Technology

Japan unveils first passenger jet in four decades

The first made-in-Japan passenger aircraft in nearly four decades is being unveiled as its maker pushes into the booming regional jet sector with an eye to taking on industry giants Embraer and Bombardier. (For a closer view see the video above) Read More »

First Official Apple Reseller Store Opens in Iran

The U.S. government’s lifting of a United States embargo for exports of selected category of products into Iran on May 30th of last year, paved the way for opening of the first official Apple reseller (not company store) in Iran. Up until now, Iranians have been forced to purchase Apple’s iPhone, iPad and iMacs, making their way to unofficial stores ... Read More »

Espresso machine in your pocket

The makers of this little machine claim… With little efforts, Minipresso helps you prepare amazing shots, with a quality close to traditional machine. Don’t get rid of your daily pleasures far from home. Unlike other portable espresso machines, it doesn’t need cartridges or electricity. All you need to do is load it up with coffee grounds and hot water from ... Read More »

A bicycle built for two, side by side

What’s more romantic than two bicycles riding together into the sunset? How about one bicycle that’s built for two that has the seats side by side? This couple in Poland is riding a “Sociable” or “Buddy” bike that really wants to put “two” in together. This is not a new idea below you will see an older version from the ... Read More »

Parisa Tabriz Google’s top secret weapon

She is Google’s top secret weapon, charged with guarding the world’s most valuable brand. Parisa Tabriz is the company’s ace up the sleeve – a young professional hacker they call their “Security Princess”. As a white-hat hacker, the Polish-Iranian-American is paid to attack her own employer so the “bad guys”, known as the black hats, do not get there first. ... Read More »

Iran produces sweet tea for diabetics

Mehr News – Iranian scientist developed a kind of organic sweet and sour tea which is the best choice for people with diabetes.   Mohammad Hossein Nekoovaght, sales manager for organic tea, said, “since our company is the first in producing organic tea in Iran and the Middle East, we decided to produce a type of organic tea which would ... Read More »

You won’t believe this video, Protect Your ATM PIN

This is a new way for bad guys to steal your ATM pin code using an iPhone without you noticing at all BUT there is a really simple way to prevent it from happening, watch the video to find out how. Read More »

Nitrate levels in Tehran water may threaten infant health

Radio Zamaneh – Tehran’s water supply may contain a high level of nitrates, says the chairman of Tehran City Council’s committee for health, the environment and utilities. Rahmatollah Hafezi told the Etemad daily that the nitrate content in dam water gathered from precipitation is at the acceptable level of 10 millgrams per litre. He said, however, that the nitrate levels ... Read More »

Mercedes self-driving truck

At the 65th International Motor Show for commercial vehicles, underway in Hanover, Germany, Mercedes unveiled the aptly named Future Truck 2025. More akin to a space-age RV than a semi-truck, the prototype hints at a coming revolution in long-distance road transport. According to the BBC report his is not the pipe dream of some underutilised Daimler engineer. A prototype already ... Read More »

Berries strengthen cancer drug treatment

British scientists have suggested that adding wild berries to conventional cancer treatment such as chemotherapy could make it more effective. The study conducted by the researchers of King’s College Hospital and the University of Southampton found that the berries combined with mainstream treatments for cancer enhanced the effectiveness of the standard medicine. The researchers combined the American chokeberry with a ... Read More »