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The World Wide Web Consortium has announced the development of a new mobile web applications standard that will help developers create smarter apps that will work across various mobile platforms

Mobile Technology

W3C releases Mobile Web Application Best Practices guidelines

The World Wide Web Consortium has announced the development of a new mobile web applications standard that will help developers create smarter apps that will work across various mobile platforms.

Jeffrey Kaffee is the first customer in the U.S. to take delivery of a Chevrolet Volt (Image: Emile Wamsteker for Chevrolet)

Automotive

First Chevrolet Volt delivered to customer

A retired airline pilot has become the first customer in the U.S. to take delivery of a Chevrolet Volt, while the first available Volt for sale will be going to the winner of an online charity auction, which closed at US$225,000.

The World Wide Fund for Nature has teamed up with German advertising agency Jung von Matt to develop a digital document format that prevents users sending docs to the printer

Environment

WWF introduces new PDF-like file format to stop you from printing

The World Wide Fund for Nature has teamed up with German advertising agency Jung von Matt to develop a digital document format that prevents users from sending docs to the printer.

The PlasmaButton Electrode developed by Olympus promises fast, accurate and gentle treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), or enlarged prostate

Body and Mind

Plasma therapy offers less invasive treatment for enlarged prostate

A new low-temperature plasma technology developed by Olympus promises less invasive treatment for men with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), or enlarged prostate.

CompuLab has announced that the next fit-PC will sport an AMD G-Series APU and, although not being quite as energy efficient as its predecessor, still comes in well below most desktop computers

Mobile Technology

AMD gets mini-PC outing in the fit-PC3

CompuLab has announced that the next fit-PC will sport an AMD G-Series APU and, although not being quite as energy efficient as its predecessor, still comes in well below most desktop computers.

Dainese is bringing its D-Air wearable airbag technology to Alpine slopes

Sports

Dainese to take motorcycle airbag technology to the ski slopes

Dainese is bringing its D-Air wearable airbag technology to Alpine slopes.

Jetbuster's new Jetrider XL, unveiled this week in Dusseldorf

Boats and Watersports

Riding the waves on a cushion of air: the 25mph Jetbuster Jetrider XL

The new Jetrider XL has been unveiled in Dusseldorf, with a joystick-controlled 9.5hp motor, 25mph (40kmh) top speed and the new Airshox seat unit, for a retail price of US$2,999.

Computing

The anytime, interuptable universal intelligence test for people and computers

Researchers have developed an intelligence test that can be applied to any subject, (biological or not), at any point in its development, making it ideal for evaluating the progress of artificial intelligence systems.

Good Thinking

Building a 15-story hotel in less than six days

China's Broad Group demonstrates their rapid building technology by constructing the 15-storey Changsha Ark Hotel in less than 6 days.

According to a new study, 100 percent of the world's energy needs can be met by renewable sources in 20-40 years

Environment

New study says world can be completely powered by clean energy in 20-40 years

A new study details one scenario to completely convert the world to clean, renewable energy sources in 20 to 40 years using technology available today at costs comparable to conventional energy.

The iCar Black Box app lets your iPhone double as an accident recording system

Automotive

iCar app turns an iPhone into a car accident black box

The iCar Black Box app lets your iPhone double as an accident recording system.

Researchers at Princeton University developed a technique for generating a laser beam out of nothing but air.

Military

Princeton Laser breakthrough will enable sniffing the air at a distance

Princeton University engineers have developed a new laser sensing technology that is expected to enable the remote distant detection of explosives, airborne pollutants and greenhouse gasses.

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