technology – Thane Ritchie

Uber’s Flying Cars Becoming A Reality

Thane Ritchie / May 8, 2017

In 2016 the highly successful company, Uber, announced their desire to pursue project “Elevate,” flying cars. While the statement certainly raised some eyebrows. It was not until Tuesday, April 25th, before many in the technology industry world began to take the proposal seriously.

“It’s push a button and get a flight.” This is the vision Uber’s Chief Product Officer looks forward to. The company hopes to launch its first Vertical Take Off and Land (VTOL) airplane in 2020.

Innovation, Investment, Technology

Tesla’s Controversial Intent to Purchase SolarCity

Thane Ritchie / July 11, 2016

On June 21st Elon Musk’s renowned electric car company, Tesla, made known that it intended to acquire SolarCity in an all-stock transaction. Taking on the burden of another company presents itself as an obscure deal, especially when Tesla seemingly has their own operational issues. Musk and Tesla have described this proposal as a logical combination of two companies…

Misc, Technology

Brexit and London’s Tech Sector

Thane Ritchie / June 30, 2016

Britain recently held a referendum leading them to the notable decision to leave the European Union. This ‘Brexit’ leaves many questions unanswered, including questions on how disbandment from the EU might affect the technology hub that is the city of London. Recent statistics provide us with a picture of what the answers to these questions may look like…

Innovation

Implications on HR As Wearable Tech Increases in Popularity

Thane Ritchie / May 30, 2016

With the rise of new healthcare and informatics devices, wearable electronics have seeped into the consumer space and have been

Innovation

How Wearable Tech Can Create Social Change

Thane Ritchie / April 1, 2016

With the constant comings and goings of new technology, new startups and venture capitalists, the concept of global usefulness is often replaced by want and self obsession.