Rocky road ahead for 'sharing economy' platforms amid pandemic
"Sharing economy" firms like Uber and Airbnb were seeing surging growth and predictions they would reshape several economic sectors. Then the pandemic hit.
May 13, 2020
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Apple data show dramatic impact of virus on movement
Apple has launched a new website that shows with striking graphs how the coronavirus pandemic has slammed the brakes on life around the world.
Apr 15, 2020
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The car is king in L.A. County—despite growing public transit options
Despite Los Angeles County's legendary traffic jams, residents remain wedded to their cars and reluctant to use public transportation due to concerns over safety and convenience, according to the new USC Dornsife/Union Bank ...
Feb 20, 2020
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Energy & Green Tech
Something from nothing: Using waste heat to power electronics
Collecting energy from environmental waste heat such as that lost from the human body is an attractive prospect to power small electronics sustainably. A thermocell is a type of energy-harvesting device that converts environmental ...
Feb 12, 2020
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Consumer & Gadgets
Google Maps turns 15: Here are 15 tips to get the most out of the app
Google Maps turns 15 this week, and many of the 1 billion-plus people who turn to Google's app globally each month do so for more than navigation guidance.
Feb 7, 2020
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Google Maps marks 15-year milestone with new features
Google Maps marked 15 years on the road Thursday with the rollout of new features for the popular mobile app which has helped move navigation into the digital age.
Feb 6, 2020
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Automotive
Future of mobility: some wild rides seen ahead at tech show
In the not-too-distant future you could ride one, two or three wheels... or maybe none at all.
Jan 10, 2020
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Ridesharing links can boost transit use in the suburbs
Integrating ridesharing with transit in poorly serviced suburban neighbourhoods is an effective way to get people out of their cars and boost ridership.
Jan 10, 2020
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Energy & Green Tech
Growing strained crystals could improve performance of perovskite electronics
A new method could enable researchers to fabricate more efficient and longer lasting perovskite solar cells, LEDs and photodetectors. By growing thin perovskite films on substrates with different compositions, engineers at ...
Jan 9, 2020
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Remove car lanes, restrict vehicles and improve transit to reduce traffic congestion
During a trip to the United States, I was surprised to hear a transportation planner from a major American metropolis say that traffic congestion was not a problem because it was a sign of economic vitality.
Dec 5, 2019
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