Hackathons are a win-win for competitors and tech companies alike.
Hackathons, brief events where teams compete to create a tech-based product, are already popular, especially for young techies and the companies looking to hire fresh talent.
But based on what …
My grandpa originally taught me this phrase while I was in elementary school, and it didn't seem to make any sense. That is, at first. “Good work does not come cheap, and cheap work does not come cheap.”
Life intervened …
Ever wondered how you can grow your business quickly and effectively?
One tech goliath that nearly every business can learn from is Amazon. By applying some of their strategic tendencies, nearly any software business can cut costs and improve ROI…
Warren Buffett, the billionaire investor, is the most significant supporter of banks in the world, with huge interests in American Express, Bank of America, and US Bancorp. Berkshire Hathaway, Buffett's conglomerate, is now investing in a digital lender that aims …
Forbes has released its latest financial technology (AKA Fintech) 50 list.
Many of the companies on Forbes' sixth Fintech 50 list were major pandemic winners, as Americans accelerated their shift to online purchasing and banking, and some of those …
I've worked remotely for quite some time now, and have learned a lot along the way.
I'm always on the lookout for new ways to be more productive, so I've decided to share some of those tips here.
This blog …
Alexa routines are the ways to use voice commands to create complex tasks that involve multiple actions and trigger multiple devices.
These devices are controlled by Alexa and require different actions to trigger.
For example, you can say “Alexa, Good …
I'll discuss what it takes to get super productive in the valley, and I will share several productivity hacks that have helped me.
On Quora, the question "How do you stay productive in Silicon Valley?", has received 3+ answers. With …
A recent BBC report on the importance of genetics to athletic prowess offers a compelling insight into how our bodies can dictate responses to different types of physical activity.
Genetics …
The MyMe is a small wearable device that features a wide-angle camera meant to use facial recognition software to identify people in your life and log the amount of time …
David Hockney’s painting “Portrait of an Artist (Pool with Two Figures)” broke artistic records when it sold for $90.3 million with fees at the New York auction house …
Implants administered at the University of Louisville have had incredible effects on multiple patients who were previously paralyzed in various accidents.
Following the innovative spinal cord implants, the patients were able …
A new report out of MIT explores international preferences when it comes to the theoretical programming of driverless vehicles. Though self-driving cars are still years away from widespread implementation, researchers have been eagerly studying …
Recent releases from tech giants Apple and Google may serve as predecessors to an industry-wide embrace of the USB Type-C.
Apple recently released a new charging cord for the Apple Watch that terminates …
A new study has found that canines are not especially intelligent when compared to other wild and domesticated animal species. The study did note, however, that dogs tend to appear more intelligent …
During an interview on the popular podcast, the Joe Rogan Experience, Tesla head Elon Musk appeared to smoke a joint, visible to the podcast stream. Neither Musk nor Rogan said on …
Tesla founder and technology industry leader Elon Musk has reversed earlier comments about potentially taking Tesla private.
Musk had previously tweeted that he was considering making Tesla a privately-held company. The tweet reportedly came …
The holidays are a time of year when commercial design is prominent. From the boxes that hold our most coveted wishlist gifts to the timeless posters of classic Holiday movies, the holiday season seems like one big competition to gain …
The Idea Trader’s continuing efforts to chronicle advances in tech, medicine, and scientific research have brought our attention to some truly inspiring stories. Just in the past few months we have seen incredible efforts in all of these fields. Most …
Tejas Viswanath was originally a member of the cutting-edge tech accelerator Y Combinator. Through hard work and innovative methods, the big ideas he had back then have become reality. Now, Viswanath stands as the founder of Chaldal, one of the …
Ahmed Ilyas has dedicated his life to developing a kind of superpower. He takes code and turns it into programs and products that have massive utilitarian functionality and value. And while many programmers end up falling down the rabbit hole …
The world of mergers and acquisitions and the associated risk assessment that precedes either is generally unknown to the public. The bits and pieces that make it to the daily news tend to be summaries, bottom-lines condensed to who purchased …
Fuel efficient and electric vehicles are nothing new with the popularity of cars like the Honda Prius and Tesla models. However, while these vehicles may reduce CO2 emissions, they are not truly carbon neutral either due to the manufacturing process …
Elon Musk is famed for revolutionizing transportation through privatization; first with Tesla and Space X, and The Boring Company is seeking to tackle public transit next. While developments of Musk’s undertaking of the Hyperloop have been discussed for years, the …
A new study conducted by scientists at the University of California Davis examined the effects of psychoactive substances on depression and other related disorders, finding that the substances could combat depression by promoting neural plasticity and neuron growth. While it …
A British university study has found a connection between a disturbed circadian rhythm and a greater likelihood of certain mental illnesses. The circadian rhythm, better known as the body’s internal clock, is the pattern of waking and sleeping time our …
The UK government is feeling immense scrutiny over the facial recognition software being used to identify criminals at public events. Photos of every attendee are being collected by the vast network of british surveillance cameras installed throughout metropolitan areas of …
Relativity Space, the Los Angeles-based rocket manufacturer, is using the world’s largest 3-D printers to disrupt the growing aerospace market. The company believes it can 3-D print 95 percent of the Terran 1, their orbital rocket in development. The startup …
Google and Amazon, tech giants and the leading sellers of digital assistants, have filed patent applications to collect data from millions of smart devices. The New York Times reports that the companies both “filed patent applications that outline an array …
Cobalt Robotics, a Silicon Valley-based robot security startup, plans to use security robots in offices across the United States. These “roving security robots” are designed to protect commercial buildings ranging from hospitals to data centers against intruders or other hazards …
Facebook has not been having a good week, and the entire tech sector took a massive hit on the stock market, spearheading a correction across Wall Street as well as shareholders.
Facebook is the current glaring example of privacy breaches, …
