and even devices that create drinking water out of thin air, called Watergen.

Wearables Might Be Powered by Sweat Sooner Than You Think

The future of wearables is here. These devices have been around for a few years but have recently taken off as hot commodities. Whether it’s for exercise or health, wearable technology is becoming increasingly valuable. Though these devices usually use battery power to operate, new wearable technology now has a biological option — sweat.

Post-Pandemic SUVs Head Two Different Directions

New Models Introduced This Week Offer Electric or High-Horsepower Gas Choices

The automotive market is not always clear in the direction it’s taking at any given moment. This week was one of those weeks. Future SUV buyers are going to be able to choose from a very green path or one emphasizing horsepower and off-road proficiency.

7 Smart Ways to Secure Your IoT Devices

In this digital world where everyone is hooked on the latest technological devices, the concept of IoT (Internet of Things) is at the forefront of all industries. A lot of IoT devices like your company’s thermostats, security systems, vending machines, lights, and more rely on this kind of connectivity.

Big Wheels Keep on Turning…Quietly

While headlines have showcased a dip in the light-duty car sector, big trucks, commercial vehicles, over-the-road, and short-haul semis have seen a surge in recent technology deployments.

Why FTP Servers are Still Relevant

First developed in 1971, File Transfer Protocol (FTP) servers have long served a key part in data communication. Before the advent of Transfer Connection Protocol (TCP) and Internet Protocol (IP),

Amazon Wants to Take You for a Ride

Retail Giant Spends $1B+ for Zoox AV Startup Amazon appears to be looking for new markets to dominate, including future robotaxis, as it last week added autonomous vehicle (AV) developer

3 Tried-and-Tested Strategies for Scaling Up Your Online Business

If you decided now is the time to begin scaling up the online presence of your business, you have made the right decision. Despite the fact an estimated 97% of all customers search for products online before making a purchase, only 51% of businesses actually have any kind of web presence at all.

Vans Are Becoming The Hottest New Electric Vehicle

General Motors surprised some industry watchers by making one of its 20 upcoming electric vehicles a commercial van. In addition, the electric van will be the third in a series of new vehicles coming out of the repurposed Hamtramck (Detroit) plant.

Mercedes and Nvidia Partner on Self-Driving Cars

Mercedes-Benz invented the automobile 134 years ago—and four years from now is asserting it will reinvent the transportation device. New models introduced in 2024 with being equipped with a still-being-designed super processor from chipmaker Nvidia that will allow customers to upgrade their cars later and add new features such as self-driving capabilities.

The Art of Crushing It

Internet personality Gary Vaynerchuk gives his patented entrepreneurial advice and reflects on the growing worlds of podcasting and cryptocurrency.   This is just one example of the inspirational words of

Self-Driving Cars Are Not a Safety Solution

There are two ways of looking at autonomous vehicles, and both of them are true. A thorough analysis by one of country’s leading automotive insurance research groups threw some hard data—some would say cold water—on self-driving car technology and the reactions were in predictably stark contrasts. Potential headlines on the news:

New Injection Molding Technology Could Close COVID-19 Testing Gap

Following the White House’s declared state of emergency in March and subsequent Harvard study showing a need for up to 20 million COVID-19 tests per day by the end of summer, innovation from the manufacturing industry has responded with a scalable technology capable of closing the testing gap. 

Can Social Media Really Be Regulated?

Last week, President Trump introduced an executive order in response to Twitter’s fact-checking labels. The situation then initiated discussions around regulating social media platforms. Though Trump is attempting to introduce new changes to the 1996 Communications Decency Act, tech experts and government officials are skeptical of how far the order can go.

5 Reasons CES 2020 Was Unforgettable

To be honest, I wish I had a GoPro strapped on my back the entire time simply to chronicle everything I did throughout the week. Well, since I neglected to do that, here’s just a few highlights from yet another incredible CES. 

Drone

Rise Of The Drone

Drone Technology is advancing at an exponential rate.  The application and uses are increasing in groundbreaking ways due to increased technology of the payload and battery technology. With the recent FAA rule that allows drones to fly above people and in certain conditions, fly at night, the time is now to see these new technologies move the drone industry forward.

Product Review: Fenix LD30 Flashlight – 1600 Lumens

Sometimes that light on your iPhone just won’t cut it, and sometimes you have the phone to your ear. Maybe you’ve lost your car keys in the kitchen and have your partner on the phone? Maybe you’re in the attic putting up the holiday decorations?

Measuring just 4.2 inches, the Fenix LD30 is small enough to carry anywhere but packs a powerful punch, sending out a massive beam distance of 672 ft. The product includes a two-way body clip for attachments to hats or tactical vests. $79.95

Bosch CDO/CTO Michael Bolle at CES 2021.

CES 2021: Bosch Doubles Down on AIoT for 2021

Bosch, once a simple automotive parts company, made it clear during the CES 2021 opening keynotes that company executives see its future leading the AIoT field. AIoT, the artificial intelligence

2021

5 Tech Trends To Watch In 2021

Challenges for the tech world skyrocketed in the face of a global pandemic. Computer power, health initiatives, artificial intelligence, and the like required a level of real-time innovation previously unprecedented. Here are five tech trends to keep an eye on in the coming year.

Head to Head; 5G’s Dominance Over 4G Is Just In Time

Moving from 4G to 5G, experts predict the incoming network will impact everyday people and businesses with faster connection speeds. Francis Dihna of Forbes believes within “four years, more than one billion users will rely on 5G.”

Making Water Out of Thin Air

There is a reason why Israel is called Startup Nation. Companies based in the Jewish State have created a myriad of household-technologies including the messaging app Viber, carbonated beverage maker Soda Stream, and even devices that create drinking water out of thin air, called Watergen.

Wearables Might Be Powered by Sweat Sooner Than You Think

The future of wearables is here. These devices have been around for a few years but have recently taken off as hot commodities. Whether it’s for exercise or health, wearable technology is becoming increasingly valuable. Though these devices usually use battery power to operate, new wearable technology now has a biological option — sweat.

Post-Pandemic SUVs Head Two Different Directions

New Models Introduced This Week Offer Electric or High-Horsepower Gas Choices

The automotive market is not always clear in the direction it’s taking at any given moment. This week was one of those weeks. Future SUV buyers are going to be able to choose from a very green path or one emphasizing horsepower and off-road proficiency.

7 Smart Ways to Secure Your IoT Devices

In this digital world where everyone is hooked on the latest technological devices, the concept of IoT (Internet of Things) is at the forefront of all industries. A lot of IoT devices like your company’s thermostats, security systems, vending machines, lights, and more rely on this kind of connectivity.

Big Wheels Keep on Turning…Quietly

While headlines have showcased a dip in the light-duty car sector, big trucks, commercial vehicles, over-the-road, and short-haul semis have seen a surge in recent technology deployments.

Why FTP Servers are Still Relevant

First developed in 1971, File Transfer Protocol (FTP) servers have long served a key part in data communication. Before the advent of Transfer Connection Protocol (TCP) and Internet Protocol (IP),

Amazon Wants to Take You for a Ride

Retail Giant Spends $1B+ for Zoox AV Startup Amazon appears to be looking for new markets to dominate, including future robotaxis, as it last week added autonomous vehicle (AV) developer

3 Tried-and-Tested Strategies for Scaling Up Your Online Business

If you decided now is the time to begin scaling up the online presence of your business, you have made the right decision. Despite the fact an estimated 97% of all customers search for products online before making a purchase, only 51% of businesses actually have any kind of web presence at all.

Vans Are Becoming The Hottest New Electric Vehicle

General Motors surprised some industry watchers by making one of its 20 upcoming electric vehicles a commercial van. In addition, the electric van will be the third in a series of new vehicles coming out of the repurposed Hamtramck (Detroit) plant.

Mercedes and Nvidia Partner on Self-Driving Cars

Mercedes-Benz invented the automobile 134 years ago—and four years from now is asserting it will reinvent the transportation device. New models introduced in 2024 with being equipped with a still-being-designed super processor from chipmaker Nvidia that will allow customers to upgrade their cars later and add new features such as self-driving capabilities.

The Art of Crushing It

Internet personality Gary Vaynerchuk gives his patented entrepreneurial advice and reflects on the growing worlds of podcasting and cryptocurrency.   This is just one example of the inspirational words of

Self-Driving Cars Are Not a Safety Solution

There are two ways of looking at autonomous vehicles, and both of them are true. A thorough analysis by one of country’s leading automotive insurance research groups threw some hard data—some would say cold water—on self-driving car technology and the reactions were in predictably stark contrasts. Potential headlines on the news:

New Injection Molding Technology Could Close COVID-19 Testing Gap

Following the White House’s declared state of emergency in March and subsequent Harvard study showing a need for up to 20 million COVID-19 tests per day by the end of summer, innovation from the manufacturing industry has responded with a scalable technology capable of closing the testing gap. 

Can Social Media Really Be Regulated?

Last week, President Trump introduced an executive order in response to Twitter’s fact-checking labels. The situation then initiated discussions around regulating social media platforms. Though Trump is attempting to introduce new changes to the 1996 Communications Decency Act, tech experts and government officials are skeptical of how far the order can go.

5 Reasons CES 2020 Was Unforgettable

To be honest, I wish I had a GoPro strapped on my back the entire time simply to chronicle everything I did throughout the week. Well, since I neglected to do that, here’s just a few highlights from yet another incredible CES. 

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