AI patent applications surge, says new WIPO report
There has been a dramatic surge in artificial intelligence patent applications globally, says a new report. According to WIPO, which prepared the report, the...
Spotify in talks to acquire podcast company Gimlet Media for over $200 million
Spotify is in talks to acquire the podcasting giant Gimlet Media for more than $200 million in cash, according to reports by Recode and...
Sound bubbles to replace individual headphones
A researcher has created a unique sound algorithm that creates isolated sound bubbles. With the sound bubbles, several people in the same room can...
US economy added 304,000 jobs in January, beating expectations
The US economy added 304,000 non-farm payrolls in January, beating expectations of 165,000.
December’s gains were revised down to 222,000 from 312,000, while November's...
Driverless vehicles will cruise to avoid pricey parking fees
If you think our roads are currently jammed, wait until driverless vehicles decide to cruise around to avoid paying parking fees. In downtown areas of...
Using graphene crinkles as molecular zippers
A team of researchers says that we can use graphene crinkles as 'molecular zippers.' About ten years ago, scientists noticed something very odd happening...
MIT engineers teach robot how to play Jenga
MIT engineers successfully taught a robot how to play Jenga using machine learning and sensory hardware.
Jenga is a complex game that requires physical interaction...
GE consolidating renewable and grid assets into GE Renewable Energy
GE announced on Wednesday that it proposes to consolidate its renewable and grid assets under one banner - 'GE Renewable Energy .'
Worldwide demand for...
Annual wind energy cost less than €1 per person, new report
A new Report found that the annual wind energy cost in Ireland amounts to less than one euro per person. The new cost-benefit analysis...
Researchers produce stable nanographene with zigzag edges
A team of scientists has succeeded in producing stable nanographene with zigzag edges. In nanoelectronics, graphene's properties depend greatly on the shape of the...