CPI supporting LiNaMan project
The Centre for Process Innovation (CPI) is working alongside LiNa Energy and Lancaster University, in the development of a robust, low-cost and high performance energy storage battery that is intended
Sustainable farming robotics company raises £2.5 million
The Small Robot Company, a British agritech start-up for sustainable farming, has announced that it has raised £1.2million on the Crowdcube equity crowdfunding platform.
Paint-on semiconductor glows brighter
LED lights and monitors, and quality solar panels were born of a revolution in semiconductors that efficiently convert energy to light or vice versa.
Performing computational logic with light
For the first time, researchers performed logic operations - the basis of computation - with a chemical device using electric fields and ultraviolet light, which may lead the way to low-power, high-pe
Vietnam's newest airline Bamboo takes first flight
Bamboo owner Trinh Van Quyet is offering routes to lesser-known destinations in Vietnam Vietnam's newest commercial carrier Bamboo Airw ...
Intel vet takes wheel of self-driving car startup Zoox
Intel vet Aicha Evans will lead self-driving car startup Zoox from next month, becoming a rare high-profile black chief executive in a Silic ...
New retail tools aim to solve e-commerce profit dilemma
Competition from online juggernaut Amazon is forcing traditional retailers to adapt new technolgies to compete Conventional wisdom in the A ...
Aussie businesses complain Google sending outback tourists off the map
People unprepared for the extreme conditions have been lost in the vast Aussie outback Tourism operators in Australia's vast outback sa ...
DARPA awards GrammaTech $8.4m for autonomous cyber hardening technology
GrammaTech, a developer of commercial embedded software assurance tools and advanced cybersecurity solutions, has been awarded a $8.4 million, 4-year contract from Defense Advanced Research Projects A
The apps that can tell you if you're buying sustainably
Sustainability means different things to different people, say researchers. Credit: Lars Plougmann, licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0 What does s ...
No-shows for auto shows? Detroit and others aim to retool
Signage for automakers Volkswagen, Acura, Chevrolet and Ford, Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019, at the North American International Auto Show in Detro ...
US gambling operators have 90 days to comply with new rules
In this Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2017, file photo, a game of internet slots is under way on a free-play site in Atlantic City, N.J. A legal opinio ...
YouTube clarifies rules on pranks as risky memes rage
YouTube made clear that its updated policies ban pranks that trick people into thinking they are in danger YouTube on Tuesday clarified rul ...
At Detroit auto show the future of cars is... in the future
A autonomous car simulator from BCS Automotive Interface Solutions was one of the high-tech items on display at the Detroit auto show, but r ...
RS Components joins ‘The 5% Club’
RS Components has announced its membership of ‘The 5% Club’, an initiative in which employer members aspire to achieve 5% of their workforce in ‘earn and learn’ positions.
Facebook follows Google with funds to support journalism
Facebook follows the lead of Google with a plan to invest $300 million to support local journalism, amid concerns that online platforms have ...
Netflix raising prices for 58M US subscribers as costs rise
In this July 17, 2017, file photo the Netflix logo is displayed on an iPhone in Philadelphia. Netflix announce Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019, that ...
US charges eight in securities hacking scheme
Suspects in Ukraine and Russia were charged in a scheme to hack a US government website to gain early access to sensitive corporate informat ...
Free tools empower public in bid for online privacy
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Protecting personal information while surfing the web or using apps is a concern for many of us and successfully ...
Algorithm gives robots an instinctive understanding of how to use tools
Credit: CC0 Public Domain A*STAR researchers working with colleagues in Japan have developed a method by which robots can automatically rec ...
VW Ford announce alliance to build commercial vans pickups
VW and Ford said they will work towards cooperation in new technologies for cars of the future Volkswagen and Ford announced a new alliance ...
Facebook to invest $300 million in local journalism
Facebook follows the lead of Google with a plan to invest $300 million to support local journalism, amid concerns that online platforms have ...
Will talking to AI voice assistants re-engineer our human conversations?
We don’t need to put the same effort into making the conversation polite or interesting when we’re talking to a chatbot. Credit: Andy Kelly/ ...
The legal implications of digital privacy
Credit: Japanexperterna.se/Flickr, CC BY A June 2018 decision rendered by the Supreme Court of the United States established an interesting ...
VR gets reality check with significant decline in investment
Credit: CC0 Public Domain A few years ago, virtual reality was all the rage in Hollywood, helping to fuel the rise of Silicon Beach with th ...
A good decade for semiconductor leaders
Semiconductor leaders’ marketshares surged over the last decade, according to a report from IC Insights.
Two charged with hacking SEC computers in trading scheme
Two Ukrainian men have been charged with hacking into computers of the Securities and Exchange Commission to steal quarterly and annual repo ...
Micron to buy-out Intel's IM Flash
Micron Technology has announced that it is exercising its right to purchase Intel’s interest in their joint venture, IM Flash Technologies (IM Flash).
IoT standard will speed adoption of LON technology
​Adesto has announced that the new ANSI/CTA 709.7 LON IP protocol, recently approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), will speed further adoption of LON technology and continue to
RFID companies innovate to harness 4.0 growth opportunities
The growth of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and cloud have given a huge boost to the adoption of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology in Manufacturing 4.0, according to business con
Photonic-based medical device
Imec, the research and innovation hub in nanoelectronics and digital technology and Ghent University, together with Medtronic and other CARDIS project partners, have developed a prototype medical devi
Huawei founder says company would not share user secrets
Ren Zhengfei, founder and CEO of Huawei, gestures during a round table meeting with the media in Shenzhen city, south China's Guangdong ...
Opel helps France's PSA buck China Iran auto downturn
French auto giant Groupe PSA reported record global vehicle sales for 2018 as its recently acquired Opel unit helped offset a sharp downturn ...
5000 times faster than a computer
The absorption of light in semiconductor crystals without inversion symmetry can generate electric currents.
Alliance talks continue as Ford VW call off joint Detroit appearance
A Mustang Convertible is seen on its side at the Ford booth during the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan on Januar ...
Feds to ease rules on drone flights over crowds and at night
In this April 29, 2018, file photo, a drone operator helps to retrieve a drone after photographing over Hart Island in New York. Federal off ...
Tokyo court denies ex-Nissan chief Ghosn's bail request
Ghosn's arrest has stunned the business world A Tokyo court on Tuesday rejected a request by former Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn for bail ...
Hundreds of flights axed as fresh strike hits German airports
Flight chaos awaits travellers at German airports Hundreds of flights will be cancelled at eight German airports Tuesday, including at the ...
IoT standard will speed adoption of LON technology in building and industrial automation
​Adesto has announced that the new ANSI/CTA 709.7 LON IP protocol, recently approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), will speed further adoption of LON technology and continue to
NBCUniversal jumps into the streaming fray
NBCUniversal will launch an ad-supported streaming service in 2020, free for anyone who pays for a cable service. ...
Breakthrough claimed in organic electronics
Researchers from Sweden’s Chalmers University of Technology, have discovered a simple technique that could double the efficiency of organic electronics.
Aldec unveils latest HES-DVM release
Aldec, a leader in mixed HDL language simulation and hardware-assisted verification for ASIC and FPGA designs, has unveiled the latest release of HES-DVM, the company’s fully automated and scalable hy
AI can help retailers understand the consumer
Credit: IBM Consumer brands and retailers often struggle to fully understand ever-changing customer needs. That is why you mostly find XL s ...
USA Today publisher targeted for buyout
In this July 14, 2010, file photo, the Gannett Co.headquarters sign stands in McLean, Va. The Wall Street Journal is reporting that MNG Ente ...
AI-controlled checks to boost security and speed up traffic at EU borders
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Traffic across the EU's external borders is on the rise, as is the threat posed by illegal immigration. As ov ...
Change your phone settings so Apple Google can't track your movements
Your phone tracks your movements all the time. Credit: grapestock/Shutterstock.com Technology companies have been pummeled by revelations a ...
Volkswagen to build electric vehicles at Tennessee plant
German automaker Volkswagen says its factory in Tennessee will be the focus of an $800 million investment in its manufacturing of electric v ...
CEVA opens new research and development centre in Bristol
CEVA, a licensor of signal processing platforms and artificial intelligence processors, has announced the opening of a new research and development facility in Bristol, United Kingdom.
WhatsApp wants researchers to tackle its fake news problem – here's our idea
Credit: Ink Drop/Shutterstock Last February, Cadbury Chocolate fell victim to a hoax. The image below went viral in an Indonesian WhatsApp ...
Roll-up screens and 8K resolution: What the future of television looks like
Image quality on HD, 4K and 8K screens. Credit: Shutterstock The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) wrapped-up in Las Vegas last week. The ann ...
Detroit show has SUVs horsepower but electric cars are few
Automakers have promised to start selling hordes of electric cars in the next few years, but only two will be unveiled at the big Detroit au ...
Research on metamaterials transforms satellite communications
Doug Werner, John L. and Genevieve H. McCain Chair Professor in Electrical Engineering at Penn State (left), and graduate student J. Daniel ...
Flash memory remains primary target for capex spending
The semiconductor industry is expected to allocate the largest portion of its capex spending for flash memory again in 2019, marking the third consecutive year that flash has led all other segments in
Technique identifies electricity-producing bacteria
Living in extreme conditions requires creative adaptations. For certain species of bacteria that exist in oxygen-deprived environments, this means finding a way to breathe that doesn't involve oxy
Detroit auto show and industry prepare for transition
The first SUV made by Rolls-Royce, the Rolls-Royce Cullinan, is on display in Detroit on January 13, 2019 at an event that officially opened ...
INTEGRITY Security Services launches first Misbehavior Authority Service
INTEGRITY Security Services (ISS) has announced the ISS Misbehavior Authority Service (MAS), which is the first MA Service for the US V2X ecosystem.
LORCA unveils 11 cyber innovators
The London Office for Rapid Cybersecurity Advancement (LORCA) has announced the 11 scaling cyber companies that will form its second cohort. Selected by industry leaders, these businesses are said to
Ford and Cadillac SUVs Toyota sports car star at auto show (Update)
In this Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019 file photo, Ford Motor Co., President, Global Markets Jim Farley, left, and President and CEO Jim Hackett st ...
Ford and Cadillac SUVs Toyota sports car star at auto show
In this Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019 file photo, Ford Motor Co., President, Global Markets Jim Farley, left, and President and CEO Jim Hackett st ...
Calls for Huawei boycott get mixed response in Europe
US boycott calls against Huawei cast a long shadow, but Europe is not united in its response Europe is giving US-led calls for a boycott of ...
Cypress unveils Wi-Fi 6 connectivity solution
Cypress Semiconductor has expanded its wireless connectivity portfolio for automotive infotainment with a trio of new products.
Not just for kids: a leap for seniors at Vegas tech show
Pillo, an all-in-one pill dispenser, personal digital assistant, and communication device is displayed at the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show ...
Ford plans to axe 1150 UK jobs: union
The UK plans for a total of 1,150 job losses at Ford's engine plant in Wales Ford plans to cut 1,150 jobs in Britain, a union announced ...
Three ways to be smart on social media
A smarter use of social media can improve your sense of well-being. Credit: Rawpixel.com/Shutterstock.com This past year, many people delet ...
'Alexa call my lawyer!' Are you legally liable if someone makes a purchase using your virtual assistant?
African grey parrots are very good at mimicking human speech. When Amazon launched its Alexa virtual assistant in 2014, it probably didn ...
Quantum computer: We're planning to create one that acts like a brain
Credit: shutterstock The human brain has amazing capabilities making it in many ways more powerful than the world's most advanced compu ...
Data mining syndromes
2019-01-11 08:00:19Data mining syndromes
With every news story, the concepts of data mining healthcare information move higher still up the research and policy agenda in this area. ...
The quiet threat inside 'internet of things' devices
They’re small and well-connected, but how safe are ‘internet of things’ devices? Credit: BeeBright/Shutterstock.com As Americans increasing ...
Activision shares down after split with Bungie
In this June 12, 2014 file photo, people watch the "Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare" video game trailer at the Activision booth at ...
GM sees higher 2019 profits on job cuts solid US China sales
GM chief Mary Barra has come under fire for the company's planned layoffs, but now says the restructuring will boost profits this year ...
A faster and simpler way to work with ON Semi's evaluation and development boards
ON Semiconductor has launched its Strata Developer Studio, a cloud-based development platform designed to offer a seamless, personalised and secure environment for engineers to evaluate and design wit
Rise of renewables creating 'new world': report
A Chinese aircraft carrier sails past a wind turbine as it sails into Hong Kong on July 7, 2017 The rapid growth of renewable energy source ...
Security staff to strike at Frankfurt airport Tuesday
German travellers face fresh cancellations Tuesday when security staff at Frankfurt airport, the country's biggest, go on strike for mor ...
French court rules against Uber in 'employment' contract case
A setback for Uber in France, but a 'landmark decision' for a former driver Ride-hailing giant Uber has lost an appeal in France br ...
Volkswagen sets sales record in 2018 despite headwinds
A record performance despite headwinds German car giant Volkswagen said Friday it sold a record number of vehicles in 2018 even as it felt ...
Virgin Atlantic consortium agrees to buy Flybe
A consortium led by Britain's Virgin Atlantic will buy ailing low-cost carrier flybe A consortium led by Britain's Virgin Atlantic ...
Ghosn hit with more charges release unlikely
Ghosn is unlikely to taste freedom any time soon Tokyo prosecutors on Friday filed two new charges of financial misconduct against former N ...
The Jeff Bezos divorce: $136 billion and Amazon in the middle
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his wife MacKenzie, who have four children, are splitting up after 25 years of marriage The announcement by A ...
Retailers eye new tech data to revive fortunes
An employee of Chinese tech giant JD.com shows an augmented reality system that allows customers to virtually try on clothing at shops, part ...
Washington Post launching Arabic-language commentary page
The Washington Post is to publish Arabic translations of opinion columns and editorials The Washington Post on Thursday announced plans to ...
Under pressure to change Ford is reinventing itself
Ford will roll out a major reorganization of its European operations to boost profitability Struggling with a sagging stock price and slugg ...
Increased costs bit US retailers despite higher holiday sales
Retailers ate more of the promotion costs over the holiday season, denting the profit boost despite a strong consumer environment. Holiday ...
Boeing-Embraer merger going ahead after Bolsonaro approval
The two companies had announced in July that American Boeing would take control of Brazilian Embraer's commercial aeroplane manufacturin ...
Saving energy by taking a close look inside transistors
Researchers at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) have developed what they are saying is a simple yet accurate method for finding defects in the latest generation of silicon carbi
Hyperlocal radio and do-it-yourself networks bring information closer to home
Through Grassroots Wavelengths, FM frequencies work off a transmitter connected to a mobile phone, broadcasting over a radius of up to 12 km ...
2D could enable EVs to travel 500 miles on a single charge
Lithium-air batteries are poised to become the next revolutionary replacement for currently used lithium-ion batteries that power electric vehicles (EVs), cell phones and computers.
Cartilage could be key to safe 'structural batteries'
Your knees and your smartphone battery have some surprisingly similar needs, a University of Michigan professor has discovered, and that new insight has led to a "structural battery" prototy
AT&T to end all location-data sales to data brokers
In this Oct. 21, 2014 file photo, people pass an AT&T store in New York's Times Square. AT&T says it will stop selling customer ...
CES 2019: "Family tech" gadgets appeal to parental anxiety
A man holds a Woobo talking robot at the Woobo booth at CES International, Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher) Ev ...
Renault audit finds no fraud yet as Ghosn faces key hearing
Board members weren't told whether the meeting is about Ghosn The board of French automaker Renault on Thursday said an ongoing audit i ...
Blacklisted Kaspersky tipped NSA on security breach: media
Kaspersky Lab's headquarters in Moscow The computer security firm Kaspersky Labs helped the US NSA spy agency uncover one of its worst- ...
Racial inequality in the deployment of rooftop solar energy in the US
Tufts University and the University of California, Berkeley, found that the deployment of rooftop solar panels has predominantly occurred in ...
Court orders Amazon to end Wi-Fi button purchases in Germany
A German court has ordered Amazon to stop taking orders from customers using wireless-enabled buttons because they breach e-commerce rules. ...
Auto industry troubles buffet Ford Jaguar Land Rover
In this Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2017 file photo, a Ford emblem is seen on a car at a store in London. Ford Motor Co. says it is cutting jobs in Eu ...
Austrian Post Office to delete customers' political data
Austria's postal service said Thursday it would delete data about their customers' assumed political allegiances after privacy campa ...
Fiat Chrysler to pay $515 mn in US 'dieselgate' settlements
The Jeep Grand Cherokee and EcoDiesel Ram 1500 for 2014-2016 were designed to defeat emissions tests, resulting in much higher levels of pol ...
Technology helps reduce energy costs on Indiana farm while protecting environment
Technology from Emergent Solar Energy, based in the Purdue Research Park, is helping to reduce energy costs on a northern Indiana hog farm. ...
The seven ages of face recognition
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Face recognition is becoming an increasingly common feature of biometric verification systems. Now, a team from I ...
Should cyber officials be required to tell victims of cyber crimes they've been hacked?
Credit: CC0 Public Domain In Germany this week, the legal limbo that defines cyberspace around the world was on full display. ...
How to improve communication between people and smart buildings
USC research shows people help smart buildings conserve energy when they dialogue with a computer persona nicknamed Ellie, who represents th ...