Speakers are fantastic, but a good soundbar will work, too!

For many, a full surround-sound system just isn’t a practical option. That’s where soundbars come in.
Why You Should Automate Your Home

A smart home may be a foreign concept to many today, but in a few years, it could be just as common as smart phones. Automation is the key characteristic of smart homes. Technology allows us to experience convenience like never before in managing our homes. But like any big change, automation could be a […]
Startups aim to cut the cost of farming with weed whacking bots

In large farms, weeding can be costly and hazardous. Robots can do it at a fraction of the cost without harming the environment.
Tesla’s Onboard Computer Dazzles Competition

Engineers working for rival autromakers were astonished by the advanced computer technology aboard the Tesla Model 3. Where are we in the pursuit of fully autonomous vehicles?
Emotionally-intelligent AI may be key to future space exploration

The US space agency, NASA, is working with the Australian company, Akin, to develop artificial intelligence (AI) that could provide emotional support for astronauts in deep space. The space agency already works with a wide variety of digital assistants. Recently, astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS) began work with a new version of IBM’s […]
Scientists Develop Tech that Turns CO2 into Construction Concrete

Researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), have developed a new technology that transforms “waste CO2” into blocks of concrete. The potential global market for waste-CO2 products could run as high as $5.9 trillion a year. Are we seeing the birth of a new industry?
Rolls Royce Aiming to Power UK Grid with Small Nuclear Reactors

The luxury car manufacturer is proposing small nuclear reactors as the most effective way of powering grids all over the U.K. Are people listening?
Your car is here – and it’s talking to the curb, says Panasonic

Panasonic recently unveiled new technology that just might save your life and improve mobility on the road. Is your car connected?
Tesla is now the most valuable automaker in US history. What does that mean for us?

Why so much faith in the performance of a 16-year old company headed by a man famous for taking gargantuan risks? (Photo: Mariordo59/Flickr)
Three Exciting New Technologies Promise Better, Cheaper Batteries

Cheaper and better energy storage is possible, and researchers are vigorously exploring possibilities. But are they running out of time?