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Robot Swarms Seen As Guardians Against Future Threats
April 25, 2013 9:09 am | by Reuters | CommentsResearchers at Georgia Tech University in Atlanta are programming robots to work together. The scientists believe that in the future, robotic swarms could play an important role in assessing threats at high profile events like the Boston Marathon where two deadly bombs went off last week. Reuters' Ben Gruber has more.
A Mini Robot, Powered By Your Phone
April 25, 2013 9:06 am | by Ted | CommentsYour smartphone may feel like a friend—but a true friend would give you a smile once in a while. At TED2013, Keller Rinaudo demos Romo, the smartphone-powered mini robot who can motor along with you on a walk, slide you a cup of coffee across the table, and react to you with programmable expressions.
Need To Repair A NASA Spacecraft? 3D Print It
April 25, 2013 9:04 am | by CNET | CommentsEngineers at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Ames Research Center have begun experimenting with 3D printers for some spacecraft design. CNET's Sumi Das visits one of its newly open workshops, which is filled with state of the art equipment.
What's Next For Apple?
April 25, 2013 8:00 am | by CNN Money | CommentsIt's certainly one of the most talked about stocks, so what is it going to take to turn Apple's profits around? Apple's profits fell 18 percent to $9.5 billion in the second quarter. As profit margins decrease on iPads and iPhones, pressure increases on Apple to enter a new product category.
Solar Plane To Make Historic Flight
April 24, 2013 12:20 pm | by CBS News | CommentsThe Solar Impulse, a solar power plane, is being prepped to fly across America - and right into aviation history. "Miracle on the Hudson" pilot Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger met with CBS's John Blackstone to watch the takeoff, and discusses the importance of the flight.
A Year Of Clutter For China's Car Market
April 23, 2013 2:22 pm | by ReutersTV | CommentsFancy a spin in a shiny, new Horki? Want to test drive a Ranz? These are just a couple of made-for-China brands global automakers have cooked up to comply with the government's policies. A bevy of new brands from the likes of Toyota and BMW will join China's already crowded car market in 2013, thanks to policies designed to help local automakers. But are they doing the opposite?
Jaguar Land Rover Enjoying China 'Honeymoon'
April 22, 2013 1:33 pm | by ReutersTV | CommentsJaguar and Land Rover: Among the auto industry's most coveted brands and soon to be made in China. Jaguar Land Rover will soon produce its iconic SUVs in China with an unusual choice of local partner, budget carmaker Chery. Jaguar Land Rover CEO Ralf Speth discusses the alliance and its prospects.
Chinese Cars Still In The Slow Lane To Global Market
April 19, 2013 4:02 pm | by Reuters | CommentsChina's auto market is the biggest and most important in the world today says Reuters' Jane Lanhee Lee. The world's largest auto market is their playground, and now China's carmakers have set their sights overseas. The president of market research group J.D. Power discusses their prospects.
New Businesses Bring Jobs To Appomattox
April 18, 2013 2:18 pm | by ABC13 | CommentsThings are looking up for business in Appomattox: Tractor Supply is almost ready to open their doors and the locally owned TriTech Solutions just recently popped up. Three local entrepreneurs started the most recent TriTech Solutions. Members of the town say this business has the potential, and the precision, to go a long way.
How A U.S. Shoemaker Stays Competitive
April 17, 2013 4:45 pm | by CNN Money | CommentsOkabashi Brands was founded in the 1980s when U.S. manufacturing was shrinking. Staying competitive compared to imports is a challenge, says Bahman Irvani, CEO. But thanks to automation, a U.S. workforce, and recycling methods, Okabashi is a success story.
Purell's Long Path To Success
April 17, 2013 4:42 pm | by CBS News | CommentsNow the top pick among careful parents and germaphobes alike, Purell's market success wasn't always so obvious. After a decade of rising sales and steady marketing, the anti-bacterial hand sanitizer has become wildly successful, surpassing analyst predictions on its way to the top.
Turbos Vs. Superchargers
April 17, 2013 4:39 pm | by CNETTV | CommentsCNET walks through the difference between two high tech automotive trends, turbos and superchargers, to increase power with less fuel. Both turbos and superchargers are air pumps, they ram more air into the intake portion of the engine. And when more air goes in, that means the engine can combine more fuel with to get a bigger 'charge.'
'Smart Gun' Won't Work In The Wrong Hands
April 17, 2013 4:35 pm | by CNN Money | CommentsWhat if technology could keep guns out of the wrong hands? Some are developing 'smart guns' that may do just that. The New Jersey Institute of Technology has spent the last thirteen years developing a gun that analyzes a person's grip and only fires for its owner.
Auto Black Boxes In Every Vehicle By 2014?
April 17, 2013 2:14 pm | by AssociatedPress | CommentsMost drivers don't realize that over 90 percent of new cars are being made with a black box. Similar to a flight cockpit recorder, it is called an Event Data Recorder (EDS). It records everything that is happening in your car. At issue is your right to privacy.
FAA Orders Inspection Of Boeing 737 Jets
April 16, 2013 1:08 pm | by NBC News | CommentsAfter reports of faulty parts on plane tails, the Federal Aviation Administration has asked for inspection of more than 1000 U.S.-registered Boeing 737 jets. The mostly late-model aircraft will be examined to see if a part of the plane's tail need to be replaced. NBC’s Brian Williams reports.
