Innovation - Page 231

November 5, 2015

Could drones be coming to Disney World?

Future visitors to Walt Disney World may come for the rides but stay for the drone show

November 5, 2015

8 tech gadgets for the college bound

These stylish, retro gadgets and gizmos will help you keep tabs on your homework and stay connected with other students – and you’ll fit right in in the dorm. 

November 5, 2015

Israel tests terror tunnel detection systems

Israel is testing two detection systems in an attempt to prevent future tunnel attacks by Hamas fighters along its border with Gaza.

November 5, 2015

Amazon introduces Kindle Unlimited: An endless book buffet for voracious readers

Amazon gets back into books in a big way with Kindle Unlimited, a $10 ebook subscription service that offers voracious readers a veritable smorgasbord of titles. The post Amazon introduces Kindle Unlimited: An endless book buffet for voracious readers appeared first on Digital Trends.

November 5, 2015

Google uses its Street View cars to sniff out gas leaks in US cities

Mindful that Google's Street View cars cover thousands of miles of roads in a methodical and organized way, an environmental agency recently contacted the Web company to suggest fitting the vehicles with sensors to detect potential hazards such as gas leaks. 

November 5, 2015

Self-service beer machines make All Star debut

Fans at Tuesday’s All Star game at Target Field in Minneapolis can sample the delights of self-service beer machines thanks to technology developed by Suwanee, Georgia-based DraftServ.

November 5, 2015

Google Maps rolls out handy distance calculation tool

Whether you're planning a cross-country road trip, a Sunday morning bicycle ride or a leg-punishing marathon route, Google Maps now lets you easily measure the distance between points with a new feature rolled out Wednesday. 

November 5, 2015

Augmented reality makes us more human, not less

If standing next to someone with Google Glass bothers you, if you're turned off by the idea of your children playing with virtual toys rather than real ones or if you're afraid of a world where any stranger on the street can get your profile using facial recognition, I have three words for you: Get over it!

November 5, 2015

Associated Press taps story-writing software

The Associated Press, the largest American-based news agency in the world, will now use story-writing software to produce its U.S. corporate earnings stories.

November 5, 2015

Android news, wearable gadgets, smart home devices expected at Google developer conference

An Android update, wearable gadgets and so-called smart home devices are just some of the innovations Google is likely to show off at its two-day developer conference, which begins Wednesday.