Over the last two years, Chinese companies have experienced a rapidly increasing number of cyber attacks. One of the most vulnerable areas for these attacks is thought to be technology that connects devices in Internet-enabled homes. In an increasingly digital age, it only makes sense that more and more crimes would be committed digitally, but…
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Avionic Startup Releases Plans for New Supersonic Passenger Jet
Currently, there are more than 3 million people flying commercially every day. However, if Sir Richard Branson gets his way, that number may increase. Branson recently announced that he’s backing the American aviation startup Boom Technology. He hopes to pioneer the first supersonic jet available for public use since the Concorde, which was retired by…
The Traditional Nativity Scene Just Got a 21st Century Update
Christmas is traditionally associated with presents, Santa, carols and beautifully lit Christmas trees and other decorations. One of the most classic decorations associated with the holiday is the nativity scene. One retailer loved this scene so much that they thought it could use a good 21st century update. Modern Nativity has recently released the “Hipster…
Domino’s Testing Drone Delivery Systems in New Zealand
Businesses have been taking advantage of the sky for decades. In the early 1920s, planes began trailing banner advertisements for companies and we’ve certainly come a long way since then, although aerial messages are still a popular form of advertising. Today, our world is on the verge of the drone being just as common as…
Mounting Evidence Reveals Wisdom Teeth Removal May Not Always be Necessary
While it’s common for adults to have their wisdom teeth removed, mounting evidence now suggests that the painful introduction to adulthood may not be necessary in a lot of cases. The most commonly given reasons for removing wisdom teeth are that there’s only room in the mouth for 28 teeth and the possibility of future…
Workplace Injuries Continue to Decrease As a Part of 13-Year Trend
Workplace injuries are a major problem and can result in permanent injury and the loss of working ability. In 2013, workers missed an average of eight days of work because of workplace injuries. But according to a new survey released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, occupational injuries and illnesses are on the decline, and…
$30 Million Lawsuit Brought Against Amazon for Selling Dangerous Hoverboard
A hoverboard, also known as a self-balancing electric scooter or a two-wheeled electronic moving board, has risen in popularity around the world over the past year. However, recent stories show that these boards aren’t as safe as some manufacturers make them out to be. Take the Fox family from Nashville, Tennessee. They have recently announced…
UNM Study Shows it Costs Less to House the Homeless Than It Does to Keep Them on the Streets
The University of New Mexico Institute for Social Research (ISR) released a new study showing various economic benefits to housing the homeless population. The study takes a look at the past and current economic impact of homelessness and shows how it actually costs much less to house the homeless than keep them unprotected on the…
New Website to Boost Online Marketing for Women-Owned Businesses
The women’s rights advocates of ChooseWomen.org are planning to launch a website this month for consumers looking to support women-owned businesses across the globe. The website will allow users to search for a business by zip code or product. So far, more than 70 retailers have chosen to participate, including fashion brands like Coach, Nasty…
UC Regents File Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against Medical Corporations
In the last 20 years, patent lawsuits have seen an increase from 500 to nearly 3,000 annually, and medical organizations are no exception to the numbers. Recently, the UC Board of Regents filed a lawsuit against St. Jude Medical and Boston Scientific Corporation for patent infringement. UC alleged that the two organizations had made use…