Distracted driving is a big deal. In 2012 421,000 people were injured as a result of distracted driving. The biggest distraction to a driver is a smartphone. You may be shocked to hear this but a 35 year old is just as likely to get into an accident because of distracted driving as a teenager. [...]
Now that just about every tech industry celebrity, CEO and investor has taken the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, it's time for the technology to get involved. At least that's what the folks in Samsung UK's marketing department thought. It comes as no surprise that Samsung's flagship Galaxy S5 can withstand the rigorous temperatures and water [...]
Surely we all know about the boom in 3D printing. We run a feature here at Techfaster called 3DFaster which highlights some of the trends in the exciting, and exploding 3D Printing Industry. Our good friends at 3DLT provide industry insight into the world of 3D printing. You probably see and hear about 3D printers [...]
Startups, app developers and entrepreneurs have been disrupting the publishing industry quite a lot lately. New ways to publish books, like ScrewPulp, have made it so writers can get to market quickly and without the help of a major publishing house. These kinds of distribution startups are bringing an almost indie music renaissance to the [...]
British developer Richard Gayton knows that there are quite a few personal inventory apps out there. However, his app "Sort My Stuff" puts an entirely new spin on personal inventory making it fun and, in some cases curing boredom. Gayton started developing "Sort My Stuff" because he had a problem buying duplicate offline media. He [...]
With all the advancements in gadgets, technology and connected devices you would think that someone would finally nail the "heated jacket" concept. Until now, most heated jackets have been geared towards construction workers and outdoorsmen. But what about when you want to look fashionable? Copertura, a company we've reported on here before, has launched their [...]
National real estate firm RedFin has always been on the cutting edge of technology. That continues to apply this week as they roll out their new Redfin 3D Walkthrough technology. his online feature for Redfin-listed homes provides a high-resolution, interactive view from every angle inside a home and is powered by groundbreaking 3D scanning technology from [...]
John Legere definitely has charisma and personality that can't be beat. Since taking over as T-Mobile USA's CEO he's turned the wireless industry on it's head. First he eliminated long term contracts, then early termination fees, he's made equipment easier to purchase and even gives away data for music streaming. Enter Sprint's new CEO Marcelo [...]
The proponents of the traditional classroom and the edtech naysayers have been insisting over the past few years that students need to learn from actual books. Most feel that these more traditional educators just aren't caught up with the times. But they've been screaming loudly. Here at Techfaster we've seen first hand the effects of [...]
In today's modern home there's a sensor, an app and a device for everything. You can brew coffee automatically, see who's at the front door, feed your dog, shut the blinds and even control your thermostat with a connected smart device. But what about your yard. Nathan Cauffman has developed a new smart irrigation system [...]
