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Products That We’re Most Excited to See At CES 2018
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is internationally renowned for its celebration of innovation and technology. Throughout the history of CES, a myriad of products have made their presences known at the event to both impress and amaze attendees. This year’s show doesn’t look to be any different, as companies from far and wide will...Journalist's Survival Guide To CES
CES 2018 is officially getting ready to kick off, and there will be no shortage of news, interviews, and interesting new technology to report on. However, this isn’t an event for an unprepared journalist. You need to be ready for anything, you’ve got to plan accordingly, and you’ll need some comfy shoes. That last one will make...
The Ultimate Podcast For CES 2018
CES 2018 is almost here! It’s time to get your luggage ready, take a look at the schedule, and make sure you have comfortable yet sensible shoes to wear. However, you’re going to need something to listen to on the plane trip there to mask the sounds of the crying kid behind you and the couple arguing next to you. And, for once, I’m...
The Unridden Line With Snowboarder Jeremy Jones
Jeremy Jones is a master of his craft and a force (on behalf) of nature. In addition to being one of the pioneers of big mountain riding, Jones has collected accolades like National Geographic’s prestigious “Adventurer of the Year” and Snowboarder Magazine’s “Best Big Mountain Rider of the Year” 10 times over. He’s also...
InnoTech Arcade Reviews Wonder Boy
The Nintendo Entertainment System had a large number of side-scrolling action games that featured heavy difficulty, 8-bit graphics, and plenty of retro action. This has led to numerous modern takes on classic gameplay and graphics, such as 2014’s Shovel Knight. On today’s episode of InnoTech Arcade, we take a look at Wonder Boy: The...
Mark Zuckerberg Named “Misinformer of the Year”
With the end of the year comes a myriad of awards in the classic format “______ of the Year.” While most of these are welcome honors to the recipient, there are others that people likely try to avoid. Every year, the non-profit journalism organization Media Matters chooses one “Misinformer of the Year.” Past recipients have...
5 Video Game Reviewers To Check Out In 2018
2017 has finally come to a close. And you’ve likely seen a good amount of lists counting down everything from “Shows You Should Check Out In 2018” to “Places To Visit In 2018” to “Brands Of Mayonnaise To Avoid in 2018.” Well, here’s yet another list rudely telling you what you should be doing in 2018, specifically...
The Viking Invasion: How Vikings Season 5 is Taking the World by Storm
With the vast amount of success seen by fantasy shows such as Game of Thrones and Black Sails, it comes as no surprise that Vikings has grown into the hit TV show it is today. Five seasons in, the show still feels as fresh as ever, with enthralling action scenes and shocking character deaths keeping the show unpredictable and...
Ranking the Episodes of Black Mirror Season Four
No piece of media has ever made me feel the way Black Mirror does. The deep sense of discomfort and realism that each episode brings is unprecedented, providing disturbing storylines that are just outside the realm of possibility. What Black Mirror does so well is how they portray people who become so connected to technology that it...
Pikachus and Peccaries - Innovation & Tech Today's Quick Bytes
Another week, another load of strange and interesting news from the worlds of science and tech. On this week’s episode of Quick Bytes, hosts Alex and Anthony take a look at everything from a surprisingly intuitive science experiment to 2017’s game of the year. One of the more interesting topics we tackle in the episode is the...
The Exciting (Near) Future of Autonomous Cars
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in automotive applications is not open for debate. The only discussion right now centers on how quickly industries can advance this technology and truly disrupt all we have known about how both the car and the larger automotive world operate. This centers on autonomous cars but is much broader than...
Capturing Andy Serkis
An obsessive cave-dwelling creature. A giant gorilla rampaging through the city. A super-intelligent human-like ape. A mysterious villain perched on a throne. Behind each unique character is a man donning a skintight suit and face-tracking dots. A man none other than Andy Serkis, the master of motion capture. As one of Hollywood’s...
What Were The Top Tech Gifts This Year?
The holiday season is over. Discarded wrapping paper fills every trash can, gift receipts have been exchanged, and the tree is a perfect mix of dry and flammable. And, heartbreaking as it may be, there are no more gifts to open. But, as we reflect on the holiday spirit and feel a serious withdrawal of merriment, it’s time to ask...
Spoiler Alert! The Ongoing Epidemic of Leaked Media
Secrets aren’t easily kept under wraps in the internet age. Whether it’s a behind-the-scenes political email or a celebrity scandal, we’ve come to expect leaked information on a near-daily basis. However, there are some unexpected consequences of a leak-friendly culture, especially when it involves the trillion-dollar entertainment...
InnoTech Arcade: Flash Games
Flash games have been a popular alternative to console gaming for years. Well before these modern times of smartphone titles such as Candy Crush that are completely free (until you get addicted and end up paying hundreds of dollars), flash games were available on your browser for a quick mini-gaming experience. In today’s episode of...
Voice Actress Grey Griffin Tells Us About Her Dream Role
Voicing Daphne from Scooby Doo, Azula from The Last Airbender, and much more, Grey Griffin has mastered the art of voice acting. We spoke with her about her early days of voice acting, the difficulties of the industry, and the character she most wants to perform. Innovation & Tech Today: What was your very first voiceover...
Innovation & Tech Today's 2017 Year In Review
2017 was an incredible year for Innovation & Tech Today. We were able to speak to incredible people, attend amazing events, and create some engaging content. Let’s take a look at some of the greatest articles we published throughout the year, including a conversation with a Shark Tank veteran, a look at the growing industry of...
Yooka-Laylee Nintendo Switch Review
One of the most hyped games of the year, Yooka-Laylee is the collect-a-thon platform we’ve needed for years. Ever since its announcement in 2015, the game has garnered a great amount of attention for its retro style and talented team. And, with the game finally released on Nintendo Switch, you’re probably wondering what I thought of...
Drug Overdoses Contribute to a Dropping U.S. Life Expectancy
For the first time in 22 years, U.S. life expectancy fell last year. At the time, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) reported that U.S. citizens could expect to live an average of 78.8 years, a 0.1 decrease from 2015. The last time a decrease of any size was seen was back in 1993. Now, the trend is continuing with another drop to an...
Can Amazon Take On YouTube?
For over a decade, YouTube has been the place to go to search for every cat video, music video, and cat video you’d like. And they are definitely way ahead of the competition. After all, the website is globally number two in terms of Alexa rankings, with competitors Twitch and Dailymotion ranked 43rd and 132nd globally respectively....
InnoTech Arcade: Battlesloths 2025
Sloths are not generally considered the most energetic animals in the world. In fact, they’re pretty much exclusively considered one of the slowest animals in the world. Except when they swim for some reason. I don’t get it either. Well, according to today’s game at least, sloths aren’t nearly as lazy as you may think....
Apple Confirms That It Has Been Slowing Down Older iPhones
Yesterday, Apple confirmed a long-discussed conspiracy. Throughout the history of the iPhone, people have often complained about their older phones performing slower when a new model released. Some have theorized that Apple deliberately slows down older models in order to motivate people to buy the newest iPhone. Others have claimed that...
Adam Savage Airs His Thoughts on the Current State of Science Education
In the age of The Bachelor and Keeping up with the Kardashians, we should count our lucky stars that pop culture science isn’t a complete oxymoron. As one of the most recognizable science communicators out there, Mythbusters’ Adam Savage has a passion for making education as fun as possible. Also, like many people in the...
A Reading of A.I. Generated Harry Potter
The Harry Potter series of films are extremely popular for their vast worldbuilding, interesting characters, and fantastically paced storytelling. However, an official entry in the series hasn’t been released in over a decade, meaning that, for many, the story of Harry and his pals has ended forever. Well, thanks to an artificial...
Our Most Anticipated Video Games of 2018
It’s been said before and I’ll say it again, 2017 has been an incredible year for video games. From AAA blockbusters like Super Mario Odyssey and Horizon Zero Dawn to indie sleepers like Rime and What Remains of Edith Finch, this year has plunged gamers into engaging storylines and worlds with endless exploration. Now, 2018 will be...
A Skull-Shaped Asteroid Is Approaching Earth Next Year
2018 is on its way, and you know what that means: plenty of fear and uncertainty for the future. Between political unrest, the much-discussed repeal of net neutrality, and the controversial new tax bill, there’s definitely some reason for uncertainty in the future. Well, let’s go ahead and add one more fear to that list: a...
Twitch Announces New Streaming-Based Reality Show
Video game streaming has grown exponentially in the last few years. Twitch was purchased by Amazon in 2014 for $970 million. Currently, the site receives 15 million daily users who view an average of 106 minutes of content each day. In fact, some ambitious gamers have turned video game streaming into a full-time job. Well, now it looks...
2017’s Best Tech Stocking Stuffers
The holiday season is here! A time for cheer, merriment, and articles with sloppy, uninspired intros. But you already knew that because of the twelve different versions of “All I Want For Christmas Is You” you heard on the way to work today. Well, in order to prepare you for your stressful last-minute shopping spree on December 24th...
Loot Boxes and In-Game Purchases: Gaming’s Biggest Problem
Video games have had a great year. 2017 saw Nintendo making a major comeback from the disappointing Wii U with both the Nintendo Switch and two incredible games: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Super Mario Odyssey. Also coming this year were games such as Horizon Zero Dawn and Wolfenstein II. It’s safe to say that video...
Was 2017 The Best Year For Video Gaming?
Video gaming has established itself as a form of media on par with television, film, and music, entering the mainstream as a multifaceted hobby thanks to the growing world of esports and yearly E3 announcements. But, besides being around for decades can an argument be made that 2017 was the best year for gaming? Let’s take a look at...
Security Robot Fired From San Francisco Animal Shelter
The robots are coming, and they’re hungry for jobs. Industries such as cooking, bartending, and even surgery have a mildly murky future thanks to our eventual robotic overlords. We’ve known this for awhile now, with articles full of gloom and doom being constantly churned out, striking fear into the hearts of us simple carbon-based...
Facebook Admits That Social Media Might Be Bad For Us
“With people spending more time on social media, many rightly wonder whether that time is good for us. Do people connect in meaningful ways online? Or are they simply consuming trivial updates and polarizing memes at expense of time with loved ones?” So began Facebook’s blog post last week. With more of our time going towards...
Net Neutrality Fallout: What Happens Now?
By now, many have heard about the FCC’s ruling yesterday to can net neutrality. The decision has been long in the works, starting with the first proposal in April 2017. In the face of much opposition, both from the general public and some prominent internet pioneers, and even after a bomb threat, the Commission still moved forward with...
Quick Bytes: Star Wars The Last Jedi Edition
Star Wars: The Last Jedi is almost here! The next grand adventure from a place far away in a time long, long ago is about to be unveiled to the world. But you probably already knew that. You’ve probably already seen all the previews, heard all the hype, and accidentally read all the spoilers. However, before we take our yearly trip...
The FCC Scraps Net Neutrality
Today in a 3-2 vote, ( the same margin it was initially approved with) the Federal Communications Commission approved a measure to scrap the tough net neutrality rules it put in place just two years ago during the Obama administration. Those rules prevented internet providers from blocking and throttling traffic and offering paid...
Ray Kurzweil’s Prediction of Immortality and the Cost of Living Forever
Ray Kurzweil’s prediction of immortality popped up on my news feed again today. (Thank you, Google.) If you’re not familiar with his name, you’re certainly familiar with his work. He’s the inventor of the CCD flatbed scanner and the text-to-speech synthesizer. Also, he’s boys with Stevie Wonder. Inc. Magazine has called him the...
Chevron Helping to Build New STEM Pipeline
As the sponsor of Sneak Peak Friday at the 2018 USA Science & Engineering Festival (USASEF), Chevron joins companies and government organizations from across the country to promote STEM education through interactive learning. In their Chevron Tech Zone, students can engage in hands-on activities that will allow them to experience...
Assassin's Creed Composer Jesper Kyd On Inspiration And His Favorite Project
Video games take a large team to complete, from developers to bug testers and even story writers. However, one area of game development that often gets overlooked is music composition. Providing the background music to gaming worlds, composers are tasked with coming up with a catchy melodic tune that corresponds with what’s on screen....