Robots that learn from experience and can solve novel problems — just like humans — sound like science fiction. …

By implementing power-producing exercise machines in this way, gyms can promote themselves as environment friendly and also lessen their electric bills. At least three start-ups in the United States are now selling equipment to retrofit aerobic machines—stationary bicycles, elliptical trainers, and steppers—into electricity-generating gear …

“State Grid Company had previously set an aggressive target of building a robust smart grid in China by 2020 and plans to invest $600 billion in developing its national smart grid over the next decade. ” …

WePad, a vast machine with an 11.6″ display (1366×768), a rather quick 1.66GHz Intel Atom N450 processor, a webcam (for video chats, we imagine), two USB sockets, a flash card reader, integrated WWAN modem, GMA3150 graphics (far better than on most e-readers) and a battery that is said to last six hours …

Scientists are a step closer to creating a Star Trek-style cloaking device after demonstrating a material that makes objects beneath it appear to vanish. …

GigaPan Systems will release a robotic camera accessory that’s best aligned with its market of panorama enthusiasts: those who use digital SLRs. …

According to a report in the New York Times, Google will be the latest company trying to convince users that they want to surf the web from their living room — it’s working with Intel and Sony on a new platform called Google TV. …

Toyota Motor Corporation is planning to increase the global production of gas-electric hybrid cars to 1 million units in 2011, twice the volume of last year, as it tries to keep its leading position in the growing low-emission car market.. Read More

Sharkoon had added a USB3.0 interface to our SATA QuickPort and are now proud to introduce one of the first USB3.0 devices in the world …

Here’s the demo of Sky’s 3DTV prototype, which broadcasts three-dimensional images using standard Sky HD technology but it requires a special screen …