Science
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China to propose further tightening of controls over the internet
Feb 7, 2017News Hour: China is proposing a further tightening of controls over the internet with the possible establishment of a new commission to vet internet services and hardware, Beijing’s internet regulator has said. China adopted a controversial... -
Dubai links up with IBM to launch a scheme using blockchain computing technology
Feb 7, 2017News Hour: Dubai, one of the world’s largest trading hubs, has linked up with IBM to launch a scheme using blockchain computing technology to process transactions and keep track of goods being shipped, IBM said on... -
Siemens runs a successful test of power generation 3D printed gas turbine blades
Feb 6, 2017News Hour: German engineering group Siemens has run a successful test of power generation gas turbine blades produced wholly by metal-based 3D printing by UK-based Materials Solutions, which it bought last year. Siemens said on Monday... -
Facebook, Google and others launched initiative to tackle fake news stories in France
Feb 6, 2017News Hour: Social media companies Facebook, Google and a group of news organizations launched an initiative on Monday to tackle fake news stories in France, with the media in the spotlight as the country’s presidential election... -
Japanese mission to clear space junk from the Earth’s orbit has ended in failure
Feb 6, 2017News Hour: An experimental Japanese mission to clear ‘space junk’ or rubbish from the Earth’s orbit has ended in failure, officials said Monday, in an embarrassment for Tokyo. Over 100 million pieces of garbage are thought... -
Subaru debuts 2018 Legacy at the Chicago Auto Show
Feb 5, 2017News Hour: Subaru of America, Inc., which posted its eighth consecutive year of record-breaking sales, today announced that it will debut the 2018 Legacy midsize sedan at the 2017 Chicago Auto Show on February 9th. The... -
Lexus LS and LC Cruise coming to 2017 Chicago Auto Show
Feb 5, 2017News Hour: Following its global debut last month, the all-new 2018 Lexus LS is coming to the Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place, Feb. 11-20. The new LS reflects a strong, uniquely Japanese identity and approach... -
2018 Toyota Camry to be debuted in Chicago Auto Show
Feb 5, 2017News Hour: The all-new 2018 Toyota Camry, dubbed “sexy” by Toyota Motor Corporation President Akio Toyoda at its world debut last month, is coming to the Chicago Auto Show. The captivating mid-size sedan will be on... -
Users of WeChat sent 46 billion electronic red packets over the Lunar New Year period
Feb 4, 2017News Hour: Users of WeChat sent around 46 billion electronic red packets – digital versions of traditional envelopes stuffed with cash – via the Chinese mobile social platform over the Lunar New Year period, the official... -
Toyota and Suzuki are nearing a partnership agreement to develop technology
Feb 4, 2017News Hour: Japan’s Toyota Motor Corp and Suzuki Motor Corp are nearing a partnership agreement to develop technology, including self-driving, the Nikkei business daily reported on Saturday. The two Japanese automakers could announce a deal as soon...
