SunRun installers Will LaRocque and Brandon Anderson install one of 28 Q-Cell panels on a home on Friday, July 15, 2016 in Sunnyvale, California. SunRun installers Will LaRocque and Brandon Anderson install one of 28 Q-Cell panels on a home on Friday, July 15, 2016 in Sunnyvale, California.
Month: January 2017
It’s a hard road finding the perfect phone
OPINION: Baconlover385 leads the bidding again. He/she has an autobid of a dollar more than whatever I offer for this iPhone 4s on Trade Me.
How Voice Search Is Changing
Voice search has been around for longer than most people realize. It feels like the technology has only been around for a couple of years, but in reality, Google voice search first came out in 2002 .
Rogue tweeters in government could be prosecuted as hackers
Who are the federal government’s rogue tweeters, using official agency social media accounts to poke President Donald Trump? Are these acts of civil disobedience, or federal crimes? The online campaign began with unauthorized tweets – on subjects such as climate change inconsistent with Trump’s campaign statements and policies – that have been mostly deleted from official agency accounts. It shifted tactics Thursday as at least 40 new but unofficial “alternative” accounts for federal agencies began spreading across Twitter.
Here’s Why Avery Dennison’s Stock May Offer a ‘Fantastic Voyage’
Many people have never heard of Avery Dennison , but its products are all around us and even inside some of us. The company is the world’s biggest manufacturer of radio frequency identification tags, which are miniaturized devices straight out of the science fiction movie Fantastic Voyage .
Five New Year’s Resolutions For Manufacturers In 2017
Manufacturers have long embraced the concept of continuous improvement and innovation. In that spirit, what better way to kick off 2017 than with resolutions about new ways to improve? Here are my five suggestions for manufacturers working to reach the next level in quality, throughput and overall excellence in 2017.
PC-Tel, Inc. (PCTI) Upgraded at Zacks Investment Research
They currently have $6.50 price target on the stock. According to Zacks, “PCTEL designs, develops, and delivers wireless solutions.
Montana: There’s an edge when you have Super Bowl experience
Montana was in his third season with the San Francisco 49ers when they faced the Cincinnati Bengals in the Pontiac Silverdome. The 60-year-old Hall of Fame quarterback knows the disadvantage players making their first start face in the big game.
Research Analysts’ Weekly Ratings Changes for Teradyne
Several brokerages have updated their recommendations and price targets on shares of Teradyne in the last few weeks: 1/27/2017 – Teradyne was upgraded by analysts at Zacks Investment Research from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating. According to Zacks, “Teradyne is a leading provider of automated test equipment.
Milwaukee Public Library Calendar of Events February 5-11
Free tours begin at 11 a.m. each Saturday afternoon in the rotunda. Tour goers receive a coupon for a free book at the end of the tour in the Bookseller Store and CafA .
Can Mike Pompeo heal a wounded CIA? His pick of a deputy may tell us
The disparaged agency that CIA Director Mike Pompeo now heads will require a deft hand at the tiller. A handful of intelligence experts, including a former CIA director, have some advice for Pompeo: Pick a deputy from within the agency.
Cloud growth clears away the January gloom for tech giants reveling in revenue growth
There’s a lot of market for cloud to eat in to and it doesn’t look like slowing down any time soon for the likes of Microsoft, VMware, SAS, IBM and more. January is typically a time of year that’s filled with a bit of gloom.
Students showcase robotics used in the classroom
Lincoln Bennett, 7, of Edinburg, a second grader at W.W. Robinson Elementary, uses an iPad to control this robot that pushed cotton balls along the carpet during the Robotics and Coding Open House on Thursday at the Shenandoah County Administration Building in Woodstock. Rich Cooley/Daily Carter Kassis, 8, of Woodstock, stacks a group of cubelets during the fair Thursday.
Cnova N.V. (CNV) Receives Average Rating of “Hold” from Analysts
Cnova N.V. has been assigned an average recommendation of “Hold” from the six brokerages that are currently covering the company. One analyst has rated the stock with a sell recommendation, four have issued a hold recommendation and one has assigned a buy recommendation to the company.
Ng: Artificial intelligence in real life
ONE of the things that is particularly worrying to the BPO industry of the Philippines right now is the strong protectionist stance of the new US president Donald Trump. Apparently, he is zealous to make America first, and frowns on many attempts of outsourcing various manufacturing and service jobs outside the United States.
How Our Solar System Will End In The Far Future (Synopsis) [Starts With A Bang]
Earth will someday freeze over once the Sun dies, but that’s only the beginning. Image credit: Kevin Gill under cc-by-2.0, via
Neogen Corporation (NEOG) Given Consensus Recommendation of “Hold” by Brokerages
Shares of Neogen Corporation have been assigned a consensus broker rating score of 3.00 from the four brokers that provide coverage for the company, Zacks Investment Research reports. Four analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation.
“Data Center Precision Air Conditioner Market in APAC 2017-2021” Now…
Precision air conditioners are very reliable systems that are capable of operating round the clock offering precise control over temperature and humidity inside data centers. These units are specifically designed to cool the IT equipment inside data centers.
Rostelecom launches 22 Wi-Fi access points in Mari El
Pursuant to the project “Bridging of the digital divide” federal project, PJSC Rostelecom built Internet access points based on the Wi-Fi technology in 22 settlements of the Mari-El Republic in 2016, the company informed. The company laid over 300 km of fiber optical lines.
Better Buy: Baidu, Inc. vs. Facebook
The divergent fortunes of Facebook and Baidu shares over the past year only reinforce their apparent differences. However, though their core businesses today touch different areas of the global technology market, Facebook and Baidu are united in their ongoing efforts to shape some of technology’s most important future growth markets.
The Lover Of The Light – Photos From The Inventor Of SLR Camera
JenA’ Dulovits was more than a photographer. Although he took amazing photos mainly in the topic of the light but he was an inventor, and one of the most important person of Hungary’s photo-technics history.
Smile! Tim Peake grabs selfie with children from his old school
ASTRONAUT Tim Peake has spoken of his excitement at returning to space and helping lay the groundwork for a moon base and future missions to Mars. Speaking in Chichester during a visit to an exhibition based on his Principia mission to the International Space Station , Major Peake said he was keen to be involved in preparations for deep space exploration.
Blackboard Logo
Through these partnerships – spanning higher education, K-12, corporate, and government organizations – Blackboard is helping clients overcome their most pressing challenges in the evolving educational landscape. Blackboard is the leading provider of learner success-focused technology solutions and services, serving over 16,000 clients across 90 countries reaching 100 million users.
Economic growth stumbled in fourth quarter, closing the weakest year for U.S. since 2011
A shopper, left, walks with a store associate in the toy section at a Wal-Mart in Teterboro, N.J., on Oct. 26, 2016. A shopper, left, walks with a store associate in the toy section at a Wal-Mart in Teterboro, N.J., on Oct. 26, 2016.
pyCroscopy 0.0a24
A python package for image processing and scientific analysis of imaging modalities such as multi-frequency scanning probe microscopy, scanning tunneling spectroscopy, x-ray diffraction microscopy, and transmission electron microscopy. Classes implemented here are ported to a high performance computing platform at Oak Ridge National Laboratory .
Acer Predator 21 X – First Look
Acer’s Predator brand has been slowly but surely creeping up on established big-brand PC gaming rivals, currently sitting just a whisker behind the likes of Dell’s Alienware and Asus’ Republic of Gamers, and some way ahead of HP’s Omen. And every gaming brand needs a showpiece.
Astronaut to return to space with the help of Oxfordshire scientists
British ESA astronaut Tim Peake speaks during his first public appearance after returning to Earth from the International Space Station, ISS, at the European Astronaut Center, the home base of all ESA astronauts in Cologne, Germany, Tuesday, June 21, 2016 Major Peake has confirmed he will be visiting the International Space Station for a second time following his successful six-month Principia Mission last year. This will be the 44-year-old’s second mission with the European Space Agency , based at Harwell Campus.
Year of the Rooster meets the lobster
Despite lobster prices reaching highs in the winter due to smaller catches, China’s appetite rises significantly ahead of the Lunar New Year and further drives prices up. The Chinese name for lobster is “dragon prawn”.
NASA opens exhibit on 50th anniversary of Apollo 1 fire
NASA is opening an exhibit honoring the astronauts in the Apollo 1 fire – 50 years to the day they died. The hatch from the burning spacecraft is the main draw.
The use of wearable inertial motion sensors in human lower limb…
To insert individual citation into a bibliography in a word-processor, select your preferred citation style below and drag-and-drop it into the document. Wearable motion sensors consisting of accelerometers, gyroscopes and magnetic sensors are readily available nowadays.
Google’s Pixel phone shines despite misgauging demand
The new Google Pixel phone is displayed following a product event in San Francisco. Google’s head-on rival to the iPhone, the Pixel, is off to a modest but promising start.
30 Sugar-Sweet Valentine’s Day Icons
So, you want to give your projects some extra love? With Valentine’s Day coming up soon, we’ve got a fresh new set that consists of a delicious selection – just like a good box of chocolates. Take a peek, and you’ll find icons especially tailored to e-commerce projects , but also some more versatile motifs like a love letter, calendar, and even a WiFi sign that sends off some lovely vibes.
With this photo-based VR, you are (almost) there
Jim Schoonmaker had rented the place with his family last June, and by taking a few 360-degree digital photos inside, then linking them together, he had created a tour that included the roof deck, the bathroom, and the expansive living room with three big windows overlooking the Grand Canal not far from Piazza San Marco. It was a sunny day in the Italian city, and I wanted to walk out the front door and head for the closest gelateria.
Signal – keep your texts to yourself
You never know who’s listening in our connected world. If you want to make sure that all your text messages, no matter how innocent, are kept secret from any prying eyes, check out Signal , the completely secure text messaging app.
No More Peace – researchers say fingerprints can be stolen from selfies
You better think twice before you flash a peace sign in a photo again, someone might be stealing your fingerprints! This may seem like a silly fear but Japan’s National Institute of Informatics believes that it is possible to do so and we should all be wary of the friendly hand gesture. With the amount of quality cameras available, just with our smartphones, and the sea of peace loving selfies, researchers were curious if they could lift the information on our finger tips from pictures.
CouchCoaster – keep your drink on your “arm”
Couches. So comfortable, right? Just, the best place to sit and watch TV. Take a nap.
PHP Multi MySQLDump
This package can dump MySQL database tables for file download. It can dump one or more tables of a MySQL databases to files using PDO.
#BizTrends2017: Rediscovering the art of storytelling in the connected age
How do you create a powerful brand narrative in the age of the smartphone? Nowadays, it takes more than a great creative idea and a decent budget to get a person’s attention. Reaching the right audience on the right platform requires a reimagining of the way we approach storytelling.
Robots and drones take over classrooms
Classrooms are noticeably more hi-tech these days – interactive boards, laptops and online learning plans proliferate, but has the curriculum actually changed or are children simply learning the same thing on different devices? Some argue that the education this generation of children is receiving is little different from that their parents or even their grandparents had. But, in a world where artificial intelligence and robots threaten jobs, the skills that this generation of children need to learn are likely to be radically different to the three Rs that have for so long been the mainstay of education.
Stem cell secretions may protect against glaucoma
A new study in rats shows that stem cell secretions, called exosomes, appear to protect cells in the retina, the light-sensitive tissue in the back of the eye. The findings, published in Stem Cells Translational Medicine , point to potential therapies for glaucoma, a leading cause of blindness in the United States.