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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Global Running Day Interview: Crossing the Canyon with Rob Krar
[Updated: 6.7.2017] 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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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. […]
Can a Former Pastor Lead the Swiss Watch Industry to the Digital Promised Land?
Geneva, Switzerland – Throughout his childhood in Nyon, Vaud, Switzerland, Mike Barry Ehouman had one all-consuming hobby and one professional goal. Raised a devout Christian, Barry aspired to become a pastor. […]
Justin Wren, an Unlikely Champion
If there is one thing Americans love, it is the comeback story. Winning can be boring, but winning after failing elicits something very primal in our nature. But life isn’t […]
Women Innovate! Olympian Lauren Sesselmann
Maybe you recognize her from the London Summer Olympics, where Lauren Sesselmann and her team were awarded the bronze medal for Women’s Soccer. Or, perhaps from her team’s championship at […]
Travis Rodgers Talks Broadcasting, Jim Rome, and O.J. Simpson
Radio host Travis Rodgers knows a thing or two about broadcasting. In addition to producing the extremely popular Jim Rome Show for years, Rodgers went solo for the Yahoo! Sports […]
Sharing the Future of Work
Mahatma Gandhi called upon us to “be the change that you wish to see in the world.” As our economy continues to integrate people who see full time employment as […]
4 Innovative Investment Apps for Millennials
Millennials don’t have to be on Wall Street to be stock market rock stars. With smartphones, investing can take place anywhere in the world – even in the comfort of […]
Top 3 Wearable Trends
To say that wearable technology is taking over our lives is an understatement. By 2018, the global wearables market is expected to be worth a cool $19 billion. Many of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]