Shining the light on GE’s new product

Over the past hundred years, humans have grown increasingly dependent on electricity; we use it to cook, clean, entertain and even see.  Prior to the invention of the light bulb, individuals would use candles and oil lamps in order to light up their environment.  In the late 1800s, Thomas Edison introduced the world to the first successful light bulb, ultimately impacting […]

Make your home smarter with Wink Hub

Quirky, the company that delivered products such as Aros (the smart A/C), the Egg Minder and the Pivot Power Strip, is looking to expand its smart home efforts with its new Wink Hub which was released this Monday, July 7th. Many devices are able to connect to one another via Wi-Fi, but some devices require […]

Quirky Aros Smart Air Conditioner

There are several smart appliances available on the market today which can be operated through your smartphone, and such devices have indubitably increased accessibility for individuals with disabilities in a myriad of ways.  However, many of these products remain terrifically expensive making them less attainable to the average consumer.  The Quirky + GE Aros Smart Air Conditioner offers […]

Talking Pill Reminder

Prescription medications play an essential role to many individuals’ overall wellbeing.  Further, the information of prescriptions is also critical, thus all contents should be made as accessible as possible to all consumers.  Walgreens, the nation’s largest drugstore chain, acknowledges this and aims to make their medications as accessible as possible.  To do so, the company collaborated with […]

Achieving Greatness through Power Soccer

While reflecting on youth, oftentimes one will reminisce the warm days of summer and kicking or throwing a ball around with friends.  Some even threw or kicked a ball outside of their driveway while competing in local baseball, basketball or soccer teams.  According to recent statistics, 35 million children (ages 5-18) play some form of organized sport.  Why are so many children involved in […]