Elon Musk is no ordinary guy. In fact, he’s the complete opposite. From his ties with Tesla, to being the original doodler of transport concept Hyperloop, Musk is a man of ground-breaking “things.” It seems as if there is nothing that Musk can’t do, which is why his plan to put people on Mars in…
Robotics Company Designs WiFi-Controlled 360-Degree Camera Dolly
In 2011 Double Robotics was founded. One year later they launched the first version of their telepresence robots. Following in its footsteps was the Double 2, launched this January, with improved “Lateral Stability Control” shock absorption, a wider-angle lens, and a higher top speed. Now, the robotics company is adding a new video-equipped robot to…
Software Development Center To Launch in Atlanta’s Midtown Tech Square
Keysight Technologies and the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech), plan to launch a software development center in Atlanta, Georgia. The idea is to combine talent from Georgia Tech’s top 10 engineering program, with Keysight Technologies, the world’s leading electronic design and test company. Keysight, which has a longstanding relationship with Georgia Tech, hopes the new center will benefit both organizations by combining…
Samsung Wants To Make Your Hand Into A Display
A new patent from Samsung, published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), shows a concept smartwatch interface designed to project a touch-enabled display onto the back of the user’s hand. The concept device looks awfully ambitious. Basically it scans the back of the user’s hand in order to detect the display area. Then the device projects different interactive…
The Future Of Alphabet (Google) Is Chock-Full Of Wearables
Google has consistently shown face in the tech world, with their “uncanny knack for returning extremely relevant results,” as PC Magazine reported back in 1998. And they’ve been efficacious, to say the least. Since 2015 when Alphabet was created as the parent company of Google, we’ve been on watch to see what was to come next. Now that…
How Germany Is Dealing With Smartphone-Distracted Pedestrians
I want to tell you that I never use my smartphone while driving or walking down the street, but that would be a bold-faced lie. For most, including myself, it’s inevitable. With the way of the world today, we’re constantly glued to our smartphones. For me, I’m either answering work emails or talking strategy on…
How Biosensors Are Changing The Healthcare Industry
The healthcare industry is usually resistant to change, often for valid reasons. From security to general care, the industry is often reluctant to implement new technologies unless they’re proven to be useful, safe, and secure. Mobile tools and technologies are being designed with the healthcare industry in mind, such as biosensors, wearables, and nearables. Whether worn…
UpFront: Slow Down, Take Notice
Editor’s Letter from 2016 Jan/Feb Issue As I scroll through the technology news feed on my iPhone, I can’t help but notice a trend. One headline reads, “RIP Google Glass.” Another, “SF’s First Self-Driving Car Crash.” I can’t help but wonder—are we moving too fast? Are we dotting our I’s and crossing our T’s before launching new technologies? Or are…
Why The Internet of Things (IoT) Won’t Survive Without Satellite
It’s been a topic of conversation for a while now, the expected transformation in order to support, and in some cases complement, the Internet of Things (IoT). From consumers to businesses, the number of connected devices will range, but is expected to be massive. From something as simple as a connected refrigerator to an entire…
Photos of the Day: SATELLITE 2016 Highlights
We hit the show floor yesterday in National Harbor, MD for the 2016 SATELLITE Show (@SATELLITEDC). Talk about fun! There were some pretty amazing new innovations, as well as some revamped technologies. Check out some of the space wonders we came across below.
SATELLITE 2016: What To Expect
I’ll be in sunny National Harbor, MD this week for the 2016 SATELLITE Show (@SATELLITEDC), and I’m pretty excited not only to hit the trade show floor running, but also because the weather forecast calls for a whopping 68 degrees. There are a couple of things we know we can expect—satellite connectivity leaders and the large players within the satellite market. I’m…
Welcome Home Scott Kelly: A Year In Review
What will we do without our daily dose of Scott Kelly in space? I’m pretty bummed. I still haven’t accepted the fact that his Twitter feed will no longer be dosed with photos of his journey. However, thanks to his #YearInSpace, we’ve got tons of amazing photos (over 1,000, as he mentions below), and NASA, well…
Scott Kelly’s View Of Super Bowl 50 From Space
Just because Scott Kelly (@StationCDRKelly) wasn’t physically here on Earth during last night’s game doesn’t mean he wasn’t watching. In fact, in my opinion, he had one of the best seats in the house. Though his view was a bit farther than most, he managed to take a couple of couple of cool shots out the window while in…
Watch How Astronauts Play Ping Pong In Space
It’s no surprise that things happen a bit differently in space than they do down here on Earth. But this new ‘sport’ might just take the cake. NASA astronaut Scott Kelly celebrated his 300th straight day in space by demonstrating what happens when you combine hydrophobic (water-repellant) paddles, microgravity, and a drop of water. The result? Well,…
Powering Wearables: Low-Power Options
Low-power options are critical to achieving optimal battery life in wearable devices. One common way to save battery life is to offload higher power consuming functions, such as processing and displaying, to something else, such as a smartphone or tablet. Bluetooth Smart or Bluetooth Low Energy is automatically built into most smartphones, and is…
Smart, Data-Collecting Surfboard Fin May Save Our Oceans
We’ve seen buoys and autonomous vehicles designed with sensors to survey the oceans and collect imperative data for scientists, but what we haven’t seen, is something that can collect data a little closer to home, along the shore line. Deep waters are actually easier to monitor, as there are no major limitations. The shallow waters…
Watch the First Virtual Reality Holiday Tour of the White House
Now thanks to Google, you can take a quick peek inside of the White House via virtual reality. The 360 VR tour of now President Barack Obama’s humble abode shows off the house decked out in Holiday cheer, trees, wreaths, and garland galore. The narration mentions that 89 wonderful volunteers helped deck the halls, and…
DIY Netflix Socks Pause Movie When You Snooze
OK—I didn’t believe it either, but it’s true. Netflix has introduced an amazing step-by-step guide for creating ‘Netflix socks.’ So what make this fuzzy pair of socks so special? Well, they automatically pause your video on your TV when you fall asleep. (If only you could feel my excitement through the screen.) Imagine this–our new…
Bike Dubbed ‘Free Electric’ Generates Free, Clean Energy
During the holiday months especially, it’s important to remember to give back to those who need it most. Not that we shouldn’t be doing all year long, but this is often when we make an effort to set aside time to go out and make a difference. We cannot always do good for everyone, as…
True Love Tinder Robot Knows You Better, Swipes For You
Tinder. The first thing that comes to my mind whenever I hear it mentioned, is swipe left. Always. Some, more experienced Tinderers, however may disagree. I’ve never been one for online dating so my opinion, some may say, is null and void. In case your new to the game (or just to the conversation), Tinder…
NASA is Now Calling All Wannabe Astronauts
Wanna go to Mars? Of course you do. Forgive me if I’m generalizing here, but everyone at some point in their lives has wanted to be an astronaut. Or at least take a quick trip to the moon or to Mars. Am I right or am I right? Well, prepare yourself, people. The time is now, and…