The joy of txt: 20 years of SMS

The humble SMS is 20 years old… and a far more important invention than the flashier inventions that have followed it Here's a question: what's bigger and far more important than Facebook? Hint: it's very low-tech and doesn't need a smartphone or even an internet connection. And this year marks its 20th birthday, which means that in internet time it's 140 years old. Oh, and it doesn't involve ...

Green cars cost treasury €1.3bn

A surge in the sale of energy-efficient cars cost the government €1.3bn in lost tax income last year, the national statistics office CBS said on Wednesday.

Motorcycle Airbags - autoevolution

Motorcycle Airbags autoevolution Ever since motorcycles were invented, they have been looked at like some of the most dangerous vehicles to be found on the open roads. Despite pretty much anything a rider could say to "defend" this sport, the truth is still unbeatable: motorcycles are ...

Young Green Revolutionaries - GreenAnswers (blog)

Young Green Revolutionaries GreenAnswers (blog) On a trip to China in 2006, Ben got the idea for his invention when he realized he couldn't see the views in China due to the smog build up from motorcycles, which are a very popular mode of transport in China's densely populated areas.

World's first motorbike worth £63 in its day set to fetch £21000 at auction - Metro

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World's first motorbike worth £63 in its day set to fetch £21000 at auction Metro Its pioneering design was made possible after its British makers invented the world's first cast alloy wheel, which was capable of supporting an engine. Despite the common belief among petrol heads that Bugatti debuted this pioneering type of wheel, ...