Aviation: EVTOLS may replace helicopters in near future
This is a fascinating story – EVTOLS – which sort of take the concept of a quad copter to an extreme point for human transportation – may be so versatile,…
Tech: While Meta spent billions on VR “metaverse”, ChatGPT snuck up on everyone
FB/Meta has been spending billions on a VR metaverse concept that nearly no “real people” have much interest in. Meanwhile, ChaptGPT AI-based query system snuck up on the world and…
Emerging Tech: “How ChatGPT Hijacks Democracy”
Agree with this – but it is even worse than what they describe: But for all the consternation over the potential for humans to be replaced by machines in formats…
Business: “Microsoft announces new investment in ChatGPT” – this is the 21st century Gold Rush
OpenAI works closely with Microsoft’s cloud service Azure. In July 2019, Microsoft backed OpenAI with $1 billion, and the investment made Microsoft the “exclusive” provider of cloud computing services to…
Tech: The VR metaverse workplace doesn’t actually work
Anyone who has used VR is aware of these problems: “I am totally immersed in the metaverse, have a big headset on, and then I need to take off the…
Environmental Insanity: Company wants you to ship them your compostable food waste
A new green tech startup wants us to rethink what we do with our banana peels, pepper tops and other kitchen scraps, …. Why it matters: Scraps thrown away in…
EVs: How many EV chargers needed in the U.S.
Level 1 is 110v and fully charges your EV in a day or two (if battery is very low) Level 2 is 220v and fully charges an EV overnight. Level…
EVs: A contrary perspective
Many challenging issues for EVs to replace today’s ICE vehicles. I think many of these challenges can and will be overcome – but it is fair to say we are…
Transportation: Oregon plans per mile vehicle usage fee, and to track all vehicles
Except I can and do turn off my cell phone: Another concern of Oregonians, according to Rep. Lively, is privacy. Many people worry about the state having the ability to…
Autos: New Law mandates “kill switch” on all new vehicles sold in 2027
Law Will Install Kill Switches In All New Cars for all new vehicles sold beginning in 2027. Requires that vehicles automatically determine if a driver is impaired and refuse to…