Solar-Powered Pilotless Plane Breaks World Record

A solar-powered pilotless plane which was built in the UK has been recognised as having smashed the world record for the longest time spent in the air by an unmanned autonomous vehicle (UAV), after staying aloft for two weeks. The record-breaking flight took place in July over the US and has now been ratified by [...] continue reading the breaking news

How Your Smartphone is Keeping Track of You: Apps Secretly Monitor Users

Don’t miss: - Big Brother iPhone Patriot App Turns Users Into Government Spies Drawback? Most programmes for smartphones, such as this iPhone, send data back to companies that sold them Dozens of popular iPhone apps are secretly monitoring users and sending information back to companies – who then use it to target them with adverts. [...] continue reading the breaking news

Zombie South Koreans Find Love With ‘Virtual Girlfriend’ iPhone Application

Thousands of South Korean men too busy to date are finding solace in a new piece of technology – an iPhone application that offers lonely souls a virtual girlfriend. The application – devised by South Korean company Nabix – attracted 80,000 downloads a day during the initial free launch period Photo: GETTY IMAGES The Honey [...] continue reading the breaking news

Brave New Nanotechnology

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US Government Wants Rearview Cameras For Cars And Trucks

- Driver cams: Safety tool or the road to loss of privacy (The Sacramento Bee): Smile at the windshield – and say cheese? California is giving the green light to allowing video cameras to be mounted onto vehicle windshields in an attempt to improve road safety. WASHINGTON – Rearview cameras could become more common in [...] continue reading the breaking news