Worldwide Web Watch

March 2, 2016 The Washington Post‘s Larry Downes highlights yet another product that falls squarely into the realm of the Internet of Things, namely, the “smart” bed.  Actually, it is called the “It bed”, no doubt following the trend of the “It bag” and the “It car.”  The bed contains sensors that send a continuous […]

Starbucks Challenge – October 2015

Each month we feature a technology with potential legal, social and/or ethical  implications and ask: What’s YOUR answer? One $25 Starbucks gift card card awarded per challenge based on what we feel is the most judicious response to the highlighted technology, below.  Deadline to be eligible for this month’s Starbucks gift card is November 5, […]

Starbucks Challenge – February 2015

Once a month.  Take the Challenge. Each month we feature one (or more) technology(ies) with potential legal implications and ask: What’s YOUR answer? One $25 Starbucks gift card card awarded per challenge based on what we feel is the most judicious response to the highlighted technology(ies), below.  Deadline to be eligible for this month’s Starbucks […]

Tuesday Triple Trivia Tease for September 30, 2014

3 Questions. 3 Hints. 3 Answers. Every Tuesday. 1. What technology promises to literally take you to the moon and back in the not too distant future? Hint: Answer: the Japanese, with nanotechnology’s assistance, are developing an elevator for future motor travel to stations up in… space.  Carbon nanotechnology brings the much-needed supportive strength to the […]