Technology Buzz

A Cultivating Change LLC curated collection of cutting edge technology blogs, articles, and books. www.cultivatingchange.com

By Michael Hartley CFP®

Michael Hartley CFP®
Artificial Intelligence
Now is the time for a transatlantic dialog on the risk of AI
VentureBeat - Mona Sloane, NYU Center for Responsible AI
Artificial intelligence is no longer the world’s darling; no longer the “15 trillion dollar baby.” Mounting evidence that AI applications can cause harm and pose risk to communities and citizens has lawmakers...
Apr 23
Michael Hartley CFP®
Qubits
A student's physics project could make quantum computers twice as reliable
Live Science - Stephanie Pappas
All it takes is a simple coding change. A student's tweak in quantum computing code could double its ability to catch errors, piquing the interest of …
Apr 22
Michael Hartley CFP®
Technology
Will Turntide's Reluctance Motor Disrupt EVs?
ieee.org - Philip E. Ross
Turntide Technologies, a startup backed by Bill Gates and Amazon, originally pitched its new version of an old electric motor for use in rooftop HVAC …
Apr 15
Michael Hartley CFP®
Helicopters
NASA’s Ingenuity helicopter prepares to attempt first controlled flight on Mars
PBS NewsHour - Isabella Isaacs-Thomas
An experimental helicopter that accompanied Perseverance, NASA’s latest Mars rover, on its recent journey to our celestial neighbor will soon attempt …
Apr 9
Michael Hartley CFP®
Why shortages of a US$1 chip sparked crisis in the global economy
theedgemarkets.com - Debby Wu and Takashi Mochizuki
(April 6): To understand why the US$450 billion semiconductor industry has lurched into crisis, a helpful place to start is a one-dollar part called …
Apr 6
Michael Hartley CFP®
Explainer: Why There's A Chip Shortage
By Tech
You might have to wait longer than usual for your new car, PlayStation 5, computer, phone, or anything electronic. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there's a shortage in the global supply of semiconductor chips and it's having a significant impact on manufacturing. The Biden administration is looking at ways to shore up the supply chain but this crisis could last more than a year. Here's what you need to know and what's being affected.
Mar 31
John C. Dogger
flipped into Tech: Random Stuff
John C. Dogger
Apr 1
Michael Hartley CFP®
Diamonds
The Radioactive Diamond Battery That Will Run For 28,000 Years
Popular Mechanics - By Caroline Delbert
It's powered by nuclear waste, but still safe for humans. In two years, one startup says you’ll be able to buy its diamond nuclear-powered battery. Even cooler: The battery will last for up to 28,000 We...
Mar 30
Michael Hartley CFP®
Broadband
Biden plans to connect every American to broadband in new infrastructure package
The Verge - Makena Kelly
President Biden plans to announce a sweeping infrastructure plan Wednesday that includes $100 billion to connect every American to high-speed broadband internet over the next eight years. Biden is scheduled...
Mar 31
Michael Hartley CFP®
The Return of the Triplane Would Make the Red Baron Proud
Popular Mechanics - By Kyle Mizokami
This passenger jet's design dates back to World War I, but has a 21st century twist. A new electric plane under development sports a basic wing design with roots that go back to World War I. The Faradair...
Mar 22
Michael Hartley CFP®
The great data decentralization is coming — are you ready?
VentureBeat - Alex Rosen, Ridge Ventures
The move to cloud computing is one of the most important technology shifts of our generation. Along with it, the decades-long push to centralize data storage in a single warehouse is coming to an end,...
Mar 18