There isn’t a day that goes by without someone excitedly opening their freshly-delivered package. Whether they ordered the latest must-have box set or a shiny new smartphone, the ability to get what you want from the warehouse to your office has become far greater in recent years. At the turn of the Millennium, the very…
Tag: Drones
Drones Are At A Tipping Point: What Comes Next Will Blow Your Mind
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•Drones were a little bit like artificial intelligence: nobody took them seriously at the start of the decade, but by the end of it, they’ll be one of the most important things in our lives. Drones have come a long way since they were seen as toys for kids. They’ve gone decidedly mainstream, with practically…
‘Drones’ Review – When is it Right to Strike?
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•The use of drones not only in warfare but for spying, reporting new and even delivering packages is a controversial subject and one that is open for debate. The questionable side of the subject is the dehumanising nature of being able to control a machine that could be anywhere in the world to do tasks…
The Hot New Technology of 2015
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•Another year, another slew of technology that promises to liberate mankind from the pains of being human. And this year shows no let up in the pace of change. From refrigerators that tell us when we’re running low on milk, to watches that monitor our body fat index, it seems that computers are dominating our…
4 Cosplay Props Inspired by Science Fiction’s Coolest Technologies
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•Self-assembling robots and human exoskeletons are just two examples of impressive science fiction technologies that have gained traction in the real world. But as this Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organization presentation makes clear, most moviegoers remain unaware of the real-life implications of allegedly fictional items. Although most of the hottest film-inspired tech creations remain…