What’s In Store for Sony’s Vision-S Smart Car?
Electric cars are more promising than ever, and a growing number of carmakers are producing them. It’s not just car companies, either, as the world learned when Sony unveiled the Vision-S at CES 2020. Since then, though, Sony’s been relatively quiet.
Does Machine Learning Increase or Reduce Gambling Addiction?
Machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) already have a major impact on various industries across the planet, with the gambling world certainly among them. There are various ways that AI […]
Voters Have The Power To Prevent Cyberattacks On Our Democracy
It’s difficult to remember a time when an American presidential election was more fraught with uncertainty than the one that’s fast approaching next month. Not only has COVID-19 raised questions […]
China’s Trade Conflict With the U.S. Could Disrupt the Tech Industry
The United States has seen increasing tensions and trade conflicts with China. Since the Asian country is a global leader in the tech industry, many experts fear these continuing tensions and trade conflicts will disrupt the field.
UK Unions Demand Investigation Into Amazon Employee Surveillance
Amazon is no stranger to controversy when it comes to employee conditions and relations. Through protests, strikes and walkouts, the company has seen workers stand up and demand fair treatment. Recent breaking news regarding surveillance of employees has now reignited that controversy. In the United Kingdom, union groups and activists are demanding action against Amazon’s latest move.
How Innovation in Grow Technology is Advancing the Cannabis Industry
The global cannabis industry’s state can be summed up in five words—green is the new gold. A 2019 estimate put the legal and illegal global cannabis market at $344 billion, […]
The Concerns with Using Cloud-Based Providers for Organizations
Are you thinking about moving your data to the cloud?
Perhaps you have a lot of employees working from home currently. Emailing files to one another isn’t a workable solution for long … but you might also be concerned about moving to the cloud.
A Look at Eddie Van Halen’s Legacy on Music Technology
On Oct. 6, 2020, renowned guitarist Eddie Van Halen passed away after battling cancer. As the namesake for the electrifying band Van Halen, Eddie was more than a musician. He was a moment — one that defined and defied genres.
Aiming for Space — and Our Higher Potential: Behind the Making of The Right Stuff
It was one of the best books written about one of mankind’s greatest feats. When Tom Wolfe published The Right Stuff, it was 1979, just 10 years after Apollo 11 touched down on the Moon to complete a dizzying first decade of space flight. The you-are-there bestselling book focused on the Mercury astronauts, all test pilots, and how the new NASA space program changed their personal lives — and what we believed to be possible.
The Brain Train; UFC And NBA Athletes Use Cognitive Training To Reach New Heights
While being fast, agile, and skilled can lead to athletic success, the cognitive training program combined with cutting-edge technologies is quickly becoming a staple of training for both the professional and amateur athlete.
5 Surprising Ways to Boost Employee Morale and Engagement
Take a look at your employees. What do you see? Do they seem happy and excited about their work? Or they seem disinterested and anxious to go home? If you have noticed them slack and be sloppy in their work, then their morale isn’t as high as you thought it was. Their problems with low morale and disengagement might go deeper. It can be some growing dissatisfaction, burn-out, negative employee experience, or any other factor for that matter. You should do something about it before it’s too late.
Smart Universities; IoT Platform Supports a Digitally Connected Campus
Zyter, a leading digital health and IoT-enablement platform, has announced the availability of Zyter Smart Universities, an Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity platform designed specifically for school campuses.
5 Inspiring Career Women In Technology
More women are making careers in technology. What was once an unlikely career choice for young girls, is now becoming a land of opportunity as professional women make serious headway in industry.
Failure to Launch; SpaceX rocket launch postponed due to inclement weather
Just 30 seconds before liftoff yesterday, SpaceX grounded a Falcon 9 rocket launch at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Falcon 9 completed all of its pre-launch sequencings, including loading liquid oxygen, before the launch’s cancellation. Mere seconds were left before the engine controller would have commanded the rocket’s engine ignition sequence to begin.
What Does Apple’s $2 Trillion Market Value Mean for Big Tech?
On Wednesday, Aug. 19, Apple became the first publicly traded U.S. company to reach a $2 trillion market cap. The company, which was also the first to reach a $1 trillion market cap, added half of that value in just a few weeks. Apple’s stock is up 60% this year alone.
I, ROBOT
Ships, planes, and cars are often given female names. This tradition started long ago. Captains and pilots named their ships and planes out of respect to their mothers or loved ones. Some were given names of goddesses.
Intellectual Property Challenges In The Cloud
Cloud computing offers multiple benefits to businesses, especially small- and medium-sized entities. Files in the cloud can be accessed on multiple devices without requiring a local copy stored on your device. Further, cloud servers can provide a decrease in overhead, as you are not responsible for maintaining and upgrading a physical server.
4 Customer Acquisition Channels for B2C iGaming Startups
Online gambling or iGaming was already registering strong growth before 2020, thanks to the widespread adoption of smartphones and opening up of key markets like the United States in 2018. But the industry has received a shot in the arm with the increase in demand for online services after the COVID-19 pandemic.
Why Do We Need STEM In Government?
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) come together to form a field of study that is versatile and applicable to everyday life — as well as industries of all kinds. On a larger scale, governments should be inclusive of STEM experts and perspectives. This will lead to a universally beneficial approach to all sorts of affairs.
How Effective Are Predictive Policing Programs?
Public safety and the justice system are two growing areas of interest for citizens and police in the United States. Between political and racial tensions, unrest has been on the rise in drastic ways this year. Specifically, government officials and civil rights activists have turned a spotlight on police violence. More than ever, people are questioning how helpful or hurtful predictive policing is in today’s society.
TikTok TikTok; Time Is Running Out On This App
In what the Trump Administration considers a threat and national emergency, TikTok, a Chinese-owned video sharing mobile application, will be banned for downloads in the U.S. beginning Sunday.
Getting The Weight Off; Clemson University Partners With Honda On Government Request
While climate change and sustainable transportation concerns persuade manufacturers to rethink the automotive market, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has asked academia, national laboratories, and industry to innovate new […]
Julian Lennon Talks Restoring an Earth and World in Peril
Filmmakers Rebecca and Josh Tickell, along with music royalty, Julian Lennon, have worked tirelessly to produce the film, Kiss the Ground, an important documentary coming to Netflix Sept. 22. The film could not come at a better time, when our planet and the living beings that inhabit it are in need of healing on a grand scale. This film takes a close look at our earth’s most powerful unsung hero, our soil. We quite literally cannot live without it.
SciFest All Access Moved To New Date
Thanks to popular demand, SciFest All Access, the second virtual conference presented by USA Science & Engineering Festival during the pandemic, has moved to a new date — which still gives you time to register.
Isolated and Overwhelmed: How to Manage Your Team Through Crisis
Leadership skills aren’t innate. In this interview, discover how to lead through crisis, through isolation, and through around the clock scrutiny.
Amid Travel Fears; Boeing Tells Innovation & Tech Today Industry Can “Restore Confidence With The Flying Public”
While the coronavirus placed a heavy emphasis on innovating new social protocol for long-distance travelers, the pandemic also put airline companies and manufacturers under the microscope, highlighting an industry-wide responsibility […]
9 Ways Technology Can Improve Employee Engagement
One of the biggest challenges for most companies is how to build a strong company culture. Investing in a positive working environment can promote productivity and encourage your employees to be more responsive and goal-orientated. Your goal should be to provide conditions that will improve communication and engagement.
Restaurants Are Using Tech To Survive The Pandemic
COVID-19 took the world by storm. People have been dealing for nearly a full year with the virus’s effects. How long it will stick around is unknown. One industry that’s taken a particularly hard hit is restaurants. With social distancing and quarantines, people have been turning away from dining for the most part. However, technology is here to help.
Using Technology To Keep Employees Engaged, Satisfied, And Motivated During A Crisis
The world is experiencing a global crisis that has thrown everyone for a loop. As a result, offices around the globe were forced to ask staff to work from home. Globally, businesses attempted to minimize the impact of uncertainty and fear to make the transition to remote working as smooth as possible for employees.
The Future of Film with Disney’s Director of VR Jeff Gipson
To learn more about VR films and the artistry that goes into their creation, we spoke with Disney’s first VR animated film director, Jeff Gipson.
Remote Control; The COVID-19 Pandemic And A Stay-At-Home Hobby
When Jean-Pierre Deheeger or “JP” bought a Hobby Town franchise in the Chicago area 13 years ago, he didn’t go into the venture blindly.
A 2010 Hobby Manufacturers report showed the RC (remote control) industry had grown to just over 2.5-billion-dollar industry globally and no signs of a down slide.
5 Ways To Become A Role Model In STEM
In my travels, I often meet professional women that ask how to get involved in professional organizations or which ones to join? Other than the obvious, USA Loves Manufacturing, on the top of my list is STEM for Women. One of the top needs for US based manufacturing and tech companies is more women in STEM.
9 Travel Tech Essentials That Will Upgrade Your Trip
No matter what your destination is, there are many things to keep in mind while packing luggage. Tastes and preferences vary from person to person. Taking tech-driven gadgets remains the first priority for global travelers for the seamless connectivity they bring. It is hard to stay without essential gadgets during travel and on reaching a destination.
Social Media Tips For The Ambitious Marketer
Social media was a huge topic, even before coronavirus. Although during the pandemic, more and more people started to use social media in an unprecedented manner.
Understanding The ‘Childcare Effect’ In A SaaS Infrastructure
Parental supervision is fundamental to a child’s academic success. And having quick access to academic information and performance is integral to a healthy learning environment, which is why with COVID-19 forcing students of all ages online, platforms such as Zoom, Skype, Microsoft Teams, among others have thrived.
Virtual Cannabis Conference Marks New Era In Event Technology
With the COVID-19 pandemic firmly in place, industries relying on events are being forced to not only rethink their marketing and promotion strategies, they are also seeing a demand to take their shows online by innovating reactive, virtual platforms.
Why The FDA’s Recent Approval Of New Vaccine Is A Gigantic Win In The War On Cancer
The global war against the coronavirus pandemic continues to wage on while researchers and medical experts seek to find a cure for COVID-19 symptoms. While many believe this is here to stay for an indefinite period, others feel that this too, shall pass.
Tired Of The Same Old Social Media?
Grollow, a group following app launched earlier this month and will be revolutionizing social media as we know it! Think Twitter for Groups.
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Integrating A Chatbot Into Classroom Learning
Chatbots In The Classroom: Applications & Benefits
Education, which forges the future bright minds, needs a transformation that begins from its grassroots. As technology continues to become integral to our daily life, education must also change with the times. It must adopt novel ways of teaching and training so that the students of the future are truly prepared for the future.
High-Tech Medical Devices For The Smart Home
Your smart home probably has gadgets to help you enjoy more convenience or stay entertained. Why not add to the assortment and invest in things that could improve your well-being? Here are seven high-tech medical devices to consider adding to your smart home.