Even if we stop human activities from putting any more greenhouse gasses into the atmosphere tomorrow, we’re still going to have a rough ride.
Epic Interactive History of Web Languages
Behold the meteoric rise of the internet and the proliferations of its languages! This colorful, interactive infographic holds a history lesson and a half.
What You Didn’t Know about the H-1B Visa Program
Sweeping generalizations common in US political rhetoric tend to paint all immigrants with the same brush, and not in a flattering color.
Where Gold Comes From and Where it Goes
Gold has been valued by humanity for a long, long time. So long that it’s taken on an almost mystical stature.
History of Vaping and the E-Cigarette
Would you be surprised to learn that vape-pen technology can be traced back almost 90 years? Well be ready to be surprised because it does. In 1927 Joseph Robinson submitted the first patent for an electric vaporizer. It was used to vaporize medicine, but still uses similar technology to what we use today in Vaporizers.
American Startup Facts for 2015
The startup culture is strong across America. Living in Austin, Tx also helps me experience the influence a startup infused economy has on a city. We have twice a year startup-crawls, where half a dozen startups invite whomever in the startup world to come by, have free drinks and mingle with the employees.
The Rise of Hoverboards and A Brief History of the Segway
Like most people I’ve ridden a Segway around town before and although it was fun, I noticed it’s clunkiness and size made it not feasible for everyday use. Recently sans patents on the technology in China, hoverboards, or small segway platforms are sweeping the nation. For 300 to 400 dollars one can purchase a hoverboard and maneuver through their city without taking a step.
Technology Through The Years [interactive infographic]
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For much of our history, technological innovation has occurred at a relatively slow but constant rate, but it’s safe to say that this is no longer the case. According to Moore’s law, computer processing speed doubles every 18 months; scientists now suggest that all technological change grows at an exponential rate. As futurist Ray Kurzweil put it in 2001, “We won’t experience 100 years
Service Trends Around The World
One of the surprising facts first represented in today’s infographic is America’s disdain for Information Technology Infrastructure Libraries, or ITIL’s.
