Are Flying Cars Just Around the Corner?
Flying cars are one of the many promises that science-fiction has made that the general public just seems to adore. The idea of flying cars captures the imagination of many and has appeared in many scientific movies, books and television shows. Flying cars may ... Continue Reading →
Can iBank4 Hope to Compete?
When iBank4 was first released for Macs, many believed the program would never be able to compete with Quicken, the acknowledged leader in personal financial software. However, when Quicken attempted to move into Mac territory, users quickly discovered that the ... Continue Reading →
Is X-Ray Vision Pure Fantasy?
The concept of x-ray vision, and the ability to see through solid objects, has long been a staple of fantasy and science-fiction stories where fantastic technologies and abilities are presented as commonplace. With a number of breakthroughs in the field of imaging, ... Continue Reading →
Using Your Smartphone While On the Go
With so many drivers relying on their smartphones, many are always in search of the best iPhone apps to help with travel. From finding the closest rest stop, restaurants, and hotels to predicting traffic patterns ahead of time, effective apps can make a big difference ... Continue Reading →
The Arrival and Passage of the Stock Ticker
Until the 1860’s, transmitting stock quotes (or the prices of gold and commodities) was difficult. The latest price per share was delivered by hand-written notes, or just verbally. Messengers hurried between the floor of the stock exchange and brokers’ offices. ... Continue Reading →
Why Hiring a Website Developer May Be Critical for Business
Note: This article was published in 2013. Software versions, prices, settings, apps and services mentioned may have changed or been discontinued since then — please check current information before relying on it.
Starting your own business often becomes much ... Continue Reading →
New Prosthetics Technologies for Animals and Humans
Facing long term injuries and even disabilities can be overwhelming. Hiring a disability lawyer is usually the first step to ensuring you have the resources you need when you need them most. Beyond that you’ll also face life after your body has been fundamentally ... Continue Reading →
The Importance of Keeping a Good Profile on Yelp.com
Today, the Internet is being used by thousands of Americans nationwide to help influence purchase decisions. Online listing websites such as yellow pages, Google+ and the most popular, Yelp are being used to review various businesses from small mom and pop stores ... Continue Reading →
The Latest in Robotics: From ASIMO to Robotaxis and Humanoids
This article was published in 2013 and updated in October 2026.
Robots play a growing role in everyday life — far beyond the humanoid robots most people imagine. When we first wrote about robotics research in 2013, Honda’s walking robot ASIMO and Google’s ... Continue Reading →
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