In case you’re wondering about the name, Sanyo’s latest venture in green public transport stands for Solar Vehicle, hence Solarve. The Solarve’s unique feature are the solar cells on its roof that absorb energy for the bus’ interior LED lights. Aside from lighting, the cells also run the air … [Read more...] about Solarve The Solar Cell-Equipped Bus Debuts In Japan
Technology News
Prolific Inventor Dr. Nakamats Is Way Too Cool To Be Human
If geekdom had a reigning sovereign, it would be Dr. Nakamats. In case you don’t know who he is, Dr. Yoshiro Nakamatsu (Dr. Nakamats for short) has the unique distinction of having over 3,000 patents to his credit. That’s about 2,000 patents more than America’s revered light bulb inventor, Thomas … [Read more...] about Prolific Inventor Dr. Nakamats Is Way Too Cool To Be Human
University Of Florida Introduces StarCraft Class
So the University of Florida has launched a revolution in higher learning by allowing a PhD candidate named Nate Poling to run EME2040: 21st Century Skills In Starcraft. We say it’s about time! … [Read more...] about University Of Florida Introduces StarCraft Class
Netflix Arrives On iPhone and iPod
After launching their iPad application back in April, Netflix has now brought their product out as an app for the iPhone and iPod Touch. This move marks another significant step in Netflix's strategy to expand its reach and make its streaming service more accessible to users on various devices. The … [Read more...] about Netflix Arrives On iPhone and iPod
BlackBerry Curve 3G Arriving On T-Mobile
Blackberry's 9300, otherwise known as the BlackBerry Curve, released earlier this month, is now expected to arrive on the T-Mobile network on September 8th, according to TmoNews and a “trusty” source. The BlackBerry Curve 3G is already available in Canada, where it is offered by both Rogers and … [Read more...] about BlackBerry Curve 3G Arriving On T-Mobile
NEC’s Advanced Face Recognition Sees Through The Real You
You know how people seem to be able to recognize old buddies even if they last met 20 or 30 years ago? Well, it seems a Japanese company has cracked the code on this one a little bit. NEC has finally come up with a facial recognition system that can track human faces even if the people behind … [Read more...] about NEC’s Advanced Face Recognition Sees Through The Real You
Newly Developed Dry Water Can Save The World
At least this was the gist of Dr. Ben Carter’s presentation during the 24th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society. In it, the scientist from the University of Liverpool unveiled dry water. It’s basically H2O encased in silica particles that keep it in a solid state. The saving the … [Read more...] about Newly Developed Dry Water Can Save The World
Garmin Recalling 1.2 Million GPS Units Due To Fire Risk
Garmin, the renowned GPS manufacturer, has announced a significant product recall that affects a number of devices in its Nüvi line of GPS devices. This recall is due to a potential safety issue that could pose a risk to users. Garmin has identified that the batteries in certain Nüvi GPS devices … [Read more...] about Garmin Recalling 1.2 Million GPS Units Due To Fire Risk
LG Will Soon Introduce Colored And Flexible E-Paper
The word on the street is LG has flexible e-paper displays in the works. It’s also revving up production of color e-paper. This bit of news stems from an SEC filing made by the Korean giant last Friday that indicated its future plans. Consumers can expect LG to use its immense distribution … [Read more...] about LG Will Soon Introduce Colored And Flexible E-Paper
Mag Gun Xbox PS3 FPS Controller (video)
If you like your FPS game on either the Xbox or PS3, then this new controller might be worth a viewing. The Mag Gun is supported by both the Xbox 360 and PS3, and has buttons that correspond to the face and trigger buttons on the controllers. Check out the video after the break to see it in … [Read more...] about Mag Gun Xbox PS3 FPS Controller (video)
New Technology Pulls Electricity Straight Out Of The Air
Lightning and a way to harness its power has always been an exciting goal for researchers and scientists. A new discovery presented at the annual meeting of the American Chemical Society has shown a method to collect and harness electricity from atmospheric water vapor. Imagine devices that … [Read more...] about New Technology Pulls Electricity Straight Out Of The Air
Apple Moves To Pay App Developers Quicker
In a move by Apple to improve the developer site for app creators, Apple has released a new financial reports module that will “reduce the thresholds required to be paid,” which will “increase the frequency” of receiving proceeds for Apple app developers. This update is a significant step forward in … [Read more...] about Apple Moves To Pay App Developers Quicker
