Thinking Tech

Archive: 05-2011

• Next generation high-speed rail: trains that fly

  A ground-effect train, works similarly to a Meglev train excepts it floats on a cushion of air that reduces wind drag.

  May 13, 2011, 12:04 AM PDT | By Tuan C. Nguyen

• Google pushes to make self-driving cars street legal

  Las Vegas is known for its glitzy casinos, offbeat entertainers and buffets. And if Google has its way, you can add to that list self-driving cars.

  May 12, 2011, 1:39 AM PDT | By Tuan C. Nguyen

• Video: Piloted aircraft transforms into a spy drone

  A new and versatile robotic aircraft hopes to turn heads when military officials seek to upgrade their arsenal later this month.

  May 12, 2011, 1:04 AM PDT | By Tuan C. Nguyen

• Video: man wearing jetpack soars over the Grand Canyon

  On Saturday, Yves Rossy, known as “Jetman,” secretively strapped on a pair of rocket-powered wings and soared over the Grand Canyon.

  May 11, 2011, 2:11 AM PDT | By Tuan C. Nguyen

• Is China’s helicopter drone a spy bot?

  China’s largest unmanned helicopter has successfully completed its first test flight. Will it become the next military drone?

  May 10, 2011, 3:07 AM PDT | By Tuan C. Nguyen

• China to launch lunar rover, mine moon for nuclear fuel

  A top Chinese official has confirmed that the world’s most populous nation plans to send robots to the moon.

  May 10, 2011, 2:00 AM PDT | By Tuan C. Nguyen

• Video: Military satellite helps U.S. intercept enemy missiles

  The U.S. Air Force launched a satellite that can pinpoint the location of incoming missiles and relay that information to battlefield commanders.

  May 9, 2011, 1:16 AM PDT | By Tuan C. Nguyen

• Cell phone tracking: a wireless carrier’s view

  When hackers revealed a bug in Apple’s iPhone software that “tracked” users’ locations, the company was roundly chastised. But what about carriers? How much do they know...

  May 6, 2011, 2:14 PM PDT | By John Herrman

• Experts: helicopter used in Bin Laden raid was stealth

  Recently surfaced photographs of a downed chopper reveals technology found on stealth fighters.

  May 6, 2011, 2:04 AM PDT | By Tuan C. Nguyen

• Infographic: Which American cities are most vulnerable to natural disasters?

  Map reveals where not to live if you want to stay out of the way of nature’s wrath.

  May 6, 2011, 12:00 AM PDT | By Tuan C. Nguyen