The US Once Had A National Raisin Reserve
Today in 2013, the US Supreme Court issued a ruling that put an end to something called the National Raisin Reserve. Here's why the US used to have a massive government stockpile of raisins.
We Could Run Our Smart Speakers By Writing Into The Air
A voice activated speaker needs a voice. Except that researchers at the University of Maryland are developing a way to activate the voice activated speaker without a voice.
Berlin’s Jazz Age Nightclubs Let People Message Each Other Through Pneumatic Tubes
In our time there are lots of apps and other programs that help people who are looking to date. Back in the 1920s, some clubs in Berlin let singles flirt using pneumatic tubes and tableside telephones!
How A Guy In 1974 Used A Computer To Order Pizza
Today in 1974, the first time a person used a computer to order a pizza. It wasn't an online order, but it was still a big moment in the history of tech (and the history of pizza).
These Smart Glasses Can Generate Real-Time Speech Captions For Deaf People
TranscribeGlass is a new set of glasses powered by artificial intelligence that can transcribe speech in real time and create captions for people who need them.
This Pen Can Help People With Parkinson’s Disease Keep Writing
Students at Northwestern University have developed SteadyScrib, a customized pen that’s designed to help people with Parkinson’s disease keep writing.
Museums Are Helping Color-Blind Art Lovers See The Whole Spectrum
An increasing number of museums are offering EnChroma corrective glasses to visitors with color blindness, to bring more color to the world of art and those who enjoy it.