Author Archives: Marshall Smith

The Boring Company Will Build a High-Speed Underground Commuter System in Chicago

The City of Chicago has been conducting a search for a company capable of building a high-speed underground commuter system that will run from the Loop to O’Hare International Airport. The search has now come…

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Scientists 3D Print Artificial Cornea Utilizing Human Cells

Steve Swioklo and Che Connon of Newcastle University in the U.K. have officially pushed the envelope in the 3D printing industry by developing an artificial cornea. But not just any artificial cornea… By utilizing human…

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Drones Are Being Used in Construction, but Will the Government Allow It?

Depending on whom you ask, drones are either the best invention in the world or the worst. They’ve earned a bad reputation for their use in combat, and for foolish pilots who do things like…

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Xiaomi Unveils Mi 8 Flagship Smartphone in Honor of the Company’s Eighth Anniversary

The eighth anniversary of the Chinese tech brand Xiaomi is on the horizon, so the company is offering a special product in celebration. The Mi 8 Anniversary Edition was unveiled on May 31. The phone…

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Fiat Chrysler Recalls Millions of Vehicles That Have Potential to Get Stuck in Cruise Control

Fiat Chrysler has a terrifying problem on their hands, which exists across a wide range of its vehicles. The company has announced a huge recall of 4.8 million vehicles in the United States as a result of…

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Disney’s Stickman Robot Performs Aerial Acrobatics

We’ve all seen humans perform acrobatics, but how about robots? Disney’s new Stickman robot is literally a stick built to human scale, capable of throwing a backflip with ease. In the video below, Stickman swings…

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Marshall Islands’ “Sovereign” Is First Legal Tender Issued as Cryptocurrency

The “Sovereign” is the official cryptocurrency of the Marshall Islands, which the government has now made the nation’s official legal tender. All 53,066 residents of the Marshall Islands will be affected in some way, even…

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Atlas and SpotMini More Agile Than Ever, Running and Climbing Stairs

I’ve officially run out of good things to say about Boston Dynamics’ Atlas and SpotMini robots. They simply continue to impress. Now, Atlas is running rather effortlessly while SpotMini seems to have no issues maneuvering…

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U2 Will Use AR Tech on Their Next Tour

U2, one of the top rock bands in the world, is very hands-on when it comes to their tours. Their latest tour, The Experience + Innocence Tour, will incorporate AR technology and turn Bono into…

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California Becomes First State to Require Solar Panels on New Homes

California is doing what appears to be an inevitability for many places in the future. In the process, however, the Golden State is making a bit of history. The state is all set to become…

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