Why I think computational power will solve the world’s energy problems in this century.
Two talks at the TED conference this year formed, back to back, a sort of debate about the future of our planet. First, Paul Gilding gave a talk entitled “The Earth…

The creators of Placeme think “persistent tracking” will have all sorts of positive uses—from keeping tabs on your exercise habits to keeping watch over loved ones.
Once in a while, you might feel like you’re being watched. Lately, I know I am,…

MIT’s Media Lab demonstrates a system that lets driverless vehicles communicate with pedestrians.
The Media Lab seems to have solved a problem that we don’t yet have.