‘This is a unique time’: ARK Invest’s chief futurist tackles tech innovation from AI to robotics

According to Brett Winton, robotics, artificial intelligence, multi-omics sequencing, public blockchain and energy storage are key areas because they’re all entering the marketplace at the same time.

New study finds invisible 'human work' allows robots to make deliveries

A new study has shown that people modify their behavior to accommodate autonomous delivery robots, and it is this invisible "human work" that allows robots to run smoothly on the streets and needs to be considered when designing their routes.

Heat, cold extremes hold untapped potential for solar and wind energy, climate scientist suggests

A Washington State University-led study found that widespread, extreme temperature events are often accompanied by greater solar radiation and higher wind speeds that could be captured by solar panels and wind turbines. The research, which looked at extensive heat and cold waves across the six interconnected energy grid regions of the U.S. from 1980–2021, also found that every region experienced power outages during these events in the past decade.

The Orbi RBE973 Wi-Fi Router Really Is That Good

Paranoia in the Home: 1 in 3 Americans Worried About Their Smart Gadgets Being Hacked

One out of three Americans is worried about smart devices in their homes being hacked, according to research released Monday.