The Uber juggernaut is showing no signs of a slowdown despite numerous highly publicised wrangles with regulators in many markets around the world. Investor interest remains strong in what is now the…
Category: Future Tech
The latest from Elon Musk: We are probably trapped in a simulation
When you are a multi-billionaire with a track record of bankrolling some of the most bleeding edge tech projects out there, there must be some perks that goes with territory. Which is…
British tech to the rescue as drones pose threat to civil aviation
There has been a massive proliferation of civilian drone technology in recent years. Consumers are spoilt for choice with numerous products of varying designs specifications and sizes up for grabs, some of…
Zuckerberg to host live chat with ISS astronauts
The Facebook CEO has a clear vision for Facebook: he wants it to be everywhere and for everyone. And frankly, Mark seems to be trying hard to embody what he wants his…
EU going for a wait and watch policy on bitcoin technologies
The EU is regularly derided by its legions of detractors and critics for its penchant for stringent (and often excessive) regulatory oversight. Though there maybe some grain of truth in such criticism,…
Facebook acquires Two Big Ears, a Scottish VR company
Just a day after the reports came out about Facebook beefing up its team in London, it has now been reported that the company has acquired Two Big Ears, a virtual reality…
Drone racing: The ultimate sensation in the racing sport world
Nick Horbaczewski, 35, CEO of Drone Racing League (a startup based in New York, US), is keen on transforming his hobby into a prime spectator sport. His vision is to turn quadcopter…
Innovation: Smart leg moves notches up in competition
Human sufferings have been at the forefront of scientific innovations since ages. Science, apart from exploring the truths of nature and beyond, has also continuously innovated to find an answer to human…
Terrifying robot granddad “Eric” to live again, thanks to museum Kickstarter campaign
Visitors to the London Science Museum will be in for a blast from the past, when a planned exhibition of 500 years of robotics kicks off in 2017. The exhibition will feature…
Israeli wearable tech promises improved vision for the partially blind
Futuristic wearable technology is revolutionizing present day health care industry. The latest innovation to harness miniature computer technology is a wearable device developed by OrCam, an Israeli startup company. Established in 2010,…
A breakthrough in science of memory: How a “Spotless Mind” could soon be Reality
Jim Carrey’s role as shy and morose Joel Barish in “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” is deeply memorable in the context of his predominantly comedic repertoire of movie roles. And context…
Virtual Reality Packs a Solid Cure to Paranoia
Virtual reality has been blamed way too many times for acting as a perfect foil against reality. Often, it has been quoted as people’s escape route into the world that does not…
Nintendo NX might take the world back to cartridges
If the rumours are to be believed, Nintendo NX might be replacing optical discs with old-school cartridges. Yes, it does seem too funny to be true, but a Japanese website Money Link…
How a Cambridge Project Could Put the UK at the Forefront of Future Tech
We are in the midst of an unprecedented migration in human history. Vast portions of our social and economic life are being transferred to the virtual world. And as online activity grows…
Computer Created a ‘New Rembrandt’ After Analyzing Paintings
Rembrandt van Rijn was one of the most influential classical painters, and the world lost his amazing talent when he died nearly four centuries ago. And yet his newest masterpiece was unveiled only yesterday. How? By…