As The Internet of Things Grows, Samsung Warns Of Listening TVs
As the Internet of Things grows, Samsung warns that their Smart TVs listen to you, and they advise that you don’t have private conversations near them.
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How Germany’s Energiewende Is Progressing
A look at Germany’s progress towards a more environmentally friendly future.
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BMW To Repurpose EV Batteries For Grid Energy Storage
BMW will repurpose used electric vehicle batteries for grid energy storage with the help of Vattenfall and Bosch.
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Would You Ice Skate Instead of Driving?
You may soon be able to ice skate for your daily commute in Edmonton, as the city is considering a ‘Freezeway’ — a paved ice pathway. The pathway, proposed by Matt Gibbs is 11 km (6.8 miles). The Freezeway would run along a loop through downtown Edmonton using an abandoned railway. As Chris DeMorro put it:…
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The 20 MPH Storm eBike Costs $500 (For Now)
The eBike is an electric bike which travels at up to 32 km/h, and is priced as low as $500 (until February 6).
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Ukrainian Company Licenses Ultracapacitor Tech To Chinese Company
The Ukrainian company Yunasko has licensed its supercapacitor technology to Power Tech, a Chinese company.
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NFL Releases Super Bowl App For Attendees
The NFL has released a Super Bowl app for attendees to enjoy some of the perks that TV users have at home.
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The Tesla P85D’s ‘Insane’ Mode Scares The Pants Off People
The next iteration of the Tesla Model S — The P85D, has an ‘insane’ mode which is their equivalent of a ‘sport’ or ‘turbo’ button. A man named Brooks drove friends and family in a Tesla P85D after turning on insane mode, and they screamed. All of them were shocked. Reactions included flailing hands, a…
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My Thoughts On EyeCandy: Episode 3
Last night, I watched the third episode of MTV’s EyeCandy, a show about a tech genius named Lindy, who is being stalked by an extremely elusive criminal that targets his victims on Flirtual. My predominant emotion during episode 3 was fear. I fear for Lindy and her friends even more now because the stalker/killer has…
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Rumour: Samsung To Supply Apple With iPhone Processors
There is a rumour that Samsung Electronics is going to be the main supplier of processors for Apple’s next iPhone, which will be manufactured in Samsung’s Austin, Texas plant. A Samsung spokeswoman said that Samsung does not comment on market speculation, and the rumour hasn’t been verified, but wouldn’t that be interesting? Samsung has been Apple’s…
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Introducing The Mi Note: A Solid iPhone 6 Plus Competitor
The Apple iPhone 6 Plus is no longer the thinnest or lightest smartphone/phablet in its class. The Chinese Xiaomi Mi Note is thinner, lighter, and its screen is slightly larger at 5.7 inches (0.2 inches larger). Smartphone manufacturers have been touting the sleek form factors of their new technology, but is it really that important? I…
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Ford Opens R&D Facility In Silicon Valley
Ford has opened an autonomous vehicle research and development facility in Palo Alto, which is in the southern portion of the San Francisco Bay area (otherwise known as Silicon Valley). Silicon Valley is famous for its rich history of high-tech innovation. Autonomous vehicle technology is certainly in the high-tech category, as it requires computers, cameras, proximity…
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