Posted July 13, 2017 by Vernon Trollinger
Welcome to July’s edition of the Technology Buzz! This month, we’ll peruse recent developments that turn windows into smart windows. And seeing as it’s beach season and time for building sand castles, we’ll delve into the perils facing off-shore wind installations and what researchers are learning about them.
Posted May 10, 2017 by Vernon Trollinger
Welcome to the May Tech Buzz! This month, we’ll check out some of the latest news affecting solar panels, from angle-adjustment and roof-top solar to how waste bottle glass help improve LiPo batteries, and then all the way down to 3,000 feet in the ocean where the sun doesn’t shine at all.
Posted March 9, 2017 by Vernon Trollinger
Welcome to the Technology Buzz for March, 2017! This month, we take a peek into the murky truth of urine batteries, learn about a new FM radio trick that blasts data to your smart phone via posters or clothing, and we’ll see how the Doppler radar, used to track storms, is helping forecast falling accidents by seniors weeks in advance.
Posted December 9, 2016 by Vernon Trollinger
With the turkey bones picked over and Black Friday long past, holiday gift-giving is in full swing. Since we all have someone on our list who’s hard to shop for, we’ve decided to share our gifting suggestions in our 2016 Holiday Gift Guide to make everyone’s holidays merry and bright.
Posted December 8, 2016 by Vernon Trollinger
With the turkey bones picked over and Black Friday long past, holiday gift-giving is in full swing. Since we all have someone on our list who’s hard to shop for, we’ve decided to share our gifting suggestions in our 2016 Holiday Gift Guide to make everyone’s holidays merry and bright.
Posted November 28, 2016 by Vernon Trollinger
Most Baby Boomers expect they can age in their current home because they are healthier, wealthier, and plan to work into their 70’s (or beyond). However, even with those improvements, aging senior citizens face problems of declining strength, failing eyesight, and reduced mobility. For example, each year, about 30% of people aged 65 and over experience a fall, and 10% have multiple falls. In the cases of dementia and Alzheimer’s, seniors face decreasing cognitive and memory problems.
