World's First SolarKiosk Now Open In Ethiopia

On July 15th, the world’s first SolarKiosk was officially opened near Lake Langano, Ethiopia. The portable solar shop was designed in Germany by Graft architects and provides an “autonomous business unit” that sells energy, products, tools and services. With approximately 1.5 billion people around the globe who remain without access to a stable source of light, the SolarKiosk is intended to provide a safe and affordable solution for inhabitants in off-the-grid areas.

In the past, people in developing nations have typically relied on things like kerosene lamps and diesel generators, despite the fact that they are typically toxic, hazardous and expensive forms of light and energy. With solar technology becoming cheaper and more accessible, however, the SolarKiosk can now offer a clean energy service that is economical, even for the underprivileged.

iPhone 5 Coming This Winter

It’s certainly possible Apple is producing engineering samples of new iPhones and has started manufacturing device enclosures to iron out any problems with the manufacturing line before real production starts, but that’s all that is happening at this point in time. The final version of Apple’s next iPhone — the one that you will buy — has not started production yet.

Additionally, we have confirmation that the units Apple is currently testing have 1GB of RAM, doubled from the iPhone 4S’s 512MB, and integrated 4G LTE radios. We can also confirm that NFC hardware is present in the phones as well. We’re expecting Apple's new iPhone to be released at the end of September or early October.

NFL and U.S Army Join Ranks To Fight Brain Injuries

The US Army is now in teaming up with the National Football League  to develop ways to protect their  members, who are at risk of repeated exposure to mild traumatic brain injuries (MTBI), more commonly known as concussions. The first step of the program is to install sensors in the protective helmets so that the conditions causing MTBI's can be understood. Once understood, new helmet designs will provide more protection against such injuries saving many.