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Amazon Launches Their Largest Wind Farm in West Texas
Amazon has announced plans to open their largest wind farm in Scurry County, Texas. This progressive step forward mirrors the companies ability to adapt, and react to the demands of an evolving world. Amazon plans the Texas Wind Farm will generate 1,000,000 megawatt hours (MWh) of wind energy annually. That clean energy would help power 90,000 homes. "We're excited to work with the community in Scurry County and Lincoln Clean Energy to generate 1,000,000 MWh of renewable energy each year from West Texas," said Kara Hurst, director of sustainability, Amazon. Amazon currently has wind and solar projects in Indiana, North Carolina,
Accelerated Mobile Pages (AMP) New Features in Google Search
Google has been working on delivering Web articles to consumers at a faster rate with their Accelerated Mobile Pages (AMP) program. The Washington Post has recently published a case study on their interaction with AMP. They note that the platform has built a stronger and larger audience, as well as delivering content at a faster speed. “We have seen load times average 400 milliseconds, an 88% improvement over our traditional mobile website. This has made readers more likely to tap on Washington Post stories because they know our articles will load consistently fast.” - David Merrell, Senior Product Manager at The Washington
TechCrunch Disrupt San Francisco Day 1 Live Stream
TechCrunch Disrupt 2016 has officially kicked off from San Francisco, California. Disrupt SF is the main event taking place September 12-14, TechCrunch also hosted Disrupt SF Hackaton from September 10-11. Watch an extensive video below on the Hackaton. TechCrunch is hosting a live stream of select discussions. The event is held at various venues around San Francisco, and provide multiple presentations in multimedia and technology. One of the main sections of Disrupt SF is the Startup and Hardware Alley. Hundreds of early-stage companies showcase their talent and technology to attendees. It is an interactive way to see the services and
Mario and Nintendo Mergers with Apple and Android in Upcoming Launch
During the Apple conference yesterday, Nintendo announced that they would be partnering with different devices, such as the Apple's upcoming iPhone 7, as well as Android devices, to deliver mobile gaming experiences with iconic Nintendo characters. This progressive step forward from Nintendo follows the gigantic success they helped achieve with Pokémon GO. The Verge interviewed Shigeru Miyamoto on Nintendo's plans for releasing Super Mario Run. They noted that Miyamoto and his team plans to release the game on Apple's iPhone 7 first, and will roll it out on additional operating systems afterwards. "So, similarly with Mario, what we’re looking at is
Future Trends in the Media and Entertainment Industry
Augmented reality has picked up heat in 2016 with the release of Pokémon GO. The international sensation brought a new form of interacting in between entertainment and reality into the mainstream. In a recent article by Google Australia, they discuss the updates taking place with Project Tango. This project focuses on using augmented reality to interact with spacial objects and smartphones. Watch the video below to get a better feel for the software. Currently, the software is available with the Lenovo Phab 2 Pro smartphone. Tango continues to blend reality with augmented reality in a similar fashion to Pokémon GO. That blend
Virtual Reality Helps Treat Patients with Alzheimer’s and Chronic Pain
Bloomberg recently published coverage on the affects that virtual reality has on alzheimer's and chronic pain. They followed doctors and computer scientists to see how patients reacted when treated with virtual reality as a form of medication. It might seem unconventional, but with the cost of VR going down, it gives the option for doctors to test out the new method of interaction. "It helps me relax. When the muscles relax, the pain goes away." Ronald Yarbrough The video below is a smart and forward-thinking view on how digital media, in combination with sound and music can treat
10 Reasons Why Computers Are Not Journalists
As a journalist, I find that the recent wave of removing jobs from people with experience in the journalism industry to save money with algorithms is unreasonable, unethical, and displays a backwards thinking mentality. To explore my theory, I plan to show the different dimensions of being a journalist, and the capacity a human being has to do the different jobs, along with the current state of electronics and robotics in mass market today. If a company is investing in a limited ability in overall news gathering, it displays to me, a mismanagement of the resources in the company. Let's look
Werner Herzog Explores the Internet and the Technology Revolution
Werner Herzog, renown German filmmaker and documentarian, goes into deep exploration with the technologic advancements such as the Internet, artificial intelligence, and intergalactic travel with a new film Lo and Behold. The Oscar-nominated Herzog, interviews and examines NetScout, a world leader in realtime service assurance and cybersecurity. He also visits with Elon Musk at SpaceX. Lo and Behold originally premiered at the 2016 Sundance Film Festival, and received a warm reception. Herzog and Musk create a comical atmosphere within their conversation. The exchange between the two displays some of the technologic advancements in space exploration, but more importantly, showcases Herzog's strong
Sundance Institute Explores Cinematic Virtual Reality with the Jaunt VR Residency Program
The Sundance Institute has recently added new virtual reality projects to the Jaunt VR Residency Program. Daniel Arsham, Yung Jake, and Lily Baldwin & Saschka Unseld are set to showcase their work in a six-month program designed to aid artists with breakthrough technology, virtual reality and immersive storytelling. The program will provide artists with new ways of delivering narrative through cinematic virtual reality and will have the opportunity to receive a grant to make their virtual reality short films. The Sundance Institute noted: Daniel Arsham Artist Daniel Arsham enters the residency program with his project, Chilled Soba, which transports viewers in
California Roads Expand with Renewable Energy
Engineers in California are trying new methods to produce renewable energy with their roadway system. Recently, state officials have gave the green light to a pilot program including piezoelectric crystals that will be installed on several freeways. The crystals generate electricity by a form of kinetic energy as automobiles drive over the roadway. This system has been shown to be successful in other parts of the world, such as Japan, and now will have the opportunity to help the United States transition to renewable energy. EcoWatch notes: In fact, scientists estimate the energy generated from piezoelectric crystals on a 10-mile
Amazon has announced plans to open their largest wind farm in Scurry
Google has been working on delivering Web articles to consumers at
TechCrunch Disrupt 2016 has officially kicked off from San Francisco, California. Disrupt
During the Apple conference yesterday, Nintendo announced that they would be partnering
Augmented reality has picked up heat in 2016 with the release
Bloomberg recently published coverage on the affects that virtual reality
As a journalist, I find that the recent wave of removing
Werner Herzog, renown German filmmaker and documentarian, goes into deep exploration
The Sundance Institute has recently added new virtual reality projects to
Engineers in California are trying new methods to produce renewable energy