Technology | Pioneers
- Iowa passes the nation's first digital driver's license lawIowa’s digital driver’s license will work at traffic stops and Iowan airports.
- How ocean current could power half the homes in FloridaWind and solar power are the poster children of renewable energy, but shifting from fossil fuels to renewable energy means tapping many sources of renewable energy. That's why companies like Crowd Energy are looking to harness the power of the ocean's currents.
- Sporty, hydrogen-fueled Toyota Mirai emits water, not CO2Toyota's new Mirai is the company's first fuel-cell vehicle. The car has zero emissions except for water. Toyota hopes the Mirai will make hydrogen cars mainstream.
- After crash, Virgin Galactic continues quest for space tourismIt's been two weeks since the fatal crash of Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo. As authorities continue to investigate what caused the crash, Virgin Galactic says the accident will not hinder the company's plans to send tourists to space.
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- Mars One: Who would sign up for one-way trip to Mars? This guy.The Mars One program has stated it will create the first human colony on Mars by 2025. George Hatcher is a Mars One finalist, and could begin training as early as next year.
- Galaxy Note 4 review roundup: Revenge of the 'phablet'Samsung Galaxy Note 4 review scores have hit the Web. The critics are pretty positive about Samsung's new 'phablet.'
- Google debuts new line of sub-$100 Android One phonesAndroid One phones arrive in India this month, at very low price points.
- New smart skin for aircraft lets planes 'feel' painBAE Systems has designed a spray-on skin that senses and reports damage.
- UE BOOM speakers and Lindsey Stirling master the tides of technologyLindsey Stirling's hit video 'Master of Tides' draws attention to the small but powerful UE BOOM waterproof speakers.
- Perseid meteor shower tonight: How to get the best viewA Google doodle celebrates the Perseid meteor shower 2014, which will reach its peak Tuesday night.
- Freemium apps: Enticing fees in 'free' online games quickly add upClash of Clans reportedly makes $1.2 million each day by giving away its app for free.
- PlayStation Now opens up online game rentalsPlayStation Now enters open beta testing, allowing PS4 owners to rent games online for a few hours or several months.
- Vanhawks Valour bicycle can map your ride, smooth your pathThe Vanhawks Valour smart bike comes with a carbon fiber frame and electronics throughout.
- Marvel live show reveals the future of stage techExclusive: The tech team behind Marvel Universe LIVE explains how it pulls off the stage show's special effects.
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