Hard Tech

A close-up of an engine test firing, showcasing various connected hoses and cables, with the engine emitting blue flames from the nozzle, reminiscent of a powerful jet engine.

Ian Brooke wants to revolutionize flight as we know it

This Y Combinator-backed startup has invented a new kind of jet engine, radically more efficient and versatile than anything before it.

Ross Pomeroy

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Batteries

Solid-state batteries are finally making their way out of the lab

Solid-state batteries could soon challenge lithium-ion as the dominant tech for powering smartphones, EVs, and more.

Kristin Houser

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Employment

“Cybersecurity shortage” could reach 85 million workers by 2030

The global talent shortage could reach 85 million workers by 2030, causing approximately $8.5 trillion in unrealized annual revenue.

Michelle Meineke | Senior Writer | World Economic Forum

Inventions

Wireless power demonstration overcomes a major hurdle

Engineers have made optical beaming work in a proof-of-concept experiment. Their demonstration showed that wireless power could be just around the corner.

Teresa Carey

Cars

Autonomous race cars compete for $1 million prize

Autonomous race cars sped around a world-famous track in pursuit of a $1 million prize during the Indy Autonomous Challenge.

Kristin Houser

These hologram machines bring us a step closer to our sci-fi dreams

There are 100 of these hologram booths currently located all around the world from Abu Dhabi to Miami.

Amanda Winkler

Can digital twins solve our supply chain problems?

Supply chains around the world are feeling the strain of COVID-19. Are AI-powered, highly detailed “digital twins” the key to a smoother future?

B. David Zarley

Big Tech

Meta is here — and it’s a big deal

Meta and other companies are building the next-level digital world right now — and this will completely change how we interact with each other.

Amanda Winkler

Transportation

You can now buy a flying car for $92,000

More than 150 companies are developing flying cars. Here's why they're aren't yet off the ground and darting across city skies.

Kristin Houser

Clean Energy

The world will electrify. This technology can power our sustainable future.

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In partnership with Turntide

Attacking climate change requires reimagining our buildings and vehicles as intelligent systems. And it all starts with a smart motor.

Freethink Team

The metaverse is coming. Cathy Hackl explains why we should care.

We're about to enter the metaverse. This will completely change how we interact with our environment, says Futurist Cathy Hackl.

Hope Reese

Blockchain

The future of cryptocurrency: reasons to be both optimistic and skeptical

This tech is usually framed as either the answer to all of our problems — or as a complete waste of time. The truth is probably in the middle.

Scotty Hendricks

Cars

Airless tires get their public test drive

Decades in development, Michelin’s airless tires finally hit the road.

B. David Zarley

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