AP Technology

Video: Hybrid Ferry Aims to Reduce Hong Kong Emissions

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:37:16 +0000

Solar powered ferries currently sailing in Sydney are soon to become a frequent sight in and around Hong Kong's harbor. (Feb. 9)

Video: AP Top Stories

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:00:08 +0000

Here's the latest news for Tuesday, Feb. 9: Toyota recalls 400,000 Prius; Mid-Atlantic expects more snow; Michael Jackson's doctor charged with involuntary manslaughter; Endeavour heads toward Intl. Space Station.

Video: Raw Video: Biggest-ever 747 Takes Flight

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:10:26 +0000

The biggest jumbojet Boeing has ever made lifted off Monday on its first test flight at Paine Field at Everett, Washington. The 747-8 is 250 feet long, 18 feet longer than current jumbo 747s. (Feb. 7)

Video: New Module Will Give 360-degree View to ISS

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:48:32 +0000

Shortly after Space Shuttle Endeavor docks with the International Space Station, crews will get to work installing Tranquility, a new observation room. (Feb. 8)

Video: Scientists Invent Rice That Doesn't Need Cooking

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:04:09 +0000

Agricultural scientists in India say they have developed a variety of rice that requires no cooking and can be eaten simply after being soaked in water. (8 Feb 2010)

Video: New Module Will Give 360-degree View to ISS

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:44:00 +0000

Shortly after Space Shuttle Endeavor docks with the International Space Station, crews will get to work installing Tranquility, a new observation room. (Feb. 8)

Video: AP Top Stories

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:43:09 +0000

Here's the latest news for Monday, Feb. 8: Endeavour lifts off; Mid-Atlantic storm cleanup; KSM Trial location; Saints win Super Bowl.

Video: Raw Video: Endeavour Lifts Off

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:45:52 +0000

Space shuttle Endeavour has blasted off, heading toward the International Space Station. Monday's lift-off was the final night time launch before the space shuttles are retired. (Feb. 8)

Video: Students May Face Charges in "sexting" Incident

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 02:15:35 +0000

Several Colorado middle school students could face serious charges after a nude photo of a 12 year old girl was sent to the cell phones of several students. (Feb. 4)

Video: Iran Launches New Space Rocket

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:14:10 +0000

Iran launched a new rocket into space on Wednesday, raising fresh fears over its nuclear ambitions. But President Ahmadinejad signalled a possible acceptance of a key UN demand on the issue. (3 Feb 2010)

Video: Obama Cancels Bush Moon Initiative

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 22:19:06 +0000

President Barack Obama's $3.8 trillion budget, while astronomical in comparison to previous plans, is aiming to spend wisely and keep those funds closer to Earth. (Feb. 1)

Video: Review: E-readers Point in New Directions

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 20:11:35 +0000

It's a big year for e-book reading, and not because Apple just announced the iPad. Other manufacturers have been flooding the field to capitalize on the success of the Kindle. AP Technology Writer Peter Svensson takes a closer look at the latest offerings

Video: Apple Unveils Long-awaited iPad Tablet

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 22:30:09 +0000

Apple CEO Steve Jobs introduced the iPad as the company's "latest creation," saying the tablet-style device is more intimate than laptop. (Jan. 27)

Video: Gabriel: Haiti Aid Can Benefit From Technology

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:10:14 +0000

Musician Peter Gabriel says technology offers tremendous potential for humanitarian relief efforts in Haiti. (Jan. 27)

Video: Apple Tablet Could Mean New Era for Gaming

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 23:30:27 +0000

When Apple introduced the iPhone, it shook up the cell phone business. Now, with the looming launch of a tablet-style computer, Apple could pose an even tougher challenge to established players in the video game business. (Jan. 26)

Video: Sky Surprise: Meteorite Drops Into Clinic

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:34:42 +0000

A family practice in Lorton, Virginia is patching up the roof after a meteorite crashes through the ceiling and into an exam room. (Jan. 22)

Video: Clinton Urges China to Probe Cyber Intrusions

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 20:51:13 +0000

In a wide-ranging speech on Thursday, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton cited China as one of several countries where there has been an increase in threats to freedom of information over the past year. (Jan. 21)

Video: Should Cell Phones Come With Radiation Warnings?

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:14:49 +0000

Maine and San Francisco may soon require cell phones to carry warnings about radiation levels, even though there is no consensus among scientists. The AP's Haven Daley has more. (Jan. 19)

Video: Heavy Rains to Hit Calif.; Mudslides Feared

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 20:32:58 +0000

Authorities are urging residents living below fire-damaged hillsides in southern California to obey any evacuation orders, fearing heavy rains this week will trigger mudslides. (Jan. 18)

Video: Fish Counters Aiding in Marine Protection

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 17:26:37 +0000

The Castle Rick Marine Protected Area is home to dozens of species of marine life. It's a perfect spot for amateur divers to get up close with marine life, and for scientists to monitor fish populations. (Jan. 18)

Video: New Radar Technology Aims to Reduce Bird Strikes

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 17:54:16 +0000

A year after a flock of geese disabled US Airways Flight 1549 causing it to splash down in the Hudson River, new technology is being deployed to combat bird strikes. (Jan. 15)

Video: Google Threatens to Pull Out of China

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 12:44:37 +0000

The internet giant Google says it will stop censoring its search engine results in China, and may pull its operations out of the country altogether. The threat is a rare show of a company defying the Chinese government. (13 January 2010)

Video: Quake Aftershocks 'a Concern' in Rescue Efforts

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 05:10:20 +0000

A geophysicist with the US Geological Survey says he expects a large amount of damage and casualties in the aftermath of Tuesday's earthquake in Haiti. The 7.0 quake brought down major buildings, leaving several people trapped under the debris. (Jan. 12)

Video: Major Quake Hits Haiti; Many Casualties Expected

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 04:54:41 +0000

The strongest earthquake in more than 200 years rocked Haiti Tuesday, collapsing a hospital where people screamed for help and heavily damaging the National Palace, U.N. peacekeeper headquarters and other buildings. (Jan. 12)

Video: Stem Cell 'glue' Helps Bond Bones Together

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:15:47 +0000

Andrew Kent's broken leg was so bad that doctors warned he faced the prospect of amputation. But a new stem cell technique means this rock climber can look forward to getting back to full fitness. (Jan. 12)

Video: CES Wrap-Up: Which Gadgets Will Catch On?

Sat, 09 Jan 2010 02:37:22 +0000

AP Technology Writer Peter Svensson recaps the highlights of the 2010 Consumer Electronics Show from Las Vegas and describes which gadgets may catch on. (Jan. 8)

Video: Saving Energy at CES

Sat, 09 Jan 2010 01:39:41 +0000

A variety of gadgets on display at the 2010 Consumer Electronics Show aim to help homeowners conserve power and reduce their energy bills. (Jan. 8)

Video: CES Gadgets: Gaming Glove

Sat, 09 Jan 2010 01:10:28 +0000

Iron Will demonstrated its Peregrine glove as the 2010 Consumer Electronics Show that allows PC video game players to control the action with a glove instead of a keyboard. (Jan. 8)

Video: Russians Are Bad -- Again -- in 'Bad Company'

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 18:26:34 +0000

Another first-person shooter, more heavy accents. "Battlefield: Bad Company 2" producer Gordon Van Dyke explains why the game, like "Modern Warfare 2," makes Russia the bad guys. (Jan. 8)

Video: CES Gadgets: Night Vision Camera for Everyone

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 07:10:34 +0000

Flir Systems unveiled its first consumer-grade handheld thermal night vision camera at the 2010 Consumer Electronics Show. It lets hikers, campers, and hunters see people, find and track animals, and navigate easily even after the sun goes down. (Jan. 8)

Video: CES Gadgets: Play Music With Laser Beams

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 07:01:03 +0000

The Beamz is a free-flowing musical instrument containing lasers powered by a computer through a USB port. By passing your hands through the laser beams, you trigger streams of musical notes to play with programmed song tracks. (Jan. 8)

Video: Lady Gaga Goes Gaga Over Gadgets at CES

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 01:22:34 +0000

Lady Gaga joined Dr. Dre at the 2010 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas to launch a new line of headphones with proceeds helping to fight AIDS in Africa. She also announced a new partnership with Polaroid to bring back the instant camera. (Jan. 7)

Video: Cold Snap Freezes Nation From Wyoming to Miami

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 21:46:34 +0000

Frigid weather is gripping the South, where a rare cold snap is expected to bring snow and ice Thursday to states from South Carolina to Louisiana. Forecasters said wind chills could drop to near zero at night in some areas. (Jan. 7)

Video: E-readers and Tablets Hot Items at CES

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 21:46:30 +0000

Tech companies are aiming to bridge the gap between smartphones and laptops by offering new tablets, e-readers and netbooks. The AP's Haven Daley reports from the 2010 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. (Jan. 7)

Video: E-readers and Tablets Hot Items at CES

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 20:06:51 +0000

Video: CES Gadgets: Google Nexus One

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 13:15:51 +0000

Google showed off the features of its new Nexus One mobile phone at the 2010 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Some analysts say it could challenge Apple iPhone's market domination. (Jan. 7)

Video: CES Gadgets: Camera Masks for Ski & Scuba

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 13:15:08 +0000

Liquid Image showed off its diving and skiing masks with built-in video cameras at the 2010 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. They have wide-angle lenses and can record high-resolution video on memory cards. (Jan. 7)

Video: CES Gadgets: Transparent Laptop

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 13:14:03 +0000

At the 2010 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Samsung showed off its 14" transparent laptop. The OLED Assoc. says the prototype represents the highest resolution on the largest screen with the highest transparency currently in development. (Jan. 7)

Video: Couple Hopes to Pay for Wedding With Cans

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 11:33:45 +0000

Forget a platinum wedding, Peter Geyer and his fiance Andrea Parrish are focused on aluminum -- some 400-thousand cans worth. (Jan. 7)

Video: CES Gadgets: IPhone Drone

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:20 +0000

Parrot unveiled its AR Drone Airfoil at the 2010 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. It turns your iPhone into a remote control that flies a UFO-like drone with a camera mounted on it, allowing operators to see what the drone is seeing. (Jan. 6)

Video: 3D Leaping From TV Screens at CES

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 21:03:40 +0000

Tech companies are determined to make 2010 the year that 3-D TV viewing becomes the hot new thing. The AP's Haven Daley reports from the 2010 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. (Jan. 6)

Video: Frigid Temperatures Making Fruit Farmers Nervous

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 18:17:00 +0000

Florida farmers are scrambling to protect delicate crops like oranges and strawberries against temperatures dipping into the 20s, as cold weather dives south. (Jan. 6)

Video: World's Largest Gadget Fest Recovering From Rece

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 15:13:53 +0000

The 2010 Consumer Electronics Show has started in Las Vegas. As Ap's Haven Daley reports, the electronics industry hopes to rebound from the recession with new high-tech offerings including 3D TVs. (Jan. 6)

Video: World's Largest Gadget Fest Recovering From Recession

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 07:15:23 +0000

Video: Wireless Devices May Help Overweight Teens Shed Pounds

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 05:45:47 +0000

At a lab in suburban Los Angeles, two teens wear cell phone like devices on their bodies which record how much they move. As AP's John Mone reports, the overweight teens hope the technology will help them shed pounds. (Jan. 6)

Video: Wireless Devices May Help Overweight Teens Shed Pounds

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 04:55:01 +0000

Video: Cold Snap Forces East Coast to Bundle Up

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 22:08:33 +0000

Residents up and down the Atlantic and as far west as Tennessee are feeling the wrath of a cold spell that has temperatures plummeting. (Jan. 5)

Video: Google Launches First Branded Phone, Nexus One

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 21:30:02 +0000

Google will sell its own mobile phone in an effort to protect its online advertising empire as people increasingly surf the Web on handsets instead of personal computers. (Jan. 5)

Video: Waste Company Is Turning Your Garbage Into Clean Fuel

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 20:07:42 +0000

Trash trucks across California are rumbling down city streets using clean fuel made from a dirty source: garbage. The methane gas created from decaying detritus has been taken from the dump and transforms it into liquefied natural gas. (Jan. 5)

Video: Waste Company Is Turning Your Garbage Into Clean Fuel

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 11:42:51 +0000