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Tech Explained: Radar Technology

ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); Imagine trying to land a huge plane on a short runway, in complete darkness and immersed in thick fog. Airline pilots do this regularly, using radar (radio detection and ranging) to guide them. Today, radar has a wide variety of uses, from weather forecasting to guiding autonomous vehicles.…

By jrtrombold@gmail.com May 8, 2019 Off

Eco-friendly crystals could replace chemical coolants in fridges

ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); Spotted: A joint British-Spanish team of researchers has found a green alternative to the chemicals we use to keep refrigerators cool. The discovery could lead to less toxic waste and reduce energy consumption, according to the scientists. Most refrigerators (and air conditioners) use toxic and flammable gases —…

By jrtrombold@gmail.com May 7, 2019 Off

Food vendor launches SMS ordering system

ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); Spotted: UK-based food and drinks startup Matcha Works has launched what it is calling the “world’s first SMS ordering system for food products”. Once customers register on the website, they can order products by sending a text message. In order to demonstrate how the system works, Matcha Works…

By jrtrombold@gmail.com May 6, 2019 Off

Recycled T-shirts made without chemicals

ga(‘send’, ‘event’, ‘Uncategorized’, ‘article’, ‘article-industry-impression’, {nonInteraction: true}); Spotted: US clothing brand Marine Layer has partnered with Spanish textile factory Recover to produce T-shirts made from recycled clothing. The new Re-Spun line is made by breaking down and separating fabric blends, then extracting cotton fibres. These recycled fibres are mixed with sustainably-sourced cotton, hemp and recycled plastic…

By jrtrombold@gmail.com May 6, 2019 Off

A fire retardant made from wood, for wood

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By jrtrombold@gmail.com May 6, 2019 Off

Why consumers still don't trust IoT devices

Privacy and security concerns frequently drive consumer smart device buying decisions, according to an Internet Society and Consumers International report. IoT and the security challenges that tech companies face Cisco’s Michele Guel, Distinguished Engineer and Chief Security Architect, discusses IoT and how enterprises are working to secure the IoT infrastructure. Privacy and security concerns are…

By jrtrombold@gmail.com May 3, 2019 Off