The lines between fiction and reality are blurry for John LePore. As a futurist and creative director who works on both movies and products, LePore not only crisscrosses these borders — he helps shape them. Much of his work has been done with Perception, a New York-based design lab. The Emmy-nominated team creates future tech for sci-fi blockbusters and real-world devices, from gadgets in Marvel films to gauges for rocket ships. The two worlds frequently inspire each other. “It’s not a one-way s
Of all the grand ideas that Elon Musk has for Twitter, the one that he’s pitched most fervently is making the platform’s algorithms open source. The Tesla tycoon proposed the plan before his buyout bid was disclosed, reiterated it the day his offer was revealed, and pitched it once again after the deal was confirmed. Musk outlined his proposal at the TED2022 conference on April 14: It’s just really important that people have both the reality and the perception that they’re able to speak freely w
Right now, agtech and new food startups are hot in terms of funding, technical innovation, product development, and ROI. Today Startup Genome, in partnership with the Global Entrepreneurship Network launched the Global startup ecosystem report (GSER):Agtech and new food edition. And it’s definitely worth a deep dive. Looking for the latest trends or need to know information for your own startup or even your next investment? The GSER provides comprehensive, data-driven research on startups, with
Have you ever made a mistake that you wish you could undo? Correcting past mistakes is one of the reasons we find the concept of time travel so fascinating. As often portrayed in science fiction, with a time machine, nothing is permanent anymore — you can always go back and change it. But is time travel really possible in our universe, or is it just science fiction? Our modern understanding of time and causality comes from general relativity. Theoretical physicist Albert Einstein’s theory combin
We’ve really waited for a long time for Google to put out a really good competitor to the Apple Watch. And we might see that happen in just a few months from now, if not a few weeks. A recently registered trademark has hinted toward the “Pixel Watch” name — and I really like that. This week, we’ve had a chance to look at more than just renders or trademarks. An Android Central report gave us a glimpse of what the Pixel Watch might look like with real-life photos. The images came through a person
I always thought Mini Coopers were pretty cool, so I was pleased this week to learn that the Cooper Car Company, the original designer of the Mini Cooper, rolled out not one, but four electric bikes. They sit under the dedicated two-wheel division, Cooper Bikes. The Cooper Bikes Company was founded in 2009 aiming to build innovative bikes for the urban environment. And they look a treat! Cooper rolls out four bikes based on a central configuration. Credit: Cooper Bikes These ebikes don’t resemb
I’ve been using a Mac for a few years now, and I regularly take quick notes — it might be to jot down a phone number, remind myself about a task, or make a list of groceries I need to order. Usually, I’d open the Spotlight search tool (Cmd + Space), type in ‘notes’, and write a new note in the app that shows up. It’s not a bad process, but it’s a tad lengthy. Thankfully, I accidentally found this amazing trick to launch the Notes app and start writing. It was so simple that I am still kicking my
Ethereum is preparing for an upgrade that’s been described as “the single most important event in crypto history.” The transition would overhaul the infrastructure of the world’s second-largest blockchain. Analysts predict the changes could cut the network’s energy costs by 99% and push the price of Ether, but the plans have been beset by delays. Here’s everything you need to know about the long-awaited “merge.” What is the Ethereum merge? The merge aims to make the Ethereum blockchain more effi
When you think of public transport, one of the most compelling arguments is that it should be free for everyone, especially for people from low-income backgrounds. But while everyone loves a costless ride, the impacts vary among different socio-economic groups. In fact, the biggest winners in free public transport already benefit the most from public transport. Let’s take a look why: Living close to public transport is expensive In countries such as America and Australia, living close to public
David Clark Cause, IBM, United Nations Human Rights, and the Linux Foundation today officially launched the 2022 Call For Code. On your marks, get set… save the world. Now in its fifth year, Call for Code is an annual challenge seeking solutions to the global climate crisis and other societal issues. This year’s focus will be on sustainability, and the teams whose projects earn the top spots will earn up to $200K and continuing support from IBM and its partners. This year’s challenge calls for s