Aerospace giant Boeing has announced that a new system designed to autonomously control and synchronise multiple unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) has completed successful test flights. Developed and tested in Queensland, Australia, the system has an onboard command and control capability that allows it to perceive, process, and react in sync with other fixed-wing drones. Australian…
Want to host a pool party but you don’t own a pool? Check out Swimply, an online marketplace where pool owners rent out their pools. Swimply renters search by city and available dates and view pictures and pricing for a great pool party. The post Have a pool for yourself for the day with the…
The Internet of Things (IoT) will only flourish if the right communications standards are in place to enable devices to talk to each other. Wi-Fi has a bigger role to play here than many realise, and the new 802.11ax standard will be important in supporting devices that need to run on low power. Internet of…
In tech circles, it would be easy to assume that the world of high-impact charitable giving is a rich man’s game where deals are inked at exclusive black tie galas over fancy hors d’oeuvre. Both Mark Zuckerberg and Marc Benioff have donated to SF hospitals that now bear their names. Gordon Moore has given away $5B…
Since early 2017, there’s been a new trend in the U.S. where a number of Asian funds have been actively involved in early-stage crypto investing. Many folks in traditional tech have not heard of them before, but these funds will only be growing more important as cryptocurrency and blockchain solidify their position in the American…
We take a look at some of the materials that are used in the creation of our favorite outdoor gear, making our jackets, sleeping bags, tents, and other items warmer, drier, and more comfortable even in harsh weather conditions. The post All of the high-tech materials that make modern outdoor gear great appeared first on…
NEWSBYTE South Korean electronics giant LG has confirmed that it will unveil a ‘human-centric’ wearable robot to the public at the IFA 2018 show in Berlin next week. The CLOi SuitBot is designed to support mobility by enhancing the power of its user’s legs. It could be used for both commercial and social care applications.…
The slings and arrows aimed at tech’s titans these days are almost too numerous to count. Jeff Bezos: squandering money on space while exploiting warehouse employees. Mark Zuckerberg: complicit in everything from genocide to the death of democracy. Larry Page and Sergey Brin: in bed with China and the military. Elon Musk: where even to…
The slings and arrows aimed at tech’s titans these days are almost too numerous to count. Jeff Bezos: squandering money on space while exploiting warehouse employees. Mark Zuckerberg: complicit in everything from genocide to the death of democracy. Larry Page and Sergey Brin: in bed with China and the military. Elon Musk: where even to…
Heacket/Indiegogo A successful crowdfunding campaign doesn’t necessarily translate to a successful business, as there is still a myriad of challenges that must be overcome when bringing a new product to market. Just ask the team behind the “Heacket,” a product we first covered when it launched on Indiegogo back in December of 2016. The high-tech…
