How Betamax bit the dust – and other tales of forgotten tech
Jan 04, 2016 13:47 pm UTC| Insights & Views Technology
Sony are to no longer make Betamax video cassette tapes something that will come as a surprise to many people who thought that Betamax had long since bitten the dust. But 28 years after it lost the battle to the VHS (or...
How frugal innovation can kickstart the global economy in 2016
Jan 04, 2016 13:45 pm UTC| Insights & Views Technology
In late 2015 a Cambridge-based nonprofit released the Raspberry Pi Zero, a tiny 4 computer that was a whole 26 cheaper than the original 2012 model. The Zero is not only remarkable for its own sake a computer so cheap it...
Big is beautiful: why the A380 could still have a bright future
Jan 04, 2016 13:42 pm UTC| Technology
The Airbus A380 is a marvel of technology; a majestic aircraft. It is beloved by passengers and it also is an environmental asset for airlines operating out of airports in built-up areas such as Heathrow with its low noise...
In cyberspace, sharing doesn't always mean caring
Jan 04, 2016 13:24 pm UTC| Technology
The sharing economy now enables to us to access all manner of things we might need through connecting with others online. In this season that might have included sourcing turkey from a local farm, a chauffeured car to...
Are electric vehicles really the best option for greener driving?
Jan 04, 2016 10:56 am UTC| Insights & Views Technology
Jaguar Land Rover has become the latest car manufacturer to announce its entry into the worlds first fully electric racing series the FIA Formula E World Championship. It is reported that the racing series will serve as a...
Startup Companies Poised to Impress For CES 2016
Jan 04, 2016 10:53 am UTC| Technology
With each passing year, the global technology event CES is becoming bigger and better. The Eureka Park Marketplace returns to CES 2016 for its fifth year with 500 companies, up from 375 in 2015. Owned and produced by...
Microsoft Aims To Deliver Complete Mobile Experience, Says CEO Satya Nadella
Jan 04, 2016 08:28 am UTC| Technology
The competition between Android phones and Windows phones is not something new. Whats new is that Microsoft CEO Satya Nadellahas admitted what can be regarded as a long-known fact Windows Phones market share is not...