Ford’s self-repossessing car patent is a nightmare of the connected-car future

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge The electric and digital transformation of the car industry comes with a lot of promises for a better tomorrow. Electric vehicles could dramatically reduce carbon emissions in the transportation sector; connected cars will give us access to services and features we don’t currently enjoy; over-the-air software updates could … Read more

How an insect using its butt to flick pee droplets could keep your smartwatch dry

Sharpshooter insect with pee droplet excreta on the anal stylus.  | Image: Bhamla Lab, Georgia Tech The glassy-winged sharpshooter is an insect so impressive when it pees it could inspire more efficient designs for water-resistant devices. Saad Bhamla was in his vegetable garden in Atlanta, Georgia, when he first noticed the feat. The sharpshooter forms … Read more

Has Tokenization’s Moment Finally Come?

Tokenization of real-world assets has been dismissed by many crypto purists for operating under a centralized framework, but new technological advances have migrated the process from closed, permissioned projects onto public, permissionless blockchain platforms. This could offset traditional finance risks and broaden investment opportunities.