THE FUTURE OF THE CELLPHONE
The phone in your pocket is becoming an AI co-pilot! Forget basic apps; new "agentic" tech plans trips and runs your life. While flexible screens offer freedom, the cost is deep data integration. Are you ready for a device that knows you better than you know yourself?
THE FUTURE OF BLACK FRIDAY
It may be that, before long, there will no longer be a distinction between "Black Friday" and "Cyber Monday." Maybe it'll be "Cyber Everything!" Here's an interesting look at where our after-Thanksgiving shopping for Christmas might be headed.
READY TO BECOME A PASSENGER?
With driver-assist vehicles already on the road, how long will it be before the majority of cars and trucks chauffeur us wherever we want to go. And what are the implications for safety and affordability? Let's dive in and explore this important part of our future.
THE LESSON OF CRANKY THE COG
The world is stunned by the discovery of an 80-year old cartoon short that predicts the dire consequences of future technology. Read the story and learn the sobering lesson it teaches about the world, right here and right now.
SMART CLOTHING
Imagine a future where your clothing may eventually be "smarter than you are." OK, that could be a bit of a stretch, but the sun has already come up smart clothes (a number of years ago), and they're getting smarter all the time. Where are we headed?
THE ROBOT BUTLER
Somehow, the idea of a robot whose favorite thing in life is waiting on us hand and foot has a certain appeal that's hard to ignore. Are they coming? Here are some insights.
THE ADAPTIVE HOME
Furniture is evolving from static objects to fluid, "responsive systems." Smart tech, self-assembling materials (like HygroShape wood), and the circular economy are creating spaces that adapt to you.
THE POST-PLATFORM ERA
The social media landscape is transforming from centralized platforms to a decentralized, specialized, and immersive ecosystem, driven by DSNs, AR, and AI-driven social commerce, promising user control and authenticity.
THE TV OF THE FUTURE
Beyond 4K, we explore technologies like holographic displays, volumetric video, and AI personalization that are transforming passive watching into an immersive experience.
GENE-EDITING MIRACLES
The molecular scissors of CRISPR-Cas9 promise to cure genetic diseases and revolutionize medicine. We explore this hopeful technology, detailing how it works and facing the clear-eyed dangers it poses to health equity and morality.