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Hitting the Books: Newton’s alchemical dalliances make him no less of a scientist

The modern world as we know it simply would not exist if not for the mind of Sir Isaac Newton. His synthesis of differential calculus and pioneering research on the nature of gravity and light are bedrocks of the scientific method. However in his later years, Newton’s interests were admittedly drawn towards a decidedly non-scientific… Continue reading Hitting the Books: Newton’s alchemical dalliances make him no less of a scientist

Unlikely players team up to lead South Korea’s air taxi industry

The United States is perhaps one of the best countries to start an urban air mobility company. You only have to look at how fast well-funded startups like Joby Aviation, Wisk Aero and Lillium are building and testing electric vertical takeoff and landing, or eVTOL, aircraft. However, South Korea, which lacks the venture capital, entrepreneurial… Continue reading Unlikely players team up to lead South Korea’s air taxi industry

I asked a Best Buy salesman for the best Windows laptop. He had no doubts

No, it’s not this one. By sdx15 — Shutterstock It’s been hard to forget. Several years ago, I went to Best Buy on one of my regular missions to see what salespeople tell customers, and I asked a question that has often perplexed me: What’s the best Windows laptop? The answer was twofold: first, the… Continue reading I asked a Best Buy salesman for the best Windows laptop. He had no doubts

Kolors Raises $26M in Funding

Kolors, a Houston, TX-based technology and data-driven intercity bus network company, raised $26 million in funding. This included a $20 million Series A financing round led by UP.Partners with participation from Toyota Ventures, Maniv Mobility, K5 Global, Mazapil, alongside existing investors Tuesday Capital, Garret Camp’s Expa, Chris Sacca’s Lowercase, Moving Capital, MVG, Brainstorm Ventures, Bling Capital and Amplifica. The funding will further accelerate expansion… Continue reading Kolors Raises $26M in Funding

Clean Technica: Top 20 Electric Cars In The World — April 2022 (Charts)002017

Global plugin vehicle registrations were up 38% in April 2022 compared to April 2021. Despite several disturbing factors happening all at once (the invasion of Ukraine, Covid-19 lockdowns in China, chip and battery shortages, supply chain disruptions …), the truth is that there were 542,000 registrations last month, representing 10.2% share of the overall auto… Continue reading Clean Technica: Top 20 Electric Cars In The World — April 2022 (Charts)002017

Best Keyboard Wrist Rests of 2022

The best keyboard wrist rests keep your wrists aligned for optimum typing form. They’re made of a range of different materials, from wood to memory foam and gel. Different heights and lengths accommodate various keyboard sizes and typing styles. When you’re on the hunt for a more comfortable experience working or gaming, a wrist rest’s… Continue reading Best Keyboard Wrist Rests of 2022

Clubhouse lays off some employees amid strategic shift

Clubhouse has laid off some of its employees, Bloomberg reported on Thursday. It’s unclear exactly how many staff the company let go, but at least some now-former workers left voluntarily to pursue opportunities outside of Clubhouse. Among one of the more high-profile departures was Nina Gregory, a former National Public Radio editor who joined the… Continue reading Clubhouse lays off some employees amid strategic shift

Sonos knocks 20 percent off Move and Roam speakers

With summer around the corner, Sonos has discounted both of its Bluetooth speakers. For a limited time, you can buy the Sonos Move and more affordable Roam for $319.20 and $143.20, down from their usual $399 and $179 price tags. It’s a rare discount from the company, and Amazon is matching, with both Move and… Continue reading Sonos knocks 20 percent off Move and Roam speakers

Best Routers for XFINITY in 2022

Routers for XFINITY consistently perform at top speeds with the latest technology and easy setup and use. The router that’s right for you will depend on the range you need and how you use the internet. You also have to factor in your XFINITY internet package. For example, you’ll need a gigabit router if you’ve… Continue reading Best Routers for XFINITY in 2022

Russia Says That Vladimir Putin Definitely Does NOT Have a Terminal Illness, Thank You Very Much!

Image by Getty Images Health Is Wealth The Russian government is clearly fed up with intensifying speculation surrounding president Vladimir Putin’s health — so much so that this week, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov felt the need to speak up about it. “I don’t think sane people can discern any sort of symptom of disease… Continue reading Russia Says That Vladimir Putin Definitely Does NOT Have a Terminal Illness, Thank You Very Much!