In an effort to expand its areas for testing of self driven cars, Alphabet Inc is will start test of such cars in Phoenix, Arizona metro area, the company said on Thursday. This move would make Phoenix the fourth U.S. city to serve as a proving ground for the autonomous vehicles. Last summer, the company’s…
The European Commission has approved Opdivo (nivolumab) monotherapy for an additional indication in advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC) after prior therapy in adults, announced Bristol-Myers Squibb Company. To demonstrate an overall survival (OS) benefit versus a standard of care in this patient population, Opdivo is the first and only PD-1 immune checkpoint inhibitor approved in Europe. The approval…
As rival Apple Inc readies a renewed push into the world’s fastest-growing market – India, Samsung Electronics Co Ltd is all set to regain its smartphone share in the country with a revamped line-up packed with special features including a safety mode for motorcyclists. Chinese brands as well as local rivals such as Micromax and…
Even as Tesla’s new Model 3 topped 276,000 reservations in a span of just three days, there are questions about whether the customers would be able to get a $7,500 federal tax credit for purchasing the electric car. Many are even skeptical that non availability of federal tax credit for the electric cars could result…
Experts predict that this year could be somewhat tough for Wal-Mart in terms of it generating sales growth. This is attributed to the prediction that as many as 1 million low-income shoppers are about become more tightfisted with their spending as the new qualification requirements rolls into effect for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in the US.…
ACTUV can detect, monitor, do reconnaissance and even deliver supplies to friendlies in hostile waters. DARPA’s 130 feet drone is a ship that can effectively eliminate enemy submarines. Although its christening is slated to take place On April 7, its currently harbored in waters nears its construction site in Portland, Oregon. DARPA has even begun…
These efforts could lead to nanoscale electronics. Researchers from the University of Georgia and Ben-Gurion University have developed an electronic component that is so tiny not only can you not see it with the naked eye nor can you see it with a regular microscope. The scientists have used a single DNA molecule to create…
A distinguished venture capitalist, Horowitz has backed ideas which have now become formidable IT companies, such as Oculus VR, Twitter, etc. When George “Geohot” Hotz attempted to make available autonomous self-driving technology into today’s cars, not only did it raise eyebrows in industry circles but also raised Tesla’s ire. However, with the backing of Andreessen…
They are already working on a wireless charger that could get your electric truck up and moving. Although charging your car wirelessly has now become more affordable, its still pretty limited since its definitely not the fastest option if you are in a hurry. Secondly if you are looking at this option for anything as…
As per the WSJ with April 11 set as a deadline for the preliminary bids, Yahoo is likely to finalise the deal by June or July this year. Citing sources, the Wall Street Journal has reported that Yahoo Inc has set April 11 as a deadline for submitting preliminary bids for its web business and…
