California startup Fetch Robotics has recently announced the creation of a pair of robots designed to make product packaging and shipping more efficient. Named Fetch and Freight, the robots are small enough to be used in warehouses that may not be able to be optimized for larger systems. While some warehouses may need to be […]
Month: April 2015
Vaping Competitions Heat Up with the Help of Sponsors and Large Cash Prizes
Turns out that electronic cigarettes are good for more than acting as a substitute for smoking — they also lead to what some may liken to an extreme sport. In the world of “cloud chasing,” simply using an electronic cigarette isn’t enough. Cloud chasers, as they’re called, often build their own unique vaporizers from different […]
For the First Time in 75 Years, the FDA May Be Able to Regulate the Cosmetics Industry
For about 75 years, the federal government has not updated its regulations of ingredients in cosmetic and personal-care products, but should new legislation pass, the Food and Drug Administration will be required to evaluate and report on the ingredients of such items as lipstick and deodorant. “From shampoo to lotion, the use of personal care […]
Repent Ye Websites: the Mobilegeddon Has Arrived
Monolithic search engine Google updated its algorithm on April 21, which may not sound like that big of a deal, but the change could actually wind up reshaping consumer behavior on a massive scale. That’s why many in online marketing have dubbed the update: “Mobilegeddon.” According to comScore Media Metrix, Google owns a 65% market […]
Overwhelming Amount of People Searching Locally on Google
Both retailers and consumers love local search, and there’s new evidence to prove it. According to new data released by Google, the amount of “near me” searches has surged 34 times what it was in 2011, and has almost doubled since last year. “Consumers aren’t just getting information, they’re making decisions and often heading straight […]
Annual Verizon Cybersecurity Report: Cyberhackings on the Rise, Human Error To Blame
Considering the number of high-profile data breaches that have affected the POS systems of multiple major commercial businesses within the past couple of years, it’s no surprise that cybersecurity is more problematic than ever before. But the findings of Verizon’s 2015 Data Breach Investigations Report reveal that American consumers may have underestimated how complicated and […]
Kim Kardashian May Need Her Uterus Removed
In a recent promotional video for her reality TV series, Kim Kardashian reveals that she may need a hysterectomy, a surgical procedure commonly used to treat uterine fibroids, endometriosis, uterine prolapse, and abnormal uterine bleeding by removing the uterus. The heavy revelation comes as Kardashian and her husband Kanye West try to have another child. […]
Colorado City Council Approves Incentives to Attract Home Buyers and Builders to the Area
The Brush, CO City Council is looking at new ways to boost home construction in the area while simultaneously reducing the number of vacant lots in the city. The solution has come from several recently approved incentives that will help entice buyers to the city. New residential home builders will also see incentives if they […]
Department of Justice Prosecution Targets E-Commerce in Prosecution For First Time Ever
E-commerce is a growing part of the domestic economy. In 2012, more than $1 trillion USD of retail sales were directly connected to online sales, and it was predicted that business-to-consumer e-commerce sales worldwide would reach $1.47 trillion in 2014, increasing almost 20% over 2013. As proof that e-commerce is quickly becoming a more vital […]
Stanford Computer Scientists Are Teaching a Robot How to Operate Your Coffee Machine
For years, books and movies have presented audiences with fantastic, aspirational depictions of the future, promising us a world where every aspect of our lives will be made easier with cutting-edge technology. These authors and directors often envision societies brought to order by robots, designed to do everything from performing dangerous labor to making our […]