The 2015 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is under way in Las Vegas at the moment. It’s always an exciting time, when companies pitch their latest wares in technology. If you’re sick of hearing about wearables, for instance, you might want to turn off the news this week. St

Our long, 160-year nightmare of rope-dependent elevators is now over, claims a German elevator company. “Now, the long-pursued dream of operating multiple cabins in the same elevator shaft is made possible by applying the linear motor technology of the magnetic levitation train

From David Leon Moore’s “Las Vegas makes plays to lure pro sports teams” in USA Today: The most pressing prospect is a potential Major League Soccer franchise, but the deal will probably only happen if the Las Vegas city council agrees in December to include public f

It was announced last week that Wembley Stadium’s arch will be fully illuminated by 228 LED floodlights, which will react to social media trends during a football (soccer) match. “This could reflect a particular team trending with the arch showing their colours, to a live

The State Fair of Texas starts September 26, and I’ve been dreaming of fried food since this year’s Big Tex Choice Awards were announced. But that’s not what I’m writing about here; it’s just that talking about fairs makes me hungry for food, rides, and e