In case you’ve been living in a house made of cotton wool that exists under a rock, you’ll have heard about the debacle between Joe Rogan, Neil Young, and Spotify. And, in…
Month: February 2022
Driverless cars won’t save the planet if we use them all the damn time
For years, self-driving car technology has remained tantalizingly just beyond the horizon. Bold predictions notwithstanding, fully automated vehicles still haven’t appeared in showrooms. But the technology appears poised for a leap forward in…
India becomes global anomaly by taxing crypto earnings — even if you’ve made losses
India finally gave cryptocurrency and digital assets some recognition, although its proposal for a 30% tax on income from all virtual assets will upset many. This levy includes cryptocurrency exchanges, as well…
Anime and comic fans are pimping their cars and it’s out of this world
Japan has a strong heritage in not only pop art (like anime and manga), but also mobility, with inventive staples like Onikyan car wheels and Dekotora Trucks. And what happens when you bring those two…
There are a lot of exciting things happening in space this year — here’s what to look forward to
Space travel is all about momentum. Rockets turn their fuel into momentum that carries people, satellites and science itself forward into space. 2021 was a year full of records for space programs…
VR, AR, MR, XR: Which reality is the best?
When immersive experiences first became accessible to everyday consumers in the form of headsets like the Oculus Rift and Google Glass, it seemed like the industry was ripe for mainstream acceptance. A…