Because of the daily social pursuits of the United States as a whole, it’s all too easy to forget why the Internet was dubbed the World Wide Web. Twitter has become a routine to most of us, keeping our fingers and phones on standby, ready to socially shout at a moment’s notice. In fact, the […]
A predictive technology arms race between batter and pitcher may not be far off. The newest trend in technology is being coined “predictive technology,” and includes applications such as Google Now, Tempo AI, and MindMeld. Predictive technology is applications using your personal information to help predict what information you need or may need at any given point in time. This bears quite a bit of a resemblance to mind reading yes, but here’s the difference: this is real. Predictive technology has already surfaced in our society. Some examples are health wristbands that athletes wear to tell them when they need to refuel, or the Mamori mouth guard that can tell whether a player has a concussion or not. These gadgets...
In recent years, the United States has fallen behind other nations with educating students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. Only 16 percent of U.S. high school students are proficient in math and actively pursuing STEM careers. In a world run by technology, where the majority of jobs in the near future will […]
With the wearable technology industry taking off at a rapid pace, Athos has developed a next generation product that could revolutionize personal fitness. This venture-backed startup was created by two college students from the University of Waterloo. Dhananja Jayalath and Christopher Wiebe found frustration in having a desire to bulk up, but having no budget to hire a personal trainer. Their solution was Athos performance wear.
Known for their detailed architecture and stunning beauty, cathedrals were built partially to showcase a community’s unique culture and lifestyle. Nowadays, it seems that sports venues have taken over that illustrious role. Gone are the days of the stripped-down, “cookie-cutter” stadiums such as Three Rivers Stadium in Pittsburgh or Riverfront Stadium (also known as Cinergy […]
