Neowin News Feed for: Construction

Scientists can finally make 'living' concrete that fixes its own cracks

Sayan Sen — Sat, 19 Jul 2025 17:16:01 +0000

Scientists say they have finally figured out how to make 'living' concretes that can self repair their own cracks. Read more...

NASA's new monstrous mobile launcher is getting ready to support the next phase of Artemis

Martin Hodás — Sun, 12 May 2024 04:28:01 +0000

NASA reached an important milestone in preparation for the Artemis IV mission. Though still years away, NASA is already building a structure to support the bigger SLS rocket variant. Read more...

Microsoft explores new uses for HoloLens and mixed reality in the construction industry

Andy Weir — Wed, 25 Jan 2017 09:00:01 +0000

Microsoft has been working with Trimble and the University of Cambridge on HoloLens trials, which it says are "set to bring productivity and sustainability gains" to the global construction industry. Read more...

Microsoft is bringing Minecraft to one of the few platforms bereft of it: the Wii U

Muhammad Jarir Kanji — Mon, 07 Dec 2015 16:06:02 +0000

Since the company bought the popular sandbox construction game, Microsoft has been on a warpath, bringing its prize to as many platforms as it can - on December 17, that will include the Wii U. Read more...

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 owners complain of uneven 'gaps' around edges of screen [Update]

Andy Weir — Mon, 29 Sep 2014 16:04:01 +0000

Some of those who have purchased Samsung's Galaxy Note 4 have reported unusually wide 'gaps' at one edge of their handset - wide enough to slide a business card in between the glass and the frame. Read more...

Moto X contract price could be halved, wood backs coming too

Paul Ferson — Sun, 01 Sep 2013 05:25:11 +0000

The Moto X could see a major price reduction soon, with up-front contract fees potentially getting halved. Fans of the wooden back shown at launch could also be able to select one of four finishes. Read more...

Logitech unveils K310 washable keyboard, due in August

Paul Ferson — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 14:06:05 +0000

Logitech has unveiled its washable K310 keyboard, scheduled for release during August at a surprisingly low price of $39.99. European buyers will have to hold out for a little longer to buy. Read more...

Fiber Optic Cable Between U.S. and Asia Under Construction

Tue, 01 May 2007 03:59:38 +0000

A new pact formed last week between 17 major telecommunications companies hopes to avoid a repeat of what occurred last December. An undersea earthquake off the coast of Taiwan disrupted Internet cables, causing communications to... Read more...

Newton's Aquarium: A Solar System Construction Set

Daniel Fleshbourne — Thu, 01 May 2003 08:58:29 +0000

Living Graphs Inc. has released the first public beta of Newton's Aquarium: A Solar System Construction Set for Windows. Newton's Aquarium joins Making Waves and Looking Glass in a new line of educational physics software... Read more...