Google Is Making Its Own Version of Blockchain
If you’ve been watching closely, you probably noticed that Google’s parent company, Alphabet Inc., has been picking up startups with blockchain expertise. In fact, the holdings company was one of the largest corporate investors in blockchain last year. Knowing this, it should come as no surprise that Google is diving deeper into blockchain development than ever […]
IBM’s Watson Ventures Into the Internet of Things
We all first heard of IBM’s supercomputer, Watson, when the machine challenged Jeopardy! contestant Ken Jennings to a game and won by a landslide. Known as one of the world’s first artificial intelligence (AI) supercomputers, IBM is now pivoting Watson to create Watson Assistant (WA): an AI assistant created to work with the Internet of […]
Can Blockchain End the Blood Diamond Trade?
Earlier this year, diamond-holding company De Beers announced their plans to create a blockchain ledger for tracking diamonds from the moment they’re unearthed to the time when they’re sold. This would be revolutionary for the diamond industry — De Beers is responsible for mining, trading, marketing, and selling over one-third of the world’s diamond supply. […]
SXSW 2018 Tackled the Tough Topics Surrounding Tech
South by Southwest (SXSW) is many things to different people. But although it’s touted as the “the convergence of the interactive, film, and music industries,” there is always one underlying central theme running through all of the various subject matters encapsulated in the event — progression. SXSW 2018 was no different in this regard. The past year […]
5 Awesome MedTech Innovations at the Wearable Technology Show
As the Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, and big data continue advancing, many industries will see revolutionary updates. One industry that will have a significant impact on our day-to-day lives is MedTech development, short for Medical Technology, of the wearables market. This year’s Wearable Technology Show, which took place on March 13th and 14th in […]
Google Makes Maps Available for Developers to Create the Next Pokemon Go
Are you an augmented reality (AR) developer? Well, I’ve got some great news for you — popular game development platform Unity now has access to Google Maps. This move is aimed to foster the next Pokemon Go, so if you have any unique ideas, it’s never been a better time to start! The announcement follows closely behind Google’s launch […]
Privacy: The Biggest Issue Facing Smart Cities Right Now
As existing cities convert older technology into newer, more innovative features for its citizens to enjoy, the sensitive topic of privacy is undoubtedly on most people’s minds. Smaller cities in the U.S., like Portland, Maine, and larger cities abroad in the Netherlands and India are already experiencing public backlash for monitoring the personal information of […]
Google Launches ARCore Software Development Kit
2018 is going to be a big year for augmented reality (AR). With the release of the Magic Leap’s much-anticipated AR goggles and the possibility of lasers for AR in Apple’s next iPhone, there is a lot to look forward to. And with Google’s newest announcement, AR developers and beginners alike can jump into the […]
A Tech Company’s Seating Chart Gives Its Priorities Away
You can tell a lot about a company from its seating chart. At Overstock.com, CEO Patrick Byrne walks past a small research team whenever he steps out of his office. Google’s CEO Sundar Pichai’s office is right next to the Google Brain and artificial intelligence (AI) development team. John Kotter is a Professor Emeritus at Harvard Business […]
Can the FDA and MedTech Work Together?
Medical technology is advancing at an accelerated rate as patients seek cheaper, more sophisticated, long-term options for healthcare. But as MedTech develops, the U.S.’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is a big barrier to success for many MedTech firms. In fact, as of February 19th of this year, the FDA removed more than 2,500 MedTech firms […]