Tech Firms Exploring the Future of Transport
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) last month featured a variety of carless commuting options, including electric bicycles, scooters, and skateboards aimed at reducing commuting costs as well as traffic congestion, […]
Car Tech Trends from CES 2018
The annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) saw an influx of additions featuring innovative developments in automotive technology. Manufacturers showcased their newest concepts featuring advanced technology. Hyundai and Mercedes-Benz showcased vehicles […]
Airbus Tests Self-Flying Taxi
We may be a couple of years behind schedule according to the Back to the Future series, but it appears that flying vehicles are now a thing. Airbus recently announced […]
Soundscapes and Vibrations Help Blind People “See” the World
The World Health Organization estimates there are 285 million visually-impaired people around the world, 39 million of whom are blind. Researchers aim to assist these people in seeing the world […]
SpaceX “first orbital class rocket capable of reflight” test flight today: $12 billion in contracts and a 100 missions at stake: live feed of launch
Years of delays and redesigns have finally come to an end with the launch of SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy this week. The company, which was founded in 2002, seeks to revolutionize […]
Space X Falcon Heavy launch live! ‘Great rocket launch or the best fireworks display,’ says Elon Musk. Watch the launch at 3pm today live on EDI Weekly
Elon Musk was hedging his “bets” when he said today’s hugely anticipated test launch of the Falcon Heavy will be a “great rocket launch or the best fireworks display.” Watch […]
SPACE 1971 vs today: looking back on the anniversary of Apollo 14’s landing on the moon; with new landings planned, how much have we advanced?
Today is the aniversary of Apollo 14’s landing on the moon — 47 years ago! Elon Musk’s vision — to take mankind back to “manned landings” — seems more credible […]
International Trade Commission Hands Down Verdict in Bombardier versus Boeing Dispute
An ongoing dispute between Bombardier and Boeing came to an end on Friday, as the U.S. International Trade Commission announced its decision. The dispute began following a move […]
Interstellar Mission to Commemorate 100th Anniversary of Moon Landing
A New Frontier NASA recently unveiled plans to commemorate the 1969 Apollo 11 moon landing in a big way. Scientists at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory are working on preliminary plans […]
Aerial Imaging Designed to Detect Disease, Damages in Crops
Oakland-based startup Ceres Imaging is working to detect pests and diseases in corn and soybean fields before an outbreak. They announced last month that they raised $5 million for their […]
Amazon Narrows Down HQ2 Candidates Toronto Named as Only Canadian City to Make the List
Amazon announced on Thursday that the list of candidates for a second headquarters, dubbed HQ2. The finalists were chosen from 238 applicants representing locations across North America. Of those […]
Ontario Faces Uncertain Future with Carbon Tax
Ontario’s carbon pricing system, which went into effect last year, was designed to lower greenhouse gas emissions by putting caps on the amount of pollution companies in certain industries […]
