In a year which saw various high profile releases from some of the world's biggest manufacturers, we take a look at some of the hottest products made in 2011
Even though Logitech called its Revue Google TV receiver a mistake, rumours suggest that LG will now collaborate with the search engine giant on a new television set
Nike has finally unveiled its new 20XI premium golf ball franchise featuring what the sporting giant has described as “innovative golf ball technology” that will “propel golf ball manufacturing into an entirely new level of innovation.”
Engineers in Canada have designed a water-powered jet pack that can hover up to 10 metres in the air reach top speeds of 35mph and has a cruising duration of between 1-2 hours. This is all dependent on pilot weight.
It can accommodate pilots of 1,50 - 2,00 meters in height and 40 -150 kilograms in weight. A digital fly-by-wire system is used to control the throttle.
Navy scientists have set a world record during a test of an electromagnetic railgun, a hi-tech cannon that sends a 20-pound projectile rocketing through the air at seven times the speed of sound.
The supergun, which can destroy a target 100 miles away, has officially been branded the most powerful in the worldafter tests at a U.S. Navy firing range.
In an attempt to make luxury yachts more environmentally friendly, the partnering companies have designed and manufactured the largest plug-in hybrid electric yacht.
The cost of UK manufacturer’s raw materials rose almost twice as fast as expected in September, propelled by higher wheat prices. This takes the annual rate well above expectations, official data revealed on Friday, 8 October.
This expo is currently witnessing the participation of 237 exhibiting companies from 22 countries and focuses primarily on the emerging trends in printed electronics.
Printed electronics implies the printing of conductive ink such as electronics circuitry on a common platform like paper, plastic or textile.
General Motors (GM) today announced its second quarter 2010 results, marked by revenue of $33.2 billion and net income attributable to common stockholders of $1.3 billion.
GM’s second quarter earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) were $2.0 billion.
The companies decided to withdraw all applications for government loan guarantees across Europe, despite a need for around 1.8 billion euros, because of long delays.
Opel/Vauxhall said the process had been “more complex and longer than anticipated”.
The British government has agreed a loan of 270 million pounds for General Motors to help protect jobs in Britain.
The money will help secure operations at the carmaker's two Vauxhall plants in the UK and those of Opel in Europe.