technology

The idea of virtual reality, as we know it, is recent. People living a century ago wouldn’t have any way of picturing headsets capable of reading our movements and translating them into a 3D digital space. But they did have their own version of virtual reality, even if it doesn’t resemble what we imagine today. …

February 14 is this Friday! If you’re thinking “so what” and you are currently in a relationship and want to stay in that relationship, you better start scrambling; because, this Friday is Valentine’s Day! Aside from chocolates, flowers and a nice romantic dinner, jewelry also can be lumped into the category of classic Valentine’s Day …

Could you imagine a screen that would allow you to reach out and touch something on the other side? Well, think no further; scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have evidently invented a prototype of a screen that will allow users to virtually reach out and touch things on the other side. The …

Most inventions aim to solve a problem. In the instance of Coin, their invention aims to lessen the load of a heavy wallet, not by using all of your money to buy their product, but to in fact, find a better way to condense the contents of your wallet. A San Francisco startup by the …

The smell of fresh cut grass, the sound of peanut shells cracking in the hands of anxious fans, who watch as the dust settles after a big play and the pure excitement that is the result of a ball hitting off of a wooden bat. These are just a few examples of why baseball has …

We’ve seen it countless times. Companies are continually trying to keep their foot in the technological door by inventing products that will one-up their competition. Although sometimes their innovations and ideas are widely accepted amongst members of society, there are a few inventions that just didn’t make the cut. It may be hard to believe, …

Companies are starting to transfer the technology of 3D printing into their ideas, in order to create their newest inventions; 3D printed athletic footwear. Industry giants like Nike and New Balance have translated the advancements of 3D printed technology into the world of apparel, specifically, for professional athletes. These 3D printed shoes use the up-and-coming …

Big name brands are starting to cut the cord with their new inventions. Companies like Apple, Roku and more recently, Google have all created a piece of hand-held technology that streams online media through Wi-Fi straight to your television screen. Although we used to enjoy our TV a la carte, these new inventions are paving …

Facial recognition is a technology that has long been used for surveillance purposes and by law enforcement officials to pick someone’s face out of the crowd and compare it to images in a database, in order to learn someone’s identity. Facial recognition seems to be the next big thing in the future of technology. For …

Convenience is at the heart of some up and coming technologies. With the consumer in mind, companies are racking their brains to invent products that will give the consumer the accessibility they desire. Furthermore, the dawn of wearable gadgets is beginning to make a name for itself in the world of technology. Inventions like the …