Technology Innovation
Musicians Wage War Against Evil Robots
When synchronized sound ended the era of silent films, live musicians were no longer hired to play in movie theaters. They fought back with an ad campaign against soulless machines.
February 10, 2012 |
By Matt Novak
How Smart Does a TV Need to Be?
Sure, they're big and they're flat. But TVs still aren't that bright. This, however, could be the year they start acting more like smart phones.
February 09, 2012 |
By Randy Rieland
10 Bright Ideas to Get You Through February
It's not easy to think happy thoughts this time of year. But here are some examples of innovative thinking that remind us it will get better.
February 06, 2012 |
By Randy Rieland
The Super Bowl Goes Social
The days are over when everyone at a Super Bowl party kept their eyes glued to the TV. Now most of us will be spending game day checking in on other screens, too, and advertisers want to be there with you.
February 02, 2012 |
By Randy Rieland
Where Jet Engines, Football Fans and Eggs Collide
Does the noise in a Super Bowl stadium create enough power to fry up a dozen eggs?
February 01, 2012 |
By Peter Smith
Frito Pie and the Chip Technology that Changed the World
As we approach one of the biggest snack days of the year, meet the "Tom Edison of snack food" who brought us the "Anglo corn chip"
January 30, 2012 |
By Peter Smith
Going to the Moon…Or Not
Is that what it will take for NASA to get its mojo back? Or are there better ways to spend its money?
January 30, 2012 |
By Randy Rieland
Sunday Funnies Blast Off Into the Space Age
When Dr. Athelstan Spilhaus met President Kennedy in 1962, JFK told him, "The only science I ever learned was from your comic strip."
January 27, 2012 |
By Matt Novak
Teacher’s Got a Brand New Bag
Whether it's iPads replacing textbooks or college courses being offered free around the world, education is moving into some uncharted territory.
January 26, 2012 |
By Randy Rieland
So What Do We Do With All This Data?
Scientists think all the personal information now being shared on social networks or collected by sensors could help them predict the future.
January 23, 2012 |
By Randy Rieland
Are Your Eyes Also a Window to Your Brain?
Research shows you can learn a few things about a person by watching where they're looking.
January 18, 2012 |
By Randy Rieland
Innovators to Watch in 2012
Here are young entrepreneurs whose innovative thinking has them poised for big things this year
January 17, 2012 |
By Randy Rieland
A Mobile Phone From 1922? Not Quite
History often plays linguistic tricks on us, especially when it comes to rapidly changing technologies
January 17, 2012 |
By Matt Novak
Can This Invention Save Cameras?
With the Lytro camera, you no longer have to bother with focusing an image. Plus, your photos become interactive.
January 12, 2012 |
By Randy Rieland
A Preview of CES: When Cars Become Smartphones
Is the day coming when your car will talk to your alarm clock and also check your heart rate?
January 09, 2012 |
By Randy Rieland
Just How Free is Free Will?
Researchers are finding that our behavior may be more hard-wired than we'd like to believe. If so, can we handle the truth?
January 05, 2012 |
By Randy Rieland
The ABCs of 2012, Part II
Here are more of the terms you should know if you want to feel plugged into innovations changing the way we live this year
January 03, 2012 |
By Randy Rieland
The ABCs of 2012, Part I
Here are terms you should know if you want to show you're already plugged into the new year
December 29, 2011 |
By Randy Rieland
Santa’s Trusty Robot Reindeer
A special visit from the Ghost of Christmas Retro-Future
December 23, 2011 |
By Matt Novak
The Twelve Days of Gadgets
In their day, maids a-milking and pipers piping might have made for one fine gift. But it is the 21st century. A replacement list is in order.
December 22, 2011 |
By Randy Rieland
