Imagine if plants could talk and show emotion, would we treat them better? German tech company Mu Design has created a digital, emotive pot to help you "communicate" through your plant. Communicating with plants is not a new idea; in fact, some people believe that talking to plants can stimulate growth. DJ Khaled, for example, is a...
The name Elon Musk seems to come up in the news almost every week. By now, we are all well aware that Elon Musk is a creative force and loves pushing the boundaries of invention. Just in the past few days, it surfaced that he is working on making Bluetooth implants that link your brain to your smartphone,...
Prosthetic devices have been around for centuries; in fact, the first confirmed use of a prosthetic device is as early as 950 BC. Now we live in a time where technology is much more advanced and there are many different variations of prosthetic devices that exist. These prostheses improve the quality of life on a daily basis for those who...
By this time, we've all been made aware of self-driving technology and have even been led to believe that it is the future of transportation. This may be true; as technology gets more advanced and reliable, self-driving vehicles may become the norm. What many people haven't heard of are the other ways self-driving technology is being used... such...
Autonomous is the word of the future. We've heard news of self-driving taxis coming soon, autonomous delivery systems, and car company Tesla has already included an autonomous driving feature in their cars. Self-driving delivery vehicles are also coming soon as many major companies have been developing the technology. Ford specifically has been working on those vehicles and recently...
Elon Musk has been the face of innovation lately and the ideas are not stopping anytime soon. He recently unveiled his plans for a Tesla Ride-Hailing App. The app would rival current ride-sharing apps such as Uber and Lyft. Elon explains that the app would leverage the autonomous driving feature of the Tesla. When Tesla owners aren't using...
Boston Dynamics is known for creating and unveiling innovative robots to the world. A quick browse through their youtube channel and one might be kind of spooked at how advanced the robots are. One particular video of theirs that went viral included a human trying to knock over one of the robots; the robot maintained its balance and adjusted...
As you may know the new Tesla Model Y was unveiled a few days ago by Elon Musk. "It has the functionality of an SUV, but it will ride like a sports car" Elon said standing in front of a shiny blue model. The vehicle seats 7 and will have a few different models that vary in range...
Elon Musk announced yesterday on his twitter that Tesla's fifth model, the Tesla Model Y, will be unveiled on March 14 at its LA Design Studio in California. The Model Y is said to look similar to the Model 3, except with a hatchback design. It will share the same the battery as the Tesla Model 3, but will...
Jimmy Fallon sometimes has a segment on his Tonight Show called "Tonight Showbotics" and its name is exactly what you think it is. It features robots putting on a show. The most recent Tonight Showbotics featured Mini Flyers, Jumpen the Skipping Penguin Robot, and the FedEx Same-day Bot. Jimmy Fallon interacts with all these amazing robots as they showcase...
If you live in a major city, it is likely that you have seen scooter or bike sharing systems. More recently, the growth of electric scooter sharing systems seems to be increasing at an extremely fast rate. Bird and Lime are two major electric scooter companies that are frequently seen around. There may be some new competition hitting...
Most times you see solar energy in action, it is usually with stationary rectangular panels. In fact, there's not much action going on at all. SmartFlower is changing that. It is a new form of solar energy that claims to produce energy with 40% more efficiency than your standard solar panels. The SmartFlower is designed and inspired by the...
