The concept and technology is at least a decade old, but it may finally hit the road once all the kinks are smoothed out in the next two years of testing. Oh, and what's it called? SARTRE. The long version is "Safe Road Trains For the Environment." Understanding SARTRE SARTRE is pretty … [Read more...] about Convoys Of Self-Driving Cars To Hit Europeans Roads Soon
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Second Windows Phone 7 Update Arriving February 2011?
According to reports from developers, Microsoft is already preparing a second Windows Phone 7 update to be made available in February 2011, even before the first has been released. The second update is expected to be unveiled by Microsoft at the Mobile World Congress in February 2011. If current … [Read more...] about Second Windows Phone 7 Update Arriving February 2011?
Sony Showcases Flexible Electronic Paper
Sony has just unveiled its new flexible electronic paper creation, for the first time to the public at Eco-products 2010 in Tokyo. The 13.3 inch sheet of flexible E-paper is much larger than previous examples shown by Sony that measured just 4.8 inches. However, Sony has been very careful not to … [Read more...] about Sony Showcases Flexible Electronic Paper
iPad Gets Full Google Docs Desktop Support
A couple of weeks ago, Google added support for editing Google Docs on your iPad. Now, Google has taken it a step further by adding full desktop support for Google Docs to the iPad. This means you will now be able to do everything on Google Docs in full screen, rather than being limited to the … [Read more...] about iPad Gets Full Google Docs Desktop Support
Huawei Ideos X5 And X6 Android 2.2 Froyo Smartphones Announced
Huawei has just launched two new Android smartphones, the Huawei Ideos X5 and the Ideos X6, both of which will come with Android 2.2 Froyo, and they will probably get Android 2.3 Gingerbread in the near future. Huawei Ideos X6: A Feature-Rich Smartphone The Huawei Ideos X6 features a 4.1 inch … [Read more...] about Huawei Ideos X5 And X6 Android 2.2 Froyo Smartphones Announced
Acer Iconia Dual Screen Laptop Hits Europe In January
Some of our readers will remember the Acer Iconia dual screen laptop that Acer announced recently. It looks like it will be available in Spain in January of 2011 and it will retail for 1,499 Euros, about $1,987. As a reminder, the Acer Iconia features no physical keyboard. Instead, it boasts two … [Read more...] about Acer Iconia Dual Screen Laptop Hits Europe In January
Wireless Camera Sets World Altitude Record (video)
An Axis Communications off-the-shelf wireless camera has recently set the world altitude record by beaming footage back from an astonishing 21.7 miles or 35km up. The PTZ (pan/tilt/zoom) dome network camera was sent into the atmosphere as part of the BEXUS 11 program from the Esrange Space Center, … [Read more...] about Wireless Camera Sets World Altitude Record (video)
SpaceX Makes Giant Leap With Dragon Capsule Test
SpaceX, the privately owned company that was the first to be granted a license by the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) for re-entering a spacecraft from orbit, have just successfully tested their Dragon capsule with NASA's help. … [Read more...] about SpaceX Makes Giant Leap With Dragon Capsule Test
WikiLeaks Data Stored In James Bond Style Bunker
WikiLeaks has been in the news a lot recently, after they leaked over 250,000 US cables, but where is all their data actually stored? Apparently, it is in an ex-nuclear bunker in Sweden that looks like something out of a James Bond movie. The data is stored in the Pionen Data Centre in Sweden, … [Read more...] about WikiLeaks Data Stored In James Bond Style Bunker
Apple’s Mac App Store Wont Feature In App Payments
We have been hearing quite a bit about Apple's new Mac App Store recently, with it expected to launch some time between now and the 20th of January 2011. The latest bit of news is that at launch, unlike the iPhone and iPad App Store, there will be no in-app purchases. This doesn't mean this isn't … [Read more...] about Apple’s Mac App Store Wont Feature In App Payments
Google Instant Now Available Worldwide
Google Instant, which was released last month in the US and selected countries, has now been officially released globally by Google. This means that anyone worldwide in 28 languages and 40 countries can now use the new search system on multiple platforms. Google Instant makes searching the web even … [Read more...] about Google Instant Now Available Worldwide
Google Promoting NFC With HotPot Stickers
Last week, Google announced the Google Nexus S smartphone, which features built-in Near Field Communication (NFC) technology. This innovative feature will allow users to make payments with their smartphones as well as access information using NFC. The integration of NFC technology into smartphones … [Read more...] about Google Promoting NFC With HotPot Stickers
