Should Robots be taxed? Ludicrous? Perhaps, but the idea was floated recently by none other than Microsoft founder Bill Gates. Gates offered up the concept as a way for governments… Read more »
Can a denim jacket be a problem solver? Google and Levi Strauss certainly think so. Their new smart jacket is being marketed as a product that can be used to… Read more »
In late 2014, a Gallup poll found that more Americans were afraid of having their credit card information stolen than of being murdered. Less than 3 years later, it seems… Read more »
When it comes to dressing well, nothing matters more than fit. Guards in well-fitted garments are perceived as more professional; uniforms that fit poorly can have the opposite effect. Of… Read more »
If freedom from care is your brand, then you better do all you can to project that image. That’s exactly what New Orleans has done with a proposed $40 million… Read more »
The use of robots in the apparel supply chain isn’t exactly news, and in fact we’ve blogged about it several times. But the following story provides a timely twist given… Read more »
What might first seem a bit of a stretch – we’re a blog devoted to physical security after all – the ability to secure one’s online transactions is a growing… Read more »
Imagine an extra level of security when you’re on patrol, or being able to identify a hot spot before entering a burning building. That’s the promise behind a patent obtained… Read more »
The next big job disrupter might not come from trade as the current debate suggests, but rather from technology. Homegrown technologies have created driverless cars, drones and 3D printers, and… Read more »
In the near future you might be able to charge cell phones, tablets and other devices directly from your clothing. Research is in the works on so-called “smart” fibers that… Read more »