Hello From the Year 2050. We Avoided the Worst of Climate Change — But Everything Is Different
“Let’s imagine for a moment that we’ve reached the middle of the century. It’s 2050, and we have a moment to reflect—the climate fight remains […]
5G, IoT and Blockchain are Rising in Unison
“A recent report found that Nordic businesses see 5G as a driver for the proliferation of internet of things (IoT) based solutions. Current developing technologies […]
5 Blockchain Breakthroughs Coming in the Next 5 Years
“In almost every industry you can think of, blockchain is poised to cut out middlemen, dramatically improve transparency, and multiply the efficiency of countless transactions worldwide. While […]
Research: Blockchain Technology to Be Standardized by 2021
“Blockchain technology will most likely be standardized by 2021, according to American business and financial services company Moody’s. Per the research report published on Sept. 5, these […]
Germany opts for renewable energy, closes down 84 coal driven factories
“The increase in global warming is primarily caused by CO2 emissions. Coal driven factories acts as a prime contributor towards CO2 emissions. Germany has decided […]
Connecticut governor calls for 100% carbon-free power by 2040
“Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont, D, signed an executive order Tuesday directing state regulators to lay out a plan to reach 100% carbon-free electricity by 2040. Eight other […]
Swagbot, the latest in farming technology.
“This $500k prototype is being trialed by farmers to manage their cattle, survey land and test soil. The prototypes tech is based on work done […]
A decade of renewable energy investment, led by solar, tops US $2.5 trillion
“Global investment in new renewable energy capacity this decade—2010 to 2019 inclusive—is on course to hit USD 2.6 trillion, with more gigawatts of solar power […]
Samsung Partners With Klaytn to Make Galaxy Note 10 Crypto Friendlier
“On Thursday, the world’s largest smartphone maker, Samsung will start selling a new version of its flagship phablet Galaxy Note 10, marketed as “KlaytnPhone,” The Wall Street […]
The coming mini-grid boom. Mini-grids are “the cheapest method of electrifying a group of users in rural areas, enabling economic growth”
“Africa is the land of opportunity for investors in decentralized off-grid solar, and two big deals in the past week suggest the market will continue […]
Report examines how to make technology work for society
“Automation is not likely to eliminate millions of jobs any time soon—but the U.S. still needs vastly improved policies if Americans are to build better […]
$3.3 billion wind investment will add 2,500 MW of clean energy in South Dakota
“The prairies and rolling hills of South Dakota will soon become dotted with wind turbines after the approval of eight major wind energy projects that […]
New Blockchain-Based Smart City Project Planned for Cambodian Capital
“A Singaporean startup, Limestone Network, is using blockchain to sustain a smart neighbourhood at the heart of the Cambodian capital. As Tech in Asia reports on August […]
Tesla’s Megapack battery is big enough to help grids handle peak demand
” Tesla announced a new massive battery today called Megapack that could replace so-called “peaker” power plants, which provide energy when a local electrical grid […]
Samsung Adds Bitcoin Support To Its Blockchain KeyStore
“It looks like Samsung has finally got its house in order after it added support for Bitcoin $BTC▲2.11% in its Blockchain KeyStore. Despite the cries of mass […]
10 Blockchain Ideas That Are Out-of-This-World, or May Change It
“Blockchain technology has proven to be a great invention since it was introduced about a decade ago. Since then, it has powered several inventions that […]
How data science in and for Africa can blaze new trails
“The term “data science” was coined by scientists working at the social networks LinkedIn and Facebook in 2008. A few years later, they dubbed it “the sexiest […]
The future of work in America: People and places, today and tomorrow
“The health of local economies today will affect their ability to adapt and thrive in the automation age. The US labor market looks markedly different […]
Experts Say Now Is the Time to Invest in Crypto, and eToro Makes It Easy
” When cryptocurrencies first started popping up 10 years ago, for the most part, only gamblers and speculators invested in them. But a lot has changed since […]
A squeaky clean: Friendly robots spruce up Singapore
“Hundreds of “friendly” robots that speak multiple languages and sing are being rolled out across hi-tech Singapore, to help clean the city-state’s hotels, shopping malls […]
Artificial intelligence could help air travelers save a bundle
“Researchers are using artificial intelligence to help airlines price ancillary services such as checked bags and seat reservations in a way that is beneficial to […]
10 trends that will change how you do business over the next 10 years
“In only a decade, hiring, culture, workforce distribution, and customer preferences all will look dramatically different. Some business trends go the way of Formica tables, […]
3D Systems: Augmenting Your Workflow with Traditional and Additive Manufacturing
” Remember the days when people thought that we would all end up with our own home desktop 3D printers to make anything our hearts […]
The Future Of Work: 5 Important Ways Jobs Will Change In The 4th Industrial Revolution
“In many respects, the future of work is already here. Amid the headlines exclaiming the predicted loss of jobs due to automation and other changes […]
Giant shipper bets big on ending its carbon emissions. Will it pay off ?
“The Danish company Maersk has been shipping goods around the world since the age of steamships. Now it wants to usher in a new era, […]
Are Robots Coming for Our Jobs? Careful, It’s a Trick Question
“The robots are coming, and they’ll probably take your job when they get here. Oh wait—have you heard that recently? As recently as, say, yesterday? […]
National Trust to divest £1bn portfolio from fossil fuels
“The National Trust is divesting its £1bn portfolio from fossil fuels in an attempt to help tackle the escalating climate crisis. The organisation, which looks after […]
Interview with Massimo Bricchi of Kuraray on 3D Printing Biodegradable Materials
“Massimo Bricchi is Kuraray Europe‘s Regional Marketing Manager. The company is involved in the production of chemicals and resins, fibers and textiles, high-performance material, and medical […]
US generates more electricity from renewables than coal for first time ever
“The US generated more electricity from renewable sources than coal for the first time ever in April, new federal government data has shown. Clean energy […]
3D Printed Homes Could Be an Efficient Low-Income Housing Solution
“3D printing — or additive manufacturing as it’s also known — is used for a lot of different things from conceptual and prototype design to […]
Largest offshore wind farm in the U.S. to go ahead
“The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) has selected Danish energy company Ørsted to develop a 1.1 gigawatt (GW) offshore wind farm to be […]
New AI system manages road infrastructure via Google Street View
“Geospatial scientists have developed a new program to monitor street signs needing replacement or repair by tapping into Google Street View images. The fully-automated system […]
Fourth Industrial Revolution points to “New Collar” jobs
“We know what blue collar jobs are, but what are “new collar” jobs? We are in the midst of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and artificial […]
America’s renewable energy capacity overtakes coal for the first time
“America’s renewable energy capacity has overtaken coal for the first time ever. According to a report by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), the addition of new […]
Study: Vital Organs Support Systems and Medical Bionics Market to Reach $59.41 Billion by 2025
“Allied Market Research published a report, titled, “Vital Organs Support Systems and Medical Bionics Market by Product (Vital organs support systems and Medical Bionics) and End User […]
5 Blockchain Breakthroughs Coming in the Next 5 Years
“In almost every industry you can think of, blockchain is poised to cut out middlemen, dramatically improve transparency, and multiply the efficiency of countless transactions […]
This Two-Legged Robot Will Deliver Packages via Self-Driving Fords
“Ford has a vision for the future of package deliveries — and it startswith a robot named Digit. On Wednesday, the automaker dropped a Medium blog postannouncing a […]
Why new solar installations will reach a breakneck pace by 2025
“The rise is set to continue. Solar power is about to reach an inflection point. A new report released on Thursday claims that installations in […]
AT&T now accepts Bitcoin as payment for its 150+ million subscribers
“AT&T customers will now be able to select BitPay as a payment option, allowing for bill payment in Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash. The telecom company had over 150 […]
Watch a 3D printed neighborhood spring up from nothing
“We’ve already seen a 3D printer construct a house. Now we can watch one build a whole neighborhood. Last Thursday, housing nonprofit New Story shared […]
Top Banks ‘Investing $50 Million’ to Build Blockchain Settlement System
“Some of the world’s biggest banks are said to be investing around $50 million to build a blockchain-based digital cash settlement system. A Reuters report on Friday, […]
The future of housing looks nothing like today’s
“After a century, Americans are choosing to live together–transforming not just the buildings we live in, but the way we live in them… …Over the […]
IOTA Partners With Luxury Fashion Brand To Make Use Of Distributed Ledger Technology For Its Supply Chain
“In recent news, the German blockchain foundation, IOTA is initiating a Distributed Ledger Technology to enable a more supportive and ethically sourced fashion industry along […]
EU CO2 emissions ‘significantly decreased’ in 2018
“The European Union’s statistical office estimates CO2 emissions in EU countries “significantly decreased” in 2018 compared to 2017. Eurostat estimates CO2 emissions from fossil fuel combustion […]
5 Breakthroughs Coming Soon in Augmented and Virtual Reality
“Convergence is accelerating disruption… everywhere! Exponential technologiesare colliding into each other, reinventing products, services, and industries. In this third installment of my Convergence Catalyzer series, I’ll […]
These “biosolar panels” suck CO2 from the air to grow edible algae
“In London, scientists are testing the “BioSolar Leaf,” which uses carbon-hungry organisms to help clean the air better than trees can–all while providing an excellent […]
Inside Japan’s most innovative city
“Sandwiched between the mountains and the sea in Japan’s far-west corner, Fukuoka is a city trying to reinvent itself. In a land long dominated by […]
UKRI Studying Democratized Peer-To-Peer Microgrids
“UK Research and Innovation has begun a study to determine how people with small rooftop solar systems — called micro-generators — could create a peer-to-peer energy […]
Forget Smart Cities (For a Minute), We Need to Talk About Smart Farms
“There’s a lot of talk about digital technology and smart cities, but what about smart farms? Many of us still have a romantic view of farmers surveying […]