Edward Snowden Delivers Surprise Talk, Poses for Selfies at TED2014

Day Two of the TED2014 conference brought one very special (and surprising) guest: NSA leaker Edward Snowden. Appearing on stage via a telepresence robot he controlled through his laptop in Russia, Snowden emphasized the need for an open government and privacy in our lives, especially online. After his talk Snowden continued to wheel around the… Continue reading Edward Snowden Delivers Surprise Talk, Poses for Selfies at TED2014

Google Announces Android Wear, Its Operating System for Smartwatches and More

It’s official: Google has breached the world of wearable tech with Android Wear, an operating system specifically made for smartwatches. The company’s campaign, “Android Wear: information that moves with you,” suggests that the new accessories will give you the freedom to bring your apps anywhere. Android Wear: Information that Moves With You Google made sure… Continue reading Google Announces Android Wear, Its Operating System for Smartwatches and More

This Filmmaker Is Using Google Glass to Share the Lives of People Whose Stories Aren’t Told

Director and producer Josh Kim is using Google Glass to help people around the world tell their stories in a series of short documentaries called Google Glass Diaries. By asking people in hard to understand professions like pay phone operator and hot air balloon pilot to wear Glass and tell their story, Kim is helping… Continue reading This Filmmaker Is Using Google Glass to Share the Lives of People Whose Stories Aren’t Told

The State of Mobile Communications and the Journey from 1G to 5G [INFOGRAPHIC]

Did you know by 2020 there will 30 times more mobile traffic than there was in 2010? In a new report by the European Commission, the vision of what future 5G networks and the internet of things (plus people) will look is visualized as we move from mobile broadband to faster fiber technologies. On a… Continue reading The State of Mobile Communications and the Journey from 1G to 5G [INFOGRAPHIC]

Could Electric Shocks to the Brain Replace Caffeine?

When you’re awake for long periods of time (think 30 hours or more!), coffee just isn’t cut out for keeping your brain alert. And the caffeine jitters that come from drinking other energy drinks don’t help keep you on your A game, either. But don’t fall asleep yet: researchers are working on a new way… Continue reading Could Electric Shocks to the Brain Replace Caffeine?

This Kickstarter Project Could Be the Solution to Overheated Apartments and Excessive Pollution

If you live in an apartment building with steam heat, you’ve probably spent your winter sweating away while your radiator turned your place into a tropical paradise. But with a new internet-connected product currently crowdfunding on Kickstarter, your days of uncontrolled heat might be over. A radiator without a Cozy cover (left) and a radiator… Continue reading This Kickstarter Project Could Be the Solution to Overheated Apartments and Excessive Pollution

A Case to Save the iPod

Just under 3.5 million iPods were sold this past holiday season compared to 33.8 million iPhones, according to Apple’s 2013 Q4 sales numbers. In fact iPod sales aren’t doing so hot, with a 35% year over year decrease in iPod sales. Looking at these numbers, it’s obvious that the iPod’s popularity is waning, especially when… Continue reading A Case to Save the iPod

Google Launches the Chromebox Video Meeting Setup for $999

Google+ Hangouts just got real. In an effort to make its video conferencing service more appealing to use in the workplace, Google has put together what it claims is the ultimate setup for holding video meetings. The Chromebox comes with an Intel Core i7 processor, a high-definition camera, a microphone-speaker unit and a remote control… Continue reading Google Launches the Chromebox Video Meeting Setup for $999