A high school student is getting a lot of international attention thanks to a vending machine he built in his locker. Blake Hawkins is a senior at Valley Center High in Valley Center, Kansas.
Month: January 2017
Easy-to-exploit authentication bypass flaw puts Netgear routers at risk
For the past half year Netgear has been working on fixing a serious and easy-to-exploit vulnerability in many of its routers. And it’s still not done.
Global Data Center RFID Industry 2017 Top Market Solutions for Asset…
Global Data Center RFID Industry 2017 Top Market Solutions for Asset Management, Asset Tracking & Asset Visibility : RF Code, GAO RFID, Omni-ID The research study evaluates the Data Center RFID market’s historical performance along with projected development statistics from 2017 to 2021 on the basis of innovations and technology. This report provides a technical and technological outline on Data Center RFID Industry in Global regions, mainly in America, Europe, China, Japan, Asia, Korea and India.
How to install OTRS (OpenSource Trouble Ticket System) on CentOS 7
OTRS is written in PERL and provides the following important features: Customers can register and create/interact with a Ticket via the customer portal and by email, phone, and fax with each queue . Tickets can be managed by their priority, assignment, transmission and follow-up.
Robotics industry reports record sales for 2016
The Robotic Industries Association reported record robot sales in 2016 in North America thanks to a strong fourth quarter and increased sales in the automotive industry. The Robotic Industries Association announced the North American robotics market broke all-time records for orders and shipments in 2016.
Slack’s messaging service sets sights on big businesses
The Slack app is displayed on a mobile phone, Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017, in New York. Slack Technologies is hoping to convert more big businesses to its online business messaging service by making it easier for workers in different departments to communicate with each other.
SCOSCHE introduces USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter
SCOSCHE Industries has released the USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter, which features three ports and is targeted for Type-C devices such as the 2016 MacBooks and MacBook Pros. One port is an HDMI connection that allows users to mirror the laptop display to an HDMI-enabled TV or display up to 4K HD.
World’s First Stem-Cell Study for Cystic Fibrosis
A 39-year-old man with cystic fibrosis has made history by becoming the first person in the world to receive human adult stem cells in a new study that researchers hope will some day lead to the development of a therapy to reduce the inflammation and infection caused by CF. The study is being conducted at University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio.
The robots are coming
The future will feature a lot more pizza bots instead of pizza boys if London-based delivery robot maker Starship Technologies has anything to say about it. The robot-focused startup – founded in 2014 by Skype cofounders Ahti Heinla and Janus Friis – is on something of a tear at the moment, having just raised $17.2 million from investors that included Daimler.
Day trader is betting his last $250,000 that Apple shares will crash today
One of the oldest adages about investing is that you can’t time the market. Sure, you can do your best to try, but if you’re hoping to accumulate a vast amount of wealth a’la Warren Buffet, you might want to try investing for the long-term instead of gambling your money away with multiple trades a week.
The Psychonauts VR Game Has A Release Date
The Psychonauts series is all about diving into people’s heads, so it makes sense that the next game in the series would instead let your head dive into the game…Sort of. What we mean is that it’s a VR experience called Psychonauts in the Rhombus of Ruin , and we finally know when you’ll be able to actually play it.
NFV, SDN & Wireless Network Infrastructure Industry Opportunities,…
Service providers continue to face increasing CapEx and OpEx burdens, amid growing requirements for high-speed mobile broadband services. By eliminating reliance on expensive proprietary hardware platforms, NFV and SDN promise to reduce service provider CapEx.
Advanced Materials Market – Show of Excellent Strength Boosts Demand for Ceramics
Global Advanced Materials Market: Snapshot Advanced materials are known to have superior qualities as compared to traditional materials. Thus, they are used in varied applications.
Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Market Outlook, Competitive Analysis,…
Global Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Market: Snapshot The global autoclaved aerated concrete market has gained significant traction in regions such as Europe and Asia Pacific in the past few years. The unique combination of low weight, rigidity of construction, durability, cost-effectiveness, chemical inertness, lower energy cost of heating or cooling, and low negative impact of environment makes AAC a viable construction material.
Under Armour shares on track for biggest one-day plunge after earnings miss, weak guidance
Shares of Under Armour Inc. slid as the company posted an unexpected decline in quarterly profit and issued a disappointing sales forecast for 2017 as the athletic gear maker said it struggled with its key North American business. For 2017, the company expects revenue to grow 11% to 12% to about $5.4 billion, sharply below the $6.06 billion analysts have predicted.
Automotive Heat Shield Market Trends, Regulations and Competitive…
Automotive Heat Shield Market: Snapshot The growth of the worldwide automotive heat shield market is complementary to the global production of automobiles as it is one of the essential components in a vehicle. Therefore, any increase in vehicle production has a direct impact on the demand for automotive heat shields.
Upgraded CPU/RAM/Mobo, but having performance problems.7
So I just recently upgraded from a i7 3770K 3.5 GHz, 16 GB Crucial BallistiX 1600 DDR3, and a Asus P8Z77-LK. To a i7 7700K 4.2 GHz, 32 GB G.Skill TridentZ 3200 DDR4 , and an Asuz STRIX Z270F Motherboard.
Bag on Valve Technology Market – Ability to Avert Cross Contamination …
Still in the nascent stage, bag on valve technology market is expected to grow significantly between 2016 and 2024 due to its advantages to consumers and manufacturers. Analysts expect this technology to gain traction in the coming years as it is perceived as an eco-friendly packaging solution, since it uses aluminum as the main raw material.
ThermalTake reveals fancy but expensive 120mm RGB Led radiator fans
I’m not sure why fans need very long product names, but ThermalTake seems to think there’s a good reason to make the product name as long as possible as the company just introduced the “Riing Plus 12 LED RGB Radiator Fan TT Premium Edition”. As the name suggests, this is a high-static pressure fan designed for watercooling radiators and it has 12 RGB LEDs that can be controlled via the ThermalTake software.
Monaker Group Appoints Robert Post to Board of Directors
The appointment increases the board to six members, with four serving independently. “Bob’s appointment adds a tremendous wealth of senior-level experience, knowledge and accomplishments to our board,” said the company’s chairman and CEO, Bill Kerby.
Link between human body clock and breast cancer risk discovered
Biologists in Britain have discovered a link between the human body clock and the risk of breast cancer, the University of Manchester announced Tuesday. Chinese-born Dr. Qing-Jun Meng and Professor Charles Streuli have discovered that breast tissues have 24-hour body clocks, and that several hundred genes are regulated in a daily cycle.
in Advanced Discussions with Power Companies and Others to Trial Project AirGig
AT&T * is in advanced discussions with power companies and others to trial Project AirGig in at least two locations by this fall. One location will be in the United States with others to be determined in the coming months.
More than a million Netgear routers feared vulnerable to hijack
At least 10,000 and possibly more than a million Netgear routers are vulnerable to hijack by attackers, warn security researchers Trustwave security researchers have discovered two vulnerabilities in 31 models of Netgear routers that allow attackers to bypass passwords and take over complete control of the devices. By submitting my Email address I confirm that I have read and accepted the Terms of Use and Declaration of Consent.
HowGood Partners With Ahold-Delhaize’s Giant Landover Stores
One of the U.S.’s Largest Supermarket Chains Now Has Access to World’s Largest Database of Sustainability Ratings from HowGood HowGood, an independent research organization and the best source of information on the food we eat, today announced a partnership with Giant Food of Landover, Md., a division of the Ahold-Delhaize Company, piloting the rating system in nine Giant stores through the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area. While HowGood is already available in 27 states, this partnership brings HowGood’s central mission to a new region.
How Cloud SaaS Models Enable Organizations to Think Outside the BoxBy: Perry Price
As organizations across all industries continuously look for innovative measures to improve their productivity and expand their reach, cloud-based Software as a Service ( As defined by TechTarget , cloud-based SaaS is a software distribution model in which a third-party provider hosts applications and makes them available to customers over the Internet. SaaS is completely transforming unified communications – and is growing at a rapid rate.
Galaxy Tab S3 tipped for February launch and depressingly high price
A February launch for the Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 looks increasingly likely as a new report appears to reveal pricing and an imminent release date. South Korean tech giant Samsung is set to debut its next flagship tablet – the Galaxy Tab S3 – on February 26, 2017.
Microsoft prepping Windows 10 Cloud to rival Google’s Chrome OS
Microsoft is ready to release a new version of Windows 10 into the wild that runs exclusively in the cloud. But does it have the potential to be a Chrome OS killer? , the latest version cropped alongside existing Windows 10 editions as long ago as Windows 10 development kit 15003 and was spotted by this eagle-eyed Twitter user .
The Maritime & Port Security ISAO Convenes Inaugural Cybersecurity…
The Maritime & Port Security Information Sharing & Analysis Organization convenes its inaugural conference “Maritime & Port Cyber Resilience – Adding a New Layer of Cybersecurity” February 22-24, 2017 at the Global Situational Awareness Center at NASA/Kennedy Space Center, Florida. “The Cybersecurity Summit is a landmark event for the Maritime and Port Community and a major step towards strengthening the public/private partnerships that are so critical to cyber resilience,” said retired CDR Cliff Neve, USCG .
Former Astronaut Captain James A. Lovell Named To The Board Of…
The National Museum of the American Sailor Foundation appointed Captain James A. Lovell, U.S. Navy and former NASA astronaut, to the Foundation’s board of directors. NMASF is working to create the only museum dedicated exclusively to the enlisted sailor.
Most Googled car brand in the world is…
Ever wondered which are the most Googled car brands in the world? British parts company Quickco has just answered those questions and Toyota enjoys a dominant lead, although it must be noted that the ranking is based on the number of countries rather than the actual number of people that searched for that particular brand. While most of Africa searched for Toyotas more than any other brand, South Africans didn’t get that memo, rather opting to type Mercedes-Benz into their search engines, as did our neighbours in Namibia and Botswana.
Wal-Mart to offer free 2-day shipping to all customers
Starting Tuesday morning, the Bentonville, Ark.-based retailer will ship eligible orders of $35 or more to customers’ homes in two days or less. More than two million items will be available for the free expedited shipping, including baby items, some food items, pet products, cleaning supplies and top toys and electronics, Wal-Mart said in a news release.
52 Million Grocery Shop Online Now and Millions Plan to Increase…
The internet is quickly becoming the virtual grocery store for many U.S. consumers with 52 million currently grocery shopping online, finds a new study from The NPD Group, a leading global information company. According to the NPD report, 20 million consumers who are current, lapsed, or new to online grocery shopping plan to increase their virtual shopping for foods and beverages over next six months.
Be the open source supply chain
I would bet that whoever is best at managing and influencing the open source supply chain will be best positioned to create the most innovative products. In this article, I’ll explain why you should be a supply chain influencer, and how your organization can be an active participant in your supply chain.
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UPDATE 3-UK Stocks-Factors to watch on Jan 31
* SSE: Britain’s second-biggest energy supplier SSE continued losing customers in the third quarter of its financial year, while still and wet weather meant output from its renewable energy plants fell 20 percent year on year, it said on Tuesday. * BRITVIC: British soft drinks firm Britvic said first-quarter revenue rose 4.3 percent on strong sales of its drinks in Britain and international markets.
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Agora Financial Software By Jim Rickards Strategic Intelligence SCAM? Agora Financial System By Mr. Jim Rickards Scam Or Legit? How Does Agora Financial APP Work? Is It Possible To Earning Extra Fortune Whith Agora Financial Trading Software? Discover Today Why Agora Financial APP Is The Best for your investment options. The Agora Financial APP is a new automated robot designed and developed By Jim Rickards.
FPL unveils new ‘Power Delivery Diagnostic Center’ | Press Release
Florida Power & Light Company today announced the launch of its new, high-tech Power Delivery Diagnostic Center, which is designed to leverage advanced smart grid technology to better manage the electric system and deliver reliable service that ranks among the best in the nation. “The electric grid, which was designed and built across the United States many years ago, has remained largely unchanged for decades,” said Manny Miranda, vice president of power delivery for FPL.
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Almost 500 years have passed since Martin Luther wrote his Ninety-five Theses and launched the Protestant Reformation. Narrated by British actor David Suchet , the three-part documentary THE REFORMATION: THIS CHANGED EVERYTHING explores the history of the Reformation, its impact on 16th century Europe, and its continuing influence on modern Christianity.
Wal-Mart starts free 2-day shipping
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. will offer free two-day shipping without a membership fee on more than 2 million items, replacing the subscription-based program it had been testing for more than a year. The Bentonville-based retailer said customers can order products online and have them shipped to their homes or Wal-Mart stores within two days, beginning today.