U.S. Department of Justice releases final draft for smart guns

The government has left the standard open for incorporating innovation in this technology. Way back in June this year, the U.S. Department of Justice had proposed a list of specifications for smart guns, as a way forward to bring safety technology into pistols. Among the measures proposed were a slew of fail safe countermeasures, including…

World’s Fastest-Growing Smartphone Market Could Become a Manufacturing Hub

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has now has an alluring incentive for technology companies to build more plants in his country: the fastest-growing smartphone market in the world after having struggled in his campaign to bring more manufacturing jobs to India. According to a joint study by Counterpoint Research and India’s leading management school, the…

Airbnb expands on its vision of room renting with ‘experiences’, ‘places’ and ‘services’

Not content with just renting out room spaces, Airbnb aims to provide a more immersive experience. It’s now an open secret that Airbnb sees itself more than just a renting spare rooms company despite the fact that authorities have questioned its basic business model. In efforts aimed at taking its business to the next logical…

U.S. Army’s Phaser can clear the skies of a swarm of drones

The Phaser can fry any devices which has electronics, with its modulated EMP. Currently undergoing testing, the weapon system could play a significant role in today’s theatre of modern warfare. Although the U.S. military has clearly enjoyed dominance in the air, the emergence of ISIS drones has presented itself as a new threat to American…