Innovation - Page 196

May 3, 2016

A pistol for any purpose: SHOT Show 2015

From Bone Collectors and Berettas to Marine Corps Operators, there were pistols for any and every purpose at SHOT Show 2015 last week.

May 3, 2016

A closer look at Microsoft’s HoloLens: Getting things done in a 3D world

Windows 10 wasn’t the biggest news Microsoft announced this week. It was Windows Holographic, Microsoft’s project to invent the next computing paradigm.  

May 3, 2016

State-of-the-art shotguns and rifles make SHOT Show debuts

The latest, greatest, shotguns and rifles are making their debut at SHOT Show this week.

May 3, 2016

Mutant AK-47s, long guns, take center stage at SHOT Show

Rifles always feature big at SHOT, the world’s largest gun show, and this year is no exception, with Mutant AK-47s and long guns taking center stage.

May 3, 2016

Futuristic cargo vessel looks to revolutionize shipping

Norwegian ship designer Lade AS has unveiled a futuristic new design for cargo vessels, which uses the ships’ hulls as a sail.

May 3, 2016

Can mobile gamers improve airport security?

Could playing a video game on your smartphone improve airport security? The creators of the mobile game “Airport Scanner” are helping Duke University researchers crowdsource vast amounts of data on how the human brain finds (and misses) key items during searches.

May 3, 2016

'Smart shoe' devices could charge up as you walk

The next generation of wearables could be powered by an unlikely energy source: you. Two new devices that fit inside the sole of your shoe can harvest energy from your movements as you walk or run, and then use that energy to power sensors and other electronics.

May 3, 2016

Afghans use digital democracy to measure government performance

A specially-developed online tool has helped Afghan voters measure the performance of the country’s new national unity government during its first 100 days in power. 

May 3, 2016

Tech to help keep law enforcement safe

Most technology advancements are of our own enjoyment and well-being. Curved televisions, faster smartphones, and lighter laptops all help relax at home and get more work done. Yet, for those who work in law enforcement, tech advancements can mean the difference between life and death. These tech innovations and gear designed for law enforcement help the officer in the field to record criminal activity, report back to the station, and stay safe.

May 3, 2016

Musk touts Texas for speed-of-sound transit test site

Entrepreneur Elon Musk says Texas is atop his list to build a five-mile-long test track for his conceptual Hyperloop  project that involves shooting capsules full of people through elevated tubes at the speed of sound.