Technology

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Skilled tradespeople and service professionals utilizing advanced digital technology and smart tools in a modern, efficient workspace.
Industry

Digital Transformation of Trades and Services Booms

Walmart will roll out digital price tags across all its US stores by the end of 2026.

Rick Donovan·July 16, 2026
Futuristic construction site with AI interfaces, drones, and holographic displays showcasing real-time project management data analysis.
Trades

What Are AI Applications in Construction Project Management?

Despite its potential to boost construction productivity by up to 1.

Rick Donovan·July 10, 2026
Holographic AI assistant in a modern living room managing home maintenance tasks and connecting with service providers, showcasing the future of home upkeep.
Services

AI and Smart Home Technologies for Home Maintenance

In South Africa, a single AI-powered home companion platform now connects over 40,000 vetted service companies to approximately R50 million (c.

Rick Donovan·July 8, 2026
Skilled trades workers, including electricians and plumbers, constructing a large, modern data center essential for the AI revolution.
Industry

AI Demands Trades Workers, But Skills Gap Threatens Data Center Boom

Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang recently declared that hundreds of thousands of electricians and plumbers will be needed to build the data centers powering the AI revolution, according to Fortune .

Ben Foster·July 8, 2026
Futuristic data visualization showing a fleet of trucks connecting to an AI system, highlighting rapid data integration and advanced analytics.
Tools & Equipment

Geotab MCP Connector Boosts Fleet AI Data Integration

Instead of weeks of painstaking setup, fleet managers can now connect their entire operational data to advanced AI platforms in mere hours, thanks to specialized new connectors.

Kyle Brenner·July 7, 2026
Diverse team of home service professionals collaborating around a futuristic holographic interface displaying AI-powered field service management software.
Services

What Is AI Field Service Software for Home Services Businesses?

An Arizona plumbing company integrated AI field service software.

Rick Donovan·July 5, 2026
A trades professional installing a smart home device, highlighting the integration of technology in modern construction and renovation.
How-To

What Are Smart Home Automation Systems for Trades Professionals?

DIY installation mistakes in smart home setups cost homeowners an average of $188 to fix.

Scott Ramirez·July 5, 2026
Futuristic fleet maintenance bay with AI diagnostics analyzing diesel, electric, and hydrogen trucks for optimal performance.
Automotive Services

NACFE Report Contextualizes AI's Role in Fleet Maintenance

Customers surveyed by Motive report up to 62% less downtime since adopting its preventive maintenance solutions.

Luis Ortega·July 4, 2026
A split image of a traditional manufacturing floor with manual labor contrasted against a futuristic, automated factory floor filled with industrial robots.
Services

Robots Surge in Plants Amidst Traditional Industry Fears

While 80% of US manufacturing facilities operate with zero automation, companies like Hyundai are already deploying over 1,000 robots in a single plant, signaling a rapid, bifurcated future.

Rick Donovan·July 2, 2026
Advanced robotic arms precisely assembling semiconductor wafers in a futuristic, high-tech factory, symbolizing the robust growth of the semiconductor equipment market.
Tools & Equipment

Global semiconductor equipment market poised for robust growth through 2035

The global market for semiconductor manufacturing equipment, valued anywhere from USD 94.

Kyle Brenner·June 28, 2026
A modern living room showcasing integrated smart home technology with various devices connected and working in harmony, illustrating both convenience and potential cost.
How-To

What is smart home integration and why is it costly for some?

Users with a single camera might find themselves paying the same amount when switching to a premium service like the Standard plan of Google Home Premium.

Scott Ramirez·June 28, 2026
Futuristic rail network managed by AI, with data streams and holographic interfaces visualizing infrastructure efficiency and safety.
Industry

AI and Digital Transformation Drive Rail Infrastructure Management

While many nations struggle to modernize aging rail networks, India has already built the policy, investment, and industrial foundation for its next phase of rail growth.

Ben Foster·June 28, 2026
Frustrated homeowner surrounded by tangled smart home device wires and components, highlighting DIY installation challenges and hidden costs.
Projects

Hidden Costs & DIY Mistakes of Smart Home Devices

DIY installation mistakes for smart home devices can cost an average of $188 to fix, often surprising homeowners expecting seamless savings.

Scott Ramirez·June 27, 2026
A modern living room showcasing a smart thermostat, symbolizing energy efficiency and advanced home maintenance technology.
Projects

Top 4 Smart Home Devices for Maintenance and Energy Savings

A single Ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium, priced at $259.

Scott Ramirez·June 26, 2026
Futuristic cityscape with AI data streams and Baseten's logo, symbolizing rapid growth and a $13 billion valuation in the AI services sector.
Services

AI services startup Baseten reaches $13B valuation

In June 2026, AI-services startup Baseten, largely unknown two years prior, secured a staggering $13 billion valuation after closing a $1.

Rick Donovan·June 23, 2026
A person using a laser measuring tool for a home DIY project, showcasing its precision and modern technology in action.
How-To

How Do Laser Measure Tools Work for Home DIY Projects?

Many laser measuring tools measure to within an astonishing 1/32 inch.

Scott Ramirez·June 20, 2026
AI engineers collaborating with construction project managers on a holographic display at a busy construction site, showcasing real-time data and building schematics.
How-To

Suffolk embeds AI engineers in construction projects nationwide

At Suffolk Construction sites across the country, AI engineers now work alongside project managers.

Scott Ramirez·June 18, 2026
AI camera system in a forest detecting early signs of wildfire smoke, showcasing advanced technology for environmental safety and prevention.
Safety

AI tools detect wildfires for early detection and prevention

An AI camera in Arizona's Prescott National Forest detected smoke from the Brady Fire when it was less than one acre, according to AP News .

Ben Foster·June 18, 2026
Bechtel construction crew overseeing the initial phase of Micron's massive $100 billion semiconductor factory complex in Clay, New York.
Materials

Bechtel to lead initial phase of Micron's $100B NY chip factory

Micron's planned $100 billion semiconductor complex in Clay, New York, will become the largest private investment in New York state's history.

Luis Ortega·June 11, 2026
A sprawling, modern AI factory campus with advanced technology infrastructure, symbolizing significant investment in artificial intelligence and data processing capabilities.
How-To

Applied Digital Secures 15-Year Lease for AI Factory Campus

Applied Digital signed a 15-year lease for an AI Factory campus, a deal expected to generate $5.

Scott Ramirez·June 10, 2026
Scrubblade Platinum Wiper Blade Review: An Honest Look After 5,000 Miles
Automotive Services

Scrubblade Platinum Wiper Blade Review: An Honest Look After 5,000 Miles

This review tests the Scrubblade Platinum wiper blade over 5,000 miles, evaluating its patented dual-blade technology designed to combat common issues like streaking and premature wear. The article delves into how its unique scrubbing elements and secondary squeegee aim to provide superior visibility compared to conventional wipers.

Sponsored·June 5, 2026
Aerial view of the massive Oracle Stargate data center campus under construction, with futuristic architecture and surrounding landscape.
Industry

Walbridge begins construction on Oracle's gigawatt-scale Stargate data center

On June 1, Oracle, OpenAI, and Walbridge officially broke ground on 'The Barn,' a $16 billion data center campus in Saline, Michigan.

Ben Foster·June 5, 2026
Adventurer using a high-precision GPS device on a mountain summit at sunset, showcasing accurate navigation in a remote wilderness.
How-To

Precision Positioning Tools for Accuracy and Efficiency

The Garmin GPSMAP H1i Plus, priced at $1,000, offers advanced L1 and L5 satellite frequency support to filter out signal noise, a level of precision and reliability that far exceeds what most users ex

Scott Ramirez·June 4, 2026
A vast, modern data center with glowing servers and intricate cabling, representing the surge in construction driven by AI technology and its economic implications.
Materials

Data center construction spending growth surges due to AI

Meta's new data center in Tulsa will support approximately 100 jobs once operational, a stark contrast to the over 1,000 construction workers employed during its build-out, according to The Journal Re

Kyle Brenner·June 4, 2026
A construction worker holding a Nextel walkie-talkie, symbolizing the end of an era in construction communication technology.
Materials

Nextel's construction communication strategies reshaped industry standards

On June 30, 2013, a communication lifeline for countless construction crews, the Nextel iDEN network, went dark forever.

Kyle Brenner·June 1, 2026
Professionals using advanced AI interfaces in a modern office, symbolizing GISI Consulting Group's growth and technology integration for future hiring.
Trades

GISI Consulting Group plans to hire 1,000 by 2026 using AI

GISI Consulting Group plans to hire 1,000 new project managers and leaders by the end of 2026, even as it aims to equip all 10,000 employees with AI tools, according to Construction Dive .

Rick Donovan·May 28, 2026
Futuristic New York City subway station with AI-powered trains and autonomous drones, showcasing advanced transit technology.
Trades

Eighteen Startups Test New Tech for NY Transit Systems

More than half of the 18 companies selected for New York's latest Transit Tech Lab cohort are deploying AI or autonomous technologies.

Rick Donovan·May 21, 2026
Robotic arms and human technicians collaborating in a modern data center, symbolizing AI's role in skilled trades and infrastructure.
Industry

AI's surprising role in boosting skilled trades education wages

QTS, a Blackstone portfolio company, plans to increase its workforce from 10,000 to 40,000 workers by year-end, a 300% increase.

Ben Foster·May 20, 2026
A master electrician uses an AI diagnostic tool to identify complex wiring faults, showcasing the synergy between human skill and advanced technology in the trades.
Industry

AI in Skilled Trades: Navigating Ethical Frontiers

A master electrician in rural Iowa now uses an AI-powered diagnostic tool that identifies complex wiring faults in minutes, a task that once took hours of specialized human expertise and multiple site

Rick Donovan·May 15, 2026
Property manager using a tablet to control smart home devices, including a smart lock and video doorbell, for service professionals.
Services

Top Smart Home Devices for Service Professionals

A property manager can now grant temporary, fingerprint-based access to a cleaning crew via an Ultraloq Bolt, monitor their arrival with an Arlo Video Doorbell, and ensure security with an Aqara Camer

Scott Ramirez·May 15, 2026