Technology - New Discoveries, Research, Studies And Breakthroughs

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Lithium Ion Batteries: The Future Of Power And Portability

by Ferquan

Rechargeable battery technology is rocking the future of the energy world for everything from Bluetooth earphones to jumbo jetliners. And lithium is the battery chemistry of that future.

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Big.Little Processing Power Makes Tablets More Performant

by dendory

Big.Little technology allows a single processor to provide both high performance computing for tablets, yet also allow the kind of power saving capabilities that a low performance processor could provide. By using two sets of core, this may revolutionize tablets in the coming years.

Boom Times For China's Nuclear Power Industry

by China.new

One might say the prospects for China's nuclear power industry are booming, and that's a good thing... so far. Only four Chinese nuclear power plants were operating at the beginning of 2012 but that number will, er, explode to 15 by the end of 2015. Put on your lead boots and join us for an in-depth look.

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Apple's Labotomy Of Siri & The Rise Of The Virtual Personal Assistant Market

by Ron Callari

Seriously Siri, you ain't what you use to be. Back in May, 2009, I wrote about the first iteration of Siri, titled: "Siri, Advice from Virtual Personal Assistants." For those who haven't followed the iPhone evolution, while Siri was first integrated into iPhone's operating system with their "4S" launch, it existed as stand-alone app previously. Fueled by artificial intelligence, it was a harbinger of what was to come in the new age of Web 3.0 and semantic technology.

The 49ers Go Green!

by Katie Gatto

The San Francisco 49ers have made a major green announcement this week,the new stadium that the team is building for itself is about to get a serious dose of solar panels, in order to help offset its carbon footprint, as well as a number of other earth friendly upgrades that will make it possible for the fans to be more responsible.

The World's Fastest Smart Phone?

by Katie Gatto

The Ascend P2, made by a phone manufacturer in China known as Huawei, is being claimed to be the fastest cell phone in the world right now. While the claims may be accurate there is one catch about having all of that speed in your hands, and a serious security concern about using the device in the United States.

New Arm Computer May Be The Future Of Tech

by dendory

According to the company behind the gadget MYO, a wearable computer may be in our future. By using gestures in combination with the armband device, one is able to control devices, robots and more, leading to a revolutionized way to work with a computer.

Asus PadFone Delivers Phone And Tablet

by dendory

Asus showed off their PadFone Infinity at the Mobile World Congress, a phone that turns into a tablet, proving that this concept may never die. While this particular device is still expensive, it does provide a lot of features for someone who may need this sort of two-in-one gadget.

Study Shows Farmers Embrace Tech Toys

by Katie Gatto

Farmers may not exactly be who you would think of when you think of those people who are likely to embrace the technological revolution,but new research is showing that a growing number of farmers are actually making technology a part of their daily life in a bit to make their farms work better and run smoother than they did without the toys.

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Three Technologies That Will Change The Face of Retail

by Katie Gatto

This piece will look at three of the biggest trends that are going to come about in retail stores in the near future. By examining trends such as touch screens, wireless payment processes and the use of printed electronics and e Ink technology in stores, as well as how they may be used in your local stores.