5 Disruptive Technology Breakthroughs That Will Shock The World
Disruptive technologies, like the Internet, industrial agriculture, and aeronautics, have profoundly shaped the world and our daily lives. Here are five technologies that are on the cusp of having a disruptive impact in coming years.
Quantum Computers: The End of Cryptography?
Quantum computing as an idea has been around for a while - the theoretical possibility was originally introduced in 1982. Over the last few years, the field has been edging closer to practicality.
Elon Musk is Building A Fleet of Satellites to Bring Broadband to the Masses
Between revolutionizing the car industry and pushing human space exploration with SpaceX, Elon Musk seems to be everywhere. Now, Mr. Musk has a new project: bringing cheap, uncensored Internet access to the world at large.
Brain Control With Light: It's Possible With Optogenetics
Over just the last few years, a new technique called "optogenetics" is emerging, which may help scientists to unravel the brain's secrets (and treat its disorders) in an entirely new way.
New Battery Technology Recharges in Two Minutes, Lasts Twenty Years
There's a new battery technology on the horizon, and there's a good chance it's going to change the way you use your devices
Biohacking: The Creepy but Exciting Trend in Body Modification
"Sorry about the mess," says Steve Haworth, as we walk down the stairs to the surgical theater, where he merges consumer technology and the human body to produce uniquely functional body modifications.
Your Brain On Ice: Is Cryonics Crazy?
Do you want to live forever? It's not a trick question: a technology called cryonics claims to offer a way to cheat death -- but does the idea hold water?
Battery Technologies That Are Going to Change the World
Battery tech has been growing more slowly than other technologies, and is now the long tent pole in a staggering number of industries. What will the future of battery technology be?
Samsung and Oculus Announce "Gear VR" Mobile VR Platform
Samsung executives and Oculus CTO John Carmack got up on stage to finally talk about a secretive project they've been toiling away at for the last year called "Gear VR."
Autonomous Cars: Are Robots Good for the Environment?
The way we use cars is going to change. Those changes will be wide-ranging, but one area that hasn't been investigated in as much detail: the impact on the environment.
How to Work The Willpower Muscle
Some people don't have the willpower problem. What makes those productive people different? As it turns out, there's plenty of research on the subject, and the answer turns out to be pretty simple
Microsoft vs Google - Who Leads the Artificial Intelligence Race?
Artificial intelligence researchers are making tangible progress, and people are starting to talk seriously about AI again. The two titans leading the artificial intelligence race are Google and Microsoft.
3 Reasons Why Chromebook Does Not Solve Digital Security Issues
Google's ChromeOS is probably the most secure operating system in the world (at the cost of some limited functionality). Unfortunately, ChromeOS isn't a panacea, and serious security concerns about the platform remain.
6 Google Now Features That Will Change How You Search
You may already be using Google Now on your Android device, but are you getting all that you can out of it? Knowing about these small features can make a big difference.
How Nanotechnology is Changing the Future of Medicine
The potential for nanotechnology is unprecedented. True universal assemblers will usher in a profound shift in the human condition. Of course, there's still a long way to go.
5 Amazing 3D Printing Applications You Have to See to Believe
What would you do with a 3D printer? If the people developing these applications have anything to say about it, you might be surprised.
How To Get A New Wallpaper Every Day On Your Chromebook
One small feature that Chrome OS lacks is the ability to create photo-cycling backgrounds on the "desktop". You could swap them out yourself, by hand -- but what are we, savages?