Innovation - Page 131

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.

May 23, 2017

Mercedes is making its way into your home via solar energy storage partnership

The Mercedes-Benz name has long meant luxury in the automotive industry, but now it wants to bring that same cachet to your home and its energy needs. The German automaker has announced a strategic partnership with Vivint Solar.

May 23, 2017

Boom! Supersonic passenger jet coming by 2020

Richard Branson of Virgin Galactic has just partnered with startup Boom Technology to build a supersonic aircraft, Boom Technology announced.

May 23, 2017

Forget health care -- this startup offers cryonic freezing as an employee benefit

Move over foosball tables and free lunches! Silicon Valley-based AI-driven hedge fund Numerai is offering cryonic freezing as an employee benefit in order to attract new recruits.

May 23, 2017

Dieting got you down? Let this lunchbox take the pain out of portion control

The creators of Fittbo redesigned the lunchbox to help us eat more careful and conscientious meals in style. Its built-in portion-sized compartments and minimalist design have made it a hit on Kickstarter.

May 23, 2017

IBM's Watson wants to help you make a movie

IBM's Storytellers With Watson competition calls on creative types to submit a one-minute video that details how they believe Watson can help them tell stories.

May 23, 2017

SpaceX to start launching 4,000-plus broadband internet satellites in 2019

Potentially ideal for people currently residing in rural areas of the world, SpaceX is moving forward with launching a mesh network of satellites that will provide internet service within the next few years.

May 23, 2017

GE's Alexa-powered lamp will set you back $200

C by GE Sol supports all the skills Amazon's digital assistant has in its repertoire. Just speak up.