“Cyberspace” coined
“Cyberspace” coined: Neuromancer Published in October 1984 According to Vice, this month marks the anniversary of William Gibson’s coining of the term…
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Autonomous wheelchairs deployed in Japanese airport
Airports are often frustrating for a variety of reasons, but for people with a mobility impairment, it can be a nightmare. From lengthy waits in the…
Michelin’s 3-D printed tire could be the future
Flat tires, blowouts, and even putting air into tires could one day be obsolete if Michelin’s concept for a new tire makes it to the mainstream. According…
Visa campaigns for cashless small businesses
Money talks to small business and one credit card company is speaking loudly. Earlier this year Visa unveiled a campaign to encourage small business food…
Consultants: To hire, or not
Hiring a consultant is not a decision to be made lightly. There is a consultant for everything and choosing one could be not only difficult, but…
Business networking groups: Sharing contacts and information
Business networking groups are not just for socializing; they can actually give you access to people with new ideas and strategies. Groups are becoming…
What is a PDF and why have they stuck around?
Anyone who has used a computer for long has likely encountered a PDF file. The ubiquitous file type is a must-have for exchanging files. According to…
Could emojis be helping language?
Those little faces, smiley and otherwise, are spreading their way across global culture. It wouldn’t be a stretch to think that they could threaten actual…
Is Hyperloop the future of mass transit?
For anyone forced to travel often as part of their work commute or far-reaching responsibilities, it can become apparent pretty quickly that congested…
Virtual currencies carry real value
Anyone that has their finger on the pulse of technology and finance has at some point encountered virtual currencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum and seen…