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Global automakers split on 'green car' strategy
AFP, Published on 18/06/2014
» Global automakers are locked in a showdown evoking the video format wars of the 1980s, as they bet on what eco-friendly vehicles will prevail in the battle for dominance of the burgeoning low-emissions sector.
World's top electric car makers 'talk collaboration'
AFP, Published on 16/06/2014
» Electric car-makers Nissan and BMW are keen to collaborate with rival Tesla after the US company agreed to share its patents with competitors, the Financial Times reported on Monday.
Iran's solar car challenge depends on US plane ticket
AFP, Published on 12/06/2014
» It is not easy for an Iranian to visit America. With no US embassy in Tehran since 1979, obtaining a visa usually requires two costly trips to Dubai or Turkey.
Google waxes poetic about Chromebook spread
AFP, Published on 03/06/2014
» Google used painful prose to proclaim that Chromebooks designed to push computing into the 'cloud' are heading for more countries.
LG steps up smartphone effort with new flagship G3
AFP, Published on 28/05/2014
» LG Electronics went big in style on Tuesday with a flagship G3 smartphone aimed at turning heads away from market titans Apple and Samsung.
Japan's digital eyes show your emotions for you
AFP, Published on 22/04/2014
» Can't be bothered to show anyone what you're thinking? Then a Japanese scientist has the answer -- a pair of digital eyes that can express delight and anger, or even feign boredom.
Israeli firm working on 30-second phone charger
AFP, Published on 08/04/2014
» An Israeli startup said on Tuesday that it was working to develop a bio-organic system that can recharge a smartphone battery in just 30 seconds.
Belgian headband ready to knock US migraines on the head
AFP, Published on 02/04/2014
» A small technology company based in southern Belgium is set to take on the giant US market with its crowning achievement: an anti-migraine headband.
Japan robot suit firm lists on stock market
AFP, Published on 26/03/2014
» Cyberdyne, the maker of a battery-powered exoskeleton robot suit, made its stock market debut on Tuesday, as the firm looks to raise money to boost its research.
Smartphone giants want your body
AFP, Published on 25/02/2014
» Smartphone makers are fighting for space on your wrist and your head, lucrative real estate for a new wave of high-tech devices if only they can persuade you to wear them.