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What You Didn't Know About Football Video Games
Super Bowl Sunday is finally here, which means a long day of sitting, snacking, and looking at ridiculous prop bets. (You can seriously bet on whether or not the National Anthem singer Luke Bryan will be wearing a hat. What a time to be alive.) Well, as long as we’re in the pigskin spirit, why don’t we take a look at something for...
Our Ghost in the Shell Exclusive with Scarlett Johansson
The new Ghost In The Shell movie is just a few months away, and excitement for the release is definitely increasing. The film, which is based on the popular manga and anime series of the same name, will be released on March 31st this year. The film is not only notable for its source material and outstanding trailer, but for its star...
Digital Books: The Next Chapter
The widening scope and impact of digital books were clearly on display at the 2017 Digital Book World Conference held Jan. 17-18 in NY. One of the most striking illustrations of this trend was the multifaceted marketing and content strategy of Wattpad outlined in a presentation by Ashleigh Gardner, the company’s Head of...5 New Products That Blew Us Away at CES
There was no shortage of amazing tech featured at this year's CES. From the greatly improved technology of the past to the tech of the future, the 50th anniversary of the event definitely exceeded our expectations. With so many incredible new products coming out, it's a good time to look back on the event and review the tech that was the...Is Your Automated Home at Risk Because of Computer Viruses?
Smart homes may have security risks from computer viruses, but there are a few things to consider to keep your smart home safe. Here are four.
Video Interview with Hip Hop Superstar and Philanthropist Akon
One of the things that sets CES apart from other trade shows (and, man, is there a ruck of them) is its unique celebrity draw, like Akon. You duck into a restroom for a quick break and, wait a minute: Is that Mark Cuban? Sure enough. During CES, we met a myriad of public personalities with deep connections to the tech business world (we...
Biggest Changes In 10 Years Of The iPhone
The iPhone has officially celebrated its tenth birthday! Can you believe that just ten years ago we were using flip phones with 1 megapixel cameras like cave men? Well, now is the perfect time to see all the changes made in the decade since the release of the device that forever changed mobile technology, and how often we have to get...
I&T Today Wraps Up CES 2017
After providing us with incredible technology, inspiring personalities, and a look at how captivating inventions can change in the future, CES 2017 has officially wrapped up. Because Innovation & Tech Today covered the event from the very beginning, we saw all of the best that the 50th anniversary of the conference had to offer....
DVDs Are Still (Kind Of) Thriving
It seems as though physical media as a whole has been dwindling for quite some time. Outside of the occasional hip kid with a freshly purchased vinyl record, it almost seems odd whenever you see someone physically holding a tangible piece of entertainment. However, one type of physical media has surprisingly survived the...24 Hours of IoT at CES 2017
The Internet of Things, or IoT for short, has been a common topic at the Consumer Electronics Show, and this year is no different. Monolithic companies and boot-strapped start-ups alike have shown off their products, ranging from smart watches to intelligent thermostats and everything in between. All of these devices integrate technology...
Highlights from 50 years of CES
Back before 1967, the primary place to exhibit new consumer electronics (like the first handheld calculator) was actually the Chicago Music Show. In 1967, however, things changed, and the very first Consumer Electronics Show was held in New York City as an offshoot of the Chicago Music Show. Despite its infancy, the show attracted...
#CES2017 Self-Driving Vehicle Test Ride
Look Mom: No hands on the wheel, or eyes on the road! What is normally a dangerous activity in a vehicle is arguably dangerous no more. Hyundai demonstrated – spectacularly – just how well an autonomous, or self-driving, vehicle can navigate and negotiate the busy Las Vegas streets mere days before the opening of CES 2017....
#CES2017 First Media Day Highlights
The Innovation & Tech Today staff is covering #CES2017 all week and we’re ready to celebrate 50 years of evolving technology. Even though it’s only the first media day, we’ve already seen some technology that could change the way we look at everything from portable speakers to connecting our homes. Here are a few highlights...
Are We Spoiled By Free Apps?
We’ve all been through it before. You find the perfect app for whatever you need, you get ready to install it, and… immediately turn back when you find out it costs 99 cents. Suddenly, the cost for a pack of gum is too pricey when compared to convenient mobile software more advanced than we’ve had in the recent history of...
Exciting Expectations For #CES2017
There’s plenty of enthusiasm for this year’s #CES2017, and for good reason. With the conference celebrating its 50th year, we get to look back at how much technology has changed in half a century as well as appreciate the nostalgia of past events. However, it’s also a time to look forward at what the future of tech has in store for...
The Best Music Streaming Site You Never Used
Today we seem to be flooded with different ways to enjoy music for free. With nothing more than a few clicks we can stream Spotify on our laptops, download the Google Play Music app, and even watch music videos on YouTube. However, things weren’t always this easy. There was a time when your only real options for free music were Pandora...
Alyssa Carson Astronaut in Training: Destined for Mars
Alyssa Carson is one of the most focused children on the planet and may be leaving this one for Mars. Truly an astronaut in training, Alyssa’s already a leader and role-model for people all over the world. Alyssa Carson has a story that is contagious. In a world where young women rarely gain global popularity for their...
Here's What's Changed Since the Early Days of CES
The Consumer Electronics Show is approaching its 50th anniversary, and, to celebrate, we're showcasing how this spectacular event has revolutionized the tech world over the years in the gallery below. Time for a CES nostalgia binge! Make sure to keep up with I&T Today as we update you on all of the latest tech to be released...
Automated Restaurants: The Weird Future Of Smart Food Service
Fast food has long retained its name for a reason - it’s pretty much the quickest way you can get a meal. Even if McDonald’s all day breakfast threw a bit of a monkey wrench in that. (Was it worth it, McMuffin addicts?) However, companies are now looking to cut out a little extra time as well as eliminate the need for human...
Movie Sequels That Came Too Late
It’s often said that most movies that come out these days are sequels and Hollywood is out of ideas. And, with franchises such as Star Wars and the Marvel Cinematic Universe releasing films on a yearly basis, it’s pretty tough to argue that fact. However, that’s not a bad thing, as these franchises have used sequels to build on...
The Problem With Facebook Live Audio
Ever determined to be more than just a place to scroll past baby photos, Facebook is continuing to expand itself with Facebook Live Audio, part of their new Live 360 platform. The service, which features live streaming similar to Facebook Live but purely focusing on audio, looks to be the future (as well as competition) of podcasting and...Oscar Nominated Director Morten Tydlum Talks Sci-Fi and Passengers
I sat down with Academy Award nominated director Morten Tydlum for a wide ranging interview about his new film Passengers. We discussed the chemistry between stars Chris Pratt and Jennifer Lawrence, CGI vs. practical effects, and the Sci-fi films and writers who have influenced him the most. Passengers is currently in wide release...
#CES2017 Celebrates 50 Years: How Far We've Come
A lot can change in the course of 50 years. Fifty years ago, people enjoyed the comical antics of The Beverly Hillbillies, listened to the psychedelic sounds of Jefferson Aeroplane, and started watching a little-known event called the Super Bowl. But nothing is more reflective of the passing of time than the technology we use. With CES...Recording Motion with Golden Harper
Running has an oddly high injury rate for a sport with no contact. Golden Harper founded Altra Running as a way to help runners reduce injury. Next up for Altra? The IQ series, which places sensors inside the shoes, allowing them to analyze your gait and correct your form in real time while you run. We had a talk with Golden about...Google's self-driving car project gets its own name
"For nearly eight years, we’ve been working towards a future without the tired, drunk or distracted driving that contributes to 1.2 million lives lost on roads every year," writes John Krafcik, CEO of Google Self-Driving Cars, on a recent post on Medium. "Since 2009, our prototypes have spent the equivalent of 300 years of driving time...
Dan Carlin Talks Hardcore History
The podcast has forever disrupted traditional radio and how people get information in general. Perusing iTunes leads one to the conclusion that there is a podcast for every conceivable genre, interest, or hobby. From knitting to the Austrian School Of Economics, you can find a podcast to explore any subject you’re interested in, and...
3 Trends To Watch For In VR Gaming
The arrival of virtual reality headsets in 2016 has defined much of the year in gaming. Toward the beginning of the year we previewed the rise of these powerful and fascinating new tools for entertainment, warning you all that the headsets were coming. Now, several months later, they're here in all their glory. From Google...The Expensive Advertising Debacle Of Foodfight!
The cynicism of the internet revolves around the pleasure of discussing the worst things ever. We love seeing the top 10 worst songs of the year, we watch bad movies for fun, and we have a laugh at the ineptitude of the Cleveland Browns. However, this article isn’t just about one of the worst animated films of all time. It’s also...
Is Smart Tech Making Us Dumb?
Is smart tech making us dumb? Many seem to think so; yet, whenever this view is expressed publicly, smart tech critics tend to sound like Luddites, anti-millennials, or the “get off my lawn” variety of grandparent. Chances are you’ve probably heard someone recently grumble about “people and their phones these days…” They...
David Brin, Our Conversation with a Futurist
Like most science fiction authors, David Brin finds his mind chock-full of futuristic thoughts as well as story ideas. He delivers the goods constantly, as shown by his more than 25 sci-fi novels, several of them bestsellers. However, what separates Brin from many of his sci-fi peers is his commitment to and practice of advanced ideas in...
Should You Leave Your Electronics Out In The Cold?
Winter is here. And you know what that means - gearing up New Year's resolutions, getting ready for a mad dash to K Mart for some last minute shopping, and finding out how Ernest saved Christmas. However, something else comes to mind with the holiday season - bitter, freezing cold weather. And along with that comes the anxiety that goes...
Feathered dinosaur tail discovered in amber
If you're like me, you like your dinosaurs with scales (à la like in Jurassic Park). Despite their portrayal in popular culture, though, I'm sure most of us have heard that, in all likelihood, at least some dinosaurs had feathers; a theory that also follows the long-standing hypothesis that they're ancient ancestors to modern...
Giraffe joins list of species that are 'vulnerable to extinction'
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) made an update to its Red List of Threatened Species earlier this week at the 13th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity in Cancun, Mexico. The report states that one of the world’s favorite mammals—the giraffe—is now vulnerable to...
"Reinvent Innovation," the Mantra from the Chief Innovation Officer Summit
Innovation is bringing drastic change to the corporate world, and the consequences are more far-reaching than many people think. That was the clear message at the Chief Innovation Officer Summit in NY, Dec. 5-6. Corporations should be preparing themselves for these changes by taking dramatic action that may at first glance seem...
Children can pick up THC from secondhand marijuana smoke
The dangers of secondhand cigarette smoke are well documented, and have led to several laws restricting where people can smoke publicly. The dangers of secondhand marijuana smoke, though, have not yet been researched. A recent study led by Karen Wilson from the Ichan School of Medicine at Mount Sinai attempts to fill that research...
Will YouTube Ever Have Some Real Competition?
Online video entertainment has become synonymous with YouTube. While Netflix and Hulu offer streaming shows that still follow the episodic formula of television, YouTube has become its own individual media platform, hosting everything from sports highlights to reviews, to vlogs and late night clips. Not only that, its general...
Children Can Now Program Doorbells And Burglar Alarms
When you think of educational toys, building blocks and games that teach children the sounds farm animals make generally come to mind. However, with the growth of STEM education, children have begun learning much more complex, interesting skills through playtime. And, although it may come as a bit of a surprise, those skills now include...The Captivating Creativity Of Google Doodles
Essentially the portal to the rest of the internet, Google has seen plenty of change over time. From the omission of the exclamation point at the end of its title to its recent font change, we’ve seen the website grow quite a bit over its eighteen year history. And one change in particular that has developed greatly over time while...
