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The article discusses the popularity of video streaming-related exercise workout programs which can be accessed on individuals' smartphones, laptop computers, and televisions, and it mentions the impact that streaming workouts are having on traditional physical fitness centers (gyms) as of 2018. Fitness equipment firm Peloton Interactive Inc.'s high-technology stationary bike is examined, along with on-demand and streaming exercise classes.

The article reviews a mobile application, called HQ Trivia designed by Rus Yusupov and Colin Kroll.

The article discusses the features of products including sneaker shoes Futurecraft 4D by sports company Adidas, wearable breast pump for breastfeeding by Willow, and home security system Nest Secure by Nest.

The article focuses on the programmers of the Google Assistant virtual assistant from technology company Google Inc. It states that they consider the questions when they craft lively but not misleading response. It cites that they analyze the subtext of why someone nay asked a particular question. It mentions that they draw inspiration from unexpected places.

The article presets information regarding the rise and fall of Uber Technologies Inc. It is noted that disrupting the taxi industry in 76 countries and creating an app relied on by millions both for rides, the hard-charging ride-hailing company has grown into a global powerhouse over the past eight years. It is mentioned that gender and diversity problems festered inside Uber, as they have at other tech firms while drivers sued over their legal classification.

The article previews several products, including the Amazon Echo speaker from online retailer Amazon, the Apple Airpod earphones from technology firm Apple, and the Nike Hyperadapt 1.0 shoes from footwear manufacturer Nike.

The article evaluates several products which the authors consider to be the best inventions of 2015, including computer software company Microsoft Corp.'s HoloLens virtual-reality headset, Tesla Motors Inc.'s Model X electric automobile, and the Flyease 8 sneakers from the Nike Inc. apparel firm.

New accessories are making smartphones even more useful for creating content rather than just consuming it, and the Kickstarter-funded AUUG Motion Synth is one such invention. The Motion Synth is [...]

The article focuses on the growing popularity of streaming platforms for at-home workouts. Topics discussed include a wide range of at-home options launched by fitness companies and exercise gurus, the advantages of working out at home compared to signing up for a studio membership, and some safety concerns to take into account when taking classes at home.

The article reports on the success of the HQ Trivia live game show application (app), developed by Rus Yusupov and Colin Kroll, and hosted by Scott Rogowsky. Topics discussed include estimated number of players of HQ since its August 2017 launch, process of how the show's staff writes and presents its trivia, and scandal involving HQ when it was reported that HQ was raising money from Founders Fund, the venture capital firm co-founded by Peter Thiel.

The author comments on reports that analytics firm Cambridge Analytica improperly obtained data from 50 million accounts on the social networking website Facebook ahead of the 2016 U.S. presidential election. She comments on how Facebook users can hold the company more accountable regarding data security and privacy, suggesting uses share less personal information online.

When your career involves heavy traveling, the last thing you want to worry about is keeping your phone or tablet constantly charged. Whether you're waiting for a call from your [...]

Strict organization can be essential in landing that big audition, and the Carrot To-Do app for iOS wants to help you get there. There are many productivity apps available, but [...]

Few things are more important than confidence when it comes to tackling an audition, which is why posture matters. If you're having trouble mustering the strength to sit up straight, [...]

These days aspiring filmmakers have plenty of ways to capture their ideas, but few video apps offer the flexibility you'll find with MixBit. Launched by the founders of YouTube, the [...]

The author discusses the perils of password protection following the hacking incident of Equifax credit-rating agency's data. He explains that computer hackers and identity thieves could use the information on names, social security, and credit card numbers. The author thinks that companies need to review passwords, pass codes, and biographical details in order to prevent disasters from computer crimes.

The article focuses on positive changes in the content of Internet memes to promote messages of empowerment and hope. Topics discussed include an initiative by Jonathan Sun, a doctoral student at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, in which he challenged his social media site Twitter's followers to make positive memes, Reddit's Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Steve Huffman's views on uplifting memes, and clinical psychologist Goal Auzeen Saedi's views on making memes relatable.

A calendar of events for 2017 is presented, including the Quadrantids meteor shower in January, the Black Hat and DEFCOM digital-security conferences, and Global Conference on Nanotechnology in Barcelona, Spain.

The article examines the slowdown in the adoption of smart home in the U.S. that was anticipated to follow the Internet and smartphone as the next revolution in consumer technology. Issues and concerns tackled are the installation problems faced by consumers with gadgets and devices that led to decline in demand, disappearance of would-be best selling technology into what technologists call as chasm, and smart home's lack of a brain that would control smart gadgets throughout the home.

Role: Ensemble dancer Project: Nonunion national tour of 'Young Frankenstein' The actor's traditional good-luck phrase, 'Break a leg,' might have been taken too literally by 23-year-old dancer Graham Keen back [...]

When most Americans think of Canada, they think of Niagara Falls, ice hockey, and free health care. Those in the acting industry, however, might think of runaway production, accessible arts [...]

For New York novices, the city can be overwhelming. Not too long ago, you needed clunky guidebooks and sprawling maps to find your way through Gotham's labyrinth. But now, thanks [...]

An invention-related calendar for 2016 is presented which includes information about the Probiota Conference 2016 event for probiotic scientists, American astronaut Scott Kelly's return to Earth, and the International Conference on Environmental and Economic Impact on Sustainable Development event.

The article reports on the move of the social media company Facebook Inc. to test its downvote for a small set of Android users as its way to determine feedbacks about comments that are inappropriate, misleading or uncivil.

The article reviews home several home surveillance camera products and services including the Amazon Key from Amazon which uses Cloud Cam and smart lock, the artificial intelligence (AI) camera from Lighthouse, and the AI camera from Cherry Home.

The article focuses on benefit by acquisition of supermarket chain Whole Foods by e-commerce retailer Amazon, providing faster delivery services for grocery items, better range of products, and better services.

The article reviews several kitchen appliances including Family Hub refrigerator from Samsung, the Smarter FridgeCam wireless camera and the smart cup from Pryme Vessyl.

The article offers review of gadgets which may aid the user to sleep better from various gadget manufacturers including the iPhone from Apple Inc., the Hue Wake up light lamp from Philips and S+ Sleep Monitor from ResMed.

The article provides practical advice on smart homes and how to make a dwelling safer, and it mentions the use of baby monitors and security cameras from manufacturers such as Nest Labs Inc. and Infant Optics to monitor a home, as well as accident prevention through the use of smoke alarms, water sensors, and air-quality sensors from developers such as D-Link Systems Inc. The utilization of an energy monitor in order to lower utility bills is examined, along with door locks.

The article offers information on how artificial intelligence is getting more human and the capabilities of robot assistants.

The article focuses on the robot Cozmo created by the startup Anki in an attempt to bring the fields of robotics and artificial intelligence to consumers. Topics covered include the way by which Cozmo interact with the people, the establishment of the startup by Mark Palatucci, Boris Sofman and Hanns Tappeiner and the cost of the robot. Also mentioned is the idea that creating a character with personality would bridge the gap between robots and humans.

The article discusses developments relevant to the messaging mobile application sector as of August 2016. Topics covered include the success of Japan-based messaging company Line in raising one billion dollars in its initial public offering, the dominance of WeChat in China as a tool for managing daily life and WhatsApp's promotion of automated agents that can help users find information or answer their questions.

The article discusses the efforts to persuade more Americans to use electric bicycles (e-bikes) for commuting, and it mentions the Karmic Bikes firm based in Palo Alto, California which plans on launching its first e-bike model in June 2016 in the aftermath of a successful fundraising campaign using the Kickstarter PBC crowd funding service. Reviews are provided for several e-bikes including Karmic Bikes' Koben model and developer Bignay Inc.'s Gi Fly Bike foldable bicycle.

The article examines virtual reality, focusing upon the development of the virtual reality headsets Oculus Rift and HTC Vibe and detailing their attributes including their uses of camera sensors and how they both require a high-end personal computer.

The article reviews consumer drone aircraft featuring collision-avoidance computer software equipment, including the Phantom 4 model from manufacturer Dajiang Innovation Technology Inc., the Typhoon Q500 4K from Yuneec International Co. Ltd. drone firm, and developer Parrot SA's Bebop 2 model.

The article evaluates several technology-related consumer products such as the Disco drone aircraft from manufacturer Parrot SA, customizable electric cars from developer Faraday & Future Inc., and Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.'s Family Hub refrigerator with a built-in camera.

The article discusses chief executive officer (CEO) Sam Yagan of the Match Group Inc. dating services firm, and it mentions how Match Group Inc. announced on November 19, 2015 that the company planned to start trading in an initial public offering that would value the firm at more than three billion dollars. Dating-related mobile apps such as Tinder are mentioned, along with Yagan's professional career, cybersecurity, and statistics about users of dating services such as www.Match.com.

The article evaluates computer company Apple Inc.'s fourth-generation Apple TV streaming-television product in comparison to similar products such as Chromecast from Internet firm Google Inc., online retailer Amazon.com Inc.'s Amazon Fire TV, and Roku 4 from electronics company Roku Inc.

The article offers information on the technological innovation of 2017. Topics discussed includes offering of protein-rich crops which do not need fertilizer and combat climate change launched by GreenWave, launch of FUTURECRAFT 4D sneaker from Adidas, and launch of Jibo personal robot from robot maker Jibo.

The article offers brief information on several digital technology that includes the PlayStation VR headset from Sony; the Alexa intelligent personal assistant from Amazon; and the Iko prosthetic arm from designer Carlos Arturo Torres.