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Dukes metamaterial superlens could finally allow for long-range wireless charging
2014-01-21 16:23:53| Extremetech
Wireless power transmission is fantastic in theory -- but in practice, due to some pesky laws of physics, the range of transmission is extremely limited. Yes, you can now charge your phone by putting it on a wireless power transfer plate, but that plate still needs to be plugged into the wall, and -- more importantly -- you still have to remember to put your phone on the plate. What would really make wireless power transmission (WPT) useful is if you could power a device that's still in your hands or pocket. By using metamaterials, Duke University might have discovered a way of doing just that.
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Analysis - M&A activity in beer expected to slow, finally
2014-01-16 16:42:00| Daily beverage news and comment - from just-drinks.com
With further consolidation in the spirits industry not expected to dominate the headlines any time soon, investors are unlikely to find joy in the beer sector, where M&A momentum has slowed after a lively start to the decade.
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Did Microsoft (finally) fix Windows XP's SVCHOST redlining problem?
2014-01-15 13:11:00| InfoWorld: Top News
We won't know for sure until many more people have reported their results, but it appears Microsoft has solved the months-long problem with Windows XP update redlining systems and staying locked up for hours on end.
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Google acquires Nest for $3.2 billion: Is it finally time for smart homes to become a reality?
2014-01-14 18:59:14| Extremetech
Google has acquired Nest Labs, maker of the Nest thermostat and Protect smoke detector, for the princely sum of $3.2 billion in cash. Putting aside the utterly absurd price -- it's twice what Google paid for YouTube, and 64 times what it paid for Android -- the main takeaway here is that Google, after a false start with Android@Home, is getting back into the home automation/smart home/internet of things game. The big picture, ladies and gentlemen, is that your dream of a smart, internet-connected home, with water, heating, light, security, and AC that you can control from anywhere, is very nearly here -- and it'll be powered by Google.
The Biggest And Hottest Auto Market In The World Is Finally Cooling Off
2014-01-13 19:27:37| Auto Dealers - Topix.net
Lo cites two key reasons for slower auto sales growth 1. Slower GDP growth 2. More restrictions on new car sales as part of an attempt to clamp down on pollution.
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