Tag: Inventions and Patents
Richard Tait, Co-Inventor of the Board Game Cranium, Dies at 58
Mr. Tait studied computer science as an undergraduate at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh before moving to the United…
You Can Be Both Dull and Innovative
Many of us are intrigued by wonders that scream “THE FUTURE” like flying cars. But sometimes the best…
Dave Smith, Whose Synthesizers Shaped Electronic Music, Dies at 72
Unlike a piano or organ, early synthesizers, like the Moog and ARP, could generate only one note at…
The Myth of the Genius Tech Inventor
It’s practically an insult in Silicon Valley to say that an executive is extremely capable at running a…
Cultivating Coveted Morel Mushrooms Year-Round and Indoors
When new buds emerge on trees and the ground warms with the advent of spring, foragers fan out…
Metaverse Lessons From Hollywood
Decades ago, Steve Perlman’s technology helped kick-start an era in which figments of Hollywood imagination feel increasingly authentic.Now,…
How 5G Clashed With an Aviation Device Invented in the 1920s
Altimeters are a key part of the 787’s landing system, turning on the reverse thrusters that slow the…