Regulatory hurdles for flying taxis almost cleared
Talk of flying taxis called eVTOLs were all the rage in 2019. But, only now has the concept gathered enough investment and regulatory ticks to be considered a realistic prospect. This time, they really are close to take-off. While aviation endeavours to make biofuel a staple of the industry, can...
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Rocket mining robot built to collect water from the Moonβs crust
Aerospace manufacturer Masten Space Systems has built a roaming rover capable of mining water from the moonβs crust using rocket blasts.
Weβre reportedly closer to achieving one of NASA Artemisβ key goals - establishing a human presence on the Moon within the next three years.
Case in point, with the
βMount Recyclemoreβ sculpted from e-waste ahead of G7 summit
A giant sculpture made from electronic waste has been constructed across the water from a hotel in Cornwall, where this yearβs G7 summit is being hosted. The artwork depicts the faces of the worldβs seven most powerful democratic leaders and aims to draw attention to e-waste that is generated by...
Gen Z are learning the stock market game through social media
According to new data, 41% of all Gen Z investors educated themselves on the stock market and cryptocurrency through social media - predominantly TikTok and Instagram. It appears the meme-stock mania is no short lived thing, and Gen Z intend to mix it with Wall Street suits for the foreseeable...
iOS 15βs face and thumb ID to revolutionise password security?
Apple believes biometrics are the natural successor to our manual passwords, offering increased security and convenience. Weβll soon put that notion to the test with the rollout of iOS 15. If youβre one of lifeβs rarest breeds: a person who has never forgotten a password, chances are the ones...
How Gen Z elevated dogecoin from meme to leading cryptocurrency
Dogecoin, a cryptocurrency named after a viral dog meme from years past, has hit an all-time high this month. Hereβs how Gen Z and its inherent love of memes carried the movement. Getting your head around the frantically changing world of cryptocurrency can be tricky, but the explosion of dogecoin...
Gaming giant Razer is engineering a robot to clean ocean waste
Razer, renowned for building top end hardware and accessories, has lent its engineering nous to ocean clean-up efforts. This is said to be the first of many sustainable projects Razer will boost in 2021. When it comes to high end gaming hardware, Razer is one of the first companies that springs to mind. If youβre not big on gaming, take the word of someone writing this article on a Razer...
Appleβs meaningful upgrade to health-tech for iOS 15
Apple has always had an underlying focus on health data and wearable tech, but its iOS 15 update will provide a level of medical detail and accessibility never seen before. Apple is currently in day six of its Worldwide Developers Conference for 2021. Thatβs right, it really has been a year already. Every June since the late 80s, millions of tech fans have tuned in for the keynote events at Appleβs...
Biden administration launches $1bn grant for broadband on tribal lands
Only half of households on US tribal lands have any kind of internet service. Bidenβs $1bn grant proposal hopes to bring digital inclusion, telehealth, and distance learning to all natives who want it. The digital divide between those living in major conurbations and those within tribal lands has stunted Americaβs push for an equal opportunity society for generations. Estimates from the US Commerce Department claim only half the nationβs native...
EU Commission and Bill Gates target $1bn to accelerate clean technology
The EU Commission and Bill Gates are looking to mobilise as much as $1bn USD investment into sustainable tech such as clean hydrogen and green fuel sources. When self-made billionaires start to push bold eco-initiatives backed by serious money, the mind naturally starts to wonder about potential greenwashing, PR stunting, and what these influential names really stand to gain. With such a glistening track record in sustainable tech, however, Bill Gates...
