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Flat 'Metalenses' Is the Newest Breakthrough in Optics

By Jenn Loro - Jun 08, 2016 03:11 PM EDT

Flat ‘metalenses’ may soon redefine industries that rely on the current optical technology largely based on conventional curved lenses. The latest breakthrough churned out from one of Harvard University’s tech labs can magnify objects with 30% greater and more focused sharpness than most top-end microscopes.

Google's Patented 'Flypaper' In Self-Driving Cars Can Increase Pedestrian Safety

By R. Siva Kumar - May 21, 2016 05:26 PM EDT

An adhesive placed on windshields of self-driving cars can ensure that pedestrians would be safer. It has been patented by Google.

Uber's First Self-Driving Car Had Its First Driving Test in Pittsburgh

By Jenn Loro - May 21, 2016 09:21 AM EDT

Global ride-sharing giant Uber has recently announced its first public road testing of self-driving cars in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania using Ford Hybrid Fusion as the experimental car. The company hopes that by investing in the autonomous driving technology, it would be able to increase its financial prospects in the long run.

Video: Disney's Telepresence Robot Mimics Human Movements

By R. Siva Kumar - May 16, 2016 10:47 AM EDT

Disney Research has created a telepresence robot that can accurately mimic human movements through control of humans nearby.

Solar-Powered Plane Completes Historic First Pacific Crossing

By R. Siva Kumar - Apr 25, 2016 07:43 AM EDT

The Solar Impulse 2 has successfully crossed the Pacific Ocean from Hawaii to San Francisco in 62 hours, using only renewable and clean energy.

Microsoft Acquires Rights For AI-Driven Swift Key

By Jenn Loro - Feb 04, 2016 10:16 AM EST

In a bid to level up its Artificial Intelligence portfolio, Windows maker Microsoft has reportedly shelled out $250 million to buy out SwiftKey- the tech startup behind predictive keyboard installed in smartphones.

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