Category Archives: World News

OLPC’s Negroponte blasts Intel’s low-cost PC initiative

Nick Negroponte, founder and leader of the One Laptop Per Child project, believes Intel is jeopardising the success of the mission. Negroponte told American news … Continue reading

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Military blocks MySpace, YouTube

The US military said it will block worldwide access to 13 Web sites because they strain network capabilities and present operational risks.. The US Department … Continue reading

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Bill Gates the Astronaut

Yes. You heard me correctly. Bill Gates is heading for space. According to an article published by Informationweek.com, Bill Gates is rumored to be preparing … Continue reading

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Did GM Kill the Electric Car?

You may have noticed that gas prices are skyrocketing again. Here in the Chicago area I have seen gas prices recently at $3.30 a gallon … Continue reading

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China develops rover for mission to moon

Scientists in Shanghai are developing a nuclear-powered lunar rover for the country’s first unmanned mission to the moon in 2012, newspapers reported Monday. The six-wheeled … Continue reading

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