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2016
Pocket-sized drone slides right into a smartphone case
Just like the selfie stick before them, tiny drones are giving those concerned with self-portraiture more reach than ever before. The AirSelfie is the latest flying camera to zoom into the arena, and may just be the least cumbersome one we've seen, with t
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2016
Tesla unveils new hardware for its self driving cars
Built into all new Tesla vehicles moving forward, the new hardware package is designed for a future of full autonomy and includes eight surround cameras for 360-degree visibility within a 250-meter (820-ft) range, plus 12 new ultrasonic sensors, forward-f
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2016
Magnetic and modular LEDs can cover a wall in light
The Helios system is similar to the Nanoleaf Aurora Smarter Kit, which uses 8.25 x 9.4 in (21 x 24 cm) triangular panels in a similar way. The hexagonal Helios modules are smaller, though, at 4.3 in (11 cm) across their longest span and 0.4-in (1-cm) thic
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2016
Pacific island powered almost entirely by solar microgrid
SolarCity describes the deployment as "one of the world's most advanced microgrids." It features a 5,328 solar panel array that covers 3.5 ac (1.4 ha) and has an output of 1.4 MW. The array is coupled to 60 Tesla Powerpacks that provide 6 MWh of battery s
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2016
Geek Speak: Deepesh Padala
Today we meet someone who is on the cusp of completing his class nine and moving forward into the twilight years of his schooling. Meet Deepesh, a young roboticist and our focus for today’s geek speak.
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2016
Wearable sensor detects heartbeat and allows voice control of remote devices
Weighing in at under one-hundredth of an ounce (3 g) and able to continually monitor physiological data via sound signals from the body, the sensor can be attached to almost any body surface.
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2016
Geek Speak: Anirudh Raghavan
We meet up with someone who’s here week on week to just keep himself distracted from the regular ordeals of the school week. He joined here 2 years ago and has managed to do his course with earnest. He’s just a 6th Grader, but has already logged in 2 yrs
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2016
SpectroDrone shoots lasers to detect explosives from above
The SpectroDrone system from Israeli-based security company Laser Detect Systems (LDS) can detect not just explosives and IEDs, but other materials such as narcotics, minerals and some biological substances as well. Using lasers, this capability has been
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2016
Going "Geek" is the best chance for your Kid!
Among the common parlance of today’s young generation, the word “Nerd” or “Geek” is used to refer to someone who is more inept with his social skills than his technology skills. While one might take offence for being called such a name, fact remains that
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2016
Totem poles bring solar power, comms and lighting to city streets
The Totem will combine solar panels with accompanying energy storage, Wi-Fi and 4G modules, EV charging and smart lighting, depending on what the customer requires. It is designed for use as street lighting, at schools, on corporate campuses and in retail
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