News tagged with disaster operations

Japan firm unveils radiation-gauging smartphone

Mobile phone operator Softbank on Tuesday unveiled a smartphone that can measure radiation as consumers in Japan clamour for reassurance following last year's Fukushima nuclear disaster.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created May 29, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Japan's NEC sees $1.36 billion net loss

Japanese IT firm NEC said Friday it lost $1.36 billion in the year to March as asset write-downs and tax payments hit its bottom line, even as operating profit rose.

Technology / Business

created Apr 27, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

NTT DoCoMo plans green-energy cellphone masts

Japan's largest mobile phone operator, NTT DoCoMo, plans to start powering its cellphone tower network with renewable energy such as solar, wind or biomass, the company said Friday.

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Jul 08, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Safely on the move

How can rescue units be better protected during disaster operations or avalanche victims be found quicker? A new localization system connects satellite-based positioning systems with terrestrial locating aids and situation-dependent ...

Technology / Engineering

created Jul 14, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0