Bill Gates invests in energy storage startup Aquion
Aquion Energy, the energy storage startup that makes cheap grid batteries out of sodium and water, has enjoyed early support from investors. It’s latest financing round, which will provide critical funds to help the company bridge the gap between concept and commercialization, was no different.
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IBM forms $1bn Watson Business Group
Should we expect the group to boost the commercialization of cognizant computing?
When will every car be driverless?
By 2050, almost every car will be driverless. But what are the challenges before we get there?
CES 2014: 2 tech trends dominating the car world
The International Consumer Electronics Show is a chance for thousands of companies to showcase their gadgets. Amid the chaos, announcements from major automakers revealed two trends to watch.
MakerBot unveils 3D printer cheap enough for your household
Cheap and good 3D printers can be hard to come by, but MakerBot aims to change that.
Ford 3D prints parts for our future vehicles
The automaker says that the use of 3D printing technology in its production lines will not only boost quality but also cut costs.
Here’s an innovative aircraft you won’t mind clogging up the skies
An electric “volocopter” is closer to becoming a commercial reality.
In Sweden, 100 driverless cars to take to the streets
In the largest pilot scheme of its kind, the streets of Sweden will soon become the testing ground for autonomous vehicles.