News tagged with drive system
Wireless power could revolutionize highway transportation, researchers say
A Stanford University research team has designed a high-efficiency charging system that uses magnetic fields to wirelessly transmit large electric currents between metal coils placed several feet apart. The ...
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Feb 01, 2012 |
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Phase change memory-based 'moneta' system points to the future of computer storage
A University of California, San Diego faculty-student team is about to demonstrate a first-of-its kind, phase-change memory solid state storage device that provides performance thousands of times faster than ...
Jun 02, 2011 |
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IBM Research Sets New Record in Magnetic Tape Data Density (w/ Video)
IBM researchers today announced they have demonstrated a world record in areal data density on linear magnetic tape - a significant update to one of the computer industry's most resilient, reliable and affordable data storage ...
Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation
Jan 22, 2010 |
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Review: Windows 7 strong, but don't pay to upgrade
(AP) -- Next week, Microsoft is releasing Windows 7, a slick, much improved operating system that should go a long way toward erasing the bad impression left by its previous effort, Vista.
Oct 14, 2009 |
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Porsche is developing a system for a self-driving car, no pedal pressing needed
(PhysOrg.com) -- How much of the driving experience are you willing to give up to the computer in your car? Are you OK with cruise control? Anti-lock brakes? Skid control systems? How about taking your feet ...
Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation
Jun 30, 2011 |
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A high-tech propulsion system for the next 100 years
Environmentally friendly fuels are not just of interest for use in cars. The University of Birmingham has been operating a canal boat with a fuel cell drive for three years now. In the world of shipbuilding, ...
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Aug 29, 2011 |
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The internet of cars
(PhysOrg.com) -- An internet of cars promises a road system designed around cooperative technology enabling each element of the traffic system -- cars, drivers, traffic lights, signs -- to cooperate proactively ...
Mar 22, 2010 |
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How much netbook can you get for $400?
The hottest segment of the computer market right now is not fancy new Apple laptops or PC gaming machines. It's tiny laptops with older operating systems, cramped keyboards and designs that look like they ...
Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets
Apr 09, 2009 |
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High hopes, hard realities for India's 35-dlr computer
The Indian government won headlines around the world when it unveiled a prototype 35-dollar tablet computer in July, but questions are now growing over whether the project is just a pipe dream.
Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets
Dec 09, 2010 |
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Rumor: Xbox 360 games to be playable on Windows 8 PC's
(PhysOrg.com) -- A number of different sites are reporting the rumors that are making gamers ears twitch. The rumor says that Microsoft is about to make a big addition to the desktop version of its upcoming ...
Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets
Jul 12, 2011 |
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Behind the scenes with Windows 7
(AP) -- To design Windows 7, Microsoft analyzed billions of pieces of data. It studied exactly what PC users do in front of their screens. It tallied hundreds of thousands of Windows surveys. It got feedback from people ...
Apr 19, 2009 |
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McAfee warns of hacker threat to autos
Cars made smarter with Internet technology are zooming into perilous hacker territory, according to a report by US computer security giant McAfee.
Sep 07, 2011 |
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Gadget of the Year, plus other new gadgets on the block
It's the end of the year so it's time for my unofficial "Gadget of the Year."
Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets
Dec 10, 2010 |
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Gadgets: Western Digital's portable hard drive displays vital info
Storage is one of the most neglected areas for most digital users, so anything to make that job easier is welcome.
Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets
Mar 25, 2010 |
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AIDA 2.0 brings a full panel, plus some, location display to drivers (w/ video)
(PhysOrg.com) -- If you remember the AIDA (Affective, Intelligent Driving Agent) system, which came out roughly a year and a half ago, then you remember that it was a joint project, made by MIT and Volkswagen, ...
Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation
May 04, 2011 |
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