Saturday, September 26, 2015

100% sexy and ... 100% electric

Evidence of pressing global issues, the clear, dominating themes at this year's IAA motorshow in Frankfurt were the digitization of mobility (automated and connected driving) and alternative power sources (electric and hybrid motors).









Thursday, September 24, 2015

Roof Design App

Malarkey Roofing Products hasreleasedof itsRoof Designer app for the Android platform.

Indian telecoms ministry forced to back down

India has withdrawn proposals that would have empowered security agencies to monitor private chats on social media and mobile messaging services, if enforced.









Wednesday, September 23, 2015

Synthetic Underlayment

Atlas Roofing produces a lightweight, synthetic alternative to organic felt known as Summit 60.

Monday, September 21, 2015

Facebook 'dislike' button a comeback for negative thinking

We have all had the experience of being gagged by the "like" button on Facebook. As we scroll through our news feed, we sometimes come across stories that trigger loathing, sadness or even rage. But all we have is a like button. Sure, we can write a long message in the comment field. But there is no button to instantly express negative emotions.









Sunday, September 20, 2015

Video: Al Jazeera's Basma Atassi captures the Hajj

A 360-degree camera records the landmarks of Makkah to create an panoramic video of the Hajj

Wednesday, September 16, 2015

Video: Crane collapse shows construction dangers

The Saudi Arabia Grand Mosque crane collapse that killed 107 people has exposed the dangers of the KSA's construction boom

Prosthetic hand 'tells' the brain what it is touching

Research on prosthetic hands has come a long way, but most of it has focused on improving the way the body controls the device.









Monday, September 14, 2015

Thermal Insulation Panel

Solatube International Inc. has announced the new Thermal Insulation Panel for its commercial product lines: the Solamaster Series and SkyVault Series.

Sunday, September 13, 2015

Billie Holiday returns to the Apollo -- as a hologram

More than 56 years after her death, jazz singer Billie Holiday is returning to Harlem's famed Apollo Theater, as a hologram of sorts.









Saturday, September 12, 2015

Dr. Beck Weathers to Provide Keynote Address at 2016 International Roofing Expo

Dr. Beck Weathers, survivor of the 1996 Mt. Everest tragedy, will provide the Keynote Address during the International Roofing Expo.