It’s not a rolling suitcase, it’s a portable power plant
There’s nothing more annoying than sitting down at a coffee shop with your laptop, connecting to the shop’s WiFi, and then realizing your computer’s battery is just about to die. There are plenty…
View ArticleAmazon expanding Locker delivery service to Staples
Amazon is getting ready to deploy its new delivery system throughout the country, courtesy of a newly minted partnership with Staples. The service allows users to ship their Amazon orders to a special…
View ArticleUPS guy caught stealing iPad mini delivered by FedEx
This Christmas more than any before it people are ordering their presents online and having them delivered. That means we are putting a lot of trust in the delivery guys to get them…
View ArticleComputex 2013: Asus’ FonePad, the bizarre VivoMouse, a PC with a built-in UPS
Asus had a ton of new stuff to show off at Computex 2013. Beyond the crazy Transformer Book Trio, there was a new FonePad phablet, a portable gaming PC with back-up power, and…
View ArticleUPS starts 3D printing things so you don’t have to
3D printing looks to have a very promising future, but at the moment the costs remain prohibitively high to purchase a printer for your home or small business. International shipping giant UPS has...
View ArticleAmazon Prime Air sparks Senate hearing to explore commercial drones
The announcement of Amazon Prime Air as a concept caused more than a little excitement, and less than a day later it looks like the wheels are in motion to address what now […]
View ArticleFedEx CEO amused by Amazon drones and his own impending obsolescence
FedEx CEO Fred Smith isn't worried about Amazon's plans to introduce quadcoptor drone delivery in urban areas. He should be.
View ArticleUPS saves 10 million gallons of fuel by only turning right
UPS drivers put a lot of miles on their vehicles, and they burn a lot of fuel. A few years ago, the company hit on a wacky idea to conserve fuel and reduce […]
View ArticleUPS accidentally delivers $400,000 federal drone to college student
As any online shopper knows, deliveries get messed up every now and then. However, when your shirt from Zappos came in the wrong color and size, it’s still, at least, the same type […]
View ArticleIf your iPhone 6s doesn’t arrive on Friday the Pope may be to blame
This Friday many thousands of Apple fans will be eagerly awaiting the delivery of their brand new iPhone 6s. With the new smartphones apparently sold out worldwide already, anyone pre-ordering did the...
View ArticleAmazon could be preparing its own package delivery service
As an online retailer, Amazon relies almost entirely upon shipping companies like FedEx and UPS to deliver the things people buy. That might not be the case for much longer, though. Amazon is […]
View ArticleFlorida Couple Accidentally Receives 65lbs of Dank Weed from Amazon
A Florida couple was surprised to find something unexpected in their Amazon shipment. They had ordered 27-gallon storage bins, but noticed that their shipment weighed about 65 lbs more than it should....
View ArticleUPS Delivers Parcels in Pittsburgh With Three-wheeled e-Bikes
You recognize their drivers and delivery vehicles because of their distinctive brown uniforms and paint jobs, but UPS wants you to know they’re focused on being green. That’s why the company is trying...
View ArticleUPS Will Put 50 Electric Delivery Vans On U.S. Streets This Year
Just a few short months ago, UPS showed off a hybrid delivery van with an onboard drone helper that handled truck-to-door drops. Now they’ve announced an eco-friendly update to their American fleet....
View ArticleUPS To Transport Medical Samples Via Drone
The United Parcel Service this week announced a “groundbreaking” new program to deliver medical samples via drone. In partnership with Matternet, UPS will operate multiple daily flights at Raleigh’s...
View ArticleUPS Adds 3 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Semis to Its Fleet
Over the past few years, UPS has been taking some important steps toward greening up its fleet of delivery vehicles. They’ve rolled out three-wheeled e-Bikes and electric vans with launchpads for...
View ArticleUPS Wants to Bring Drone Deliveries to U.S. Hospitals
Unmanned aerial vehicle (Photo Credit: Pexels/Pixabay) Move over, Amazon: UPS is on track to have one of the country’s first fully certified, revenue-generating drone operations. The United Parcel...
View ArticleUPS Earns Full FAA Approval For ‘Drone Airline’
UPS Flight Forward attains FAA's full approval for drone airline. (Photo Credit: UPS) UPS has received government approval to operate a drone airline. The shipping company, granted a Part 135 Standard...
View ArticleUPS, CVS Team Up to Deliver Prescriptions Via Drone
UPS Flight Forward attains FAA's full approval for drone airline. (Photo Credit: UPS) UPS and CVS inked a deal to bring drone deliveries to customers’ homes. The partnership, which covers other...
View ArticleUPS, CVS Begin Delivering Prescriptions Via Drone
UPS Flight Forward attains FAA's full approval for drone airline. (Photo Credit: UPS) UPS and CVS completed their first consumer drone deliveries, transporting medical prescriptions to two separate...
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