Technology News

  • New Oz technology may make web surfing 100 times faster ANI - Thu, Jul 10

    Melbourne, July 10 (ANI): Australian experts have developed a new technology that they claim can make web surfing 100 times faster in the near future.

  • New 'security patch' software tackles major internet security breach ANI - Wed, Jul 9

    London, July 9 (ANI): Computer giants like Microsoft, Sun, and Cisco are distributing new software to tackle a major security glitch in the internet addressing system.

  • Coming soon, a laser gun that can detect roadside bombs ANI - Tue, Jul 8

    Washington, July 8 (ANI): Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory in Tennessee have developed a laser system that can safely tell if a suspicious package is an explosive, from up to 100 meters away.

  • Coming soon: Cars with wireless Internet ANI - Mon, Jul 7

    Melbourne, July 7 (ANI): Carmakers in the US and across Europe are vying to be the first to launch a vehicle with the facility of wireless Internet onboard.

  • Now, a coat of paint that can save airplanes from disasters (Re-issue) ANI - Sun, Jul 6

    Melbourne, July 6 (ANI): Though airplanes are inspected on a daily basis, small defects are easily overlooked. Now, scientists have revealed that they are testing a new paint that detects hidden flaws on planes.

  • Printed optical electronics on the anvil ANI - Sun, Jul 6

    Washington, July 6 (ANI): Scientists have long dreamt of being able to print electronic components directly onto organic materials such as paper, fabrics, or plastic. Now, a group of European researchers have taken a major step towards the goal of developing printable electronics that can be used for creating radio frequency identification tags and flexible watch displays.

  • Dishonest Oz students outsource Computer Science assignments to cheap Indian programmers ANI - Thu, Jul 3

    Sydney, July 3 (ANI): More and more Computer Science students in Australia are turning to programmers in countries like India to have their assignments completed cheaply, and university staff say that they are powerless to detect and prevent such acts.

  • Volkswagen may launch 'one-litre' eco car by 2010 ANI - Thu, Jul 3

    Sydney, July 3 (ANI): Volkswagen may be set to launch their super-economic and ultra-efficient microcar - which is capable of travelling 100km on just one litre of fuel - as early as 2010.

  • Now, a vending machine to sell Smart Cars! ANI - Wed, Jul 2

    Washington, July 2 (ANI): Japanese manufacturers of smart cars - hybrid vehicles about half the size of the regular saloons that need lesser space to park - have come up with a new concept to woo prospective buyers.

  • Now, a 'robotic caddy' for golfers ANI - Wed, Jul 2

    London, July 2 (ANI): Scientists have invented a "robotic caddy" that can carry golfers' bags and equipments as they play.

  • Mobile users commit same mistakes as physically impaired PC users ANI - Wed, Jul 2

    Washington, July 2 (ANI): A new study by researchers at the University of Manchester has revealed that mobile phone owners make similar mistakes as physically impaired computer users when typing and 'mousing' on phones.

  • Personalised marketing e-mails may chase away prospective customers ANI - Wed, Jul 2

    Washington, July 2 (ANI): A new study suggests that firms using personalised marketing e-mails containing people's names, hobbies, and other personal information to pitch sales may be at risk of losing prospective customers.

  • Now, PalmSecure that scans veins in user's palm for identification ANI - Tue, Jul 1

    Washington, July 1 (ANI): Forget fingerprint and iris scanners, the future of automated identification using body parts is in the palm of your hand, at least that's what Fujitsu Computer Products of America wants people to think.

  • Now, a jet-engine silencer to cut aircraft noise ANI - Tue, Jul 1

    London, July 1 (ANI): That shrieking aircraft noise of jet engines during take off and landing is one of the biggest problems faced by the aviation industry. A researcher now claims that it is possible to quieten a jet engine by separating its exhaust into high and low speed flows.

  • Plastic robot 'skin,' flexible laptops and electric posters on the anvil ANI - Tue, Jul 1

    Washington, July 1 (ANI): Robot 'skin', flexible laptops and electric posters, all made from plastic may soon be a reality, thanks to the advance in research into "plastic electronics".

  • Get ready to sing like Shakira! ANI - Tue, Jul 1

    Washington, July 1 (ANI): You won't have to shelve out on expensive music lessons to sing like pop star Shakira, for all you now need to do so is switch on your computer.

  • Now, hi-tech spy gear that helps catch infidel partners ANI - Tue, Jul 1

    Melbourne, July 1 (ANI): Men having a fling behind their partner's back better be on the alert, for a new hi-tech spy gear has come to town that can read every text message you've sent or received - even the deleted ones - as well as track your every move and listen in on all your conversations.

  • Now, heart patients to get first-aid tips on their mobile phones ANI - Mon, Jun 30

    Sydney, June 30 (ANI): Now, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) techniques, an emergency medical procedure for a victim of cardiac arrest or, in some circumstances, respiratory arrest, will come handy, thanks to the Red Cross, which has launched a new animated download that enables the user to learn CPR on their mobile phones.

  • Move over '.com' and get ready for '.sex', '.hotel' or '.sports' ANI - Fri, Jun 27

    London, June 27 (ANI): Come 2009, and almost any word will be able to replace ".com" in a Web page address - thanks to a decision made by the organization that manages the technical underpinnings of the Web, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers, (ICANN).

  • New software lets blind surf the Internet on the go ANI - Thu, Jun 26

    Washington, June 26 (ANI): University of Washington experts say that they have written new software, WebAnywhere, which can enable blind and visually impaired people to surf the Internet at any place.


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