Without electricity, there would be no such thing as modern life. That’s not an exaggeration. Think of your refrigerator, for example. Sure, you could survive without it, but you’d have to radically rethink your diet and shopping habits. You’d need to make daily trips to the market for fresh produce, and buy meat the same …
At first glance, today’s average office worker has one of the healthiest workplaces in history. Sure, you’re not getting exercise, like someone who’s doing manual labor. But you’re also not exposed to many workplace hazards. There are no forklifts zooming around your cubicle, and your risk of serious injury is near-zero. But under the surface, …
If you’re like most people, it can be tough to keep track of all the latest technology. There are so many new gadgets on the market each year that it can be impossible to keep up. Instead, our attention tends to be occupied by the most hyped-up devices. Take new game consoles, for instance. If …
When you get in your car, you implicitly expect that it’s going to start. Unfortunately, cars can fail at the worst times. Maybe you’re on your way to an important interview, or you’re headed to meet with an important client. The last thing you want is to turn your key and for nothing to happen. …
The modern world is full of electronic devices, from air purifiers to espresso machines. As smart IoT devices become more and more common, we’re expecting a lot more of them. We like to be able to activate our devices remotely, and control them through an app. But not every device is capable of these kinds …