The Detechtor

We publish articles about some of the latest technological innovations that are set to change the world!

The Detechtor
flipped into Business
Virgin Hyperloop
HyperloopTT Unveils First Commercial Passenger System. A Step Closer to The Future?
thedetechtor.com - Scott Hickman
Los-Angeles based HyperloopTT led designs for the first-ever completed full-scale commercial system. With Elon Musk’s concept for a 5th mode of …
5 hours ago
The Detechtor
flipped into On Our Radar
Technology
5 Great Technology Podcasts to Look out for in 2021
thedetechtor.com - Scott Hickman
Podcasts are a great way to discover something new and stay updated on the latest developments in your industry. Whether you’re in the car, cleaning …
Apr 12
The Detechtor
flipped into Business
Our latest article tackling Bitcoin’s staggering energy consumption
Digital Currency
Bitcoin Energy Consumption: Ways to Solve The Substantial Problem?
thedetechtor.com - Scott Hickman
Apr 5
The Detechtor
flipped into Environment
Renewable Energy
5 Renewable Energy Innovations to Fight the Climate Crisis
thedetechtor.com - Scott Hickman
There is no doubt at this point that fossil fuels are no longer an option for producing energy, as the climate crisis continues to get worse. …
Mar 15
The Detechtor
flipped into Health
Mixed Reality
How Can We Expect AR to Improve Healthcare?
thedetechtor.com - Scott Hickman
Although Augmented Reality (AR) is often associated with gaming, it actually has many applications in the healthcare industry. Indeed, by …
Mar 10
The Detechtor
flipped into Environment
Farming
Vertical Farms: The Future of Agriculture?
thedetechtor.com - Scott Hickman
With the World population set to reach 9.8 billion in 2050 according to the United Nations and thanks to ever-changing climate conditions already …
Feb 26
The Detechtor
flipped into Environment
Electric Vehicles
Electric Vehicles: What Is Really Stopping Them from Becoming Mainstream? - The Detechtor
thedetechtor.com - Scott Hickman
Electric vehicles are the future, as we transition towards cleaner alternatives. However, obstacles are stopping them from becoming mainstream.
Feb 15
The Detechtor
flipped into Environment
Algae
Bioenergy Facade, Producing Renewable Microalgae and Heat - The Detechtor
thedetechtor.com - Scott Hickman
Strategic Science Consult has developed a bioenergy facade that uses sunlight to produce heat and micro-algae biomass. Here's how it works
Feb 14
The Detechtor
flipped into Health
Sleep
Blue Light: Beware The Ways it’ll Damage Your Sleep
thedetechtor.com - Scott Hickman
For a while now, there’s been a debate on whether or not Blue Light has a negative impact on your sleep. In this article, I’ll be discussing some of …
Jan 27
The Detechtor
flipped into Environment
The First Hyperloop Passenger Test Has Been Completed, What's Next? - The Detechtor
thedetechtor.com - Scott Hickman
On November 8, 2020, Virgin Hyperloop completed the first-ever human passenger Hyperloop test. How are the results from this first passenger the test …
Jan 17
The Detechtor
flipped into Health
6 Fitness Technology Innovations Changing How We Keep Fit - The Detechtor
thedetechtor.com - Scott Hickman
Because of the pandemic, more and more people have had to transition to working out at home. Here are 6 innovations in fitness technology that are …
Jan 4
The Detechtor
flipped into Environment
New Solar Glass, A Better Way To Generate Energy In Big Cities?
thedetechtor.com - Scott Hickman
Photo-voltaic modules (otherwise known as Solar Panels) have been around for a while, allowing us to use sunlight as a source of energy. The issue …
Dec 19, 2020
The Detechtor
flipped into Environment
The True Cost of Smartphone Upgrades - The Detechtor
thedetechtor.com - Scott Hickman
People can't help but upgrade to the latest smartphone model, but what is the true environmental impact of smartphone upgrades?
Dec 12, 2020
The Detechtor
flipped into Reviews
iPhone 12
iPhone 12 Pro and Pro Max Review: Let’s Get Ready for 5G!
thedetechtor.com - Scott Hickman
Apple has finally announced its latest flagship iPhones on the 13th of October 2020 during its “Hi, Speed” event: the $999 iPhone 12 Pro, and the …
Nov 28, 2020
The Detechtor
flipped into Health
Consumer Tech
Fitness Trackers: Helping us Get Fit or Just Another Gadget?
thedetechtor.com - Scott Hickman
Nowadays, one in five Americans owns fitness trackers like a Fitbit, Garmin, Xiaomi Mi Band, Apple Watch or other similar devices. People love the …
Nov 27, 2020
The Detechtor
flipped into Environment
Carbon Capture, Usage and Storage: The Solution to the Climate Crisis?
thedetechtor.com - Scott Hickman
With the climate crisis continuously getting worse, businesses and governments need to find solutions to reduce the amount of carbon going into the …
Nov 25, 2020
The Detechtor
flipped into Reviews
Flipboard
Flipboard review: All the Best News in One Place
thedetechtor.com - Scott Hickman
First released in July 2010, Flipboard aggregates content from social media, news feeds, photo sharing sites and other websites, presents it in …
Nov 24, 2020
The Detechtor
flipped into Reviews
Advertising
Brave Browser Review: Ad Blocking, Faster Browsing and BAT Rewards
thedetechtor.com - Scott Hickman
Brave Browser launched its first version on 20 January 2016. Created by Brendan Eich (creator of JavaScript and former CEO of Mozilla Corporation), …
Nov 16, 2020
The Detechtor
flipped into On Our Radar
Technology
We’ve Launched our Brand New Podcast: The Detechtor Podcast!
thedetechtor.com - Scott Hickman
We are thrilled to announce that we have started The Detechtor Podcast, where we’ll be discussing some of the latest technological innovations that …
Oct 29, 2020
The Detechtor
flipped into Daily Life
Print Media
The Impact of Digital News: Will We Eventually Stop Buying Newspapers? - The Detechtor
thedetechtor.com - Scott Hickman
Will printed news survive or will everyone eventually turn to their devices? What are the differences between traditional, and digital news?
Aug 29, 2020
The Detechtor
flipped into Environment
Hyperloop, the Future of High-Speed Travel?
thedetechtor.com - Scott Hickman
Originally conceived by Elon Musk in 2013, the Hyperloop has been touted as the fastest way to cross the surface of the Earth. Possibly one of the …
Aug 11, 2020
The Detechtor
flipped into Reviews
iOS
AltStore Tutorial, New Possibilities and Easy Jailbreaking on iOS
thedetechtor.com - Scott Hickman
Recently I discovered the AltStore, created by Riley Testut, an iOS app developer who has for years worked on mobile video game emulation. The …
Jul 26, 2020
The Detechtor
flipped into Environment
Lithium
The Future of Battery Technology
thedetechtor.com - Scott Hickman
Lithium-ion batteries are the standard for electronics, electric vehicles and are also growing in popularity for military and aerospace applications. …
Jul 20, 2020
The Detechtor
flipped into Reviews
Apple Arcade
Staying in Control of the “Apple Ecosystem”
thedetechtor.com - Scott Hickman
I’m sure you’ve already heard of the Apple ecosystem, all of their products working seamlessly together to create an easy and practical user …
Jul 15, 2020
The Detechtor
flipped into Daily Life
eReaders
Can E-Readers Really Replace Printed Books?
thedetechtor.com - Scott Hickman
In recent years the arrival of e-readers like the Amazon Kindle or the Rakuten Kobo have made e-books all the more popular. You now have the …
Jul 6, 2020
The Detechtor
flipped into Daily Life
Headaches
How Can We Reduce Our Screen Time?
thedetechtor.com - Scott Hickman
Technology has become an essential part of our lives, whether it’s for work, entertainment or creativity. But there is no doubt that all this screen …
Jul 3, 2020
The Detechtor
flipped into Reviews
Cloudflare
1.1.1.1 Review: Faster and Safer Internet, for Free
thedetechtor.com - Scott Hickman
The 1.1.1.1 DNS is a free Domain Name System (DNS) service. The public DNS service and servers are maintained and owned by Cloudflare. Announced on …
Jun 27, 2020
The Detechtor
flipped into Reviews
Technology
Roborock S6 MaxV, The Next Big Step in Robotic Vacuuming
thedetechtor.com - Scott Hickman
The Chinese vacuum company Roborock announced on the 29th of April 2020 the Roborock S6 MaxV, their latest robot vacuum now with artificial …
Jun 26, 2020
The Detechtor
flipped into Reviews
Sony Mobile
Sony Xperia 1 II, a Photographer’s Dream
thedetechtor.com - Scott Hickman
The Japanese company has released its latest flagship phone, the Sony Xperia 1 II (mark 2). It retail’s at $1200 making this phone one of the most …
Jun 4, 2020