This is the CES of the wearable gadget. And, while there are all sorts of technologies you can wear-after all, earbuds are wearable-the big explosion is in fitness trackers. The first wave of these small gadgets, worn on a wrist, clipped on ...
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Lithium-ion batteries, such as those used in electric vehicles, are in high demand, with a global market value expected to reach $33.1 billion in 2019. But their high price and short life need to be addressed before they can be used in more ...
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New game challenges kids to draw their own hero LeapFrog has kick started its 2014 with the launch of a new action hero game franchise called Adventure Sketchers. Boosting the firm's expanding game portfolio, Adventure Sketchers is a ...
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In 1879, the incandescent light bulb was invented by Thomas Edison, according to a report by a South Daily Media Group subsidy. Yet, 135 years later today, incandescent bulbs will officially become history in the U.S. Starting from Jan. 1, ...
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When you think about cleaning, polishing and deburring, you will find plenty of options but these options are very expensive and time-wasting. The brushes are the best option for your problem, and circular brush is one of the best from all ...
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Here are some of the highlights and trends seen at the 2014 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, which ended Friday: 1. Wearables: From connected socks and bras to baby clothing, wearable technology with the ability to transform ...
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"The United States stands on the cusp of a dramatic revival and rejuvenation propelled by an amazing wave of technological innovation," writes Stanford researcher Vivek Wadhwa in a recent editorial in The Washington Post. The basic notion ...
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German automaker Audi is set to equip its future vehicles with three new in-vehicle systems powered by the NVIDIA Tegra Visual Computing Module (VCM) from NVIDIA. The three systems include a connected infotainment system; the world's ...
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L-3 MAPPS announced today that it has signed a contract with Guangdong Nuclear Power Joint Venture Co., Ltd. (GNPJVC) to replace the input/output (I/O) system on the Daya Bay Nuclear Power Station full scope simulator’s main control ...
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Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) unveiled today a high-precision, low-power meter-on-a-chip for a range of portable health applications such as point-of-care diagnostics, home/self-test health devices, and wearable vital signs monitors, ...
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It seems like a bit of a disconnect for HP to announce new commercial PCs at a trade show focused on consumer electronics, but HP -which didn’t book exhibit space at this year’s CES – is wise not to waste the opportunity. ...
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The $100-billion International Space Station will be extended by four years, or until at least 2024, allowing for more global research and scientific collaboration, NASA said Wednesday. The orbiting outpost, the largest space lab ever ...
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A team of Harvard scientists and engineers has demonstrated a new type of battery that could fundamentally transform the way electricity is stored on the grid, making power from renewable energy sources such as wind and solar far more ...
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The massive Consumer Electronics Show (CES), hosted annually in Las Vegas, showcases the latest discoveries and innovations, including audiovisual, gaming, smartphones, computing, household appliances and in-car technologies. While we see ...
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Volvo’s new cloud-based Sensus Connect connectivity system will allow drivers to find and pay for parking from their car, pre-heat or pre-cool their car remotely, and quickly access Wikipedia and tens of thousands of digital radio ...
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