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Luxembourg to become a trailblazer of asteroid mining - 11/11/2016

In recent years, Luxembourg appeared on the world scene only with news about banking secrecy and dubious tax treaties. Now, however, this small European country is apparently pursuing a different glory of a pioneer in asteroid mining. The country has already invested 25 million euros (185 million kroons) in US company Planetary Resources through state fund SpaceResources. Planetary Resources is...

The world's first hydrogen-powered train goes into mass production - 11/07/2016

Next year, citizens of Germany will have an opportunity to take a ride on a hydrogen-powered train Coradia iLint, developed by French company Alstom. It is the world's first mass-produced hydrogen train able to cover long distances. Coradia iLint’s top is a base for a tank with hydrogen fuel, and a fuel power cell, which converts hydrogen energy into electric current. The train can reach speeds...

Verizon to introduce special billing plans for UAVs - 10/18/2016

People choose different billing plans for their smartphones to send emails, chat on Facebook, and do many other things. But what about billing plans to communicate with drones? According to information of Wall Street Journal, Verizon may soon offer a new billing plans for owners of drones. According to the publication, the line of tariff plans will start with 1 GB of data for $ 25 per month....

Aviation experts: Don't hurry development of self-driving cars - 10/14/2016

According to security experts, development of unmanned vehicles should be slower and more gradual, and many elements of the automation still require improvement. It took decades to fully introduce autopilot in airplanes. This was enough to test the equipment, and make necessary improvements in the system. In addition, despite the fact that the aircraft flight occurs mostly on autopilot, flight...

Sony shows VR helmet PlayStation VR - 10/13/2016

Sony has officially released its PlayStation VR, a new gadget, with which you can dive into virtual reality. Designed as an accessory for Sony consoles, ambitious PlayStation VR is a virtual reality helmet, which can be connected to any version of PlayStation 4. According to Shuhei Yoshida (President of SCE Worldwide Studios), the gadget has been created to change future of video games. 230...

Pixel XL: Specifications of the secret Google smartphone - 10/03/2016

October 4, Google will introduce smartphones under its own brand. According to Financial Times, the devices will be the first products of Google’s hardware production unit. Design of new gadgets is developed directly by Google. A couple of images of the smartphones, to be named Pixel and Pixel XL, have already leaked on the Internet. Previously, Google used to release devices with only purpose to...

Study found that fitness trackers do not help lose weight - 09/30/2016

According to findings of a research center at the University of Pittsburgh, fitness devices and other gadgets for monitoring physical activity do not help to lose weight. The scientists argue that people simply shed responsibility for their own lifestyle on these devices. The findings were published in the world’s most widely read medical journal The Journal of the American Medical Association...

Amazon's founder introduced a rival to Elon Musk's Falcon - 09/13/2016

Founder of the Internet company Amazon Jeff Bezos, ranked fifth in Forbes’s ranking of billionaires, announced creation of a new space rocket heavy class New Glenn. Jeff Bezos’ company Blue Origin has announced development of heavy-class space rocket New Glenn. The rocket will boost into orbit satellites and spacecraft with crew on board. According to Bezos, the rocket will be produced in two...

Strategy Analytics: iPhone 6S is the most popular smartphone - 09/07/2016

iPhone 6S was the best-selling smartphone in the II quarter of this year, according to analysts from Strategy Analytics. Number of its deliveries exceeded 14.2 million copies, while iPhone 6 came in second place with 8.5 million shipments. "IPhone 6S is now the most popular smartphone in the world. It is in great request in dozens of countries due to the attractive design and excellent...

Panasonic to build a futuristic smart house in Berlin - 09/01/2016

Panasonic Corporation will build a "smart house" using the latest environmentally friendly technologies, renewable energy, and the "Internet of Things" in Berlin. Project of the building, which will consist of 69 apartments, will be presented this week at Berlin exhibition of home appliances and electronics IFA. Electricity for the "smart home" will come from solar panels and hydrogen fuel cells....
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