Innovation - Page 218

February 12, 2016

AT&T says 5G will be 100 times faster than LTE and may even launch this year

Remember back when 4G LTE came out and we were all amazed by the super-fast Internet speeds we could get on our phones? Well just wait until you get a look at what you’re going to get with 5G connectivity. AT&T on Friday unveiled its 5G network roadmap for 2016 and if all goes according to plan, the carrier could launch services on a limited basis starting this year.

February 11, 2016

Fuel-cell maker claims smartphones with 7-day battery life just 2 years away

For all our fast processors, QHD displays, and other bleeding edge jumps in tech, the holy grail of mobile innovation remains a way to meaningfully improve battery life in today’s devices.

February 11, 2016

University of Rochester scientists create 'super polymer' that can lift 1,000 times its mass

Scientists at the University of Rochester have created a new type of ‘super polymer’ that could prove an extremely useful technology in the healthcare and clothing industries.

February 10, 2016

Israeli company Elbit Systems showcases robot warship

Israeli defense specialist Elbit Systems has unveiled an unmanned naval vessel designed for anti-mine and anti-submarine operations.

February 10, 2016

Google wants to deliver stuff using self-driving trucks with storage lockers

As Google continues work on developing its self-driving car technology, it seems the company is now thinking of using the same gear to create autonomous delivery vehicles as well.

February 9, 2016

Google's new VR headset to challenge Samsung, report says

As compelling as Samsung's Gear VR is, it supports only a few premium Samsung phones.

February 9, 2016

MoonWalker shoes: Kicks that defy gravity

British rock band The Police once sang about “walking on the moon,” and thanks to the savvy minds of Moonshine Crea, it won’t be long before those giant steps will be taken right here on earth.

February 9, 2016

Google will begin showing anti-ISIS ads to counter terrorism

Not all weapons have a trigger, but that doesn't make them any less effective.

February 5, 2016

Twitter users spot 'GIF' option on mobile

Select Android owners are seeing a "GIF" icon lodged between the camera and poll images in the new-message window.

February 5, 2016

3 low-tech activities getting high-tech makeovers

You never thought you'd see the day when computers fit in the palm of your hand, and your car practically drives itself. But, it's happening. Technology is changing everything, and it's taking place all around you. Even the smallest things are getting a tech makeover.