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Google reportedly shelves plans for its own self-driving car, instead to focus on integration

Posted in Software on 14th Dec, 2016
by Alex Muller

The Alphabet-owned firm will apparently focus on integrations with existing vehicle manufacturers.

Solar Fabric Could Let You Charge Your Phone With Your Shirt

Posted in Hardware on 11th Dec, 2016
by Alex Muller

The latest advancement in solar technology will put solar energy on another new and somewhat unexpected surface.

Japan tests innovative magnetic tether for slowing space junk

Posted in Science on 10th Dec, 2016
by Alex Muller

Japan has launched a cargo ship which will use a half mile- (700m)-long tether to remove some of the vast amount of debris from Earth's orbit.

HTC shows off 20 virtual reality startups at its Vive X accelerator

Posted in Business on 9th Dec, 2016
by Alex Muller

HTC has committed to investing more than $100 million in Vive X companies.

Oculus, Sony, Google, and more launch virtual reality advocacy group

Posted in Software on 8th Dec, 2016
by Alex Muller

The GVRA will focus on creating an environment where hardware and software meets guidelines in an effort to increase adoption of VR.