Posted October 04, 2018 09:33:06 The $2 trillion windfall the solar sector has generated from the Chinese market is only a fraction of the total global market for electricity, a study by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) says.But it is a significant fraction of what is needed to meet growing demand for electric vehicles.The […]
When the world’s biggest tech company announces $500 million in layoffs, it may not be a good sign for the economy
The stock market has been down about 5% for the past year, and analysts are worried that the tech industry is about to experience its worst economic downturn since the Great Depression.According to the S&P 500, the technology sector has been the largest driver of the decline.The index fell 3% for 2016 and is down […]
US tech credit union shuts down amid fraud claims
TECHNOLOGY CREDIT UNION — LTE-based technology credit union CLOSE has closed down its doors amid claims of fraud in its IT products.CLOSE, a branch of Credit Union First USA, announced on Monday that the company had shut down its operations. CLOSE is the second major credit union in the U.S. to shut down over the past […]
AMD to merge with Nvidia in 2021
The technology giant is expected to announce plans to merge its core business with Nvidia next year, according to a report.The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday that AMD plans to buy Nvidia in a deal valued at about $1.7 billion, according a person familiar with the matter.The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the […]
How to find the right tech stocks
What are the latest tech stocks for investors to keep an eye on?We’ve collected the best tech stocks that are gaining traction over the past few months.For more tech news and investment trends, check out TechHive’s TechWatch newsletter.
How Milestone Technologies got the job to build the most disruptive technologies
The first-of-its kind company called Milestone Technology is launching a crowd-funded startup in a race to make disruptive technologies affordable.It’s launching in New York City this week, and it has raised $1.5 million in seed funding.Milestone says its “brave new world” is an opportunity for “entrepreneurs, innovators and researchers to build technologies that will fundamentally […]
Radiance Technologies Inc. to acquire Quantum Energy Inc., with assets of $100 billion
RADIANT TECHNOLOGIES INC., which is part of Radiance Energy Group LLC, has agreed to acquire quantum energy services provider Quantum Energy Corp. for an aggregate purchase price of $99 billion.The transaction, which was announced today, was completed through a combination of cash, cash equivalents, short-term borrowings and marketable securities.Quantum Energy is a leading provider of […]
Which battery technology is best for lithium-ion batteries?
Updated November 02, 2018 09:45:36 A battery is a collection of small metal cells.It is made of electrolyte, the water that forms when you charge a battery and electrolyte.Lithium-ion is a type of battery, but it has a very low energy density.Lithons battery is very similar to the kind of batteries used in mobile phones, […]
Why you shouldn’t wear a retractable camera, tech logo
The retractable cameras that were the subject of a viral video that went viral last month have come back down to earth and are back in business.Tech logo: Apple logo.Credit: Flickr user szulczyk.The video, titled “Why do people keep retracting their iPhones?”, had already generated over 3 million views and more than a million comments […]
How to make the perfect robot
In this article, we’ll look at some of the technologies that can help us design robots that are smart, responsive, and useful.We’ll also take a look at how to use these technologies to help us build intelligent robots that can understand and respond to our needs.This article is part of Entertainment Weekly’s Fall Creators Summit […]