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80-mph electric car to go on sale this summer in the US

Technology

by Lisa Zyga | May 08, 2008

Green Vehicles, a company based in San Jose, California, has recently revealed that it will begin selling two lithium-ion-powered electric vehicles early this summer. The three-wheeled TRIAC is a highway-capable electric ...

NTT Introduces Commercial RedTaction "Firmo" Security Device

Electronic Devices

by Mary Anne Simpson | May 05, 2008

NTT has developed a means to harness the Human Area Network to create Firmo. Firmo utilizes RedTaction which is a human body communication technology. It utilizes the surface of the human body as a transmission path. The ...

HTC Peaks-Leaks Intro of New Innovations

Electronic Devices

by Mary Anne Simpson | May 04, 2008

HTC has created a mystery for its announcement of next generation innovations in London on May 6th. Bloggers and Internet electronic gadget web sites have entered into the fray. Is it an Android supported device? Is it mobile ...

Strap-On Helicopter Could Offer Solo Flying Experience

Technology

by Lisa Zyga | May 01, 2008

Ever since the first human saw a bird soaring through the clouds, our species has harbored a great envy for the freedom that flying gives.

Physicists investigate "best friends forever"

Physics

by Lisa Zyga | April 22, 2008

Some friendships are short and fleeting, while others may last years. Although a wide variety of factors go into determining the strength of our relationships, the long-lasting ones seem to share a number of the same characteristics, ...

Share fragrances via your cell phone

Electronic Devices

by Lisa Zyga | April 10, 2008

Since 2005, people in Japan have been making their homes smell nice with fragrance-emitting silver devices, which emit a variety of smells for different moods. Currently, people must control the fragrances directly on the ...

Clip-on wind and solar charger powers your mobile devices

Electronic Devices

by Lisa Zyga | April 08, 2008

You´re riding your bike, the wind´s in your hair - and now it can be in your miniature wind and solar charger clipped to your handlebars or upper arm. A company called miniWIZ has developed a handheld universal charger that ...

Soldiers to get 3-D maps in near-real-time

Technology

by Lisa Zyga | March 31, 2008

In the near future, soldiers may be using maps that are more akin to long-range but highly accurate security cameras: the maps will enable troops to see both the exterior and interior of buildings, as well as streets and ...

Edison International In Process of Launching Photovoltaic Project on Roof Tops

Electronic Devices

by Mary Anne Simpson | March 28, 2008

Edison International plans to launch a roof top photovoltaic solar project. The process requires no fuel or a transmission station to operate. The plans include an initial phase to be up and running by Summer, 2008.

Hook Your Car Up to the Internet

Electronic Devices

by Lisa Zyga | March 28, 2008

If the thought of a long road trip without full Internet access makes you jittery, a new in-car Internet connection could fulfill your high-speed needs.

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