Smart buildings face challenges but have plenty of potential
We often hear the word "smart" applied to everyday objects: smartphones, smart TVs, smart appliances—and now, smart buildings.
Nov 20, 2019
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US authorizes 'several' firms to sell to Huawei amid sanctions
US officials said Wednesday they have agreed to grant licenses to "several" firms to provide components to Chinese tech giant Huawei, which faces sanctions imposed over national security concerns.
Nov 20, 2019
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Automotive
Road-safety regulator rapped over regulating autonomous cars
The nation's road-safety regulator is under fire again for what critics call lax oversight of tests involving autonomous vehicles.
Nov 20, 2019
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Business
General Motors sues Fiat Chrysler over bribes to auto union
General Motors filed a federal lawsuit against Fiat Chrysler on Wednesday, alleging its rival bribed auto union officials to secure an unfair advantage in labor talks and to force it to agree to a merger.
Nov 20, 2019
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Engineering
'Epidermal VR' gives technology a human touch
Imagine holding hands with a loved one on the other side of the world. Or feeling a pat on the back from a teammate in the online game "Fortnite."
Nov 20, 2019
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Engineering
New hybrid device can both capture and store solar energy
Researchers from the University of Houston have reported a new device that can both efficiently capture solar energy and store it until it is needed, offering promise for applications ranging from power generation to distillation ...
Nov 20, 2019
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Energy & Green Tech
Wind more effective than cold air at cooling rooms naturally
The effectiveness of non-mechanical, low-energy methods for moderating temperature and humidity has been evaluated in a series of experiments by researchers from the University of Cambridge.
Nov 20, 2019
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Engineering
Li-ion battery components to be printed on an inkjet printer
Scientists from Peter the Great St.Petersburg Polytechnic University (SPbPU) are developing a technology for printing the electrodes for miniature li-ion batteries using an inkjet printer. The ongoing research may help to ...
Nov 20, 2019
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Automotive
US probe faults Uber, human error in self-driving car crash
A US investigation into the death of a pedestrian struck by a self-driving Uber car faulted driver inattention along with "inadequate" safety measures implemented by the company.
Nov 20, 2019
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Internet
French media launch copyright case against Google
French media organisations lodged a complaint against Google to the country's competition authority Wednesday over the US internet giant's refusal to pay for displaying their content.
Nov 20, 2019
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