Uber is testing its first self-driving car



The company confirmed that it's testing a self-driving car on Pittsburgh's streets. The car is a hybrid Ford Fusion and looks "like it should be driven by a superhero," In actuality, if you spot the car on the road, you'll also see a trained driver who's monitoring the vehicle's autonomous capabilities. The car has sensors, including radars, laser scanners and a hi-res camera, which are all collecting data for mapping purposes.

Latest iPhone Leak Confirms Apple's Newest Technology

There have been a number of discussion in recent weeks over the next-generation of screen technology that Apple will use in a new iPhone. Apple continues to use LCD screens for its smartphones, and while the 2016 iPhone 7 family is expected to retain an LCD display, 2017′s iPhones look ready to switch to OLED for the next ‘S’ handsets.

Your iPhone will expire in three years, says Apple

US electronic giant Apple has said the iPhones have a life expectancy of three years and so does the Apple watch while AppleTV devices expire in four years. In a recent update to its environmental policy, Apple addressed the question of how long an Apple device is expected to remain in use. According to a report on Forbes.com, iPhone's productive life cycle will be up at the three-year mark, as will the Apple Watch while your OS X -- a series of operating systems developed and marketed by Apple  -- and AppleTV devices will get an extra twelve months to reach the four-year mark.

A Hoverboard-Powered Beach Chair Is Actually Kind of Brilliant

The patent-pending product, dubbed the HoverCart, is as simple as it looks. Take a beach chair, add some wheels on the back, put a frame underneath, and attach it to the center of the hoverboard for some foot-steered front-wheel drive. The HoverCart is on sale for 70, but you could probably figure out how to DIY your own pretty easily.

W-R Wiki Findings Page

1) No more boys tennis
2) Wood-Ridge High School is outdated
3)Principal is Mr. Petrocelli
4)Grade 7-12
5)No golf team
6)No girl tennis team
7)Ratio, 23:1
8)More than 37 faculty members
9)No more Cross Country
10) Outdated picture

MIT researchers 3D-print robots that can literally walk off the printer when done.

Though the sky has always been the limit 
regarding the innovation and andvancement of 3D printing, a group of researchers at MIT'S cComputer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab may have pushed that ceiling a little higher. According to a recently published paper the team says they developed a novel method for 3D printing robots in just one single print.

Affordable Hypersonic Jets Could Be High-Flying Reality by 2023

Hypersonic aircraft and weapons that can fly more than five times the speed of sound may seem like a futuristic fantasy, but defense giant Lockheed Martin says it is committed to making these ultrafast innovations a reality.

In fact, Lockheed Martin is doubling down on hypersonic areospace technology, Lockheed officials said recently at the company's Media Day.

       College student 3D prints his own braces




The digital design major has been straightening his top teeth for the past 16 weeks using clear braces he made himself.

"I'm still wearing the last one," Dudley told CNNMoney on Tuesday.
"The last one" refers to the twelfth and final straightening tray in his self-designed treatment.
Dudley said he had braces when he was in junior high, but he didn't wear his retainer as much as he should have, and his teeth shifted.
Over time, Dudley discovered that he wasn't smiling as much because he wasn't happy with the way his teeth looked.

                             3D Printed Car

The latest technology inventions in 3d printing are rapidly changing how things are being made. It's an emerging technology that is an alternative to the traditional tooling and machining processes used in manufacturing. At the International Manufacturing Technology Show in Chicago, a little known Arizona-based car maker created a media sensation by manufacturing a car at the show.  

https://youtu.be/daioWlkH7ZI 

Review: Plugging in with the MOS Pack charging backpack

There's a growing number of bags that are designed to provide energy to devices while on the go. Many backpacks, such as the Poros Tetra, AMPL Labs Backpack, and TYLT Energi+, embed a USB battery to tap into. Successfully funded on Kickstarter, the MOS Pack charging backpack takes a slightly different approach by incorporating the company's power extension solution instead. We recently had the opportunity to check out what it's like to load up and plug in MOS's modern backpack.

Educational Technology and Copyright Law

In this article I have learned things that I never knew before. I had no idea that once you start writing or even hum a tune the work is immediately copyrighted. I also was unsure of the four rights that you have once you have copyrighted: 1) Reproduce the copyrighted work, 2) Display the copyrighted work publicly, 3) Prepare derivative work based on the copyrighted work, 4) Distribute copies of the copyrighted work to the public by sale, rental or lending, and/or to display the image. The last thing that I was informed about was that whenever you get an image off of the internet, yo should give the author credit.

                  Solar panel phone screens


People have been predicting that these will be A Big Deal for over a year . But as with many new technologies, several sets of researchers are currently working to make transparent solar panels better and cheaper, which means that next year could be the year consumers finally get hold of them. Once on the market, they could invisibly collect solar power on phone and computer screens, and even on windows. 

Discover All the Technology That Went Into the adidas Yeezy Boost 350

For starters, the upper is constructed with an unlined Primeknit for a form fitting, sock-like feel and optimum breathability. It's enhanced by a sonic welded tape seam, and a heel pull tab, The branded arch supports are composed to premium suede, while an antimicrobial sock liner keeps things fresh and clean. For the sole, a full-length encapsulated Boost unit makes these one of the most comfortable rides available.

Recent earthquake in Taiwan may impact iPhone 7 release

According to a new report from Digitimes, a 6.4 magnitude earthquake which hit Taiwan earlier in the month may have caused far greater damage to TSMC manufacturing facilities than initially believed. TSMC of course is one of Apple’s Ax processor suppliers and, according to a report which surfaced last week, will be the sole supplier of the iPhone 7’s A10 chips.

Web 2.0: Multimedia Blog Pre-Posting

One class that I am very interested in, that I take this year, is World History. The teacher of that class is Ms. Garvin. In my opinion she is a very good teacher, and everyday I can't wait until I am in her class. In World History I learn man different tings everyday. We have taken about four chapter tests so far, and I have done great on all of them.  
Her grading policy is fair. If you forget to do homework one day, you will not fail her class. Sometimes your grade does not even get lower. Tests are big in her class. If your average is about a 90 and you get and 80 on a test, your grade will lower to about an 86.
We have recently taken a class trip in her class. It was very fun and interesting. The trip was to a museum full of really famous paintings.
 Sometimes we have to use the chrome books to write essays. Also, if I can't find information in the textbook, I have to look it up using the chrome books. The advice that I would give to students that have to take her class next year, is that her class is not really that hard, but be prepared to do a lot of work. I would also tell them, the better you are in her class, the more fun you will have.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yocja_N5s1I 

Welcome Post

My name is Drew Packen, and I am in ninth grade. I really enjoy playing sports, such as: football and baseball. I also enjoy hanging out with my friends. I really hate getting grounded. I also hate failing tests, and losing football games. This summer I plan to play football, go to football camp, and hang out with my friends. I am not planning to get a part time job this summer.