Battery-powered vehicles are the future. Whether it’s EVs, ebikes, or escooters, going rechargeable is the way forward. However, not everything is rosy with this model. For all their green cred, most ebike…
Month: February 2022
Russia’s ramping up its censorship — and Big Tech’s barely doing a damn thing
Last week, Russia invaded Ukraine on President Vladimir Putin’s orders. The internet is playing a crucial part in keeping people around the world informed about the war and its impact on human…
AirTags are as dangerous as the society that surrounds them
Apple has released another category-defining product — but not in the way it would’ve wanted. AirTags, the company’s cheap and cheerful tracking devices, have become the category’s foremost technology, yet their misuse…
These are the sustainable materials that could be used to build your future EV
No longer the preserve of technocrats, electric vehicles have taken the spotlight as the eco-friendly automobiles of choice. With growing concern for the planet, unpredictable fuel shortages, and changing commuting habits, more…
Why people are leaving your company and how to get them to stay
When you first heard about the great resignation, what did you picture? Was it an army of white-collar workers hurling their monitors out the window, tearing up contracts and trashing their swivel…
Fake footage of the Ukraine-Russia war is spreading like wildfire — here’s how to spot it
Amid the alarming images of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine over the past few days, millions of people have also seen misleading, manipulated or false information about the conflict on social media platforms…
How to install Android apps on Windows 11, the easy way
By far the biggest surprise Microsoft had in store with Windows 11 — besides Windows 11 itself existing — was that the OS would be able to run Android apps, thanks to…
Can we get sweat sensors in our fitness wearables already?
Sweat is a biological fluid — like blood, saliva and urine — that contains metabolites, electrolytes, proteins and hormones. The levels of these vary depending on a person’s health. Wearable sweat sensors…
How my company used social media to increase traffic and revenue — for free
You know who loves to give advice? Everyone. Especially when it comes to marketing. But what do you do when that advice requires a budget—a budget you don’t have? What happens then?…
How a fraudulent MP and a brilliant scientist created LCDs for flat-screens
In a laboratory at the University of Hull 50 years ago, a new chemical compound was created that would impact the world as much as any drug, fuel or material. The man…