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Gloves warning of toxic substances
New technology

Gloves warning of toxic substances

Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute in Germany have developed a glove that warns harmful substances in the air by changing colors immediately upon contact.

December 11, 2018
Unique 'flying tray'
New technology

Unique 'flying tray'

A Japanese restaurant in the UK has taken a unique new look to the concept of 'fast food' that is serving food to customers in the 'air' with a device ca…

December 11, 2018
Delivery services by plane
New technology

Delivery services by plane

Matternet, a Silicon Valley-based company in the United States, tested the automated delivery service in Haiti and Dominica. In these two countries, Matternet's airc…

December 11, 2018
The car will launch in 2015
New technology

The car will launch in 2015

The first aircraft will likely be available in the market by 2015, giving people an option to move in the air.

December 11, 2018
Smoke detector
New technology

Smoke detector

Dartmouth University's new device (USA) can immediately detect nicotine levels in the air that affect non-smokers.

December 11, 2018
Robot bird prey in the air
New technology

Robot bird prey in the air

Now, self-propelled devices are programmed to spy on objects, play music and even get on the wire like birds, waiting for convenient times to catch 'bait'.

December 11, 2018
The airbag protects the car
New technology

The airbag protects the car

Statistics show that in the US alone, more than a quarter of a million cars are damaged by hail.

December 11, 2018
Computer mouse flying?
New technology

Computer mouse flying?

At first sight the computer mouse hovering in the air, you might think someone did a trick trick visual. But that is not magic and you can soon own a technology item lik…

December 11, 2018
New application of nuclear sensor
New technology

New application of nuclear sensor

In addition to hunting for signs of nuclear weapons tests, these sensors can be used to monitor whales, monitor air pollution and alert tsunamis.

December 11, 2018