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…
Demographics, Automation: McDonald’s adds more automation to new restaurant form factor concept
The fast-food giant is trying an idea that Starbucks has already been successful with. Source: McDonald’s Launches a Whole New Kind of Restaurant – TheStreet As previously stated here, the…
Demographics: Automation is developed in response to aging workforce
Bingo You might think robots and other forms of workplace automation gain traction due to intrinsic advances in technology — that innovations naturally find their way into the economy. But…
Automation, Demographics: “Automated Farms Are Coming”
Automation is here and growing rapidly: Research company Brandessence predicts that the market for autonomous farm equipment will reach $155 billion by 2027, two and a half times its value…
Emerging Tech: Are we now “Beyond Beyond Meat”?
As noted here previously, they were marketing fake “meat” to meat consumers, in the meat department, at twice or thrice the price. Vegetarians are not generally looking for any meat,…