Tech Blog 5/22/15

New Technology can Make Interplanetary Travel on Electromagnetic Propulsion

One of the biggest issues with Interplanetary travel has always been that there would not be enough fuel to complete that travel. In theory electromagnetic travel would work great but it is has been hard to overcome certain physical principles to test this theory. However NASA scientists in Cleveland, Ohio have been performing tests in vacuum like conditions. The research showed that the thrust provided by the electromagnetic drive could be enough to propel space ships.

Tech Blog 5/13/15

Google Maps shut down editing after prank

Google Maps has decided to shut down editing on the map maker tool after a pranker began to draw inappropriate symbols on the map. For example a local cartoonist drew an Android robot peeing on the apple symbol on top of a park in Pakistan. Once Google heard of this they completely took out editing and apologized for the embarrassing incident. 

Tech Blog 5/7/15

Oculus Rift goes on on market early next year

The makers of the Oculus rift claim that it will begin to be shipped out in the first quarter of 2016. They will be taking pre-orders later this year and the price yet has not been determined. The device was designed to become the next step in virtual reality gaming. Then facebook purchased the rights to the project in hopes to turn it into a communication tool. People who are interested in the technology will not have to wait much longer. 

Tech Blog 5/1/15

Self-Aiming Bullets Developed by U.S. defense agency hits moving targets

Smart bullets are on the horizon and they can use guidance systems and movement to change direction in the air. This technology is called Exacto and it was developed by snipers in case of bad weather conditions, a wind change, and a moving target. This technology can help save soldiers from friendly fire but  if given to the wrong people could be a very dangerous weapon.

Tech Blog 4/24/15

Japanese Railway Train sets World Record

A Japanese Railway train set the world record for fastest train when it hit 603 kilometers per hour or 374 miles per hour. The train spent 10.8 seconds traveling over 600 kilometers per hour and it cover about 1.1 miles. These special trains use magnets to push the train forward at extreme speeds.

Tech Blog 4/20/15

Apple Watch has been delayed

The new Apple Watch has been delayed from opening to about April 24th and will now open at about June. You can still pre-order the product online will be shipped on a date to be announced by Apple. The delay is most likely due a shortage of materials to make the watch. The watch sold about 10 million watches on April 10th when it was first available online.

Tech Blog 3/26/15

New Ford Car Automatically obeys Speed Limit

The new edition of Ford's S-Max series has new technology that scans traffic signs and automatically adjusts the throttle to help drivers stay within the speed limit and avoid fines. This new system does not apply the brakes but instead smoothly controls the engine torque by electronically adjusting the amount of fuel delivered. Although this method is effective Ford admitted that you can override the system temporarily by pushing hard on the accelerator.

Tech Blog 3/20/15

Laser Procedure Can Turn Brown Eyes Blue

Only 17% of people in the world have blue eyes. From until now only contact lenses could give somebody's eyes the appearance of having blue eyes but now their is a procedure that can make brown eyes blue. The procedure takes the pigment away, then the light can enter the stroma and reflect wavelengths to change the eyecolor. The procedure costs about $5,000 and is not at all dangerous because the laser is not powerful. There have been 17 patients operated in Mexico and 20 operated in Costa Rica.

Tech Blog 3/13/15

Tony Stark Aka Robert Downey Jr Gives Young Boy Bionic Arm

This week Tony Stark aka Robert Downey Jr visited a young boy who had a deformed arm but a love for superheroes. He went and then presented the young man with a customized iron man arm. The kid was very grateful and Robert Downey Jr even had his own prosthetic arm as well. The arms were made using a 3D printer by the volunteer group Limbitless Solutions.
http://www.refinery29.com/2015/03/83756/robert-downey-jr-bionic-arm-kid-collective-project
http://youtu.be/oEx5lmbCKty

Tech Blog 3/6/15

Self-Driving Cars Could Cut Down on Accidents

Self driving vehicles could potentially eliminate about 90% of all car accidents in the U.S. and could save about 190 billion dollars in accident costs and health costs. The study that was conducted also states that these self  driven cars could begin to take mass production in about 15 years and begin to start making strides in about 10 years. Todays car brands are slowly but surely beginning this process by adding features like adaptive cruise control, blind spot alert, and lane-departure prevention technology.

Tech Blog 2/27/15

Microsoft Unveils Vision of the Future in New Video

A new Microsoft video surfaced showing images of brand new technology that Microsoft hopes will be available to the public in about 5 to 10 years. The video shows paper thin tablets and smart watches being impressively displayed with brand new uses. There are also body suits that have many features and special remote controls for many purposes.

Tech Blog 2/18/15

Nano- Manufacturing makes steel 10 times stronger

There is a new process that could make steel last about 10 times longer and last a very long time. This process could also make the steel more resistant to corrosion. If the modified metals pass through all tests they could be used to help build bridges and other infrastructures. They could also be used to make cars lighter and more fuel efficient. The steel is covered in nano technology to make it stronger and more resistant.

Tech Blog 2/13/15

Google Glass Gets A New Direction

Google Glass is beginning to attempt to do the same the Apple Inc. is doing with their new models of Google Glass. Google instead of putting out unfinished versions of their glass available for the public they will instead take Apple Inc. approach and make their updates in secret so the public will hopefully be surprised and impressed.

Tech Blog 1/30/15

Google nears $1 Billion Dollar Investment in SpaceX

Google is close to doing a $1 billion dollar investment to SpaceX so that satellites could give off Internet. Google is also trying to give Internet access to remote parts of the world so that many more people could use their service. The work could cost about $2 billion dollars but Google could greatly profit if the process is successful.