Technology

30 articles

Advanced robotic arms precisely assembling semiconductor wafers in a futuristic, high-tech factory, symbolizing the robust growth of the semiconductor equipment market.
Tools & Equipment

Global semiconductor equipment market poised for robust growth through 2035

The global market for semiconductor manufacturing equipment, valued anywhere from USD 94.

Kyle Brenner·June 28, 2026
A modern living room showcasing integrated smart home technology with various devices connected and working in harmony, illustrating both convenience and potential cost.
How-To

What is smart home integration and why is it costly for some?

Users with a single camera might find themselves paying the same amount when switching to a premium service like the Standard plan of Google Home Premium.

Scott Ramirez·June 28, 2026
Futuristic rail network managed by AI, with data streams and holographic interfaces visualizing infrastructure efficiency and safety.
Industry

AI and Digital Transformation Drive Rail Infrastructure Management

While many nations struggle to modernize aging rail networks, India has already built the policy, investment, and industrial foundation for its next phase of rail growth.

Ben Foster·June 28, 2026
Frustrated homeowner surrounded by tangled smart home device wires and components, highlighting DIY installation challenges and hidden costs.
Projects

Hidden Costs & DIY Mistakes of Smart Home Devices

DIY installation mistakes for smart home devices can cost an average of $188 to fix, often surprising homeowners expecting seamless savings.

Scott Ramirez·June 27, 2026
A modern living room showcasing a smart thermostat, symbolizing energy efficiency and advanced home maintenance technology.
Projects

Top 4 Smart Home Devices for Maintenance and Energy Savings

A single Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium, priced at $259.

Scott Ramirez·June 26, 2026
Futuristic cityscape with AI data streams and Baseten's logo, symbolizing rapid growth and a $13 billion valuation in the AI services sector.
Services

AI services startup Baseten reaches $13B valuation

In June 2026, AI-services startup Baseten, largely unknown two years prior, secured a staggering $13 billion valuation after closing a $1.

Rick Donovan·June 23, 2026
A person using a laser measuring tool for a home DIY project, showcasing its precision and modern technology in action.
How-To

How Do Laser Measure Tools Work for Home DIY Projects?

Many laser measuring tools measure to within an astonishing 1/32 inch.

Scott Ramirez·June 20, 2026
AI engineers collaborating with construction project managers on a holographic display at a busy construction site, showcasing real-time data and building schematics.
How-To

Suffolk embeds AI engineers in construction projects nationwide

At Suffolk Construction sites across the country, AI engineers now work alongside project managers.

Scott Ramirez·June 18, 2026
AI camera system in a forest detecting early signs of wildfire smoke, showcasing advanced technology for environmental safety and prevention.
Safety

AI tools detect wildfires for early detection and prevention

An AI camera in Arizona's Prescott National Forest detected smoke from the Brady Fire when it was less than one acre, according to AP News .

Ben Foster·June 18, 2026
Bechtel construction crew overseeing the initial phase of Micron's massive $100 billion semiconductor factory complex in Clay, New York.
Materials

Bechtel to lead initial phase of Micron's $100B NY chip factory

Micron's planned $100 billion semiconductor complex in Clay, New York, will become the largest private investment in New York state's history.

Luis Ortega·June 11, 2026
A sprawling, modern AI factory campus with advanced technology infrastructure, symbolizing significant investment in artificial intelligence and data processing capabilities.
How-To

Applied Digital Secures 15-Year Lease for AI Factory Campus

Applied Digital signed a 15-year lease for an AI Factory campus, a deal expected to generate $5.

Scott Ramirez·June 10, 2026
Scrubblade Platinum Wiper Blade Review: An Honest Look After 5,000 Miles
Automotive ServicesSponsored

Scrubblade Platinum Wiper Blade Review: An Honest Look After 5,000 Miles

This review tests the Scrubblade Platinum wiper blade over 5,000 miles, evaluating its patented dual-blade technology designed to combat common issues like streaking and premature wear. The article delves into how its unique scrubbing elements and secondary squeegee aim to provide superior visibility compared to conventional wipers.

Ben Foster·June 5, 2026
Aerial view of the massive Oracle Stargate data center campus under construction, with futuristic architecture and surrounding landscape.
Industry

Walbridge begins construction on Oracle's gigawatt-scale Stargate data center

On June 1, Oracle, OpenAI, and Walbridge officially broke ground on 'The Barn,' a $16 billion data center campus in Saline, Michigan.

Ben Foster·June 5, 2026
Adventurer using a high-precision GPS device on a mountain summit at sunset, showcasing accurate navigation in a remote wilderness.
How-To

Precision Positioning Tools for Accuracy and Efficiency

The Garmin GPSMAP H1i Plus, priced at $1,000, offers advanced L1 and L5 satellite frequency support to filter out signal noise, a level of precision and reliability that far exceeds what most users ex

Scott Ramirez·June 4, 2026
A vast, modern data center with glowing servers and intricate cabling, representing the surge in construction driven by AI technology and its economic implications.
Materials

Data center construction spending growth surges due to AI

Meta's new data center in Tulsa will support approximately 100 jobs once operational, a stark contrast to the over 1,000 construction workers employed during its build-out, according to The Journal Re

Kyle Brenner·June 4, 2026
A construction worker holding a Nextel walkie-talkie, symbolizing the end of an era in construction communication technology.
Materials

Nextel's construction communication strategies reshaped industry standards

On June 30, 2013, a communication lifeline for countless construction crews, the Nextel iDEN network, went dark forever.

Kyle Brenner·June 1, 2026
Professionals using advanced AI interfaces in a modern office, symbolizing GISI Consulting Group's growth and technology integration for future hiring.
Trades

GISI Consulting Group plans to hire 1,000 by 2026 using AI

GISI Consulting Group plans to hire 1,000 new project managers and leaders by the end of 2026, even as it aims to equip all 10,000 employees with AI tools, according to Construction Dive .

Rick Donovan·May 28, 2026
Futuristic New York City subway station with AI-powered trains and autonomous drones, showcasing advanced transit technology.
Trades

Eighteen Startups Test New Tech for NY Transit Systems

More than half of the 18 companies selected for New York's latest Transit Tech Lab cohort are deploying AI or autonomous technologies.

Rick Donovan·May 21, 2026
Robotic arms and human technicians collaborating in a modern data center, symbolizing AI's role in skilled trades and infrastructure.
Industry

AI's surprising role in boosting skilled trades education wages

QTS, a Blackstone portfolio company, plans to increase its workforce from 10,000 to 40,000 workers by year-end, a 300% increase.

Ben Foster·May 20, 2026
A master electrician uses an AI diagnostic tool to identify complex wiring faults, showcasing the synergy between human skill and advanced technology in the trades.
Industry

AI in Skilled Trades: Navigating Ethical Frontiers

A master electrician in rural Iowa now uses an AI-powered diagnostic tool that identifies complex wiring faults in minutes, a task that once took hours of specialized human expertise and multiple site

Rick Donovan·May 15, 2026
Property manager using a tablet to control smart home devices, including a smart lock and video doorbell, for service professionals.
Services

Top Smart Home Devices for Service Professionals

A property manager can now grant temporary, fingerprint-based access to a cleaning crew via an Ultraloq Bolt, monitor their arrival with an Arlo Video Doorbell, and ensure security with an Aqara Camer

Scott Ramirez·May 15, 2026
Carpenter using a tablet to monitor workshop security, featuring a weather-resistant camera and fingerprint smart lock, ensuring tool and equipment safety.
Projects

Top 5 Innovative Smart Home Devices for Trades Professionals

A carpenter on a remote job site can instantly verify workshop security, protecting thousands in tools with a weather-resistant camera and fingerprint smart lock, all managed from a phone.

Scott Ramirez·May 11, 2026
A homeowner struggling with the installation of smart shades and other smart home devices, highlighting the complexities of DIY integration.
Projects

DIY Smart Home Integration Challenges Amidst 2026 Standardization

Smart shades, a seemingly simple home automation upgrade, are typically made to order.

Scott Ramirez·May 11, 2026
Students in a vocational training workshop look confused while trying to operate advanced robotic arms and AI machinery, symbolizing the growing skills gap.
Trades

Vocational Training Struggles with Tech Amidst Skills Chasm

By 2030, 2.1 million skilled trade jobs are projected to remain unfilled, a deficit that could cost the economy $1 trillion annually, even as AI and robots begin to reshape these very roles. This stag

Rick Donovan·May 10, 2026
Split image: tradesperson on a job site and a smart home security system interface on a phone, representing remote control and enhanced security.
Projects

5 Top Smart Home Security Devices for Tradespeople 2026

A plumber, managing three job sites simultaneously, can grant a subcontractor temporary access to a secure property with a single tap on their phone.

Scott Ramirez·May 10, 2026
A split visual contrasting a sophisticated AI interface with a skilled tradesperson working in a workshop, symbolizing the intersection of technology and traditional crafts.
Industry

AI Redefines Skilled Trades: Jobs Persist, Expertise Erodes

While the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 5% growth for electricians and a 7% growth for plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters from 2022 to 2032, AI-powered predictive maintenance systems

Ben Foster·May 8, 2026
Electrician installing a smart thermostat, showcasing smart home technology integration for trades professionals and business growth opportunities.
Trades

Top Smart Home Devices for Trades Professionals

A single smart thermostat installation can yield a 40% profit margin for an electrician.

Rick Donovan·May 3, 2026
Technician analyzing complex holographic HVAC system data in a futuristic control room, highlighting advanced diagnostics and system monitoring.
How-To

What Are Advanced HVAC Diagnostics and Why Do They Matter?

Twenty-one distinct air handling unit (AHU) faults were reported on 20% or more of AHUs in a massive dataset, with 18 of those faults persisting for over 20% of the time, according to Tandfonline .

Scott Ramirez·May 3, 2026
Iowa farmer with specialized tools and diagnostic software, symbolizing the new right to repair legislation for farm equipment.
Tools & Equipment

Iowa House Passes Farm Equipment Right to Repair Bill

With a decisive 70-18 vote, the Iowa House has mandated that agricultural equipment giants like John Deere must now share their proprietary repair tools, software, and documentation with farmers.

Luis Ortega·May 3, 2026
A technician uses a modern diagnostic tablet to analyze complex data from an HVAC system in a brightly lit mechanical room.
How-To

What is modern HVAC diagnostic technology and why does it matter?

Imagine a single diagnostic tool that can pinpoint over fifty distinct problems within your air handlers and chillers, often before you even notice a dip in performance.

Scott Ramirez·May 2, 2026