Impact
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Rhino Shield is reportedly five times more impact-resistant than unprotected Gorilla Glass 2. Its makers recently sent me a testing kit, so I could see first-hand just how tough it is – without endangering my smartphone in the process. Here's how things turned out ...
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Almost 47 percent of US jobs could be computerized within two decades according to a study that attempts to gauge the impact of computers on the job market. It isn't only manual labor jobs affected: The study reveals a trend of computers taking over cognitive tasks thanks to big data.
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The Shockbox Sensor attaches to an athlete's helmet, and alerts their coach via Bluetooth if they receive a severe head impact.
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The ICEdot Crash Sensor pairs to a smartphone to automatically send a call for help, complete with GPS coordinates, when an accident is detected.
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Two amateur astronomers have independently reported impacts on Jupiter.
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Mercedes-Benz has announced that the Beltbag inflatable seat-belt strap first seen in its ESF2009 Experimental Safety Vehicle is set to go into production and debut in an as yet unnamed luxury-class model.
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An air bag system for astronauts evacuating the International Space Station should allow for soft landings.
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Researchers have found a way for the automotive industry to mass-produce a particularly safe class of materials that can absorb the enormous forces generated in a collision without splintering.
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d3o's incredibly light and flexible, but effective impact body armour is coming to the motorcycle world - but how will it fare against traditional thick foam motorcycle armour? Noel attacks Loz with a frying pan to find out.
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A new study backs up evidence that the average modern running shoe causes significant damage to the knees, hips and ankles compared to running barefoot.
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Using a patented hollow circular piece of rubber with locking teeth the On Running Shoe provides runners with a landing as soft as if running on sand, and a push off as firm as if running in track shoes.
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Ford has introduced inflatable seat belts that are designed to reduce the pressure on the chest and help control head and neck motion in rear seat passengers in the event of a crash.
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