Innovation - Page 130

May 31, 2017

Amazon awarded patent for parachute shipping label

It's a shipping label with a built-in parachute enabling packages to be dropped from a drone in flight.

May 26, 2017

Scientists prove that our brains have a little bit of Jedi in them

Have you ever wished you had Jedi powers?

May 26, 2017

Researchers create high-speed internet lane for when disaster strikes

Researchers from the Rochester Institute of Technology have developed a new internet protocol to help emergency responders communicate without disruption when it's most vital to do so.

May 26, 2017

This smart mannequin aims to improve pat-down procedures at airports

Airport security frisks can sometimes upset passengers, so the TSA is now using a smart mannequin to train officers on how to get the pat-down procedure exactly right while ensuring nothing's missed

May 26, 2017

Meet Stan, a robot that can pick up your car and park it for you

Stan is a robot that wants to park your car for you. The innovative system powering Stan has the potential to utterly transform how large parking lots use space, making them far more efficient than they are now.

May 23, 2017

Snap continues to innovate; Instagram continues to copy

Snapchat parent company Snap has rolled out two new features to keep users interested and engaged.

May 23, 2017

Spotify now has a birthing playlist for when you go into labor

Spotify announced their partnership with New York City-based OB-GYN Dr. Jacques Moritz to create an "ideal Birthing Playlist that is scientifically designed (and delivery room tested and approved) to accompany women through childbirth."

May 23, 2017

Hydrogen-powered train could revolutionize rail travel

Plans for a hydrogen-powered train in Germany could revolutionize rail travel.

May 23, 2017

Experts discover 'Christopher Columbus' anchor at Caribbean shipwreck site

Experts have used a “space treasure map” to make a remarkable discovery in the Caribbean - a centuries-old anchor believed to be from one of Christopher Columbus’ ships.

May 23, 2017

Storyful, analytics firm taking aim at fake news

Storyful and Moat announced Tuesday the launch of a new initiative aimed at combatting the spread of fake and extremist content.