Author: Contributor

The Downsides Of Digital: News Archiving Comes Under Threat

The difference between digital and physical has always been tangible; when it comes to archiving, this is a bit of a problem. We can see our pasts and histories in the old photographs, documents, and records that were left behind.…

April 27, 2019 · by Contributor ·

Conquering Your Fears By (Kind Of) Facing Them: How VR Is Tackling Phobias

The old saying goes that you have to face your fears in order to conquer them. While that sounds nice, it’s an unrealistic directive for many people. If you’re afraid of something, it’s probably for a good reason and confronting…

April 24, 2019 · by Contributor ·

100% Renewable Energy On A Global Scale Is Possible By 2050, Study Finds

A global transition to 100% renewable energy will be possible by 2050, new data shows. According to a new study by Energy Watch Group and LUT University of Finland, renewable energy across global electricity, heat, transport, and desalination sectors will…

April 17, 2019 · by Contributor ·

Automating Construction: Why The Industry Will Eventually Embrace Robots

With the general unemployment rate in the United States at a low 4% as of January 2019, many industries fear the advent of robots that will take over jobs typically held by skilled workers. The construction industry is a different…

April 13, 2019 · by Contributor ·

Walmart To Add Thousands Of Robots To Its Stores To Clean Floors, Unload Trucks

In a move to free up more time for employees and turn their skills in a more customer-facing direction, Walmart announced on April 9 that they will bring in thousands of robots to work in almost 5,000 of the supermarket…

April 10, 2019 · by Contributor ·

Social Robot Jibo Announces Its Death Before Shutting Down

The social robot who gave the technology startup Jibo its first breath of success has officially met its demise. According to TechCrunch, Jibo owners reported their social robot’s shutdown months after the company closed down. While the move wasn’t a…

April 2, 2019 · by Contributor ·

Rust And Dust: How Rugged Laptops Stand Up To The Elements

Rugged laptops play a vital role in the success of many industries. From the military to public safety sectors, these heavy-duty pieces of technology can be (depending on their specific design) capable of withstanding total immersion in water, sand and…

March 16, 2019 · by Contributor ·