2 Designing for Durability and Repairability Right to Repair movements and new regulations are pushing companies to make devices that last longer and are easier to fix. 1 Modular gadgets: Companies like Framework and Fairphone let you swap out screens, batteries, and parts instead of replacing the whole device. 2 Longer software support: Apple, Samsung,…

2 Next-Gen Renewable Energy Tech Solar and wind aren’t new—but their efficiency and scalability are exploding thanks to breakthroughs like: 1 Perovskite solar cells: Flexible, ultra-thin, and cheaper to produce than silicon. 2 Floating wind farms: Tapping into stronger offshore winds without taking up land. 3 AI-optimized energy grids: Smart algorithms balance supply/demand in real-time,…

2 What is a CBDC, Really? A CBDC is a digital version of a country’s official currency, issued and backed directly by its central bank. Think of it like digital cash: 1 It has the same value as your regular paper currency. 2 But instead of printing bills, the central bank issues digital tokens or…

2 Digital Banking: Hyper-Personalized and AI-Driven Digital banks (a.k.a. neobanks) have moved beyond just convenient apps. Now they’re leveraging AI copilots and financial digital twins to offer hyper-personalized insights: 1 Predictive money management: AI analyzes your behavior and upcoming bills to suggest savings or investment moves. 2 Conversational banking assistants: Think ChatGPT for your finances—ask…

Gamification—the application of game-design elements in non-game contexts—has increasingly become a powerful tool in education, particularly for teaching tech skills to the next generation. As the demand for digital literacy and coding capabilities grows, educators and platforms alike are turning to gamification to make learning more engaging, intuitive, and effective. 2 Boosting Engagement and Motivation…

Online education has come a long way from static video lectures and endless discussion boards. Now, artificial intelligence (AI) is redefining what it means to learn online—transforming education into a personalized, adaptive, and deeply engaging experience. Whether you’re a student brushing up on math, a professional learning a new skill, or a lifelong learner exploring…

Not too long ago, the idea of having a meaningful relationship with a machine was pure science fiction. Fast forward to today, and millions of people are already forming daily bonds with AI companions—virtual entities designed to listen, chat, support, and sometimes even love. From simple chatbots to emotionally intelligent avatars, AI companions are evolving…

For decades, holograms have been the stuff of science fiction—floating visuals, lifelike 3D projections, and interactive illusions reserved for movies and imaginations. But the future has arrived faster than expected. Augmented reality (AR) is undergoing a radical transformation, pushing past flat overlays and into the next frontier: HoloTech. 2 From Filters to Fully Dimensional Worlds…

2 What is Neurotech and Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs)? Neurotechnology refers to technologies that interact directly with the nervous system. Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs) are a major part of this field. BCIs decode brain activity and translate it into commands that can control external devices—like a computer, a prosthetic limb, or even a drone. There are two…

2 Intro: Living in the AI Boom 1 AI headlines are everywhere — jobs replaced, AGI around the corner, machines writing novels… 2 But what’s real, what’s marketing, and what’s straight-up science fiction? 3 Let’s separate the signal from the noise. 3 The Hype: What We’re Promised 4 Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) 1 Claims of…