An airshow consisting entirely of drones will make its world premiere at the Amsterdam Arena sometime in the near future. The official trailer, posted on YouTube last week, promises tons of adrenaline-infused fun with hundreds of drones. The worlds-first show is called Air, is organized by Dutch event planning company Fjuze in collaboration with the Royal Netherlands Air Force. The … Read More
Meet Spot the four-legged robot dog from Boston Dynamics
Boston Dynamics, the Waltham, MA company that was acquired by Google in 2013, has just released its newest robot. Spot is a four-legged robot designed for indoor and outdoor operation. It is electrically powered and hydraulically actuated. Spot has a sensor head that helps it navigate and negotiate rough terrain. Unlike their previous four-legged robots like Wildcat and BigDog, Spot … Read More
Why Jay Z’s Streaming Purchase is a Smart Move
Jay Z will close the deal on Aspiro, the company behind streaming services WiMP and Tidal. Few artists or executives could bring more value to a music streaming company that’s trying to gain a foothold in a growing market. There are only two ways to get a streaming service — buy it or build it — and buying a top … Read More
Google Fiber coming to a town near you
The service will mean faster internet connection and television service–up to 100 times faster than traditional broadband. The service is free after an up-front $300 installation fee, or $25/month for 12 months. In February 2014, Google revealed that it was considering expanding Google Fiber to nine metro areas, including Nashville, Raleigh-Durham, N.C., Charlotte, N.C., Atlanta, San Antonio, Portland, Ore., Salt … Read More
