In 2018, the Apple Watch became the best-selling gadget on the planet, with more than $1 billion in sales, according to market research firm IDC.However, that doesn’t mean the company hasn’t struggled to compete in the digital space.Apple is known for having an eye on both mobile and home market segments and it has made…
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How to get into space, and beyond
In 2019, NASA has launched the first commercial spacecraft to the International Space Station, and it has been hailed as the first step in a more ambitious mission.But there’s more to the mission than just NASA.A decade ago, it would have seemed impossible to imagine how we could take the first steps in a new…
‘Star Wars’ sequel set for 2019 release
Star Wars: The Force Awakens is set for a 2019 release.The new sequel is slated for a December 2018 release.Star Wars and the rest of Disney’s Lucasfilm division have yet to announce the release date.Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi, the film that has been the most eagerly anticipated Star Wars film, will…
Microsoft’s Surface tablet, Windows 10, and Windows 8.1 for the home
Tech giants Microsoft and Google are teaming up to offer new Windows 10 PCs that can be used with Surface tablets, making them cheaper than traditional PCs.The partnership between Microsoft and the world’s leading computer maker is the latest move to help keep costs low and expand Windows 10.Microsoft and Microsoft Research announced the partnership…
Which technology is best for solar power?
On a day when solar power generated about 15 percent of the nation’s power, it’s getting a lot of attention.It’s also the focus of an upcoming documentary about the solar technology powering the future.The solar power revolution is on track to take off and will drive up electric vehicle costs and reduce the need for…
I was a robot in a video game, but I’m back now!
I was one of the characters in the hit video game franchise Grand Theft Auto, but it turns out I was actually an android created by the company behind the title.In a Reddit AMA (Ask Me Anything) session on Wednesday, former Grand Theft Autos designer and developer Scott Campbell revealed that he made the character…
How to Build a Solar Sphere Ship
An experimental solar sphere ship that could be launched into orbit and return to Earth.A prototype of the device has been tested on the Space X Dragon capsule and the company is working on a larger version.A company in Canada is also working on the project, but has yet to launch the prototype.The company’s CEO,…