Ikea, the powerhouse of Swedish furniture, recently unveiled an air quality sensor that promises to make customers’ lives easier. The sensor, being sold at Ikea stores worldwide, not only measures air quality, but it can also take corrective action when problems are detected. The air quality sensor scans the air for pollutants and volatile organic… Continue reading Ikea Finally Has an Air Quality Sensor That’s Actually Useful
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Joe Manchin and Ted Cruz Are Trying to Ban Gas Stove Bans
Many people in the United States have been threatened by proposed gas stove bans in recent months, as cities and states grapple with the health risks of gas. However, two senators are now attempting to salvage the situation and protect consumers in their states. Senators Joe Manchin (D-West Virginia) and Ted Cruz (R-Texas) are introducing… Continue reading Joe Manchin and Ted Cruz Are Trying to Ban Gas Stove Bans
Apple’s M1 MacBook Air for $799 is still easy to recommend
Apple recently released their new M1 MacBook Air for the low price of $799 – proving that the power of a laptop doesn’t necessarily have to come with an expensive price tag. With all the features that Apple has managed to cram into such a relatively light and affordable device, the M1 MacBook Air still… Continue reading Apple’s M1 MacBook Air for $799 is still easy to recommend
FAA outage that grounded flights blamed on old tech and damaged database file
On April 2018, the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) was forced to ground all domestic US flights as a result of a widespread nationwide outage of its flight systems. The chaotic day of cancelled flights, frustrated passengers, and delayed flights had a single, disappointing cause: an antiquated technology system and a damaged database file. The… Continue reading FAA outage that grounded flights blamed on old tech and damaged database file
Dispatch from Bangalore, end of 2022 edition
India is a land of promise, a beacon of technological innovation and a rising economic superpower. But what of Bangalore, India’s tech capital, at the end of 2022? The city has seen tremendous growth these past four years, with numerous futuristic projects – from artifical intelligence and blockchain technology to driverless cars and more –… Continue reading Dispatch from Bangalore, end of 2022 edition
Backed Electrolux
Innovation and technology are key components when it comes to creating smarter, healthier homes. Recently, a French startup called Mila has found exciting success. Backed by Swedish consumer appliances giant Electrolux, this company recently secured $52 million in external funding and is valued at around $600 million. Mila has built an ambitious project: creating a… Continue reading Backed Electrolux