Top 5 Jobs Robots Could Have in the Next Decade…Will Yours Be Next?
While automation and the use of robotics has drastically increased the efficiency of manufacturing processes, logistics, and delivery, the casualty list for a slew of manual and service-based jobs on and off the production line is growing.
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...
CES 2021: Using AI to Tackle Big Picture World Problems
The role of artificial intelligence (AI) in problem solving is largely uncontested. The question is how long will it take. CES 2021 kicked off its first official day with an early morning roundtable on "The Power of AI." Jeremy Kaplan, editor in chief of Digital Trends, served as moderator for a panel that included Bridget...
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 of things, is still a budding field with companies around the globe diving in head first. While Siri and Alexa fit the bill, as a technology,...
Zibi – Ottawa’s First Carbon-Neutral Community
Not often do communities truly give back to the planet, but Zibi in Ottawa, is doubling down. It’s going carbon-neutral. The town is a joint creation of Dream Unlimited, Dream Impact Trust, and Theia Partners. The community is a 34-acre master-planned area. It was designed to combine Canada’s history with the prospects of city...
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 —...
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.
When’s the last time a Ford Bronco got this much attention?
Engineered with smart off-road technology, the 4x4 Ford Bronco is back in the news with a family of rugged SUVs. The vehicle’s production is scheduled for take-off in early 2021 while delivery to dealerships is expected next spring.
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), FTP was working to connect different systems and allow convenient transference and manipulation of files. While mainstream use of FTP is now...
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 Zoox to its portfolio. While the transaction numbers were not disclosed, based on the valuation of the company it is believed that Amazon spent...
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.
The Time for AR is Now and Your Health May Depend On It
In recent years, we’ve seen great strides as companies like Microsoft and TeamViewer introduce and implement its own use cases for AR, which has made attending Las Vegas’ Consumer Electronics Show that much more exciting.
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...
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 Gary Vaynerchuk. There’s a good reason that people look to him for advice - Vaynerchuk is an experienced entrepreneur,...
The Top 50 Most Innovative products (Part 3)
The Top 50 Most Innovative Products
Can Facial Recognition Restrictions Enhance Tech Privacy? Probably Not
Facial recognition has always been a controversial technology, especially when it comes to the government using it. As tensions between the public and police have risen, some big names in the technology have taken a stand. Amazon, Microsoft and IBM have all stated that they'll stop selling facial recognition tech to the police. To be...
The Top 50 Most Innovative Products (Part 2)
The Top 50 Most Innovative Products
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:
The Top 50 Most Innovative Products (Part One)
The Top 50 Most Innovated Products
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.
Why Facial Recognition Remains a Powerful Yet Controversial Technology
Facial recognition is expected to become one of the most important technological developments of the era. While the usage of such technology is extremely controversial, the power of facial recognition could prove to be revolutionary across a variety of major industries. It is surprising to learn just how long facial recognition has...
A Pandemic Shift; Company Moves to Increase Production of Solar-Powered Chargers for Healthcare Infrastructure
The current healthcare crisis has caused many companies to change plans. Some have shut down; others have ramped-up production of critical goods needed to combat the coronavirus. One small but growing company in San Diego, California, deemed an essential service during the crisis, realigned its production to focus on one product—the EV...
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...
COVID-19, the Death of Post-World War II Economy, and the Rise of Tech
A new economy was already emerging and has sped up exponentially from this pandemic. The way we do business and make money will never be the same.
