How Boom is resurrecting supersonic flight

If Boom gets its way, the future of supersonic passenger travel will be quieter, cleaner, and more affordable than its past. | Continue reading


@freethink.com | 3 hours ago

This tiny pill spies on your stomach

Could the future of healthcare be a tiny robotic camera? Swallow this 13mm pill and you can pilot it around your stomach for a view into your body. This moving […] | Continue reading


@freethink.com | 2 days ago

Police spend 40% of their time on paperwork. Can AI help?

Axon's AI innovations promise to free officers from desks, but not without questions of ethics. CEO Rick Smith addresses concerns and community trust: | Continue reading


@freethink.com | 3 days ago

The West needs more water. This Nobel winner may have the answer.

Paul Migrom has an Emmy, a Nobel, and a successful company. There’s one more big problem on the to-do list. | Continue reading


@freethink.com | 3 days ago

How the Internet Archive’s “Free Digital Library” fell to the “fair use” test

It was an idea that probably never stood a chance in the long run. Since 2005, the Internet Archive, a nonprofit entity devoted to “providing[ing] universal access to all knowledge,” […] | Continue reading


@freethink.com | 3 days ago

Can we automate science? Sam Rodrigues is already doing it.

People need to anticipate the revolution that’s coming in how humans and AI will collaborate to create discoveries, argues Sam Rodrigues. | Continue reading


@freethink.com | 5 days ago

Tracy Chou built a startup to “deep clean” your socials

Tracy Chou's Block Party is helping people enjoy the benefits of social media while staying safe both online and IRL. | Continue reading


@freethink.com | 7 days ago

Why the USSR and China fell behind the US in the Chip Cold War

The US is currently winning the "chip war" with China, but to stay ahead, experts say it needs to start manufacturing microchips stateside. | Continue reading


@freethink.com | 8 days ago

How tech is turning science into a hobby

From astronomy to video games, consumer technology is helping people pursue their interests while also advancing community science. | Continue reading


@freethink.com | 9 days ago

The chimera engine: The heart of hypersonic flight

Imagine traveling from New York to London in 90 minutes — with hypersonic technology, the future of flight brings the world closer than ever. | Continue reading


@freethink.com | 10 days ago

Are microplastics really destroying our health?

Scientists still don’t know how microplastics impact human health, but they do have ideas for stopping their spread. | Continue reading


@freethink.com | 12 days ago

Silicon chips are no longer sustainable. Here’s what’s next.

To take our tech to the next level, we need a more energy-efficient semiconductor. Gallium nitride could be it. | Continue reading


@freethink.com | 14 days ago

Is this the biggest industrial espionage campaign in history?

The cat-and-mouse game between China and the world’s semiconductor companies is already having enormous consequences. | Continue reading


@freethink.com | 15 days ago

Rethinking global supply chains for a post-pandemic world

The COVID-19 pandemic severely disrupted the global supply chain, disrupting consumer access to basic essentials. | Continue reading


@freethink.com | 17 days ago

AI is now designing chips for AI

AI-designed microchips have more power, lower cost, and are changing the tech landscape. | Continue reading


@freethink.com | 21 days ago

The world’s most critical technology? These tiny processing chips

“When we think about technology, we think of social media, search engines, apps on our phone; but undergirding all of this are chips.” | Continue reading


@freethink.com | 22 days ago

3x faster air travel at a fraction of the price: this jet engine could change everything

“This is a system that will enable the sub-thousand dollar ticket from San Francisco to Tokyo in 3.5 hours.” | Continue reading


@freethink.com | 23 days ago

How new tech is shaping warfare

Defense technology is rapidly evolving. These innovative satellite systems are transforming national security and challenging the status quo. | Continue reading


@freethink.com | 24 days ago

Why futurist Amy Webb sees a “technology supercycle” headed our way

Amy Webb's data suggests we are on the cusp of a new tech revolution that will reshape the world in much the same way the steam engine and internet did in the past. | Continue reading


@freethink.com | 25 days ago

Port workers are at war with automation. Can they win?

A timeline of events leading to the ILA's recent strike, what each side wants, and what could happen if they do — or don’t — get it. | Continue reading


@freethink.com | 28 days ago

Charting the race for energy in the Age of AI

As AI's demand for computing power skyrockets, data centers are under immense pressure to boost efficiency and increase sustainability. | Continue reading


@freethink.com | 28 days ago

T-Minus: 10 milestones in commercial spaceflight

T-Minus looks back at 10 major milestones in the commercial space industry — including several SpaceX triumphs. | Continue reading


@freethink.com | 29 days ago

The cure for cancer is early detection. AI makes this easier.

Integrating AI technology with medical imaging could help provide early diagnosis and reduce the chance of patient death. | Continue reading


@freethink.com | 1 month ago

EndUser

Human-centered stories of how technology is transforming our everyday life | Continue reading


@freethink.com | 1 month ago

The robotaxis have arrived

Alphabet-backed Waymo is leading the robotaxi revolution, but Tesla’s new Cybercab could change everything. | Continue reading


@freethink.com | 1 month ago

No boss, no problem. How employees thrive without managers.

No boss? No problem. Employee autonomy is helping workers dedicate themselves to their goals without management, and it’s making entire companies more productive. | Continue reading


@freethink.com | 1 month ago

The exciting research that may cure Parkinson’s 

GeneCode is developing a drug it hopes won't just alleviate Parkinson's symptoms but also protect and restore patient's neural health. | Continue reading


@freethink.com | 1 month ago

This $400 genetic test could save your life

Nucleus Genomics' new whole genome sequencing and analysis service promises to reveal the secrets hidden in your DNA. | Continue reading


@freethink.com | 1 month ago

This expert wants the US to lean more heavily into nuclear power. Here’s why.

Several high profile accidents have led to negative perceptions of nuclear power. But is nuclear power safer and cleaner than we’ve been led to believe? | Continue reading


@freethink.com | 1 month ago

Charting the evolution of nuclear energy

Nuclear fission’s stalled growth might give way to fusion’s clean energy potential | Continue reading


@freethink.com | 1 month ago

The most secure wireless connection ever: Your body

What if your body could become a USB cable? Ixana, a cutting-edge wearable hardware company, is revolutionizing how we connect our devices by using our bodies as conductors. | Continue reading


@freethink.com | 1 month ago

AI is shifting the workforce constantly. Here’s how you can keep up.

At a time where AI is constantly shifting the workforce, how can you ensure your skills are cutting edge? | Continue reading


@freethink.com | 1 month ago

AI is shifting the workforce constantly. Here’s how you can keep up.

At a time where AI is constantly shifting the workforce, how can you ensure your skills are cutting edge? | Continue reading


@freethink.com | 1 month ago

AI chatbots may ease the world’s loneliness (if they don’t make it worse)

AI chatbots may have certain advantages when roleplaying as our friends. They may also come with downsides that make our loneliness worse. | Continue reading


@freethink.com | 1 month ago

The masterplan to end EV “range anxiety” forever

A look at the history of EV charging and the tech trends that could encourage more people to make the switch to an electric car. | Continue reading


@freethink.com | 1 month ago

Why happiness is not the best indicator of well-being

Achieving values and pursuing growth is the real secret to a fulfilled life. | Continue reading


@freethink.com | 1 month ago

T-Minus: 10 space startups to watch

Today's aerospace industry includes hundreds of startups, all vying to be the next SpaceX. Here are 10 that could actually do it. | Continue reading


@freethink.com | 1 month ago

Will AI supercharge hacking — if it hasn’t already?

The future of hacking is coming at us fast, and it isn’t clear yet whether AI will help attackers and defenders more. | Continue reading


@freethink.com | 1 month ago

Why does everything look the same? The key to a new type of building

Should we be building our cities like we build our iPhones? This new type of building could help us build more efficiently and tackle the housing crisis. | Continue reading


@freethink.com | 1 month ago

No, LLMs still can’t reason like humans. This simple test reveals why.

Most AI models are incredible at taking tests but easily bamboozled by basic reasoning. “Simple Bench” shows us why. | Continue reading


@freethink.com | 1 month ago

The startup using balloons to cool the planet

A look at the history of stratospheric aerosol injection (SAI), the arguments against it, and the startup putting it into action right now. | Continue reading


@freethink.com | 2 months ago

The marketing of suburbia was a lie. Here’s how we can fix it.

The suburbs are unaffordable. Parking lots are sitting empty. There’s a housing crisis. What if we turned empty buildings into affordable housing? | Continue reading


@freethink.com | 2 months ago

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. | Continue reading


@freethink.com | 2 months ago

The rise of the semi-autonomous car

A look back at the history of driving automation and the kinds of tech we can expect to see hitting the road in the coming years. | Continue reading


@freethink.com | 2 months ago

How solving energy storage would solve one of Earth’s biggest problems

Fossil fuels supply about 80% of the world’s energy. This renewable energy could be a “silver bullet” solution for climate change. | Continue reading


@freethink.com | 2 months ago

The future of fertility, from artificial wombs to AI-assisted IVF

A look back at the history of infertility treatments and ahead to the tech that could change everything we thought we knew about reproduction. | Continue reading


@freethink.com | 2 months ago

How the DIY engineering boom will change the world

$20,000, 100 days, no job, 1 garage. This family built a self-driving car during the pandemic. Now, they’re starting a company. | Continue reading


@freethink.com | 2 months ago

Beyond screen time: Rethinking kids’ tech use with the “Goldilocks hypothesis”

The "Goldilocks hypothesis" asks parents to think beyond screen time and consider the habits that teens build around technology use. | Continue reading


@freethink.com | 2 months ago