Watching director Theodore Melfi’s “Hidden Figures,” about the African-American women working for NASA who were instrumental if not indispensable to getting our first man in space, we scratch our heads and can’t help but ask ourselves, “How come I didn’t know this?” But figuring the truth here isn’t rocket science. So many years after the fact, it’s the same depth of prejudice that hampered Katherine G. Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson and their sister colleagues from convincing the space agency of their genius that has squirreled away their story.
Month: January 2017
British intelligence’s top gadget geek is a woman
The head of MI6 has revealed that the real-life gadget inventor known as Q in the James Bond films is a woman. Speaking at the Women in IT Awards in London on Wednesday night, MI6 chief Alex Younger, known as C, encouraged more women to join the intelligence services.
British intelligence’s top gadget geek is a woman
The head of MI6 has revealed that the real-life gadget inventor known as Q in the James Bond films is a woman. Speaking at the Women in IT Awards in London on Wednesday night, MI6 chief Alex Younger, known as C, encouraged more women to join the intelligence services.
Fluux Design Lab Launches Kickstarter Campaign for Production of Ferrofluid Desk Toy
Force Fluid is the next generation of ferro fluid display to come out of the Fluux Design Lab. Already in countless stores and museums, ferro fluid now comes in an aluminum, vertical casing to sit easily on a table or desk for hours of fun.
Fluux Design Lab Launches Kickstarter Campaign for Production of Ferrofluid Desk Toy
Force Fluid is the next generation of ferro fluid display to come out of the Fluux Design Lab. Already in countless stores and museums, ferro fluid now comes in an aluminum, vertical casing to sit easily on a table or desk for hours of fun.
Digital disrupts traditional outsourcing market in 2016
The traditional IT and business process outsourcing market declined 25 percent in the fourth quarter of 2016 compared to the same period last year, producing a total of $9.6 billion in total contract value, according to data from Information Services Group . The value of traditional infrastructure, applications, and business process deals in the fourth quarter was down eight percent over the previous quarter, according to ISG.
Digital disrupts traditional outsourcing market in 2016
The traditional IT and business process outsourcing market declined 25 percent in the fourth quarter of 2016 compared to the same period last year, producing a total of $9.6 billion in total contract value, according to data from Information Services Group . The value of traditional infrastructure, applications, and business process deals in the fourth quarter was down eight percent over the previous quarter, according to ISG.
How to use your vacuum attachments like a pro
If you’re not using your extra vacuum attachments, then you’re not using your vacuum to its full potential. How to use your vacuum attachments like a pro If you’re not using your extra vacuum attachments, then you’re not using your vacuum to its full potential.
Facebook gets ex-Xiaomi executive Barra as new VR head1 hour ago
Social media giant Facebook has announced it had recruited Hugo Barra, who recently quit a top position with Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi, as its new head of virtual reality. “I’m excited that Hugo Barra is joining Facebook to lead all of our virtual reality efforts, including our Oculus team,” CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced on his personal Facebook page yesterday.
Robotics Rage: Area students build success, 1 ata
ROBOTICS RAGE: Area students build success, 1 at a time School robotics teams teach students STEM skills, teamwork and confidence Check out this story on pressconnects.com: http://stargaz.tt/2k7pqxY Two days before the competition, Horseheads Intermediate School’s two teams squeezed in a final practice at the high school pool, fine-tuning their robots in the 45 minutes between a gym class and a swim team practice. The objective of their underwater ROV – remotely operated vehicle – was to drive to the bottom of the pool, pick up rings and T-shaped pipes, and surface with them.
Has Cisco broken out of the network hardware box?
Cisco has for a few years now touted software over its hardware powers but with this week’s AppDynamics buy it may have broken out of its traditional bailiwick for good. That’s because AppDynamics gives Cisco customers a unique, intelligent comprehension of what ‘s going on in their business networks from the infrastructure to applications.
Has Cisco broken out of the network hardware box?
Cisco has for a few years now touted software over its hardware powers but with this week’s AppDynamics buy it may have broken out of its traditional bailiwick for good. That’s because AppDynamics gives Cisco customers a unique, intelligent comprehension of what ‘s going on in their business networks from the infrastructure to applications.
Tillamook UAS Test Range Utilizes New High Altitude COA
As part of an unmanned flight test for NASA and the FAA, Near Space Corporation successfully flew a drone from the edge of space to operate as a surrogate test bed for technologies supporting new Suborbital Reusable Launch Vehicles currently under development. The September 26th test, conducted for NASA’s Flight Opportunities program, was the first of many flights that will be taking advantage of a unique FAA High Altitude Certificate Of Authorization .
Boeing Unveils New NASA Spacesuits For Starliner Austronaut Taxi
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Space.com: The NASA astronauts who fly aboard Boeing’s new spaceship will wear sleek, blue suits that are lighter, simpler and more comfortable than the bulky orange gear of the space shuttle era , company representatives said. Unveiled today , the new “Boeing Blue” spacesuits for the Starliner capsule weigh about 20 lbs.
Lighthouse secures $1.25M seed round to capitalise on boom in workplace IoT
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Facebook gets ex-Xiaomi executive Barra as new VR head
Social media giant Facebook announced late Wednesday it had recruited Hugo Barra, who recently quit a top position with Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi, as its new head of virtual reality. “I’m excited that Hugo Barra is joining Facebook to lead all of our virtual reality efforts, including our Oculus team,” CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced on his personal Facebook page.
Google celebrates 68th Republic Day of India with tri-colour doodle
Internet search engine giant, Google marked India’s 68th Republic Day with a tri-colour doodle on its homepage today that depicts a stadium full of people. A good number of tricolours have been shown decking up the arena of the stadium.
US-based Fidelity marks down value of India’s e-commerce giant Flipkart
Jan 26 U.S.-based mutual fund Fidelity Rutland Square Trust II has marked down the value of its holding in Indian e-commerce firm Flipkart Online Services Pvt Ltd by around 36 percent. Fidelity, in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission dated Jan. 24, logged the price of its holding as $52.13 per share as of Nov. 30, from $81.55 at the end of August.
French 2017 online retail sales seen up 11 pct – industry body
Jan 26 Online retail sales in France could rise by 11 percent this year to 80 billion euros as the number of online vendors increases and people turn to the Internet to shop more often, the French E-Commerce Federation said on Thursday. This would compare with a 14.6 percent year-on-year rise in 2016, when the French spent 72 billion euros buying online, Fevad said.
Photomath – the app that shows your work
Math is hard for some of us. Beyond basic arithmetic, some people really struggle.
Mini Wireless Keyboard Mouse Remote – the tiny keyboard for your TV
Smart TVs are awesome but what isn’t awesome is using the onscreen keyboard. Such a hassle! The Mini Wireless Keyboard Mouse Remote is everything you need to control your TV, smart features or just normal cable features.
Kaptivo – the camera that turns your whiteboard digital
Whiteboards are one of the best tools for collaborative working or brainstorming. They provide space for multiple ideas and a way to make the workflow easily seen as you come up with new ideas and connections.
Valentine’s retreats right at home.
When a tour through the luxurious purples and piercing blues of Graceland Mansion is just not enough, fans of the King can now extend their appreciation of Elvis’ unique style and Southern hospitality by staying at the new 450-room neighboring Guest House at Graceland hotel. Just a few steps away from the mansion, the Guest House at Graceland is as elegant and luxurious as the King’s colonial-style home.
Paramount WorkPlace Delivers Integrated PunchOut Capabilities to…
Because of the easy integration with Paramount’s platform, our team was able to quickly launch the suppliers’ PunchOut catalog and electronic purchase order delivery. Paramount WorkPlace , a leading software developer and provider of web-based and mobile spend management software solutions, shares how enhanced PunchOut capabilities provided by Paramount WorkPlace and Greenwing Technology have allowed organizations such as Orange Lake Resorts to have fast, easy and direct access to their suppliers, further automating and simplifying the entire procurement process, leading to end-to-end B2B automation and a strong return on investment.
J&J to buy Actelion for $30-billion, spin off R&D unit
This file photo shows the exterior of the headquarters of Swiss biotechnology group Actelion in Allschwil, near Basel. U.S. pharmaceuticals giant Johnson & Johnson on Jan. 26 announced it was buying Swiss medical firm Actelion for $30-billion.
Editorial: Views from Ohio
When astronaut Eugene Cernan left the surface of the moon after a very active Apollo 17 lunar expedition in 1972, he knew he was the last man on the moon, at least for a while. Cernan, who died Monday at age 82, didn’t have the all-American persona of John Glenn, the first American to orbit the Earth, nor the luck of being first, such as Alan Shepherd as the first American in space or Neil Armstrong as the first man to walk on the moon.
Slow ‘little performance’ of winter walkers inspires young Island artist
Bulman said her installation is a representation of her walks around town in winter, while the name refers to the way people walk. Alexis Bulman loves to watch people walk on snow-covered sidewalks in the winter – so much so that she’s created an art installation about it.
These 24 ‘rogue’ Twitter accounts claim to be from federal agencies
By Wednesday, Jan. 25, the number of “rogue” Twitter accounts that claimed to be unofficially posting on behalf of federal agencies had grown to 14. By Wednesday, Jan. 25, the number of “rogue” Twitter accounts that claimed to be unofficially posting on behalf of federal agencies had grown to 14. At least 24 Twitter accounts claiming to be posting unofficially for federal agencies sprouted like mushrooms overnight following an isolated incident in which a former employee of the National Park Service took over one of its Twitter accounts and posted four tweets about climate change on Tuesday. The Badlands, South Dakota, National Park tweets were promptly deleted but copycats soon followed.
India marks anniversary of post-independence constitution
Soldiers of Indian Armed forces march along Rajpath, the ceremonial boulevard, during Republic Day parade in New Delhi, India, Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017. India celebrates Republic day with parades across the country, showcasing India’s military might and economic strength.
New Fears for Future of Net Neutrality
Ajit Pai, named the new chairman of the Federal Communications Commission by President Donald Trump yesterday, is likely to seek changes to the organization’s stance on Net Neutrality. Pai was one of two commissioners to vote against the FCC’s 3-2 approval of the Open Internet Order in early 2015.
UPDATE 2-Singapore factory output records strongest rise in 5 years
Manufacturing output in December jumped 21.3 percent from a year earlier, data from the Singapore Economic Development Board showed, far exceeding the median forecast in a Reuters survey of 9.5 percent. Singapore has seen lacklustre economic growth the past two years as sluggish global demand weighed on exports.
Top Forecaster Says Fed to Increase Rates Every Quarter in 2018
The Federal Reserve is about to go rapid-fire on interest rates, boosting them in the second half of this year, and following that with a rise in every single quarter of 2018, according to BNP Paribas SA, which expects the tightening to strengthen the dollar and push gold down toward $1,000 an ounce. The U.S. central bank is seen raising borrowing costs later this year given the fiscally expansive policies proposed by Donald Trump, and the new president’s agenda may help to lift wages in 2018, hoisting labor costs, the bank said in a Jan. 25 report.
Building a Reverse Image Search Engine using a Pretrained Image Classifier
In the Olden Days, say more than 10 years ago, building Image Search was really quite hard . In fact, when Alta Visa first came out with a search engine for images , they couldn’t really do it.
‘Bad Lip Reading’ video of inauguration is so bad, it’s great – CNET
Maybe you wondered just what was inside that sky-blue Tiffany gift box Melania Trump presented to Michelle Obama on Inauguration Day . Or what now-president Donald Trump and then-president Barack Obama chatted about as they stood side by side.
Hugo Barra joins Facebook to lead VR team – CNET
Having announced his departure from Xiaomi to return to Silicon Valley, the former Googler will now be leading the Occulus team as vice president of VR. The former global lead of the Chinese smartphone manufacturer had announced his departure earlier this week to return to Silicon Valley and he appears to quickly found an exciting new gig.
Public Weighs in on New METS Services
METS shuttled in new services when the calendar turned to 2017. And on Wednesday night, riders got to weigh in on the changes.
Raytheon completes factory acceptance testing of flight operations system for NASAa s telescope
With seven times the light-collecting power of its predecessor, the Hubble Space Telescope, this next-generation telescope will gather data and images of dust clouds, stars and galaxies deeper into space. More than 800 requirements were successfully verified on the JWST ground control system during the testing conducted at Raytheon’s Aurora, Colorado, facility, bringing NASA’s next space observatory one step closer to the scheduled 2018 launch.
Navy registers trademarks for Carderock’s SeaGlide
A SeaGlide, or small-scale underwater glider, maneuvers in a tank of water at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division in Bethesda, Md. The SeaGlide is a non-tethered, autonomous robot that helps collect data through sensors.
Lockheed tops fourth quarter forecasts
On a per-share basis, the Bethesda, Md.,-based company said it had net income of $3.35. Earnings, adjusted to account for discontinued operations, came to $3.25 per share.
Air Force photograph by Staff Sgt. Peter Thompson
The 33rd Fighter Wing loaded and released the Air Education and Training Command’s first live bombs from an F-35A. The 33rd Fighter Wing loaded and released the Air Education and Training Command’s first live bombs from an F-35A at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Jan. 17, 2017.