Posts tagged with "featured"
Artistry Through Technology: 3D Printed Instruments
How will 3D printing shake up the industry? Well we know there is a certain romance in the process of crafting an instrument. Expert luthiers have been transforming wood into complex musical forms for thousands of years, and for some, the traditional processes are hard to let go of because of the meditative relief that comes from the...Super Mario Run Review
Super Mario Run is a pretty momentous app, not for its gameplay or ideas, but because the single most recognizable video game character in the world has made his mobile debut nearly a decade after smartphones changed the world. And, as a huge fan of the Mario series and looking at my phone alike, I’ve been pretty hyped up for the game....Masha Gordon Climbs the World
Who says a family and a career mean an end to adventure? Not Masha Gordon, the businesswoman and mother of two who just became the fastest woman ever to complete the Explorer’s Grand Slam. For those not in the know, the Explorer’s Grand entails climbing all of the Seven Summits (the highest peaks on each continent) and trekking on...Women Innovate! Hitlist's Gillian Morris
Gillian’s idea for Hitlist was sparked by her own travel experience. She moved abroad at age 18 to teach English and dabble in other work. This experience proved to be life altering. For instance, she happened to be in France during a time of high tension with the U.S. (following the Iraq invasion). To her surprise, the attitude...Vladimir Kush and the Binary of Art and Technology
The relationship between art and technology has always been an intimate one. The more tools in your kit, the more artistic options you have. As Vladimir Kush says, when he first came to America after working as a painter in Soviet Russia, he had to get used to being equipped with more than just a “rat’s tail” for a paintbrush....Improving Smart Home Security
Without even darkening the doorway, someone has burglarized your home. And there were no broken windows, no crowbars, no ski masks or vinyl gloves – just a smart home hacker with a digital key to, say, your fancy new thermostat, toaster, or TV. So-called smart technology might be making individual home appliances more connected, but...The Problems with Smart Home Security
The Problems with Smart Home Security are complicated. Without even darkening the doorway, someone has burglarized your home. And there were no broken windows, no crowbars, no ski masks or vinyl gloves – just a hacker with a digital key to, say, your fancy new thermostat, toaster, or TV. So-called smart technology might be making...A Classical Musician's Take on the Synthetic Symphony
This past Christmas, I joined the multitude of Star Wars fans in the theater to see the long awaited addition to the saga. As the bright yellow title flashed across the screen and the famed scrolling text began, I experienced the sensation that can only be described by a cliché: i.e., chills ran down my spine. However, this reaction was...
Safe Travels, Boaty McBoatface!
Boaty McBoatface is off on its maiden voyage. The autonomous underwater vehicle left Punta Arenas, Chile on March 17 and headed to the Orkney Passage to help scientists from the University of Southampton and British Antarctic Survey with their research. The passage is about 500 miles from the Antarctic Peninsula and plunges some...
Why You Should Give Justice League a Chance
The other night, after over a year of putting Justice League off and overall forgetting it existed, I finally rented Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice. When the movie first came out, it was a lightning rod of criticism, with many disappointed fans and a depressed Ben Affleck personifying the reception of the film. But what did I, in my...Patrols, Pizzas, and Paparazzi: How Drones Are Changing the Workplace
There seems to be a common opinion that the dawn of drones means that many jobs are in jeopardy. Fearing a dystopian, jobless future, we have gained a bit of cynicism when it comes to our future-flying-robot-coworkers. However, is that warranted? Drones have already shaken up the job market. In fact, according to Business Insider,...California Seeks to Steer the Driverless Car (off the road)
The scene is California, specifically Northern California, home to Silicon Valley and some of the most aggressive automotive regulations in the world. The hottest technologies on the market revolve around the autonomous car concept. Google has had its custom self-driving Lexus SUVs running around for years and has augmented them with...
Seismic Games Shakes Things Up
In the world of game development, things can change very quickly. Between new gaming platforms and the need for diverse gaming genres, you have to be adaptable. And nobody knows that better than Seismic Games, who have done everything from mobile entries in established franchises to games on the new Xfinity platform. I spoke to President...The Two Faces of Anonymous
Who is Anonymous? I tend to become annoyed when I see articles about this – every tech reporter out there seems to think they’re contributing to “the revolution” by doing a few Google searches and then regurgitating the results in an edgy manner. Even the ones who make an effort to “get inside” the group still miss the point...Top 5 Baseball Apps
Baseball is the only major American sport that does not feature a clock in any form. Let that sink in for a bit. Baseball goes at its own pace and allows you to get into a rhythm. As I’m writing this, for instance, I’m taking turns penning sentences and watching pitches delivered to home plate. Of course, though, there are...Tony Robbins Talks Netflix Documentary And Investment Strategies
Everyone is now able to get an inside look at a Tony Robbins event. The motivational speaker opened the doors to his exclusive $5,000 per person, six-day workshop, “Date with Destiny,” to documentary filmmaker Joe Berlinger (Metallica: This Monster Lives). And the result is the new Netflix documentary, Tony Robbins: I Am Not Your...These Real-Life Superhumans Have Powers We Can Only Imagine
Warner Bros. Pictures' Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them hit theaters November 18th of last year. After witnessing the magical world of Harry Potter dazzle us on the big screen, we’re geeking out over some superhumans and their own superpowers. Sure, these no-majes can’t scare a Dementor away with a corporal Patronus, but...
Interview with Science Writer Leonard David
Innovation & Tech Today: What do we know about Mars so far? LD: Finding out about Mars has really turned out to be, I guess in a way, a “get to know me” planet. It’s on the other end of a lot of rovers, and probes, and fly-bys, and orbiters, and the amount of information we have now is pretty impressive, and even this...Innovation & Tech Today Wins Award for Best Magazine
2016 was a huge year for Innovation & Tech Today. With cover stories featuring such major personalities as Neil Degrasse Tyson and Michio Kaku, as well as our very first double cover with Kevin Hart and Scarlett Johansson, there was plenty for fans of I&T Today to be excited about. Well, it looks like the amazing year for our...Iron-Brain: 5 Habits to Keep Your Brain Healthy
Grab a Raw Snack The more raw fruits and vegetables you eat, the better. They’re packed full of the vitamins, minerals, and omega-3’s needed to keep your brain feeling pumped. Make your next snack raw and you’ll be doing your brain a favor. See this article by Brain Facts to learn more about how different habits of diet can...Dog Days: Adventure Gear for Man’s Best Friend
The weather’s getting cooler and wetter, but there’s no reason you need to suffer with the smell of wet dog in your tent this fall. Check out some of our favorite pieces of gear for keeping your furry friends warm and dry while you adventure together. Hurtta Torrent Coat: $79.99 Hurtta's Torrent Shell is made with a waterproof...
How I Got Duped By A 2015 April Fools' Product
One of my responsibilities with Innovation & Tech Today is to help obtain cool new products to review. And, while I’ve seen a lot of awesome stuff in my hunt for products, I’ve also seen some pretty strange things that people apparently buy. But today, let’s focus on something I saw that seemed too crazy to be true...and...The Simple Way To Keep Track Of Your Passwords
We live in a time of constant password remembrance. For every social media account, email account, shopping account, rewards account (you get the idea), you need to remember a unique password. However, what should be as simple as having to type in “password1” (which is not my password for the record...anymore) has grown into a...Hip-Hop's Akon Brightens the World of Sustainability on New Cover
Rapper, businessman, and sustainability advocate Akon is definitely the perfect fit as the cover story for Innovation & Tech Today’s first issue of 2017. While he may be best known as an award-winning hip-hop artist, Akon has also spent the past few years spearheading Akon Lighting Africa, an organization which looks to...
Our canine companions really understand us
Man's best friend has helped out his human scientists pals yet again -- this time with research that confirms dogs' ability to process speech. The study, which will be released in Science on September 2, shows that dogs can understand both the meaning and tone of the words humans speak. Dr. Attila Andics led the study...Camp Invention Inspires Future Innovators
What does it take for a kid to become the next Thomas Edison? According to one of today’s greatest American inventors, just some string, tape, and pipe cleaners… and an environment in which to play and learn. “Kids see a need and then go get stuff to fulfill that need,” says Steve Sasson, inventor of the digital camera....
Women Innovate! A New Frontier of Sports Makeup
Whether we’re spending the afternoon on the field or half an hour at the gym between meetings, us ladies know the struggle of wearing makeup while we sweat. It doesn’t seem to matter which luxury brand we purchase. It doesn’t blend well with perspiration. I spoke with Courtney Jones, former professional soccer player, about her...An Inside Look at the Smashing Physics of CERN
Built by CERN and Buried nearly 570 feet beneath the ground, and stretching over 17 miles on the idyllic French-Swiss border, lies the largest, most powerful machine that humanity has ever produced. The Large Hadron Collider (LHC) is a particle accelerator of unparalleled size and scope that seeks to shed light on some of the greatest...
Why You Should Respect Power Rangers (No, Seriously)
Let me just get this out of the way: I might be really biased on this subject. I loved Mighty Morphin Power Rangers unconditionally as a child. I grew up in that perfect time where I was young enough to really appreciate the iconic show about the teenagers in multi-colored jumpsuits that fought monsters summoned by a lady that lives on...The Top 7 Trends in Corporate Video Content
We live in a visual society, and, increasingly, a video society. The corporate world knows this, and is leveraging video for uses other than just branding or marketing. Video is now often used to communicate important messages for moving people to action: for example, to invite investors to take a stake in your company, to encourage...Hollywood's Science Consultant Discusses Space and New Thriller 'Life'
When Dr. Rudi Schmidt’s phone rang in his native Czech Republic early last summer, he didn’t expect the caller would be from Hollywood, once again asking for his input on a new blockbuster. Schmidt nonetheless assumed his role as science consultant with ease. His charge? Make the new science thriller Life, a film centered...What Trump's Tweets Cost Us (you may be surprised)
Trump’s prolific tweeting sets him apart in our presidential pantheon. As Twitter posts losses year after year, Trump seems hellbent on keeping it in business all by himself, as he continues to be one of the most well-known tweeters. For someone as busy as the president, you have to wonder: how much of his time is taken up by this...
Listen to our Full-Length Interview with Scarlett Johansson
In this exclusive interview, we talk to Scarlett Johansson, the top-grossing actress of all time, about her upcoming film, Ghost in the Shell. We also touch on how CGI affects her acting and how she selects her characters. She is by far one of the most talented actresses in Hollywood and her work helps and inspires millions of men...A Look at How ILMxLab Is Developing the Future of Entertainment
There’s a technology cabal located deep within the confines of Lucasfilm’s Letterman Digital Center in San Francisco. It’s here that one of Disney’s top R&D teams is experimenting with the future of storytelling through virtual reality, augmented reality and mixed reality technology. The make-up of this division, dubbed...Utah Jazz All-Star Gordon Hayward Has Game off the Hardwoods
NBA All-Star Gordon Hayward of the Utah Jazz is a huge gamer. In fact, while he was playing at Butler he had to ask special permission from his coach to make sure competing in a Halo competitive tournament wouldn’t violate NCAA rules (it didn’t). And he won. He also took Butler to the NCAA Championship game in 2010. Although...
Nintendo Switches Things Up With New Console
Nintendo has experienced the best of times and the worst of times over its many decades in the video game industry. The Japanese giant has had ups and downs with its console releases, striking out with the GameCube in 2001 only to hit a grand slam with the Wii in 2006, and then striking out again with the Wii U in 2012. On March 3,...Drones: A Videographer's Perspective
I wanted to be an astronaut when I was a kid. That, and to win a basketball dunk contest. I think the dream really was more about kicking gravity than anything else. And now, I’m so lucky to be in an industry where we try, day-by-day, to get just a little closer to that dream. Aerial imaging has transformed into a way for me to see the...