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Yep. We’re talking about sex robots. Because, apparently that’s the moral battleground of the future, what lonely folk do while…
Up to now, the self-driving car race has been all about building the car of the future. Tesla, the undisputed…
This seems like a pretty busy year for Apple. It’s almost like every month there’s a new feature that they’re…
Carrying a wallet is something almost everyone does, and it’s something most people don’t give much thought to. Despite being…
Could your desk ever be anything more than a cluttered mess of stationery, gadgets, cables and sundry other objects? Apparently,…
According to a June 12 SEC filing, secretive San Francisco-based startup Momentum Machines has secured $18.39 million in a new…
Are you looking to change your bad habits using tried and proven methods? When it comes to improving the way…
When it comes to living in hot climates, there’s nothing better than having a cool breeze from an air conditioning…
Ah yes, Boaty McBoatface. The internet’s hero. Some would say that Boaty McBoatface is the pinnacle of all the hope…
Today, Americans are experiencing an epidemic of obesity with the average American drinking approximately 42 gallons of sweetened beverages each…
New Potato Technologies, the creators of the Brio, call it a “smart coaster.” That’s a bit of a nebulous term,…
Guess what? Now you can check how much gas you have in your bloodstream with a breathalyzer in the comfort…
On-demand services are all the rage right now (thanks, Uber). Businesses understand that consumers want more convenient experiences and they…
Graphene has, despite the odds, lived up to its hype. The carbon compound has made everything from solar-powered artificial skin…
You would think that years of science fiction would have stopped this. Sure we’ve embraced Big Data in a big…
Here at SnapMunk, we’ve covered plenty of innovative smart kitchen gadgets. However today we’re profiling something a little simpler –…
One of the great things you get to observe when working here at SnapMunk is seeing how a new technology is…
Looking for work is hard. The job market is pretty crummy right now, and looking for a career in any…
To most of us mortals, online dating can be a riddle wrapped in an enigma enveloped in something else confusing.…
The concept of using stone as a source material for paper is not new. Back in 1998, Taiwan Lung Men…
Cancel that appointment at the tanning salon. Forget about keeping your mouth shut in the spray tan booth. Thanks to…
Gardening is a hobby many enjoy, but weeding is something most people dread. To help gardeners focus on the fruits…
Building a better supercomputer is something many tech companies, research outfits, and government agencies have been trying to do over…
It seems like Apple just couldn’t stay out of the news this week. Last week was Apple’s 2017 Developers Conference, and…
When it comes to childhood education, technology has emerged as the modern equivalent of home economics. It’s a skill everyone…
You wake up late. Half asleep, you realize you’re running behind. It’s another Monday morning, and you probably shouldn’t have…
IFPI reports that digital music currently accounts for half of all revenue being generated by the music industry. The biggest…
On the 31st May this year, Swiss startup Climeworks made carbon capture history when it launched the world’s first commercial-scale…
The field of medical science is continually making jumps forward. Despite individual attempts gaining controversy, the successes show us that…
Photography is a great hobby, but for many, it can be expensive. The cost of lenses, filters, and the cameras…
Although Talkitt, the assistive technology app produced by Voiceitt, was launched a few years back, it’s their latest acquisition of $2…
With sci-fi staples like reanimation, hoverboards, and 3D ovaries already reality, space may truly be the final frontier. Near-Earth asteroid…
Skateboarding has been a popular way to get around for decades. However, one of the biggest hurdles for people looking…
Ask any traveler about their biggest frustrations when on the road, and almost always you’ll hear “not enough space” as…
If anyone should have access to the latest greatest technology, it’s the people in the military; or at least people…
The wisdom of the crowd is undeniable, and so is the wealth. It’s why crowdfunding works, even though sometimes it…
So…there’s yet another smart home assistant announced. The real question is, why is this important? There is already a myriad of…
Whether you’re out with friends or out to dinner, it’s easy to lose track of the number of drinks you…
Have you ever wondered how different craft beer would taste if music were used as an ingredient in the brewing process?…
Remember the days when you had to go to the store to get your photos printed off so you can…
We only have one world, and every year new green startups emerge to provide new technologies and services to help…
In a world where parking space and time are precious commodities, valets provide a valuable service. But for those of us…
Have you tried virtual reality yet? If you have, it was most likely a game for the purpose of entertainment.…
Credit, debit, gift, membership, rewards and ID cards are just a few of the things cluttering wallets on a daily…
As if 2017 hasn’t already given us enough to be ordained The Most Stressful Year Ever. Donald Trump is president, there…
When people think of an electric bike, they often think of clunky equipment with the added heft of a battery…
Buying clothes online is convenient and sometimes even fun. What’s fun for customers translates to some serious cash for retailers.…
Traveling is a great hobby for many people but managing power adapters can be a hassle for even the most…
Private spaceflight is set to become a commercial reality thanks to companies like Virgin Galactic and SpaceX. There’s now another…
Despite all their recent controversy Uber continues growing and broadening their brand. The company just launched Uber Freight, the service that necessitated the blog.…
If you’re at all a reader here on SnapMunk you’ll know that more than a few startups are pre-occupied with…
Google’s products have touched most people’s lives at some point. Search, Gmail, Google Docs, Google+, News, Maps, AdWords—those are just…
Exoskeletons are pretty darn cool. They could make soldiers more efficient, have people with disabilities walking again, and even made…
I’m on a tropical beach, gentle waves lapping the shore beneath the palm trees. “There is no past, no future,…
Musical instruments are a great hobby for many, yet it often takes time and money to master such devices. Hyve…
In this day and age, seeing a child under the age of 10 knowing how to adeptly use an iPad…
Robots had me at C-3PO. A WWF Robot and the sea? Does it get better than that? Meet Thomas, one of…
Tesla just recently came out with the details of its solar panel roofing, on which we reported late last year.…
We’ve talked about devices that aid the visually impaired in the past. As with much modern innovation, many tools are…
Now that Microsoft’s 2017 Build developer conference is in the rearview mirror, we can take a moment to take stock…
As we all know, preserving the environment is becoming more and more prevalent as the years pass and air pollution…
Every now and again a story will pop up about a cool new way someone’s discovered how to put virtual…
Good news for food entrepreneurs who have amazing ideas for innovation but not the funding or sales-savvy to make them…
Plastic tends to get a bad rap for various reasons, but Recycling Technologies MD Adrian Griffiths thinks we should give it…
As our technology moves forward, we see many startups introducing and combining existing technology into their take on a…
It’s 2017. We almost have flying cars. You could be controlling your smart home with a chip under your skin…
When you take the fact that automation has found solid footing in most industries at this point, it’s hard not…
Step aside, odor-based diagnostics. There’s a new medical breakthrough ready to take center stage, with the potential to treat or…
Did you know that every person has an “odorprint”? Very much like a fingerprint, it is a unique aspect made…
Smartwatches today are fairly popular, however, although useful, many argue they aren’t as fashionable as classic analog watch sets. ZeTime…
No matter what your love language might be, a good gift is sure to give you that warm fuzzy feeling…
The story of MycoTechnology began five years ago when Alan Hahn, now the CEO of MycoTechnology, received a phone call…
The fear of needles and injections is called trypanophobia (and not “being a big fucking baby,” like I was told).…
Professor John B. Goodenough, apart from having an ironic name, is one of the great influential inventors of the 21st…
There’s (practically) no gravity in space, but you still need to deal with stuff dropping. Or sticking around where it…
Findables technology isn’t new (though it is getting better and better), and smart wallets have been marketing their way into…
‘Tinder for moms’ seems like an app idea of which the founder of Ashley Madison would be proud, but Peanut’s premise…
As website aesthetics continue to captivate and evolve, it’s easy to hear that “Content Is King” and take that to…
Bluetooth beacons are great tools for the forgetful, but they only go so far in helping with locating devices. While…
Drones are one of the hottest things in the technology world today. However, despite gaining popularity over the past few…
There seems to be a lot of attention on travel grievances these days. Having recently endured some air-transit annoyances myself,…
Back in 1597, a fellow named Sir Francis Bacon saddled us with a sentiment that has more than held up…
The wheels of justice aren’t known for moving quickly. When civil and criminal cases go to trial, photos and oral…
Conventional wisdom teaches us one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. Something else it can be is fuel for a…
Since the dawn of time, raising children has been one of the most challenging and time-intensive tasks anyone took on.…
Thought that paper swan you made was complex? Maybe it was, but your origami chops are not high-level enough until…
Everyone is familiar with the classic NASA launch and entry spacesuit. It’s big, its orange, and it makes astronauts look…
“Drunken Determine?” I say, reading the words on my iPhone screen. “Yep! That’s what I’ve got too, ‘Drunken Determine’” says…
Bottle service at your fingertips? Yes, there is an app for that. If you’re scared of getting scammed by club…
We recently wrote about about the future of virtual reality and where the technology was likely to progress in the upcoming…
Jaganath “CJ” Swamy had always considered himself a diligent parent, but an experience playing at Golden Gate Park with his…
It’s interesting to see various major companies zero in on similar ideas. We previously talked about Arconic’s Jetsons plan, which listed…
Genetic testing is kind of a big deal these days. Companies can analyze your DNA to tell you your ancestry,…
In a modern warfare twist on the age-old Parable of the Sower, the United States Department of Defence (DoD) has…
Around this time last year, we were telling you about the Rocketbook Wave, a smart notebook that allowed you to…
Human health was a huge tech focus in 2016. Innovations focused on helping people monitor things like their diet, medication,…
It’s that time of year again! It’s cold, it’s rainy, and my phone tells me in some places it may…
We all want that latest new tech in our smartphones: sync with our house lights, turn on our car, tell us…
“Ever wonder if someone you like likes you back? Or how your friends, or even family members feel about you?”…