Yet again, investors watched the Dow Industrial Average stop just short of the 20,000 level, even as U.S. equities resumed their post-election rally with the best week of gains in a month. Much of Wall Street spent Friday afternoon transfixed as the Dow made half a dozen passes at the milestone and each time fell excruciatingly short.
Month: January 2017
but Never Flew with Ted…:
SP: When John flew Mercury Friendship 7 in 1962, he was basically wearing his spacecraft. He had no room to get up and float.
Cyber attackers can make it impossible to call 911
It’s not often that any one of us needs to dial 911, but we know how important it is for it to work when one needs it. It is critical that 911 services always be available – both for the practicality of responding to emergencies, and to give people peace of mind.
Thousands of Students Gather at Spencerport for Robotics Competition Preparations
Nearly 35 teams from the region have six weeks to build robots for the Finger Lakes regional competition that takes place March 16th through the 18th. Competitors will have to build a robot to pick up as many balls on a playing field in two minutes for this years challenge.
This Android-powered smart bike has frickin’ laser beams video – CNET
The successors to some of our favorite LCD TVs of 2016 boast brighter images and access to more HDR content. From the slick Samsung Chromebook Pro to the triple-screen Razer Project Valerie, see all the best laptops of the show.
Forget Alexa or Siri, let Rokid’s Melody plan your life video – CNET
Your video, “Forget Alexa or Siri, let Rokid’s Melody plan your life” will start after this message from our sponsors. This digital assistant supposedly does all of Alexa’s tricks, plus it can organize the calendars for your whole family.
DisplayLink Showcases Ultra-Low Latency Wireless VR Concept at CES Las Vegas 2017
DisplayLink was the first company to push the boundaries of wireless 60GHz to dual 4K displays based on their unique compression algorithms, and is now showcasing the award-winning technology applied to the booming Virtual Reality market on a Mixed Reality stage at CES Las Vegas 2017 with an ultra-low latency Wireless VR demonstration that is available for attendees to experience. “VR is changing the way we interact with computers and the way we visualise information, yet a totally immersive experience for either gaming or business isn’t possible while worrying about cables.
Trump: Only ‘stupid’ people, fools oppose better Russia ties
Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered … . The first page of the Joint Analysis Report narrative by the Department of Homeland Security and federal Bureau of Investigation and released on Dec. 29, 2016, is photographed in Washington, Jan. 6, 2017.
The Limited Owner Almost Doubles Investment, but Closing All Stores
Sun Capital Partners Inc., the private equity owner of Limited Stores LLC, disclosed on Friday it has almost doubled its investment in the troubled U.S. women’s apparel retailer, even as it announced that it will shut all approximately 250 The Limited stores amid losses. Sun Capital Partners told investors in a letter that it has made 1.8 times its $50 million investment in Limited Stores, thanks to prior distributions and dividends, according to an email to investors seen by Reuters.
Discover Dinosaurs exhibit just right for little kids
Approach “Discover the Dinosaurs UNLEASHED” as a thoughtful carnival and you are unlikely to be disappointed by the two-day exhibit. There are serious-looking dino robots that growl and snarl and bob their heads like meat-eating horses.
Intel’s New Chips May Appeal to Biz
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Our robot overlords have arrived and conquered our hearts – CNET
CES 2017 will always be remembered as the show where we met our future robot overlords — and were foolishly disarmed by how darn cute they were. , we didn’t realize quite how many bots we would encounter.
The Future Of VR In The Back Rooms Of CES
On the main floors, numerous companies showed their ‘better-made’ versions of Google Cardboard or their iteration of hardware more HTC-Vive or Oculus Rift like. For a look at where virtual is going , Leigh Christie, manager of Isobar NewLab Americas and a tech wizard around all things relating to virtual reality, offered to help out.
OmniVision Launches 1.4-Megapixel OV9716 Image Sensor Bringing…
Built on OmniVision’s 2.8-micron OmniBSI-2i 1 2 Deep Welli 1 2 pixel i 1 2technology, the OV9716 delivers best-in-class low-light sensitivity and high dynamic range performance even in challenging lighting conditions. “With consumers increasingly expecting advanced safety features in mainstream vehicles, parking assistance applications like 360-degree surround view systems and backup cameras are becoming standard.
This was Apple’s prototype for the iPhone
An early prototype of the iPhone reveals how Apple considered making its iconic smartphone a lot more like the iPod. A newly discovered video, posted to YouTube by independent tech journalist Sonny Dickson , shows an iPhone running an iPod-like precursor to the iOS operating system, dubbed Acorn.
Melbourne weather: Cool change on the way after Melburnians swelter…
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Watch HTC Vive’s wireless VR adapter and object tracker in action
Virtual reality has plenty of hurdles to surpass before it reaches mainstream acceptance, among them is the need to be tethered to a computer for high-quality VR. So it’s no surprise that wireless VR tracking is a big focus for the HTC Vive this year.
Box office update: ‘Hidden Figures’ wins Friday in tight race with ‘Rogue One’
Taraji P. Henson, back left, Octavia Spencer and Janelle Mone, back right, in “Hidden Figures.” Based on the story of an unheralded team of black female mathematicians and engineers working for NASA during the Mercury and Apollo missions, the film grossed $7.6 million toward a projected $20-million weekend.
Keyword Research – Effective For Domain Names, Too
What is keyword research? Keyword research is all about discovering exactly what it is that people are searching for, and then trying to rank highly for the search results of that term. This is really the foundation of your SEO strategy, so it’s important to get keyword research right.
Traveler says laptop saved him during Florida airport shooting
Traveler says laptop saved him during Florida airport shooting As shots flew through baggage claim at Terminal 2 of Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, and chaos reigned, Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2i4NKyB Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport has reopened following the terminal shooting that left five people dead and six others wounded.
Macy’s Stock Plunges on Weak Sales Forecast — but Investors Are Overreacting
Sales trends remained weak at Macy’s in the past two months, and the company doesn’t expect a recovery in the near future. Yet Macy’s stock can perform well even if revenue continues to decline.
Strs Ohio Reduces Stake in eBay Inc.
Strs Ohio lowered its position in eBay Inc. by 3.2% during the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 636,824 shares of the e-commerce company’s stock after selling 21,199 shares during the period.
Strs Ohio Reduces Stake in eBay Inc.
Strs Ohio lowered its position in eBay Inc. by 3.2% during the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 636,824 shares of the e-commerce company’s stock after selling 21,199 shares during the period.
Custom Zynq/CMOS Camera Unlocks Astrophotography
Around here we love technology for its own sake. But we have to admit, most people are interested in applications-what can the technology do? Those people often have the best projects.
Custom Zynq/CMOS Camera Unlocks Astrophotography
Around here we love technology for its own sake. But we have to admit, most people are interested in applications-what can the technology do? Those people often have the best projects.
iClever IC-BTS06 Bluetooth Speaker review
Bluetooth speakers outnumber the grains of sand on the seashore, it seems. Hardly a week goes by that I don’t see a review of a new model on some website, especially in what has ecumenically been called “The Gift-Giving Season.”
iClever IC-BTS06 Bluetooth Speaker review
Bluetooth speakers outnumber the grains of sand on the seashore, it seems. Hardly a week goes by that I don’t see a review of a new model on some website, especially in what has ecumenically been called “The Gift-Giving Season.”
Boingo Wireless, Inc. (WIFI) Rating Increased to Hold at Zacks Investment Research
According to Zacks, “Boingo Wireless, Inc. is a Wi-Fi software and services provider. Boingo users can access the mobile Internet via Boingo Network locations that include the airports, hotel chains, cafes and coffee shops, restaurants, convention centers and metropolitan hot zones.
Boingo Wireless, Inc. (WIFI) Rating Increased to Hold at Zacks Investment Research
According to Zacks, “Boingo Wireless, Inc. is a Wi-Fi software and services provider. Boingo users can access the mobile Internet via Boingo Network locations that include the airports, hotel chains, cafes and coffee shops, restaurants, convention centers and metropolitan hot zones.
‘Wave House’ architect translates nature’s forms into residential designs
Builder-designer Mario Romano’s ‘Wave House,’ a riff on air and water currents, and an example of parametric design. Builder-designer Mario Romano’s ‘Wave House,’ a riff on air and water currents, and an example of parametric design.
‘Wave House’ architect translates nature’s forms into residential designs
Builder-designer Mario Romano’s ‘Wave House,’ a riff on air and water currents, and an example of parametric design. Builder-designer Mario Romano’s ‘Wave House,’ a riff on air and water currents, and an example of parametric design.
Reluctant Activist Sees Heart of Shale Being Ripe for Deals
After years of calling for it privately, Barnes Hauptfuhrer decided that early 2017 was finally time to go public with his desire to see a makeover of America’s hottest natural gas play. On Tuesday, the 62-year-old sent a 10-page open letter to the board of EQT Corp., urging the gas explorer to merge with either Range Resources Corp. or Antero Resources Corp. That prompted Range to put out a statement saying it hadn’t been contacted by EQT about a potential deal and that it had no plans to hold talks.
Reluctant Activist Sees Heart of Shale Being Ripe for Deals
After years of calling for it privately, Barnes Hauptfuhrer decided that early 2017 was finally time to go public with his desire to see a makeover of America’s hottest natural gas play. On Tuesday, the 62-year-old sent a 10-page open letter to the board of EQT Corp., urging the gas explorer to merge with either Range Resources Corp. or Antero Resources Corp. That prompted Range to put out a statement saying it hadn’t been contacted by EQT about a potential deal and that it had no plans to hold talks.
China Said Prepared to Retaliate If Trump Raises Trade Barriers
China is prepared to retaliate should President-elect Donald Trump take punitive measures against Chinese goods and trigger a trade war between the world’s two biggest economies, according to people familiar with the matter. Options include subjecting well-known U.S. companies or ones with large Chinese operations to tax or antitrust probes, said the people, asking not to be identified because the matter isn’t public.
China Said Prepared to Retaliate If Trump Raises Trade Barriers
China is prepared to retaliate should President-elect Donald Trump take punitive measures against Chinese goods and trigger a trade war between the world’s two biggest economies, according to people familiar with the matter. Options include subjecting well-known U.S. companies or ones with large Chinese operations to tax or antitrust probes, said the people, asking not to be identified because the matter isn’t public.
California Welcomes NVIDIA Corporation to the Self-Driving Big Leagues
The California Department of Motor Vehicles granted NVIDIA an autonomous vehicle testing permit, which means the company can now take its self-driving vehicle off of private roads and onto public ones. NVIDIA will now be counted alongside big-name automakers, including Tesla Motors , Mercedes-Benz, and BMW , technology giants Baidu and Alphabet , and components makers like Bosch and Delphi Automotive who are allowed to test autonomous vehicles in the state.
California Welcomes NVIDIA Corporation to the Self-Driving Big Leagues
The California Department of Motor Vehicles granted NVIDIA an autonomous vehicle testing permit, which means the company can now take its self-driving vehicle off of private roads and onto public ones. NVIDIA will now be counted alongside big-name automakers, including Tesla Motors , Mercedes-Benz, and BMW , technology giants Baidu and Alphabet , and components makers like Bosch and Delphi Automotive who are allowed to test autonomous vehicles in the state.
Here’s Why Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Plunged 59.8% in 2016
A major clinical setback removed a potential blockbuster drug from Alnylam’s pipeline and led to a collapse in the company’s share price. . Shares of the RNAi-focused biotech utterly collapsed, falling by nearly 60% during the year, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence .
Here’s Why Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Plunged 59.8% in 2016
A major clinical setback removed a potential blockbuster drug from Alnylam’s pipeline and led to a collapse in the company’s share price. . Shares of the RNAi-focused biotech utterly collapsed, falling by nearly 60% during the year, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence .
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”wm” functions are implemented in Lisp for future extensibility or redefinition. Currently this includes menus , interactive window moving and resizing, virtual desktop, iconification, focus/transient window policies, frame theme definitions and much more.