DroneDek mailbox designed to securely accept deliveries-by-drone

While there are numerous questions about the logistics of drone delivery technology, here's one that not everyone thinks of: What if no one is home when the drone shows up? Well, the DroneDek system is designed with that scenario in mind.

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How to identify social media misinformation and protect your business

Social media has become an integral part of modern communications, providing valuable information to businesses and individuals. Unfortunately, some of that information is just plain wrong or misleading. Image: Shutterstock/Dallasetta…

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Ventibag home-use “smart” ventilator harvests oxygen from the air

It's a sad fact that people with severe respiratory illnesses are often confined to hospitals, where they must breathe through ventilators. A new portable device that harvests oxygen from the air, however, may someday allow them to stay at home.

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Silence S04 electric nanocar makes international debut in Milan

E-scooter maker Silence has pulled the cover off a new electric nanocar called the S04 at EICMA in Milan, Italy. Coming to Europe next year, the vehicle will be available in two versions – one of which only requires a moped license to drive it.

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Mixed-use office building turns timber construction on its head

White Arkitekter recently completed an ambitious timber building named Nodi. The mixed-use office has an unusual overall form that increases in width as it rises and looks almost like it has been turned upside-down.

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US government warns of increased ransomware threats during Thanksgiving

Though the feds haven't identified any specific known threats, criminals are prone to strike when key employees are traveling or spending time with family and friends. Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto The…

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Cake electrifies the mobile workforce with business-optimized e-moto family

Sweden's Cake has updated the work-focused Ösa electric utility motorcycle and given jobs to other models in its line to form the new Cake :work series. Each new family member has been optimized for extra power, reach, efficiency and capacity.

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