Innovation - Page 246

November 4, 2015

Missile makers use virtual ‘CAVE’ to test weapons

Raytheon’s CAVE, or Computer Assisted Virtual Environment, uses theater-sized 3D screens to turn a workstation into a realistic remote location. With the press of a button, engineers can be face to face with a virtual missile. They then use the technology to help perfect the design.

November 4, 2015

NASA moving ahead with asteroid-capture plan, wants to grab one in 2019

NASA's ambitious plan to capture an asteroid and put it in a stable orbit around the moon for later exploration is moving forward, with the space agency recently offering an update on how the project is progressing. 

November 4, 2015

Shipping firm first to use drones to navigate Arctic ice

If only the Titanic had a drone, would the iconic ship have sailed longer than it did?

November 4, 2015

Dorian Nakamoto: 'I did not create bitcoin'

Dorian S. Nakamoto, a 64-year-old Japanese-American thrust into the spotlight by a Newsweek cover story, is vehemently denying the accuracy of the story identifying him as the brains behind the bits.

November 4, 2015

Oakley's high-tech snow goggles glide into Sundance film festival

It's like Google Glass, only tailored to the alpine aficionado.

November 4, 2015

Hershey to make 3-D chocolate printer

The Hershey Company is partnering with a 3-D printing company to develop ways to for businesses and consumers to use 3-D printing technology to produce confectionery treats.

November 4, 2015

Fox Sports testing out weather-related gadgets for use at Super Bowl

Fox Sports has a few weather-related tricks up its sleeve for next month's Super Bowl telecast and plans to test them out before the Feb. 2 game.

November 4, 2015

Samsung’s transparent touchscreen lets you control your phone from both sides

A patent showing a transparent touchscreen created by Samsung has been discovered, and what makes it really exciting is that both sides of the display can be used to control your phone.

November 4, 2015

Doctor knows breast: Microsoft working on a 'smart bra' to help stop emotional binge eating

Put the Ben and Jerry's down. Microsoft researchers have been developing a mood-sensing 'smart bra' that could prevent overeating when stressed.

November 4, 2015

Texas firm makes world’s first 3D-printed metal gun

Solid Concepts, a firm based in Texas, has made the world's first metal gun using a 3D printer.