What slowdown? Amazon seeks to hire 33,000 people
Amazon is on a hiring spree.
Sep 9, 2020
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Microsoft's new Xbox Series X set for November launch, from $499
Microsoft said Wednesday its next-generation Xbox game console will launch on November 10, with an estimated starting price of $499.
Sep 9, 2020
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Walmart testing drones for deliveries in North Carolina city
Walmart launched a pilot program Wednesday using drones to deliver groceries and household essentials in a North Carolina city.
Sep 9, 2020
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New glove-like device mimics sense of touch
What if you could touch a loved one during a video call—particularly in today's social distancing era of COVID-19—or pick up and handle a virtual tool in a video game?
Sep 9, 2020
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Smart speakers have overcome privacy fears to give new sales power to Amazon and Google
With everyone spending so much time at home during the pandemic, smart speakers such as the Amazon Echo and Google Nest ranges have had a golden opportunity. In their latest attempt to make the devices as relevant as possible ...
Sep 9, 2020
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3-D printing poses a threat to people's privacy, experts warn
3-D printing technology poses a "grave and growing threat" to individual privacy because of the potential for products to reveal private information about individuals, experts have warned.
Sep 9, 2020
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Energy & Green Tech
Scientists propose ultrahigh-fraction active anode for sodium dual-ion batteries
Sodium-based dual-ion batteries (Na-DIBs) are promising for large-scale energy storage applications due to high efficiency, low cost, and environmental friendliness.
Sep 9, 2020
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Development of photovoltaics that can be applied like paint for real-life application
Researchers in Korea have successfully developed a large-area, organic-solution-processable solar cell with high efficiency. They achieved their breakthrough by controlling the speed at which the solution of raw materials ...
Sep 9, 2020
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Automotive
Best crossover SUVs for towing
RV and trailer sales greatly increased this summer as consumers sought out vacations while remaining socially distant during the pandemic. But what's the best vehicle to tow them?
Sep 9, 2020
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Energy & Green Tech
Study shows promise of California offshore wind energy
As California aims to provide 60% of its energy from renewable sources by 2030 and 100% by 2045, a study from California Polytechnic State University provides some good news. Offshore winds along the Central Coast increase ...
Sep 9, 2020
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