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Scientists Discover How to Generate Solar Power with Nanotubes in the Dark
A team of researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Harvard University have found a way to use nanotubes to absorb heat from the sun and store solar energy for later use.
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Amazon Unveils 3D Smartphone for Release Later This Year
Amazon.com is getting ready to release its own smartphone in the second half of the year. The electronic commerce company looks to announce the phone by July and start shipping the devices by the end of September.
Google Glass Wearing Journalist Assaulted in San Francisco During Protest
A journalist in San Francisco wearing Google Glass was assaulted after covering a protest march against a Google employee.
The First Micro 3D Printer Raises over $2 Million on Kickstarter (VIDEO)
The Micro 3D Printer has obtained over $2 million on Kickstarter in an effort to raise money to market its prototype. The achievement was made only three days after the beginning of the campaign.
Google Reveals Love for Robots with Investment in Silicon Valley Robotics Company, Savioke
Google Inc. has invested in Savioke, a robotics company that is looking to develop a robot capable of working in hospitals and nursing homes.
Pot Vending Machine: Marijuana-Laced Goodies Available in Colorado
Marijuana entrepreneurs introduced Colorado’s first marijuana-selling vending machine as a new way to sell marijuana and related snacks to customers. The machine is called ZaZZZ, which the creators say uses biometrics to accurately determine the customer’s age.
Apple Buys Hydroelectric Project Close to Prineville Data Center for Cleaner Energy
Apple Inc. has bought a hydroelectric project close to the company’s data center in Prineville, Ore. The data center is responsible for powering thousands of computers that contain music, photos and other digital information with a huge amount of electricity.
Amazon to Launch 3D Smartphone This Year: New Device Competes with iPhone
Numerous reports have claimed Amazon is all geared up to launch its 3D smartphone later this year. Amazon is planning to launch a new smartphone later this year, a Business Insider report has claimed.
3-D Printer Robohand Helps People WIthout Fingers
The Robohand assists people who don't have fingers. 3-D printing via a new medical device called Robohand has helped another person in need of special medical treatment.
T-Mobile Ends Overage Charges, Company's CEO Encourages Others to Do Same
T-Mobile's CEO announced the end to overage charges Monday. T-Mobile CEO John Legere announced the end to overages on the mobile carrier and is encouraging others to do the same Time reported Monday.