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Treating Mental Illness with Electricity Marries Old Ideas with Modern Tech
Daniel Merino, The Conversation and Gemma Ware, The Conversation Mental illnesses such as obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression and addiction are notoriously hard to treat and often don’t respond to drugs. But a new wave of treatments that stimulate the brain with electricity are showing promise on patients and in clinical...
Crypto NFT Today: The Latest News in Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, and NFTs: Nov. 16-22, 2022
Welcome to another edition of Crypto NFT Today! If you enjoy cryptocurrency, NFTs, and riding emotional rollercoasters, this is the place to be. Are you ready for the crunch? Let’s get started. Bankman-Fried, Other Top FTX Execs Among Largest Political Donors Sam Bankman-Fried and other top FTX executives were among the...
Ultimate Black Friday Tech Gift Guide
Black Friday is quickly approaching and the deals are starting to appear on all the top tech marketplaces. To help you navigate the many options available, we've curated a list of picks to help you take your gift game to the next level without breaking the bank. Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra Robot Vacuum with Empty Wash Fill Dock $1,056...
Tech News to Know This Week: Nov. 22-28, 2022
Every day we wake up, drink a cup of coffee, and get ready for work. Following are a handful of stories from around the tech world condensed to fit into a single cup of coffee. These are the things you need to know before you step foot out of your door (or in front of a webcam) and into the real world this morning. So sit back, grab...
How Are Cities Deciding Where to Add EV Charging Stations?
Cities cannot rely on electric vehicle (EV) owners to install personal EV charging stations at their houses. The effort to evenly disperse charging stations is a combined effort, and it’s one a city has to juggle amid already well-established transportation infrastructure. For EVs to become commonplace, there must be enough...
Adventures in the Metaverse: Part 2 - Decentraland
After a brief trip into the heavily regulated Horizon Worlds, I embarked on a journey to a slightly stranger plain: Decentraland. Hearing the tales of web3's latest frontier, I expected the Wild West. I did find an untamed land dotted with small settlements, but there is no gold rush and there are no gunslingers. Ghost towns,...
7 Components That Make Up a Circuit Board and Their Purposes
Beginners in the electrical and electronics industries might find it challenging to understand the different components that make up a circuit board and their purposes. This might even challenge some people who have been in the industry for a long time. It does not mean that you are not good at what you do. A circuit board is made up...
How IT Leaders Are Deploying Data Strategies to Help Mitigate Urban Heat
On the heels of a historic summer heat wave, the unseasonably warm fall weather affecting much of the U.S. is a reminder that climate change is worsening. Fortunately, some IT companies are leveraging their data expertise to support public health and environmental sustainability. One of the topics at hand is the need for better data to...
Darren Aronofsky on Creating 'Limitless with Chris Hemsworth'
Award-winning Darren Aronofksy has an impressive back catalog. In 2010, Aronofsky received a Best Director Academy Award nomination for the indie box office phenomenon Black Swan, starring Natalie Portman, who won a Best Actress Academy Award for her performance. 2008’s The Wrestler was touted as a "bravura work of art” by...
EVOLV Tour XL Plus Scooter: Meet The Beast
The connection between the popularity of scooters and the economy isn't a coincidence. As gas prices continue to surge and the economy doesn’t seem to be taking a turn for the better any time soon, people are looking for alternative means of transportation that can save on gas prices while at the same time provide a greener more...
Crypto NFT Today: The Latest News in Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, and NFTs: Nov. 16-22, 2022
Welcome to another edition of Crypto NFT Today! If you enjoy cryptocurrency, NFTs, and riding emotional rollercoasters, this is the place to be. Are you ready for the crunch? Let’s get started. Millions Missing from FTX Exchange More than $370 million in funds is mysteriously missing from from the FTX exchange. The...
70% Of Businesses Now Using 5G: Should You Get On Board?
In the middle of this year, a survey was commissioned by UK5G to assess the adoption of 5G across the UK. It found that 70% of UK businesses were already using – or planning to deploy – the updated services and networks, with the cost alone being the main reason that the number is not higher. The representation came in four...
Limitless with Chris Hemsworth: The Path to Longevity
What if you could combat aging and discover the full potential of the human body? Actor Chris Hemsworth of Extraction and Thor fame explores this revolutionary idea in the new National Geographic original series Limitless with Chris Hemsworth, created by award-winning director Darren Aronofsky and hailing from his production...
Tech News to Know This Week: Nov. 15-21, 2022
Every day we wake up, drink a cup of coffee, and get ready for work. Following are a handful of stories from around the tech world condensed to fit into one single cup of coffee. These are the things you need to know before you step foot out of your door (or in front of a webcam) and into the real world this morning. So sit back,...
7 Technologies Powering Renewable Growth in 2023
It’s a wonder humanity isn’t powered 100% by alternative energy technologies with just how many innovations there are. The green energy sector is booming, driven by demand and falling prices. It’s causing companies to think even bigger and more imaginatively to find creative solutions to power the world through a green...
Adventures in the Metaverse: Part 1-Horizon Worlds
Meta Platforms Inc. has had a tumultuous month. The company’s lofty vision of a connected metaverse where users can interact virtually on a mass scale is not going according to plan. Following an internal report in mid-October that found metaverse platforms Decentraland and The Sandbox each have fewer than 1,000 “daily active”...
10 Tech Gift Ideas for Traveling Executives
Travel can be stressful --- flight delays, unforeseen crises, that crucial document left on the nightstand. Preparation and the right travel gear can mitigate that stress. Phone and key trackers, form-fitting travel pillows, and most importantly, a sturdy suitcase, are a few of the essentials that can turn an otherwise exasperating...
Top STEM Afterschool Programs to Consider
STEM education instills higher education in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics world. These valued skills will take students’ education to new heights and better prepare them for the future as our world becomes more innovative. These featured afterschool programs will offer everything from art, coding, science,...
Crypto NFT Today: The Latest News in Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, and NFTs: Nov. 9-15, 2022
Welcome to another edition of Crypto NFT Today! If you enjoy cryptocurrency, NFTs, and riding emotional rollercoasters, this is the place to be. Are you ready for the crunch? Let’s get started. FTX Token Plummets FTT token value was down 20% Tuesday following a report last week that Alameda Research may be in...
How to Protect Your Investment When Purchasing an NFT or Cryptocurrency
If you have recently decided to consider broadening your investment portfolio by purchasing some cryptocurrencies or even an NFT (Non-Fungible Token), keeping such assets firmly secured from cyber criminals' prying eyes and techniques is essential. While there is very little that you can do to account for these assets swiftly rising and...
10 Tips for Girls in STEM
When we interviewed the Women in STEM, we asked for tips they would offer to girls, teens and young women currently in school or participating in STEM-based programs. From the multitude of great advice and insight we received, we present these 10 Tips: Don’t Worry About What Others Think Everyone is different. Successful people...
Tech News to Know This Week: Nov. 8-14, 2022
Every day we wake up, drink a cup of coffee, and get ready for work. Following are a handful of stories from around the tech world condensed to fit into one single cup of coffee. These are the things you need to know before you step foot out of your door (or in front of a webcam) and into the real world this morning. So sit back,...
3 Things a Climate Scientist Wants World Leaders to Know Ahead of COP27
Andrew King, The University of Melbourne World leaders and climate experts are gathering for pivotal United Nations climate change talks in Egypt. Known as COP27, the conference will aim to put Earth on a path to net-zero emissions and keep global warming well below 2℃ this century. The world must rapidly decarbonize to avoid...
How Likely is an Asteroid Collision with Earth?
Every month, there seems to be a fresh news alert about an asteroid “hurtling toward Earth.” Well, “alert” is perhaps too strong a word; in most cases, it is simply an article with a sensational headline created solely to garner clicks. The article invariably goes on to explain that the asteroid will not reach our solar system...
The White House’s ‘AI Bill of Rights’ outlines five principles to make artificial intelligence safer, more transparent and less discriminatory
Many AI algorithms, like facial recognition software, have been shown to be discriminatory to people of color. // Photo by Andy Kelly on Unsplash Christopher Dancy, Penn State Despite the important and ever-increasing role of artificial intelligence in many parts of modern society, there is very little policy or regulation...
Gift Guide: Top 10 Massage Guns
There are few things more therapeutic than a massage after a stressful day at work or a particularly rigorous workout. Taking the time to reset the body can also have a significant positive impact on the mind. Unfortunately, many of us simply don't have the time to check-in to a spa to cure the mid-week blues. The consequences of that...
PlayStation VR2 Pre-Orders Open Soon. Here's What to Expect.
Beginning Nov. 15, pre-orders for the Sony PlayStation VR2 will be open, but we're still several months from the actual launch. On its company blog, the global electronics giant announced the VR2 will officially launch on February 22, 2023. The Playstation VR2 Sense Controller and charger will both be available on that date. Here...
Crypto NFT Today: The Latest News in Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, and NFTs: Nov. 2-8, 2022
Welcome to another edition of Crypto NFT Today! If you enjoy cryptocurrency, NFTs, and riding emotional rollercoasters, this is the place to be. Are you ready for the crunch? Let’s get started. Twitter Introduces 'Tweet Tiles' Twitter’s massive shake-up is affecting the blockchain world. Despite a hectic week, Twitter...
Tech News to Know This Week: Nov. 1-7, 2022
Every day we wake up, drink a cup of coffee, and get ready for work. Following are a handful of stories from around the tech world condensed to fit into one single cup of coffee. These are the things you need to know before you step foot out of your door (or in front of a webcam) and into the real world this morning. So sit back,...
Benefits of Debt-for-Climate Swaps
Barbados Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley spoke passionately to the United Nations General Assembly in September about the mounting debt many developing countries are shouldering and its increasing impact on their ability to thrive. The average debt for low- and middle-income countries, excluding China, reached 42% of their gross...
Elon Musk's $44B Twitter Deal is Finally Over the Line. How Did We Get Here and What Does it Mean for the Company’s Future?
It’s official … again. Elon Musk, the richest man in the world, is the new owner of Twitter Inc. His first order of business was firing CEO Parag Agrawal, CFO Ned Segal, and other top executives. A Securities and Exchange Commission filing Friday confirmed the deal closed Thursday, and that Twitter is now part of Mr. Musk’s X...
TikTok's Class Action Settlement Sparks Greater Privacy Concerns
TikTok users received financial compensation up to $168 Wednesday as part of a privacy data class action settlement. ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company, agreed to pay $92 million to settle allegations it harvested personal data without users' consent. TikTok users received a notification from the app Monday about...
Hot Sleeper, Cold Sleeper; Sleep Number Launched New Tech to Help You Sleep Better
Sleep Number just released the Climate360 smart bed that uses advanced temperature technology to create a personalized and responsive microclimate and has automatic firmness adjustability for each side of the bed. Research shows that a slight decrease of 1 to 1.5 degrees in core body temperature helps sleepers fall asleep quicker and...
The Ultimate Gaming Laptop Gift Guide
The rise of eSports and web3 has breathed new life into PC gaming. It has always been a popular pastime with a dedicated base, but the stakes have been raised in recent years as gamers look to monetize their exploits through streaming and play-to-earn platforms. To have a chance at succeeding in this burgeoning industry,...
First Patient Receives Promising Trial Cancer-Stopping Pill
A well-known California hospital is the first to give a human patient its new cancer-stopping pill. City of Hope, one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States, today announced that the first patient to receive its novel, promising cancer medicine AOH1996 is doing well. The Phase 1 clinical...
7 Future-Proof Businesses to Consider
Future-proofing is anticipating what lies ahead and developing ways to minimize future events’ adverse effects. It helps companies meet their long-term aims and succeed in the long haul, regardless of the changing market trends and demands. Future-proof businesses adjust to constant market changes and opt for the latest and most...
Crypto NFT Today: The Latest News in Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, and NFTs: Oct. 26-Nov. 1, 2022
Welcome to another edition of Crypto NFT Today! If you enjoy cryptocurrency, NFTs, and riding emotional rollercoasters, this is the place to be. Are you ready for the crunch? Let’s get started. Businessweek Columnist Writes Definitive Crypto Essay Popular Bloomberg financial columnist Matt Levine has written a...
Tech News to Know This Week: Oct. 25-31, 2022
Every day we wake up, drink a cup of coffee, and get ready for work. Following are a handful of stories from around the tech world condensed to fit into one single cup of coffee. These are the things you need to know before you step foot out of your door (or in front of a webcam) and into the real world this morning. So sit back,...