China launches own aircraft engine-maker to rival the West August 28, 2016 techengine comments (10) China launches its first aircraft-engine manufacturer in an attempt to wean itself off Western suppliers and become a global aviation power.
Hundreds of Pokemon Go incidents logged by police August 28, 2016 techengine comments (10) Pokemon Go players have been involved in hundreds of police incidents since the gaming app phenomenon launched, the BBC learns.
Uber suspends services in Abu Dhabi August 28, 2016 techengine comments (5) Taxi-hailing service Uber and rival Careem suspend their services in the capital of the United Arab Emirates, as drivers are reportedly arrested.
Wood fuel plan to cut plane CO2 branded as ‘pipe dream’ August 28, 2016 techengine comments (9) Proponents say new, greener jet fuels made from waste wood could significantly reduce airline CO2 emissions but environmentalists say it’s a “pipe dream”.
Facebook overhauls Trending feature after bias claims August 26, 2016 techengine comments (12) Social media giant Facebook makes its Trending feature more automated after criticism it was biased against conservative views.
‘First Apple computer’ sells for $815,000 August 25, 2016 techengine comments (5) A prototype Apple 1, a holy-grail item in electronics memorabilia, has sold for $815,000 (£618,000) in an online auction.