Electronics manufacturers are pushing up demand for cobalt
Once considered a waste byproduct of the metal mining industry, cobalt has become much more precious to technology manufacturers because of its ability to…
Category: Technology
Flagship smartphones are getting more expensive
The most cutting-edge flagship phones from manufacturers such as Apple, Samsung, and Google have been increasing in price over the years with no signs of…
The Parker Solar Probe will be the fastest human-made object
NASA’s latest foray into the final frontier comes in the form of the Parker Solar Probe which is tasked with getting closer to the sun for observation…
Virtual reality shopping
Walmart is getting serious about virtual shopping. The company applied for two patents for a virtual reality showroom where customers could explore and…
Customers want more original content from Netflix and others
During the early days of digital streaming, services such as Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Video offered access to entertainment that had previously aired on…
Drones could replace fireworks
The constant threat of wildfires has prompted many areas to explore using lighted drones as an alternative to fireworks, according to USA Today. When…
Gamers give big to charity
Gamers who have spent thousands of hours playing their favorite, classic titles are using their skills for charity. The events, called speedrunning, let…
Robot boards space station
Artificial intelligence, combined with aerospace technology, has created a voice-commanded, autonomous robot named CIMON, according to Engadget. Short for…
From coffee to tractors: The thrills and fears of technology
Consider the advent of digital music and those who hated it. Fans didn’t hate it: they were trading tracks for free on the internet. It was CD makers,…
Burger flipping robotics: You knew it would happen
In San Francisco, the newest burger is cheap ($6), tasty, and made by a machine. Customers of the shop Creator place their orders on a mobile application…