Fasteners such as bolts, nuts, studs, washers and rivets, are used in innumerable structures and machines. Fastener failure has led to many costly documented failures…
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Google invents one-click offline buying
Amazon filed a patent application for its one-click buying system for online transactions in 1997. Since, then the patent has potentially generated billions in revenue.…
LinkedIn plans to help users set and achieve professional goals
LinkedIn has been investing in developing its professional social network to the next level. Specifically, they plan to help users on their platform grow professionally.…
Microsoft improves its Cortana Digital assistant as digital assistant battle heats up
Voice-activated AI driven digital assistants have been launched by all major tech companies. Apple has Siri, Amazon has Alexa, Microsoft has Cortana and Google has…
Drones to replace police dogs
Amazon has been working on drone technology since many years now. Amazon plans to use drones to deliver goods directly to customers from its warehouses.…
Boeing has designed a new seating plan of aircrafts
Boeing is one of the most innovative companies. They keep reinventing various parts of their aircrafts. This fits in with the innovative model practised at…
Xerox develops 3D printing system that may usher in the Industrial Revolution 2.0
The 3D printing technology has moved well beyond prototyping at small scale. It is about to usher in Industrial Revolution 2.0. Earlier this year, we…
Boeing patents first solar powered plane that can fly forever. It can replace costly satellites
This plane stays aloft powered solely by sunlight. It is no more than a flying wing, and can maneuver without rudders, ailerons, tails, or other…
IBM invents a smart air conditioner
Air conditioning (or controlled ambient temperature) is ubiquitous in all indoor settings such as meeting rooms, class rooms, auditoriums, and theaters across the world. Air…
Boeing plans to launch rockets from carrier aircraft
Boeing has big plans for future space missions. Earlier this month, Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg revealed Boeing’s plans for commercial space-travel market including hypersonic aircraft…