Help TurboRoo & His 3D-Printed Pawsthetics Project

Some of us, four-legged friends included, hit some bad luck once in a while. Some have it harder than others. A good friend of mine, TurboRoo, has an interesting story to share and a new campaign to help others in his situation. Turbo was brought into a vet in 2014 to give up for adoption. He [...]

November 27th, 2015|Categories: Global News, Techy Talky, Venture Corner|

The Art Of The Pitch

I’m fortunate in my day-to-day. I have the privilege of hearing new and exciting ideas, both by seasoned and budding entrepreneurs. I remind myself that not too many moons ago, I was in their shoes pitching for money, product and development support and, at times, attention. Being that much of my job is hearing, seeing and [...]

November 27th, 2015|Categories: Global News|

DJI’s Latest Drone Saves Crops From Pests

DJI made its name building high-end consumer drones, but its latest model shows where the future may lie for the Shenzhen-based company and its competitors. An eight-rotor drone, the Agras MG-1 is supposed to provide a safer alternative to current methods for spraying crops, including small planes, vehicles, and handheld sprayers that dispense chemicals from backpacks. DJI says [...]

November 27th, 2015|Categories: Global News, Techy Talky|

This robot that destroys 120 weeds per minute could revolutionize food production

The weed-killing BoniRob. Weeds are no match for this robot. Bosch, a German company best known for blenders and power drills, has invented a robot that can kill weeds faster than any human or herbicide. Called the BoniRob, it roams through fields and finds weeds, stomping out two per second with a 1-centimeter-wide drill. According to Bosch's estimates, farmers need [...]

November 23rd, 2015|Categories: Global News, Techy Talky|
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