Posts tagged with "featured"
Will Gadd Gives His Top 9 Tips For Lifelong Athletes
Will Gadd is getting physical! A professional climber, paraglider, world-renowned ice climbing athlete, author, and speaker, Will Gadd has won every major ice climbing title from the World Cup to the Winter X Games. He was the first man to ascend a portion of a frozen Niagara Falls, and recently tracked down the rarest ice on earth...How Athletes Would Change Fitness Tech
The growth of sports and athletic tech has allowed for top-tier athletes to take their game to the next level. However, like any other form of technology, it is constantly growing and evolving. We spoke to a number of different athletes on what they would change about athletic technology in order to maximize their performance. “To...
Missing Things in the IoT? Privacy and Security
It’s easy to get caught up in the promise of the Internet of Things (IoT) to make life easier, safer and more enjoyable. From smarter transportation to a revolution in healthcare, the benefits are numerous and consequential. Yet the technology’s potential is packed with unanswered questions and unintended consequences its developers...A No-Nonsense Guide to the Car of Today
There’s a lot of buzz about self-driving cars making their way to your local dealer. Five years ago we were told we would see them arrive in 2017. Well, here we are. Where are our robotic chauffeurs? …We may have been oversold on hyperbole, but there are many truly great innovations available right now in the car of today that...Video Game Mascot Dance-Off Play-By-Play
The 90s console wars were a contentious time. Every company seemed to be wanting to get a system out, with Nintendo continuing its domination, Sega providing the edgy alternative, and Sony launching its new PlayStation. Interestingly enough, this war also led to some of the most iconic video game mascots of all time: Sonic the Hedgehog...Genius Season Finale Preview
One of the more interesting television premieres of 2017 has been the first season of Genius, a miniseries focusing on the life of Albert Einstein. The season finale, included in the final two episodes premiering tonight, looks to provide closure to the ten-episode retelling of his life. After an advanced screening of the finale, I must...
Innovation in the Red River Cities
“People are more approachable. I’ve been involved in a lot of organizations here in Shreveport because they’re a lot more open to people from the outside.” So says Scott Wysong, an associate professor of marketing at the University of Dallas, about – you guessed it – the city of Shreveport, Louisiana. Linked to its sister...Everest Climber Erik Weihenmayer on Surmounting Adversity
We spoke with Erik Weihenmayer, one of the world’s most amazing athletes. Weihenmayer’s message of relentless empowerment and optimism is contagious – especially if you ever have the honor of speaking with him. His attitude also sheds light on how he claimed the title of the first blind person to summit Mt. Everest, which is...Detroit Tech City
If there’s one theme that’s prevalent in the city of Detroit, it’s change. With its dichotomy of warm summers and harsh winters, the Motor City is no stranger to transformation. And nothing encapsulates this theme better than the Detroit auto industry. Take a look back at the early 20th century, where the city’s growth was...The 5 Most Interesting Games I Played at the E3 Indiecade Showcase
Indie games have revolutionized the world of gaming, opening up the genre to a wide range of developers and gamers alike. And, as you’d expect, E3 showcased a large number of different independent games for their Indiecade Showcase. From slightly weird to, well, really weird, here are some of the most interesting indie games I had the...E3 Tips Its Hat to Mario with Two Major Announcements
Everyone’s favorite plumber is making big waves at E3 2017. Already, two different Mario games have been announced: Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle and Super Mario Odyssey. So, what will our mustachioed hero be up to this year? In Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle, Mario will be forced to once again defend the Mushroom Kingdom. But this...The Lord of the Rings Story Continues: A Look at 'Shadow of War'
Fans of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings franchise have something new to look forward to. Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and developer Monolith Productions are bringing Middle-Earth: Shadow of War to Xbox One, Project Scorpio, Windows 10 PC, PlayStation 4 and PS4 Pro on October 10. The sequel to the critical and...The Future of Self-Driving Cars
We consider our cars and how we drive to be a very personal affair. Before you’re able to vote, drink, or join the military, you get your driver’s license. As you get older, you're more likely to use a car to get from one destination to another and your car becomes a secondary living space. Subsequently, losing your driver’s...
Scarlett Johansson Talks Tech And Her Favorite Movie Robot
We recently interviewed Scarlett Johansson about all things tech and film. Here are some snippets from our exclusive interview, where we discussed the effects of technology on society, the escapism of using tech, and her favorite film robot of all time. Taken from our exclusive. To listen to the full interview, go...
Global Running Day Interview: Crossing the Canyon with Rob Krar
Rob Krar has won some of the most prestigious 100-mile races in the world. He was twice voted Ultra Runner of the Year (2013 & 2014) and holds the Fastest Known Time for both the single and double crossing of the Grand Canyon. Also, he’s got a hell of a beard. The North Face athlete talked with us recently so we could hear what..."The Escapists" Review
Escaping from prison has been a pretty consistent trope in pop culture. You’ve got shows like Prison Break and Oz and movies like The Rock, The Shawshank Redemption, and The Care Bears Escape From Alcatraz. Still haven’t seen that one. However, while it’s popular in other forms of media, we haven’t had that many video games about...So Much Inspiration, So Little Time: The Story of MinutePhysics
There is no doubt that Henry Reich is a physicist. He has training in both math and theoretical physics from Grinell college, along with a master’s from the Perimeter Institute of Theoretical Physics in Waterloo, Ontario. He was planning on pursuing a Ph.D. as well, but something stopped him: making videos on YouTube. Reich is...
Drones and the FAA: Rules for Flying for Work or Play
It’s still a bit of the wild west with drones, or, as the FAA calls them, “Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems” (sUAS). These are drones that weigh more than 0.55 pounds and less than 55 pounds. And, by wild west, I mean that people have literally shot drones out of the sky because of annoyance or privacy concerns. So far, there have...Addressing the Shadow Economy of Sex Trafficking
"It can be hidden in plain sight." As Dr. Halleh Seddighzadeh discussed earlier today at the annual Sustainable Brands conference in Detroit, human trafficking is far more widespread than popularly believed. "Picture your neighbor. Picture your employee. That's what a victim looks like," she said, countering some of the cinematic...Green Companies Must Also Strive to be Inclusive, Says Victor Pineda
"My personal journey is really about inclusion," announced Victor Pineda. Speaking during the annual Sustainable Brands conference in Detroit, Pineda, an internationally renowned advocate for human rights, made the case that companies who want to embrace the ethical standard of green business should include everyone in their business...John Havens on 'Human Sustainability' in the IT World
In a presentation titled "Human Sustainability in the age of Artificial Intelligence" at the Sustainable Brands conference in Detroit, John Havens discussed how artificial intelligence and autonomous systems can be ethically designed. "My fate...is to study the human condition," he said -- initiating a discussion of what human...Study Shows "The Good Life" is all about Connections and Simplicity
Citing a recent study conducted by Harris Poll and Sustainable Brands, Erica Parker set off today's proceedings at the annual Sustainable Brands conference by discussing exactly what composes the ever-sought "Good Life." Here was the breakdown: Balanced Simplicity: Simplicity, balance, health, & happiness:...Genius’ Klára Issová on Playing Brilliant Scientist Marie Curie
Whether it be Sigourney Weaver’s portrayal of Dr. Grace Augustine in the 2009 hit Avatar or Hidden Figures’ acclaimed depiction of the female African-American mathematicians (Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson) who played a vital role in NASA’s early years, women, more and more, are being represented as scientists...
The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly Of Crowdfunded Video Games
Crowdfunding has given us plenty of interesting projects. Everything from the Pebble smartwatch to the popular board game Exploding Kittens originated on crowdfunding websites such as Kickstarter. And then there was the guy that raised $55,000 to make potato salad. What a time to be alive. However, crowdfunding campaigns have also...Cyber Security in Your Car: It’s Getting Complicated & Dangerous
The headlines all read, Self-driving cars are here! People want autonomous cars! Or, more accurately, Self-driving cars are coming sooner than we think – whether we like or not! What those headlines, or the accompanying stories, rarely relate are the unintended consequences that come from vehicle autonomy. Those unintended...
4 Helpful Tips for Defending Against Ransomware
Ransomware, a type of malware that blocks access to a computer until a sum of money is paid, is an Olympic-sized threat. In fact, you could build an Olympic stadium with the cash cybercriminals will extort in 2017. But it’s not just medals and money at stake. It’s business data, the lifeblood of any organization. Businesses thrive...
You Show Me Your Amygdala and I’ll Show You Mine
Those who were old enough to watch Oprah in the ‘90s likely remember the popular paperback Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus. The book brought discussion about differences between male and female brains into the public sphere, claiming different biology leads to different behaviors. By the time I had my first sex ed. class,...Live Streaming is a Huge Optimistic Mess…For Now
3…2…1…, We’re live! Chances are you’ve noticed the buzz around live streaming on social media and feel a bit overwhelmed. Well, you’re not alone. Live video is projected to be a $70 billion (yes, billion) industry by 2021, but right now it’s a colossal mess. Over the last year every major social media platform has...National Teachers' Day Giveaway with Innovation & Tech Today
It's National Teachers' Day. Celebrate with us as we honor our educators! We have to appreciate the work teachers do to educate the youth, adults, and people all around the world. Without teachers there would be no innovation and the sharing of ideas between students. If you are still in school or know a teacher, please remind them...
Xiuhtezcatl Martinez and the Climate Case That Could Change Everything
“This is no ordinary lawsuit.” This pithy line opens the “Background” portion of Judge Aiken’s decision to deny the dismissal of Juliana v. United States last year in Oregon. With the makings of a David & Goliath trial, the suit pits 21 young plaintiffs, ages 9-20, against the U.S. government – the former...Aaron Bleyaert Gives Conan a Clue
With video games growing more popular each year, it’s no surprise that the medium has combined with other forms of entertainment. Clueless Gamer, a YouTube series and a segment on Conan, is a perfect example. Since its debut in 2012, Clueless Gamer has become one of the most popular bits in Conan O’Brien’s 20+ years on...Interviewing Kevin Hart, the Hardest Working Man in Hollywood
While the title of “Hardest Working Man in Show Business” has been thrown around quite a bit, there’s a good case for comedian/actor/producer, and all-around Renaissance man Kevin Hart. Hart, whose stand up comedy career began not too long after his high school graduation, has definitely worked his way up in the world of comedy,...The Best Music Streaming Service (You Probably Don't Use)
In case you haven’t noticed, music streaming has gotten pretty big these days. The dark ages of scratchable CDs, unraveling cassettes, and those toothbrushes that played music are long gone. However, this has led to a bit of a strange issue: there are way too many streaming services out there. Between Spotify, Tidal, Amazon Music,...