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FAA names two new officials to lead on drone policy

The Federal Aviation Administration on Wednesday named two new officials to lead its effort to incorporate commercial unmanned aerial systems, or drones, into the U.S. airspace. Hoot Gibson, an aviation expert who has been involved in development of a next-generation air transportation system for the United States, was named as the agency’s UAS integration senior advisor — a new position responsible for external outreach, education and interagency initiatives. A former

Huawei takes aim at Apple, Samsung with Mate S phone

By Harro Ten Wolde and Nadine Schimroszik BERLIN (Reuters) – China’s Huawei Technologies [HWT.UL] unveiled a new smartphone on Wednesday, taking aim at the high end of the market, which is dominated by Apple and Samsung Electronics. The Mate S, launched on the sidelines of Europe’s biggest consumer electronics show, IFA, in Berlin, has a 5.5-inch display, a 13 mega pixel rear camera and fingerprint security. Huawei says it is

Huawei takes aim at Apple, Samsung with Mate S phone

By Harro Ten Wolde and Nadine Schimroszik BERLIN (Reuters) – China’s Huawei Technologies [HWT.UL] unveiled a new smartphone on Wednesday, taking aim at the high end of the market, which is dominated by Apple and Samsung Electronics. The Mate S, launched on the sidelines of Europe’s biggest consumer electronics show, IFA, in Berlin, has a 5.5-inch display, a 13 mega pixel rear camera and fingerprint security. Huawei says it is