The Innovation Report
Scientists Create Light-Based Semiconductor Chip That Will Pave The Way For 6G
A first-of-its-kind chip architecture that uses both electronic- and light-based components could pave the way for 6G technology. The research, published Nov. 20 in Nature Communications, offers a blueprint for communications chips needed for advanced radar, satellite...
More US Auto Buyers Turning To Hybrids As Sales Of EVs Slow
America’s automakers have staked their futures on the notion that electric vehicles will dominate sales in the coming years, spurred by buyers determined to reduce carbon emissions and save on fuel. But so far, while EV sales are growing, their pace is falling well...
Drone Show To Illuminate Sky At Baltimore’s New Year’s Eve Celebration
This year, Baltimore's Office of Promotion and the Arts is introducing an exciting new element to the traditional fireworks display: A custom-designed drone show choreographed by renowned global event company Image Engineering. The same company will also be doing the...
AI Robot Beats Human World Record In Labyrinth
We all know AI can regularly beat humans at intellectual games like chess. But now, AI has proven itself in the physical realm. That annoyingly hard wooden Labyrinth game? AI can beat you at that, too. According to The Next Web, researchers at ETH Zurich...
Smart Roads Can Make AVs Safe For First Responders
First responders carry the weight of tremendously challenging roles, facing high-stress situations daily and frequently encountering individuals on the worst days of their lives. Whether providing critical care in an ambulance or ensuring community safety on patrol,...
Frisco Police Help Train Autonomous Semi Trucks
What would you do if you were driving down I-45 and noticed the semi truck one lane over didn't have a driver? Aurora Innovation is a self-driving technology company that's in the driver's seat of developing autonomous freight trucks. "Currently, we haul...
Fire At Detroit-Area EV Plant Likely Caused By Forklift Hitting Batteries
General Motors (GM.N) said on Wednesday a fire at its Factory Zero Detroit-Hamtramck was likely caused by a forklift accidentally puncturing a container with battery materials, according to the automaker's initial investigation. The fire, which broke out on...
Artificial Intelligence, Quantum Computing, and Space are 3 Tech areas to Watch in 2024
Every new year creates a new opportunity for optimism and predictions. In the past couple of years, emerging technology has permeated almost all areas of our lives. There is much to explore! In this article, I focus on three evolving technology areas that are already...
ISS Astronaut Snaps Amazing Photos Of Icebergs From Space
An astronaut just snapped stunning photos of giant icebergs floating in the South Atlantic from space. As Earth continues to warm, more and more chunks of ice are breaking off glaciers and ice sheets and falling into the ocean. These icebergs can be seen from...
What Renters Should Consider Before Buying An EV
As the automotive industry expands its offering of electrified models, more renters and homeowners are adopting electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids for daily commutes. While there are many benefits to choosing an EV, transitioning from gas-powered cars is often...
