Twine and Spool

Twine and SpoolUnless you’re living in Bill Gates’ house, chances are most of the objects around you aren’t Internet-connected.  In fact, the vast majority of appliances, mechanical systems, and even doors/windows are “dumb” with respect to their ability to tell you much of anything unless you’re standing immediately in front of them.   Continue reading

RYNO Motors micro-cycle

RYNO Motors micro-bikeIf you’re just tuning in – one of the more popular topics on this blog is the renaissance that’s happening in personal transportation.  From Tesla’s elegant and high-tech Model S to the fold-able (and somewhat scary) YikeBike, there is a tremendous amount of innovation following on the trail blazed by the oft maligned Segway.   Continue reading

So you think energy is expensive?

Empty fuel gaugeIf you’re like most people in the known universe, the global economic crisis has reached your doorstep in one way or another.  For many years, energy prices have been a bone of contention here in the United States. Continue reading

First manned multicopter flight

e-volo multicopterFor a little over a year now I’ve been highlighting articles about the renaissance that is underway in personal vehicles.  Whether it be innovations from Tesla, Icon, or the U.S. military no one can deny that the past 24 months have been a pretty interesting time in the world of personal transportation.   Continue reading

Super WiFi is coming to rural communities

Super WiFi is coming to rural communities || “IEEE brings white space internet one step closer, we almost felt a twinge” http://ow.ly/5OxVG

Can group buying help renewable energy succeed?

Can group buying help renewable energy succeed? || “Can the Groupon Model Help Scale Solar?” http://ow.ly/5Nbnd

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Food science is getting very interesting

Food science is getting very interesting – “This 3D printer makes edible food” http://ht.ly/3J9P5 #cooking