TECH & INNOVATION

Meet the Rubber Octopus and Other Non-Lethal Vessel Stoppers the US Navy Is Working On

TECH & INNOVATION 09.24.2020 08:10 AM

Naval forces of different countries have been using vessel-stopping devices to protect their territories as heightened tension occurs in their borders.

Village's Broadband, Telephone Service Interrupted Daily for More Than 18 Months, but Why?

09.24.2020 08:00 AM

Engineers from a local internet service provider took more than 18 months to discover what has been disrupting the Internet and telephone services at a Welsh village, every day without fail at 7 in the morning - a retired couple's old TV set.

Researchers Discover Novel Method for Creating Colloidal Diamonds

09.24.2020 07:50 AM

Colloidal diamonds - stable, self-assembled material with promising applications in light-related technologies - can now be fabricated, decades after its concept was first developed in the 90s.

Jeff Bezos' Aerospace Company, Blue Origin, Will Test Moon Lander in First 2020 Flight

09.24.2020 00:22 AM

Blue Origin, the private aerospace manufacturer founded by Amazon chief Jeff Bezos, will be launching its first mission for 2020.

Ecom King Kamil Sattar is Changing the Way People Learn E-commerce

09.23.2020 14:19 PM

If there's anything that entrepreneur Kamil Sattar has learned so far in this life, it's that people have to trust their own instincts and go for what they want. By the age of 21, this British e-commerce entrepreneur had founded more than three businesses with a combined sales revenue of six figures a year and is now mentoring other business owners to help grow their revenue. He did so despite struggling with his mental health and self-doubt and facing a lack of support from those around him. His success story is a lesson in perseverance, tenacity, and trusting in oneself in the face of hardships that would drag one down.

The World Is Designed for Men—but Smart Energy Systems Don't Have To Be

09.23.2020 12:00 PM

Air-conditioned offices often take average male body temperatures as the reference point, PPE sizes are based on male body sizes and characteristics. The tech sector continues to be a male-dominated field producing innovation and design that can reinforce gender stereotypes, or ignore the needs of women completely.

France Uses Discarded Human Hair for Oil Clean Up Operations

09.23.2020 08:50 AM

In France, discarded human hair from salons and barbershops find a new purpose - by being used as a reusable ocean oil cleaner in a new and sustainable recycling project.

Planet, Canon Are Next Rideshare Clients for Rocket Lab

09.23.2020 08:30 AM

Aerospace company Rocket Lab has announced that its next mission will be carrying payloads from Planet and Canon Electronics through the ridesharing capacities of its Electron rocket, September 22.

Bose Returns With Earbuds You Can Wear While Sleeping

09.22.2020 23:55 PM

Bose takes the next step in delivering sleep-friendly earbuds with the release of Sleepbuds II, first announced Tuesday, September 22.

Worksport Teams up With Atlis Motor Vehicles for TerraVis, a New Solar Panel Accessory

09.22.2020 22:48 PM

Canadian auto parts manufacturer Worksport signed an agreement with American electric truck brand Atlis Motor Vehicles on September 22 to install solar panel technology on trucks.

Microsoft Acquires Exclusive License for OpenAI's GPT-3 Language Model

09.22.2020 22:39 PM

Microsoft announced that it has recently landed an exclusive licensing deal with the GPT-3 language model of OpenAI for an undisclosed sum.

Predicting 2021 Trends in the CNC Machining Industry

09.22.2020 16:44 PM

The circumstances of 2020 have accelerated the CNC industry's technological innovation. With an increased focus on automation and waste reduction, accompanied by a renewed sense of urgency, 2021 promises a series of exciting trends that will change the face of the industry.

Are Plug-in Hybrid Cars Worse for Environment Than Factory Tests Suggest? It Depends How You Drive Them

09.22.2020 12:00 PM

Currently accounting for 3 percent of new car sales, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles are sold as low-carbon alternatives to fossil fuel and conventional hybrid cars. But a new report threatens to shatter their green credentials.

World's First Petabyte Hard Disk Drive Contains Glass for Better Storage Capacity

09.21.2020 23:22 PM

Glass could play an important role in the world's first petabyte hard disk drive as an answer to the growing demand for better data storage capacity.

'I Choose To Be a Cyborg': Why I Implanted Computer Chips in My Hands

09.21.2020 14:00 PM

I have computer chips in my hands. The tiny (2 by 12 millimeters) glass ampules are nestled just under the skin on the back of each of my hands and were implanted by a local body piercer several years ago.

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