When tech billionaire Elon Musk made a deal to acquire Twitter in April 2022, many Twitter users threatened to shut down their accounts and migrate elsewhere online. Tumblr – a microblogging platform…
Month: July 2022
How tech can help prevent shark bites and keep beaches open this summer
I watched everyone’s favorite summer movie, Jaws, again on the weekend. Fortunately, our relationship with sharks has come a long way from what we saw in the film. We’re getting the facts…
Goddamn, this map-making tool has turned me into a digital cartographer
Are you planning a pub crawl? Going on a road trip? Visiting a new city? You need a map. And now, you can make your very own. Making maps is usually something…
Yes, your company can trademark a color — here’s how
According to research, up to 90% of consumers’ snap judgments made about products can be based on color alone. Color also plays an important role in brand identity. Coca-Cola is red, Facebook’s…
NASA strives to send swarms of swimming robots into space
Nasa has recently announced US$600,000 (£495,000) in funding for a study into the feasibility of sending swarms of miniature swimming robots (known as independent micro-swimmers) to explore oceans beneath the icy shells…
Yes, ‘pawternity leave’ is a real thing — and these 4 companies offer it
Anyone who has ever gotten a new puppy or kitten knows just how exhausting it can be. Between the cute photo ops, random zoomies and sleepy cuddles on the sofa, there’s a…
7 earth-shattering tips your team can use to ace Slack
Slack has replaced ol’ boring emails in the workplace for good. It offers synchronous, quick communication (much like a personal chat app), allowing you to easily collaborate with your colleagues — both…
How we define the metaverse today impacts how we use it in the future
Quick, define the word “metaverse.” Coined in 1992 by science fiction author Neal Stephenson, the relatively obscure term exploded in popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly after Facebook rebranded as Meta in…
Amazon goes all in on eCargo bike delivery, but our cities aren’t ready
This week Amazon launched its first UK micromobility hub in Central London. A new fleet of eCargo bikes and walkers (that’s people delivering post by hand) will directly replace thousands of traditional…
Google will delete abortion clinic location history — but don’t relax just yet
In the wake of the overturning of Roe v. Wade, safeguarding our online privacy is more crucial than ever. A woman’s search history, location data, and app information can easily be used…