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China launches new communication technology experiment satellite

China has sent a new communication technology experiment satellite into space from Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan Province at 11:20 p.m. Beijing Time on Tuesday.The satellite has enter

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New Chinese-made tech to help monitor aircraft in extreme temperatures

Chinese researchers have developed a new measuring method for aircraft working in extremely high temperatures, according to its developer.Developed by the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technolog

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Tension brews in eastern Syria after assassination of Iranian general

Iranian-backed forces evacuated its positions in the city of al-Bukamal in the eastern countryside of Deir al-Zour in eastern Syria to avoid a possible U.S. strike as

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14 killed in roadside bombing in Burkina Faso

Seven children and four women were among 14 civilians, killed when a roadside bomb blew up their bus in northwestern Burkina Faso, the government said."The provisional toll is 14 dead," a statement s

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Six Germans killed, 11 injured in Italy road accident

Six Germans were killed and 11 others injured when a speeding car plowed into them in northern Italy on Sunday, Italian media reported. The incident happened at around

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Ghana targets its diaspora in effort to raise $3 billion in funding

Ghanaian Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta./Getty Images Ghanaian Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta says it is targeting to raise $3 billion in funding from its diaspora, through African Sankofa A

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CES 2020 to kick off next week in Las Vegas

The 2020 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), the world's premier tech show, will kick off on Jan. 7 in Las Vegas. More than 4,500 exhibitors will launch nearly 20,000 new transformative tech products t

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New battery said to power a smartphone for five days

Could the "world's most efficient" battery be here?An international team led by Australian scientists has developed a lithium-sulfur (Li-S) battery they claim can power a cellular phone for five c

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Scientists develop lithium-sulfur battery to power smartphone for 5 days

An international team led by Australian scientists developed an efficient lithium-sulphur (Li-S) battery with the potential to power a smartphone for five continuous days, or enable an electric vehi

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APD | Huyndai plans to invest 86.6 billion USD in future car models

By APD writer AliceThe largest automaker of South Korea Huyndai Motor Group said on January 2 that it would invest more than 100 trillion won ($86.6 billion) in the next five years to enhance its pres

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Segway-Ninebot unveils a transportation pod and new kick scooter

Segway has unveiled a self-balancing vehicle that can go up to 24 mph. Called the S-Pod, it’s designed for sitting while navigating around enclosed campuses.Details on how to actually use the ve

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22 killed, 10 injured in traffic collision in Myanmar

A total of 22 people were killed with 10 others injured in a traffic collision in Myanmar's Kayin state on Friday morning, said a press release from the Fire Service D

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Commentary: Will driverless vehicles drive insurance premiums down?

SINGAPORE:Imaginethis.Youareinadriverlessprivatehirevehiclethat’sferryingyoutowork.Asthevehicledrivesitself,youtakeanapinthebackseat.Suddenly,youareawakenedbyal

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Sweden unveils world's first road that recharges vehicles

Theworld'sfirstroadthatwillallowvehiclestoberechargedwhilebeingdrivenhasbeenlaunchedinSweden,accordingtoajointpressreleasefromeRoadArlandaandconstructionfirmNCC

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Chinese pioneers prioritize safety of self-driving vehicles

Self-drivingtechnologyhasattractedmuchattentionworldwideasmanyconsortiumsandcompaniesaroundtheworldpumpmoneyintotheindustry,hopingtobethefirsttomasterthetechnol

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California proposes new rules for self-driving cars to pick up passenger

California’spublicutilityregulatoronFridaysignaledthatitwouldallowself-drivingcarcompaniestotransportpassengerswithoutabackupdriverinthevehicle,astepforwardfora

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Elon Musk makes light of Tesla's woes in April 1 Twitter prank

ElonMusk,theflamboyantbossofTeslaandSpaceX,tooktoTwitteronAprilFool'sdaytojoketheelectriccar-maker,whichhasbeenrockedbybadnews,wasgoingbankrupt."Despiteintensee