Daily technology news - 21-Jan-2007

Fitness technology is helping shed pounds (Middletown Journal)I've always been a fan of technology. It's amazing how cell phones and laptops have forever changed our society. I can remember how surfing the internet used to impede on your entire family's phone time.

House Science and Technology Chair Gordon Comments on Reported Chinese ASAT Test (SpaceRef)(Washington, DC) The National Security Council has reported that the Chinese government recently conducted a test of anti-satellite technology in which it used a ground-based ballistic missile to destroy a Chinese polar-orbiting weather satellite.

Shell issues first Technology Report (AME Info)Royal Dutch Shell plc today issues its first Technology Report, an overview of 27 advanced technologies - some delivering benefits today and others that will shape the future of the energy industry.

Dodge Sprinter Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle with Lithium-Ion Battery Technology in Customer Fleets (The Auto Channel)- Lithium-ion battery research will accelerate future hybrid development - DaimlerChrysler investigates plug-in technology with test fleet - Dodge Sprinter Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) can drive up to 20 real-world miles on electric-only power - Industry first PHEV combined with diesel for maximum fuel efficiency AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 19 -- More than 20 Dodge ...

Herman Miller Desks will use eCoupled Wireless Charging Technology (I4U) Reuters (via DVHardware) reports that office furniture company Herman Miller licensed the eCoupled intelligent power technology from Fulton Innovation. eCoupled transfers power through a magnetic field. You do not need to plug your portable devices ...

Technology giants to draw up Internet code of conduct (ABC via Yahoo!7 News)Technology companies Microsoft, Google, Yahoo and Vodafone are in talks with human rights groups to draw up an Internet code of conduct to protect users' free speech and privacy.

Modern Technology Used To Understand Ancient World (CBS4 Denver)University of Colorado researchers and NASA are using modern technology to understand the ancient world. They're using satellites and video games for a glimpse into the lives of people 2,000 years ago.

IRAN SEEKS NEW TECHNOLOGY FROM N. KOREA (Middle East Newsline)LONDON [MENL] -- Iran has discussed additional missile technology and systems from North Korea. Western intelligence sources said an Iranian delegation has arrived in North Korea for talks on ballistic missile development.

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