News tagged with technology products

Robot uses 3-D imaging and sensor-based cutting technology to debone poultry

(Phys.org) -- Researchers at the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI) have developed a prototype system that uses advanced imaging technology and a robotic cutting arm to automatically debone chicken and ...

Technology / Engineering

created May 31, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 6 | with audio podcast

IBM raises dividend, approves stock buyback

(AP) -- IBM Corp. is raising its quarterly dividend and repurchasing $7 billion more of its stock under a new buyback program.

Technology / Business

created Apr 24, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Policies, learning-by-doing played important role in reducing ethanol costs

A new study from the University of Illinois concludes that learning-by-doing, stimulated by increased ethanol production, played an important role in inducing technological progress in the corn ethanol industry. ...

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Apr 12, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

More economical way to produce cleaner, hotter natural gas

New technology is offering the prospect of more economical production of a concentrated form of natural gas with many of the advantages — in terms of reduced shipping and storage costs — of the familiar ...

Technology / Energy & Green Tech

created Mar 26, 2012 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (3) | comments 3 | with audio podcast

Fiercer competition for quicker innovations

Reading e-mails while on the move, downloading music, or watching videos is quite normal for smartphone users. European mobile communication markets, however, are far behind the top innovator: Japan. This is identified by ...

Other Sciences / Economics & Business

created Mar 07, 2012 | popularity 2 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Researchers develop paper-thin device to test cholesterol levels

(PhysOrg.com) -- Paper-thin sensors that use the latest technology in miniaturization and printing could revolutionize the way point of care testing is carried out for cholesterol and lead to further applications ...

Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry

created Feb 29, 2012 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 2

Cybercriminals target phones, Android 'most exposed'

Cybercriminals are sneaking a fast-increasing amount of malware into smartphones to steal data or even money, with those running on Google's Android most exposed to security threats, analysts said.

Technology / Software

created Feb 29, 2012 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Reduction in US carbon emissions attributed to cheaper natural gas

In 2009, when the United States fell into economic recession, greenhouse gas emissions also fell, by 6.59 percent relative to 2008.

Space & Earth / Environment

created Feb 27, 2012 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (6) | comments 4 | with audio podcast

Microsoft founder urges digital revolution against hunger

Microsoft founder Bill Gates on Thursday called for a "digital revolution" to alleviate world hunger by increasing agricultural productivity through satellites and genetically-engineered seed varieties.

Other Sciences / Other

created Feb 23, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Chairman says Samsung to focus on new products

South Korea's Samsung Electronics will this year focus on developing new products and tapping into new businesses to get ahead of competitors amid the global economic slowdown, its chairman said Monday.

Technology / Business

created Jan 02, 2012 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Intel, Micron introduce world's first 128Gb NAND device and mass production of 64Gb 20nm NAND

Intel Corporation and Micron Technology, Inc., today announced a new benchmark in NAND flash technology - the world's first 20 nanometer (nm), 128 gigabit (Gb), multilevel-cell (MLC) device. The companies ...

Electronics / Hardware

created Dec 07, 2011 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (7) | comments 2

Chemists develop liquid-based hydrogen storage material

University of Oregon chemists have developed a boron-nitrogen-based liquid-phase storage material for hydrogen that works safely at room temperature and is both air- and moisture-stable -- an accomplishment ...

Chemistry / Materials Science

created Nov 22, 2011 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (14) | comments 35 | with audio podcast

Scientists develop new class of small molecules through innovative chemistry

Inspired by natural products, scientists on the Florida campus of the Scripps Research Institute have created a new class of small molecules with the potential to serve as a rich foundation for drug discovery.

Chemistry / Biochemistry

created Nov 20, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 1 | with audio podcast

Testing of seafood imported into the US is inadequate

Finfish, shrimp, and seafood products are some of the most widely traded foods and about 85 percent of seafood consumed in the U.S. is imported. A new study by researchers from the Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future ...

Space & Earth / Environment

created Nov 09, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

The eyes have it: Computer-inspired creativity

Constraints on creativity imposed by computer-aided design (CAD) tools are being overcome, thanks to a novel system that incorporates eye-tracking technology.

Technology / Engineering

created Oct 19, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1