National Instruments industrial IoT lab unites rivals
There are many companies vying to build the industrial internet of things, but the systems involved are so complex that…
Alphabet says balloons beat drones for internet delivery
Alphabet has shut down its Titan unit that was exploring the use of unmanned aerial vehicles for the delivery of…
DARPA wants to create secure data-sharing tech
DARPA is kicking off a project to create a new way to enable U.S. troops working in remote areas around…
Xiaomi admits growing too fast, no longer sharing yearly sales figures
Chinese manufacturer Xiaomi will not reveal last year’s smartphone sales figures, a previous company tradition, according to a report from…
Mike Pompeo’s CIA Director Hearing: 3 Questions Congress Must Ask
Tensions between the incoming administration and the intelligence community mean it’s more important than ever that the Senate asks tough…
Inside Bangladesh’s Polluted, Billion-Dollar Leather Industry
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To Understand PTSD, Send Scientists to War
A combat veteran says mental trauma is more complicated than we think. To reduce psychological casualties, we need research on…
James Mattis Defense Secretary Hearings: 4 Questions Senators Must Ask
The Mattis hearings shouldn’t end until he answers these crucial questions. The post James Mattis Defense Secretary Hearings: 4 Questions…
The 8 Burning Questions We Still Have About the Nintendo Switch
How much will Nintendo’s new console cost? What kinds of games will it play? And what else can it do,…
Think Exercise Is Hard? Try Training Like a Nike Super-Athlete
Our writer is using the same training regime, apparel, and expertise as three elite Nike athletes. The post Think Exercise…