Innovation - Page 232

November 5, 2015

Goal line technology scores big World Cup win

Goal line technology lived up to its star billing in the World Cup on Sunday, making an extremely tough call in France’s 3-0 victory over Honduras.

November 5, 2015

Human brain microchip is 9,000 times faster than a PC

Despite advances in computing, today's computers remain far less efficient than the 3-lb.

November 5, 2015

Bitcoin Foundation sees ‘zero conclusive evidence’ of founder’s identity

The real man behind bitcoins remains an enigma, despite a Newsweek cover story “outing” Dorian S. Nakamoto as the inventor -- and even the Bitcoin Foundation says the real man is still unknown.

November 5, 2015

Harvard professor to begin selling oPhone, a scent-messaging tool

If the aroma of sweet, buttery coffee is something you want to share with friends – even friends who live miles away – you soon may have the option of doing so through a device called the “oPhone.” 

November 5, 2015

Head of troubled bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox in Japan, 'working on resolution'

The head of troubled bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox says in a web post that he is still in Japan, and "working very hard" to find a solution to the Tokyo-based organization's problems.

November 5, 2015

Obama pledges high-speed Net for schools, no mention of 'net neutrality' ruling

President Obama vowed to bring broadband connections to thousands of schools during his State of the Union address -- but recent changes to FCC rules may mean some students can’t afford to use them.

November 5, 2015

Nolab digital film cartridge turns an old Super 8 camera into a modern-day moviemaker

Got an old Super 8 movie camera lying around? A digital cartridge in development called the Nolab could bring this old-school camera back to the future, replacing the need to use hard-to-find film.

November 5, 2015

Nest preparing to launch a smart smoke detector, reports suggest

The company at the center of the explosion in automated home devices thanks to its learning thermostat is reportedly preparing its second smart product.

November 5, 2015

Eye controlled this tablet without touching it!

Everything is controlled by touch these days, and motion is on the horizon – but what about eye tracking? 

November 5, 2015

$10.5 million crowdfunding record set on indiegogo for Ubuntu Edge

Over 22,500 people have contributed more than $10.5 million to an indiegogo project for a most remarkable smartphone. Just $21.5 million more to go.