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This tiny Bluetooth chip doesn’t need a battery because it harvests energy from the air
The Verge - Jon Porter
Amazon and Samsung are both investors, and a full release planned for 2020 The Internet of Things promises to connect billions of otherwise ordinary devices to the internet, but when each one needs to
Technology
DuckDuckGo switches to Apple Maps
ZDNet - Chris Duckett
OpenStreetMap kicked to the curb as search engine teams up with the Cupertino tech giant. DuckDuckGo has turned to Apple Maps for its address-related …
What happened when I followed Ben Franklin’s schedule for a month
Fast Company - By Stephanie Vozza
Benjamin Franklin was a productivity master. In his autobiography, he shared his daily routine, and its simplicity and rigor intrigued me. As someone who is obsessed with productivity, I’m always looking
Headphones
We compared Apple's $159 AirPods to Xiaomi's $30 AirDots and the winner was clear
Business Insider - Michelle Yan
These are AirPods, Apple's $159 wireless headphones and these are AirDots, Xiaomi's $30 wireless headphones. Xiaomi has long been referred to as the Apple of China. So we wanted to know, how do the headphones
Women of Color
27-Year-Old Becomes The First Black Woman To Earn Ph.D. In Nuclear Engineering From University of Michigan
blavity.com
At only 27 years old, Ciara Sivels is the first Black woman to earn a doctorate in nuclear engineering from the University of Michigan. The …
Long-form Journalism
This Is What Black Burnout Feels Like
buzzfeednews.com - Tiana Clark
If the American dream isn’t possible for upwardly mobile white people anymore, then what am I even striving for? The truth is, I don’t feel like I am …
Long-form Journalism
How Millennials Became The Burnout Generation
buzzfeednews.com - Anne Helen Petersen
I couldn’t figure out why small, straightforward tasks on my to-do list felt so impossible. The answer is both more complex and far simpler than I …
Procter & Gamble
Procter & Gamble debut a handheld device that could replace makeup
TNW - Bryan Clark
Procter & Gamble debuted its newest tool in the fight against aging. At CES this week, the company introduced the world to “Opté,” a handheld device that prints anti-aging product on top of your skin,
CES
Samsung’s new space-saving monitors can fold flat against a wall or cubicle
The Verge - Dani Deahl
Samsung has announced a new space-saving desk monitor ahead of CES 2019. Called the Samsung Space Monitor, the screen is attached to a movable arm that also hides cables, allowing it to sit flush against
Race & Ethnicity
Lauren Underwood is the youngest black woman to serve in Congress
NBC News - By Gwen Aviles
The 32-year-old registered nurse is one of three Democrats from Illinois sworn in to the House on Thursday. Lauren Underwood, a Democrat from Naperville, Illinois, became the youngest black woman in history
CES
Breadbot is an autonomous bakery in a box, coming to a grocery near you
Digital Trends - Bruce Brown
Many exhibitors at the Consumer Electronics Show employ entertainers, actors, and music to draw attendees to check out their new technology products …
Artificial Intelligence
Can an AI keep you happy at work? Ex-Google team reveal software that 'nudges' workers with messages throughout the day
dailymail.co.uk - Annie Palmer For Dailymail.com
Three former Google employees believe that artificial intelligence could be the secret to making you happier at work. Their startup, called Humu, uses …
Homemade
This awesome homemade jukebox is controlled by swipeable song cards
The Verge - Jacob Kastrenakes
In an era where everything is controlled by touchscreens and oblique voice commands, there’s something incredibly satisfying about a gadget with simple, tactile controls. That’s probably why designer Patty’s
Tech Trends
Brains of 3 People Have Been Successfully Connected, Enabling Them to Share Thoughts
Science Alert - DAVID NIELD
Neuroscientists have successfully hooked up a three-way brain connection to allow three people to share their thoughts – and in this case, play a …
Solar Panels
Five eco-friendly solar backpacks that let you stay online while you're off the grid
futurism.com - Futurism Creative
Like it or not, our society is completely dependent on the hyper-connectivity offered by the internet. And as individuals, we’ve become dependent on …
Nike
Nike’s self-lacing shoes are back, and you might actually be able to afford them
bgr.com - Chris Smith
We’ve been waiting for years for shoemakers to develop the kind of self-lacing footwear that once only seemed possible in movies, but it turns out …
Typography
New Font Derived From Eye Charts, Now Free to Download
core77.com - Rain Noe
If you can't read Optician Sans, you definitely need eyeglasses Even if you're not a graphic designer or typographer, you likely recognize this: That's …
LG's Laser 4K beams a 120-inch picture from seven inches away
Engadget - Richard Lawler
The short-throw projector will be on display at CES 2019. Just as surely as CES comes around, LG shows up with a laser projector to hopefully tempt you into ditching that TV. This year's attempt is another
Nike's first self-lacing basketball shoes go on sale in 2019 for $350
Engadget - Richard Lawler
The Nike Mag is real -- almost. If you've always wanted to play basketball in a pair of self-lacing shoes like Marty McFly's Nike Mags, you will get your chance next year. On the company's quarterly earnings
PlayStation VR has had a quietly awesome year
The Verge - Sam Byford
2018 was filled with great experiences for Sony’s headset For VR enthusiasts, 2016 feels like a long time ago. That was the year that virtual reality hype hit its peak with the launch of three major headsets
Shea Moisture Founder Richelieu Dennis to Transform Madam C.J. Walker’s Estate into Training Center for Black Women Entrepreneurs
goodblacknews.org
by Lori Lakin Hutcherson (@lakinhutcherson) In this 100th year anniversary of its completion, the historic Villa Lewaro estate of the nation’s first …
Robotics
Elementary Robotics raises $3.6 million for intelligent robot assistants
VentureBeat - Kyle Wiggers
There’s a lot of money in robotics. The industrial machines market is forecast to be worth $41.23 billion by 2020, according to Grand View Research, with startups like GreyOrange and RightHand leading
Estate of 1st U.S. self-made female millionaire sold
dailynews.com - Associated Press
The New York estate built a century ago by a daughter of slaves who made her fortune selling hair care products for black women has been bought by an …
Galapagos: a Typographic Game by Felix Salut
designer-daily.com
Galapagos is a new kind of game, designed to allow you to play with shapes and form letters and typographic compositions. It was based on principles …
Virtual Reality
This new $5,800 headset is the Rolls Royce of virtual reality
futurism.com - Victor Tangermann
High-End VR The future of VR is bright. Virtual reality headsets are becoming increasingly affordable, and the technology has come a long way over the …
This smart motorcycle helmet features a futuristic AR display — Future Blink
Mashable - Tara Flanigan
The CrossHelmet is aiming to provide wearers with an enhanced riding experience by incorporating a sound control system and a head-up AR display with …
'The House That Will Not Stand’: Film In Development On Free Black Women Who Became Millionaires, Fought Racial Oppression
shadowandact.com
Playwright Marcus Gardley's award-winning historical play The House That Will Not Stand is on its way to becoming a film. MWM Studios is the company …

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This tiny Bluetooth chip doesn’t need a battery because it harvests energy from the air

DuckDuckGo switches to Apple Maps

What happened when I followed Ben Franklin’s schedule for a month

We compared Apple's $159 AirPods to Xiaomi's $30 AirDots and the winner was clear

27-Year-Old Becomes The First Black Woman To Earn Ph.D. In Nuclear Engineering From University of Michigan

This Is What Black Burnout Feels Like

How Millennials Became The Burnout Generation

Procter & Gamble debut a handheld device that could replace makeup

Samsung’s new space-saving monitors can fold flat against a wall or cubicle

Lauren Underwood is the youngest black woman to serve in Congress

Breadbot is an autonomous bakery in a box, coming to a grocery near you

Can an AI keep you happy at work? Ex-Google team reveal software that 'nudges' workers with messages throughout the day

This awesome homemade jukebox is controlled by swipeable song cards

Brains of 3 People Have Been Successfully Connected, Enabling Them to Share Thoughts

Five eco-friendly solar backpacks that let you stay online while you're off the grid

Nike’s self-lacing shoes are back, and you might actually be able to afford them

New Font Derived From Eye Charts, Now Free to Download

LG's Laser 4K beams a 120-inch picture from seven inches away

Nike's first self-lacing basketball shoes go on sale in 2019 for $350

PlayStation VR has had a quietly awesome year

Shea Moisture Founder Richelieu Dennis to Transform Madam C.J. Walker’s Estate into Training Center for Black Women Entrepreneurs

Elementary Robotics raises $3.6 million for intelligent robot assistants

Estate of 1st U.S. self-made female millionaire sold

Galapagos: a Typographic Game by Felix Salut

This new $5,800 headset is the Rolls Royce of virtual reality

This smart motorcycle helmet features a futuristic AR display — Future Blink

'The House That Will Not Stand’: Film In Development On Free Black Women Who Became Millionaires, Fought Racial Oppression