Top shelf automotive technology has always been the domain of the one percent, with major advances in the field generally out of the financial reach of the rest of the world. However, this is about to change, as TechNavio analysts point out that advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) might soon be a reality for the…

Gesture recognition is the ability of a device to identify and respond to the different gestures of an individual. Most gesture recognition technology can be 2D-based or 3D-based, working with the help of a camera-enabled device, which is placed in front of the individual. The camera-enabled device beams an invisible infrared light on the individual, which is…

Lockheed Martin, the top dogs in defence technology, recently unveiled a portable, 30-kilowatt electric fiber laser weapon that may be powerful enough to replace traditional missiles (cue imperial march). So we’re one step closer to creating the Death Star thanks to some major innovations in laser technology, most notably the advent of fiber lasers. Fiber…

Ever get that feeling like you’re being watched? Well, you probably are but it’s all in the name of safety. Increasing security concerns worldwide are prompting many organizations to adopt video surveillance solutions to help curb security threats ranging from petty theft and shoplifting to terrorism. Many governments are pushing to install security cameras in…

Wouldn’t it be nice if your morning trip to work could be quieter, greener and cheaper? This isn’t just a commuter’s pipe dream—the Global Electric Vehicle Market is revving up, with electric taxis and electric buses leading the pack with projected CAGRs of 16.26 percent and 33.98 percent respectively from 2014-2018. Electric Vehicles at a Glance…

The key to success in business is adaptability and mobility. Being able to quickly upgrade, move and manage information is what sets some organizations above the rest in an increasingly competitive information management and information technology marketplace. We’ve pointed out before that data centers account for one of the fastest growing markets worldwide, but now…

TechNavio publishes new market research reports on a weekly basis.  Last week, TechNavio analysts published 25 reports.  Here is a snapshot of report titles that were published: Engineering and Automation Construction Equipment Market in Europe 2014-2018 Global Geothermal Heat Pump (GHP) System Market 2014-2018 Excavator Market in China 2014-2018 Global Semiconductor Spin Spray Processor Equipment Market…

The business world is proving that it has just about as much potential for drama as the best (or worst…depending on how you looks at it) reality TV, as the ongoing battle between eBay and minority shareholder Carl Icahn heats up. Icahn is calling (among other things) for eBay to spin off PayPal in an IPO, but eBay has fired back, stating that…

Yesterday, the US National Transportation Safety Board began hearing testimony regarding what may have caused a UPS jet to crash in Birmingham, Alabama last year. Crew fatigue is considered to be one of the major factors that resulted in the crash that killed the pilot and co-pilot. It is estimated that during the period 1950-2013 more…