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The 10x Blog is a collection of shared news, knowledge, and inspiration from the world of technology to expand our vision of what life in the future could be.
Artist Creates Winged “Bugs” From Computers And Video Games
From the base components that compose our Earth arose the living things – bacteria, plants, insects, animals and all. But what lifeforms emerge from…
What Is Creativity? Can Machines Be Musicians?
We’re fascinated by the question, “What is creativity?” As creativity is considered the defining quality of human intelligence, discussions of the…
Neuroscientists Create New Senses To Plug Into Our Brains
Incredible research is showing the brain to be surprisingly “plug and play”, as it can adapt rapidly and effortlessly to…
Podcast | How To Build Hardware That Doesn’t Suck with Brady Forrest
Hardware is making a comeback with the rise of The Internet of Things. China-based manufacturing giant, Pch International, is betting…
The Unusual Education Of Rockstar Programmer Max Nanis
10x discovers the most innovative tech talent in the world, and our programmer Max Nanis is a perfect example of the dynamism…
10xer Shawn Feeney Selected As Artist-In-Residence At San Francisco’s de Young Museum
The freelance tech pros managed by 10x are selected for exceptional creative talent. Many are also accomplished artists and media designer Shawn Feeney…
Video | What Is Life? What is Artificial Life? Does Death Exist?
Artificially intelligent and autonomous machines may soon be among us, behaving with life-like intentions and consequences. Our creation of such entities calls into…
“Trickle Down Techonomics”: Why Equal Technology Distribution Matters
While radical advances in technology are commonplace in the news, their accessibility to everyone obviously is not. But what are the potential…
Biohacking And The Ethics of Human-As-Hardware
Humans have always been preoccupied with enhancing their performance. “Biohacking” is the use of technology to alter and improve a body’s structure or function….
10 Ways “10x” Tech Pros Maintain Their Creative Power
Even the most productive designers, programmers, and digital strategists encounter creative blocks at times. I asked some of the top independent tech professionals represented…