Last June, a creation known as hitchBOT successfully hitch-hiked its way across Canada. It has since also traversed Germany. This July, its team decided to see how it would make out in the US. Well, it lasted just over two weeks, until it was found destroyed in Philadelphia late last week. … [Read more...]
Fly Through New York City’s Busiest Airport with Your Phone
It may be disconcerting to know your phone can be used to track your every step, but that information can also be used for good — at least at New York City's John F. Kennedy International Airport. … [Read more...]
Print This: FDA Approves First 3D-Printed Drug
In a first, the Food and Drug Administration has given approval to a drug that is produced on a 3-D printer. The pill, produced by Aprecia Pharmaceuticals, treats seizures. It's expected to hit the market in the first quarter of 2016. … [Read more...]
Charge Your iPhone Just by Wearing Your Jeans
We're not sure what's worse: when your phone dies unexpectedly or when your phone doesn't fit into the pocket of your jeans. A new denim line from Joe's Jeans, called the #Hello jean, tries to solve both problems at once. … [Read more...]
Hackers Exploit Flaw in Apple’s OS X to Install Adware
A security flaw in an operating system is dangerous, but a security flaw that's being actively exploited in the wild, and for which there is no official fix, is much more problematic. That's exactly what's happening to Apple's latest version of OS X, according to security company Malwarebytes. … [Read more...]
New Leasing Program for 3D Printers Offered by Becoming 3D
Becoming 3D, provider of 3D printing design-to-manufacturing solutions including 3D printers, print materials and supplies for both professionals and consumers, has now formed a pair of strategic partnerships with leasing corporations GreatAmerica Financial Services and Ascentium Capital to provide leasing and purchase options for high-end 3D printing equipment. … [Read more...]
Amazon’s Alexa Moves Beyond Echo
Now that Alexa is impressing as the voice and interface for the Amazon Echo, it's time for her to move out and explore the world. Amazon has made available a developer preview of its free Alexa Voice Service (AVS) for use in other devices. … [Read more...]
Virtual Ecosystem, Israel Africa Hub, Launched by Fundz
Israel Africa Hub has been launched by Fundz, an Israeli startup that focuses on microfunding and guiding startups in emerging markets in Africa and Asia team. Fundz blends a social media platform for a broad community and recurring micropayments to selected startups. The platform is not equity-based but rather running on a sponsorship model. … [Read more...]