The Productivity Paradox: While Technology Becomes More Advanced We Become Less Productive

With the recent explosions in cloud computing and mobile services it seems that the US is innovating at a whirlwind pace, introducing new and better technologies every day that make our jobs easier and our work more efficient. Though the former is certainly true, the latter may not be the case. Yesterday in VentureBeat Jeff… Continue reading The Productivity Paradox: While Technology Becomes More Advanced We Become Less Productive

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WiSee: Body Gestures Control Home Devices Using Only Wi-Fi

A new technology could allow you to use gestures to control appliances and electronics from any room in your home using only Wi-Fi. That’s right: no wristbands, fancy remotes, or cameras, just good, “old-fashioned” Wi-Fi. Called “WiSee” (pronounced “we see”), the system is currently in a functional prototype state. How WiSee Works WiSee detects human… Continue reading WiSee: Body Gestures Control Home Devices Using Only Wi-Fi

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5 Coolest Technologies Invented by High Schoolers

Last week Intel hosted their International Science and Engineering Fair in Phoenix. There, 1,600 students from around the world were invited to present their award-winning projects and compete for over $4 million in awards and scholarships. Here are some of the coolest new technologies invented by these stellar high schoolers.

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