Laches (lach-iz) “is the legal doctrine that an unreasonable delay in seeking a remedy for a legal right or claim will prevent it from being enforced or allowed if the …
How Popular Inventions Came to Life: The Treadmill
As you stand at the gym in your new cross-trainers, trying to figure out how to operate the cardio apparatus with the complex user interface, you might be surprised to …
History and Engineering behind New Year’s Eve Ball
The last minute of any given year is arguably its most exciting. Starting at 11:59 pm Eastern Time, millions watch the spectacle happening in New York City – the New …
Top games and toys for inventive kids
What do the names Sarah Buckel, Cassidy Goldstein, George Nissen all have in common? They all invented commercially-successful products when they were children. While they conceived of these ideas on …
Four inventions that made 2018 life easier
At the end of each year, Time Magazine reveals its selections for person(s) of the year. These are people who have significantly impacted the world, whether for good or for …
Early IP: Dewey Decimal System (and why it’s still relevant today)
The number of digital-dependents and e-reader apostles is growing to the extent that some argue that the physical book or periodical will soon be obsolete. Librarians and other dedicated lovers …
How Semantic Searching Unlocks AI
Although we are a long way (perhaps) from the Artificial Intelligence that Will Smith fights against in I, Robot, wielding some of its power is as close as your laptop. …
Benefits of an AI-driven predictive analytics partner
Originally posted as a feature on Reuters How has the influx of big data affected your company? Even for the most established organizations, mismanagement of it can lead …
Autonomous Vehicles to the Holiday Rescue!
Holiday Halt Oh, it’s a wonderful time of the year! Time to hit the road and visit the family. With a final scan of the house, you set the security …
Güdpod improves upon successful innovation
When the Keurig launched and started to take hold, it revolutionized how people drank coffee. If you wanted just a single cup, you no longer had to make a trip …