Category Archives: Technology

Sprint to Raise Smartphone Fees

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Alan Shazan

Sprint Nextel Corp has plans to up their smartphone service fees by $10 a month. The move will bring Sprint’s prices closer to those of its rivals Verizon Wireless and AT&T. Steve Clement, a Pacific Crest analyst believes the change … Continue reading →

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NASA Supports Robotics Competition

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Alan Shazan

NASA was one of the primary sponsors of a robotics competition which aimed to develop the next generation of technological leaders. NASA teamed up with For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) to launch the event. Around 2,000 … Continue reading →

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Ferrari Developing Mind-Reading Car

Posted on January 9, 2011 by Alan Shazan

Ferrari plans to install a new technology which can evaluate a driver’s mental state, and adjust the car’s stability and power-control systems accordingly. “Drivers tend to miscalculate- in particular, overestimate- their driving skill, and, more importantly, their psychophysical condition, with … Continue reading →

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Chinese Technology May Solve Uranium Shortage Issue

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Alan Shazan

China is one of the world’s largest energy consumers. They have found a way to give back by possibly beginning a technological revolution. They are developing a new technology which can reprocess spent nuclear fuel and is able to extend … Continue reading →

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Virtual Santa Visits the Children’s Hospital Boston

Posted on January 2, 2011 by Alan Shazan

On Wednesday, the Children’s Hospital Boston held its annual Virtual Santa event, during which some of the sickest children of the city had an opportunity to speak with Santa, who was beamed in from the North Pole. “You kids have … Continue reading →

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IBM Predictions

Posted on December 30, 2010 by Alan Shazan

They may seem unrealistic and far-fetched, but IBM predicts that within the next five years, these four technology inventions will have a significant impact on people’s daily lives: • 3D communication • Air-breathing batteries • Personalized commutes • City-energizing computers … Continue reading →

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Apple Developing Holograph Technology

Posted on December 28, 2010 by Alan Shazan

Apple has been working to develop a device which allows viewers to enjoy a 3D image without glasses. The device uses a screen which shows images taken from slightly different angles, resulting in a stereoscopic image which the brain converts … Continue reading →

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“Racetrack Memory” Being Developed

Posted on December 26, 2010 by Alan Shazan

IBM’s “racetrack memory” is becoming more and more possible every day. The memory is basically a technology which provides a mobile handset with massive storage space; so much that copies of all of the movies made this year can be … Continue reading →

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Rovi Corp Buys Sonic Solutions

Posted on December 23, 2010 by Alan Shazan

Rovi Corp is purchasing Sonic Solutions for $720 million in cash and stock. By acquiring the company, which owns the digital video player software DivX, Rovi Corp hopes to become more known in the digital entertainment industry. The deal comes … Continue reading →

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NXT Now Called HiWave Technologies

Posted on December 21, 2010 by Alan Shazan

The inventor of flat speakers and haptic touch technology, NXT, has changed its name to HiWave Technologies. The name change echoes the company’s transformation to being a developer and vendor of components and modules that present its Bending Wave Technology. … Continue reading →

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