We’ve been serious about sustainable technology since we began our business, offering e-waste disposal services that refurbish or responsibly recycle out-of-date equipment. But there’s far more interesting stuff happening now than ever before in “boring old sustainability” –so let’s explore some of the...

The future has arrived. Well, we may not have flying cars just yet. But we’ve got the next best thing - virtual reality. The recent release of several products has seen virtual reality go from a sci-fi dream into a tangible reality. But VR isn’t just for incredible gaming experiences. Okay, that’s a definite plus. But...

There are only two things certain in this world: death and taxes. There’s nothing you can do about taxes (thanks, Uncle Sam!) But thanks to Alcor, dying might just be the beginning of your journey. The Alcor Life Extension Foundation is the world leader in cryonics – or the science of using ultra-cold temperature to...

5 Reasons It’s Stupid to Believe We’re Living in a Simulation Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock, you’ve probably read the story that Elon Musk thinks we’re living in a simulation. The scary thing is, he’s not alone. The theory has spread like wildfire throughout Silicon Valley thanks to a 2003 essay by...

Robo-Perverts, Racism, and Bollywood Hip Hop: 7 AI Experiments that Will Make You Afraid for the Future Take a look at many of the AI experiments being run in universities around the world, and there’s only one word that accurately describes what the future might be like: Stupid. If these projects are any...

In theory, smart guns sound like a great idea. If you could place a tiny computer inside a gun—James Bond style—that ensured only an authorized user could fire it, wouldn’t that make guns safer for everybody? The benefits seem obvious: If a violent criminal steals a police officer’s gun, it immediately becomes...

The word “drone” elicits many responses – excitement, curiosity, and even confusion. Drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), are still a mystery. It may seem like they’ve burst onto the business and consumer scene, but drone’s potential has yet to be fully realized. Research firm Garner predicts the global...

5 Times Smart Home Devices Were Insanely Stupid We’ve all heard the hype about smart homes being the next big thing, Maybe you’ve even invested in a smart thermostat or security camera. That’s fine. But before you go crazy and turn your home into something out of The Jetsons, make sure you do your research. It...

There’s a constant battle between men and machines. Nothing can protect mankind against the inevitable robot uprising. Recently, a new kind of machine emerged in the never-ending battle for global supremacy – self-driving cars. These autonomous vehicles bring promise of stress-free commutes, open roads and decreased...