Disney to Develop Humanoid Robots Posted June 14, 2017 Disney has applied for a patent to develop robots that can interact with humans. Because these robots will mostly be interacting with children, they are designed to be soft and…
Smartphones May Be Responsible for Rise in Road Deaths Posted June 6, 2017 Smartphone use has been cited as one of the causes of pedestrian deaths in the US. According to a report by the US Governors Highway Safety Association, there were around 6,000…
OceanGate Inc. to Explore the Titanic Shipwreck Posted May 31, 2017 OceanGate Inc. plans to explore the Titanic shipwreck in May 2018 using their latest technology. Founded in 2009 by Stockton Rush and Guillermo Söhnlein
Apple to Produce iPhone-Powered Laptop Posted May 24, 2017 Apple plans to release an iPhone-powered laptop. In September 2016, Apple filed a patent, or an exclusive right to sell an original product, for an "electronic accessory device…
Germany Bans High-Tech Doll Posted May 16, 2017 The German government has banned the My Friend Cayla /ˈkeɪ lə/ doll due to its similarity to spy gadgets. A statement from…
Nintendo Switch Sells Out Worldwide Posted May 10, 2017 Video game company Nintendo has sold out its new product, Nintendo Switch, immediately upon release. Nintendo's newest gaming console is named Switch because o…
Experts Doubt Nokia 3310’s Sales Capability Posted May 3, 2017 The 17-year-old Nokia 3310 is making its comeback, but industry experts are not sure if it will meet its expected sales. The original Nokia 3310 gained popular…
Artificial Intelligence to Aid Taxi Drivers in Japan Posted April 26, 2017 NTT Docomo has conducted trials of a taxi system using artificial intelligence (AI), which can predict the number of passengers. The mobile communications company set up an AI …
WPC Adds Apple in its Member List Posted April 19, 2017 The Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) recently gained a new member—Apple Inc. The WPC is a group of companies from different industries that aims to promote wireless charging. It…
Fashion House Teams Up with Google to Create Personalized Clothes Posted April 12, 2017 Technology meets style as Google pairs up with fashion house Ivyrevel /ˈaɪ viˈrɛv əl / to create a personalized piece of clothing called …