Author: David Lux
Boeing's Dreamliner sparks new era of commercial aviation
Oct 4 by David Lux | add commentBoeing delivered its first batch of all-new 787 Dreamliners this month, ushering in a new generation of commercial aircraft. The Dreamliner is more efficient and offers more passenger comfort than its predecessors, and it’s being dubbed as the “first new airplane of the 21st century” by Boeing execs. Boeing’s more »
Amazon may have sold 95,000 Kindle Fires in one day
Oct 3 by David Lux | 1 commentBased on one research firm’s estimates, online retailer Amazon may have sold 95,000 units of its all-new Kindle Fire tablet in the first day the device was available for pre-order. “eDataSource’s panel of 800,000 [email] inboxes allows us to gain insight into eCommerce sales” said Carter Nicholas, CEO of eDataSource, a leading more »
Amazon fires up its iPad-fighter
Sep 28 by David Lux | 1 commentAmazon unveiled its all-new tablet computer today, adding the more robust Kindle Fire to its well-established line of Kindle e-readers. The Kindle Fire isn’t merely a copy of Apple’s dominant iPad. Instead, it’s far smaller and cheaper than its main rival. Powered by Google’s Android operating system, the Kindle Fire provides more »
Ford develops its first electric bicycle
Sep 28 by David Lux | 6 commentsThe recent Frankfurt Motor Show played host to some innovative new concept cars featuring eco-friendly powertrains and advanced in-vehicle communications. And among the advanced concepts on display was Ford’s first foray into the world of bicycling. The E-Bike Concept demonstrates how more »
YouTube founders relaunch Delicious
Sep 27 by David Lux | 2 commentsThe founders of YouTube have begun to breathe new life into social-bookmarking site Delicious. Delicious was just relaunched, combining new features and a new look with classic functionality. YouTube founders Chad Hurley and Steven Chen purchased Delicious from Yahoo in April with the goal of bringing the site to a broader audience. more »
Tumblr drives more pageviews, more money
Sep 27 by David Lux | add commentMicroblogging platform Tumblr has seen exponential growth in the last few years, and there’s no sign of slowing in sight. Tumblr now generates 6.5 billion pageviews each month from its 30 million blogs, making the site one of the most formidable players in social media. Tumblr’s steady growth more »
Lockheed envisions ultra long-range hydrogen jet
Sep 26 by David Lux | add commentLockheed has released conceptual images of a new aircraft inspired the Bar-tailed Godwit, a bird that makes the longest known non-stop flight without stopping to feed (7,258 miles to be exact). The Stratoliner concept is said to boast an equally impressive range thanks to its hydrogen-powered engines. The concept more »
World's smallest camera weighs under an ounce
Sep 22 by David Lux | 1 commentHammacher Schlemmer, America’s longest running catalog, has just introduced a camera that’s fit for Derek Zoolander. Being no bigger than a fingertip, it probably won’t be winning any awards for its functionality, but it’s said to be the world’s smallest camera. The aptly named “World’s Smallest Camera” measures just over one more »
Twitter cashes in on the 2012 election
Sep 21 by David Lux | add commentTwitter is already a popular destination for political discourse, but the social network wants to beef up its involvement in politics as the 2012 election nears. This week, Twitter will begin selling political advertising in an effort to keep revenues up. “We’ve had five years to watch and more »
Subways to power cities of the future
Sep 16 by David Lux | 1 commentFlywheel technology is creeping into motorsports as way to store energy that’s otherwise wasted. The technology ultimately makes racing cars more efficient and more powerful at the same time. However, flywheels may soon be incorporated into subway systems to bring affordable power to sprawling cities. Each time a subway train hits its brakes, a massive more »
BMW proves that all-electric scooters can be sexy
Sep 15 by David Lux | 1 commentBMW has already announced a new eco sub-brand that will exclusively consist of electric cars and hybrids. But BMW has its sights set on electrifying its motorcycle lineup as well. The BMW Motottad Concept E is an all-electric emissions-free scooter that made its official debut this week at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The 60-volt concept more »
Android takes to the sky in Boeing's new Dreamliner
Sep 15 by David Lux | add commentBoeing’s long-delayed 787 Dreamliner has finally finished flight testing and is ready for delivery. Airlines looking to add the 787 to their fleets will benefit from the plane’s advanced technology, which makes it far more efficient than comparable aircraft. Passengers will also benefit from technology more »
Posterous gives up the fight against Tumblr with 'Spaces'
Sep 12 by David Lux | add commentPosterous, the creator of a simple blogging service via email, has dramatically shifted its focus. The company now revolves around a new product called Posterous Spaces, which allows users to privately share photos and videos with friends or family. With Spaces, Posterous will compete less with other blogging more »
AOL and Yahoo discuss merger
Sep 9 by David Lux | add commentAccording to Bloomberg, AOL and Yahoo are reportedly in talks regarding a possible merger. The report comes just three days after the dismissal of Yahoo’s CEO, Carol Bartz. AOL CEO Tim Armstrong says talks have started to gauge interest in a possible merger to strengthen both companies. Armstrong previously expressed interest more »
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