“Everyone buys things online. I’m surprised real stores are even open anymore.” This is probably a phrase that you have heard, or even uttered, in recent years. It is true. Very few retailers are without an online purchasing platform. People have been buying clothes, shoes, appliances, and many other items over the web for years. […]
Month: April 2018
Uber Partners With Getaround, Spearheading Impressive Progress In Transportation Sector
Very different from the constant publicity Uber was receiving last year, their new CEO can’t stop making moves in a much better direction. We already know that they’ve acquired bike sharing app JUMP for $200 million with the goal of taking their service beyond simply ride sharing and ride-hailing. Now they’re partnering with a car-booking […]
Don’t Want Big Brother To Know Your Shopping Habits? It’s Tricky But Possible
Over the last few years, e-commerce has really taken off. The average U.S. customer spends around $1,800 on e-commerce transactions every single year. That shouldn’t really surprise anyone; after all, who doesn’t want to get all their shopping done from the comfort of their home (while wearing pajamas and maybe enjoying an adult beverage)? Little […]
Tech Companies Grapple With Human and Machine Error In Continued Pursuit Of Automation
Tesla, Uber, Waymo, and a group of like-minded companies have been in the spotlight over the past year. It’s exciting stuff. Something that was deemed science fiction not very long ago is in development and testing as we speak. The collective competition of being the first to successfully implement fully autonomous vehicles is intense and […]
New Lithium-Air Battery Could Drastically Improve Energy Efficiency in Electric Gadgets
Most of us know that feeling of sheer panic when that little notification pops up on our phone or computer screen: the dreaded low battery alert. It’s not just you, either; in fact, a recent survey conducted by LG found that 90% of people react in alarm when their phone batteries dip below 20% power. […]