Engineering Newswire: World's Largest Solar-Powered Computer

This Engineering Newswire looks at testing out a smart toy for our pets, cruising in the Mercedes-Benz luxury yacht and creating the world’s largest, solar-powered computer.

Smart Pet Toy Lets You Play Fetch Remotely

Smart gadgets seem to be invading many aspects of our lives – from fitness trackers to smart vacuum cleaning robots. However, these technological advances seem to have skipped over our four-legged companions.

That is why innovators Kevin Li and Anthony Chien just launched an IndieGoGo campaign for what they describe as the world’s first pet camera in a smart ball, aptly named PlayDate.

46-Foot-Long Mercedes-Benz Luxury Yacht

Mercedes-Benz is known for producing luxury sports cars that are coveted by many auto enthusiasts. Well, now the automaker has teamed up with Silver Arrows Marine to create the Arrow460-Granturismo luxury yacht.

Measuring up to 46 feet in length, Mercedes says the boat combines the best of open-top cruisers with the privacy of a cabin cruiser.

World’s Biggest Solar-Powered Computer

According to the Center for Disease Control, tragically 9.1 percent of global disease could be prevented by access to cleaner water and improved sanitation.

One European-based company is hoping to change this, by providing fresh drinkable water to communities in need. This is where Watly comes in.

The machine is billed as the world’s first, and largest, solar-powered computer that uses thermal technology to provide clean water to those in need.

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