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Test Drive the Self-Driving “Google Car” Built by Toyota Prius with AI Software
October 13, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Google is experimenting its software-driven self-driving car technology. In what is being termed by the company as first attempt in robotics research, the effort majorly tests its capabilities upon 6 Toyota Priuses and 1 Audi TT. Before any of these automated cars start their journey, Google arranges mapping of the predetermined routes and their conditions, [...]
Verizon Refund : Costs $90 Million to 15 Million Customers for False Data Charges
October 4, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Verizon Wireless Company has agreed to pay an estimated $90 million in refunds to 15 million subscribers and former subscribers who over the years have been charged for Internet access from their phones even in the absence of a data plan. The company agreed to the refunds, essentially a settlement, before the Federal Communications Commission [...]
Bloom Box Fuel Cell System is an Alternative Green Energy Source
August 30, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The Bloom Box fuel cell system is a much better and more reliable, alternative to solar power as a green energy source.a Bloom Box for the residential market could be out in 5 to 10 years for under $3,000. That’s a big improvement from the $800,000 box of today, but only time will tell if [...]
The New York Times Reports Shows Increased Revenue in 2Q of 2010
July 22, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The New York Times Company announced today 2010 second-quarter results. Total revenues increased 1.2 percent to $589.6 million in the second quarter of 2010 compared with the second quarter of 2009, an improvement from the first quarter 2010 decline of 3.2 percent compared with the first quarter of 2009. Net income was $32 million, or [...]
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