Subaru of America, Inc. announced today the addition of eight new cloud-based apps to the SUBARU STARLINK multimedia system in the new 2017 Impreza. Magellan NAVI, eBird, Best Parking, Yelp, Glympse, RightTrack, Tweddle Quick Reference Guide, and “eventseeker” by Wcities work through the STARLINK in-vehicle technology and in conjunction with a customer’s smart phone.
Month: January 2017
Miniature brain and skull found inside 16-year-old girl’s ovary
A tumour containing a miniature brain has been found growing on the ovary of a 16-year-old girl in Japan. The 10-centimetre-wide tumour was discovered when the girl had surgery to remove her appendix.
Shopify shares jump as Amazon deal announced
Shares of Shopify spiked before market close on Thursday in anticipation of an announced deal that allows the company’s merchants to sell on the Amazon marketplace through the platform. Shares of the Ottawa-based e-commerce firm rose 8.1 per cent on the New York Stock Exchange and 7.3 per cent on the Toronto Stock Exchange over the course of the day.
Lighting a Candle in Dark Times
Are we born not knowing, are we born knowing all? Are we growing wiser, are we just growing tall? Can you read thoughts? Can you read palms? Can you predict the future? Can you see storms coming? a Can you read signs? Can you read stars? Can you make peace? Can you fight war? Can you milk cows even though you drive cars? Can you survive against all odds now?” Meet the old boss, same as the old boss. Except he’s a bit crazier, less qualified, much more petulant, narcissistic, and thin-skinned.
The PC that fits in your pocket: Intel launches a computer the size of a credit card
The days of lugging around a laptop computer are on the way out, because you may soon be able to fit a portable computer into your wallet. Called the Compute Card, the device is so small and thin it’s the size of a credit card, just slightly thicker.
Iceberg the size of Delaware is ‘hanging by a thread’ in Antarctica
Iceberg the size of Delaware is ‘hanging by a thread’ in Antarctica – and it could lead to a 10cm rise in global sea levels The Larsen C Ice Shelf is primed to lose an area of more than 1,900 square miles , after a rift in the ice shelf grew suddenly by around 11 miles in the second half of December. Just 12 miles of ice now connects the vast iceberg to the rest of the shelf, according to researchers from the Midas project, which has been studying the stability of the Larsen C Ice Shelf for three years.
Amazon.com, Inc. (AMZN) Opening Bookstore in New York City
Amazon.com, Inc. has confirmed rumors that the company is considering to open its first retail store in New York City. The online retailer told The Wall Street Journal on Wednesday that it plans to open a bookstore at Time Warner Center in Manhattan.
hash_benchmark added to PyPI
Install this package as per the above instructions in your project on hardware typical for your project’s production environment. # Tests hashing performance of your installations pbkdf2_sha256 # algorithm with 100,000 iterations > python manage.py hash_password -i 100000 Python: 2.7.10 [GCC 4.2.1 Compatible Apple LLVM 6.1.0 ] Django: 1.9.7 Using “pbkdf2_sha256” w/parameters , verification takes, on average, 0.0821s Now, decide if this “work factor” is appropriate for your project’s needs.
EnWave Receives Purchase Order from Eregli Agrosan for 100kW REV(TM)…
E4U ) today reports that it has received a purchase order from Eregli Agrosan for a 100kW Radiant Energy Vacuum machine to expand their processing capacity of their AgroREV fruit, vegetable and cheese products. EnWave and Eregli have also signed a non-exclusive Marketing Cooperation Agreement to help facilitate sales growth of AgroREV products in North America.
7 Questions every employee should ask before accepting stock options as pay
A rare calendar confluence means that more customers are shopping online for last-minute gifts. Meanwhile, e-commerce startups need help managing their last-minute shipments.
On the occasion of Waterfall Arts’ first decade in Belfast.
As Waterfall Arts concludes our first 10 years in Belfast, we want to thank the Waldo County community for its incredible friendship, participation and support. Ten years ago, with City Council and Unity Foundation help, we purchased the Anderson School on a wing and a prayer.
Five most interesting search marketing news stories of the week
Welcome to our weekly round-up of all the latest news and research from the world of search marketing and beyond. And a happy 2017 to all of our Search Engine Watch readers! This week, we’ve got a health-conscious New Year’s update from Bing, a new AI-powered search engine which is transforming scientific research, and a look at why the fake information epidemic could be damaging to local search.
Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom: Our First Take
If you want anyone to take notice of your smartphone at CES 2017, it needs to have two camera lenses. After the ZTE Blade V8 Pro and the Honor 6X comes the Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom, equipped with two 12-megapixel camera lenses for that sought after blurred-background “bokeh” effect, and an iPhone 7 Plus-like optical zoom.
Former Biogen CEO Scangos to lead Gates-backed biotech in San Francisco
After stepping down as CEO of Cambridge-based Biogen, George Scangos has wasted no time in finding a new job back home in California.
Ewaybot Moro Humanoid Robot Assistant Can Grip Things: Moro, Grab Me a Beer.
In-home assistants like Amazon Echo and Google Home are big right now. They can be pretty handy, but they are also limited: They can tell you where to find a can of beer, maybe how to make beer even, but they can’t bring you one from the fridge.
Ewaybot Moro Humanoid Robot Assistant Can Grip Things: Moro, Grab Me a Beer.
In-home assistants like Amazon Echo and Google Home are big right now. They can be pretty handy, but they are also limited: They can tell you where to find a can of beer, maybe how to make beer even, but they can’t bring you one from the fridge.
Tennessee mayor wants FBI investigation into courthouse hack
A Tennessee county’s mayor wants the FBI to investigate who hacked into the courthouse’s server five months ago. The Knoxville News Sentinel reports that Anderson County Mayor Terry Frank made the request in a letter to U.S. Attorney Nancy Harr before Christmas.
Tough challenge for Trump: Getting more men back to work
The proportion of men in their prime working years who have a job has been steadily declining and holding back the United States’ growth potential. Above, people wait in line in Atlantic City, N.J., to sign up for unemployment.
Chandra image reveals black hole treasure trove
Washington, Jan 6 – NASA said its Chandra X-ray Observatory has obtained an image that gives astronomers the best look yet at the growth of black holes over billions of years beginning soon after the Big Bang. This is the deepest X-ray image ever obtained, collected with about eleven and a half weeks of Chandra observing time, the US space agency said in a statement.
Asus Rog announces gaming lineup at Ces 2017
Las Vegas, Jan 6 – ASUS Republic of Gamers on Friday unveiled its latest lineup of gaming gear at the ongoing Consumer Electronic Show in Las Vegas. The Taiwan-based computer hardware company also introduced a router designed specifically for gamers, Rapture GT-AC5300, at the event.
Apple app developers, many from India, earned $20 bn in 2016 ead)
New York/New Delhi, Jan 6 – Apple on Friday announced that its app developers earned over $20 billion in 2016 — up over 40 per cent from 2015 and several of those talented minds are from India — stating that New Year’s Day was the highest single day ever for the App Store with nearly $240 million in purchases. Since the App Store launched in 2008, developers have earned over $60 billion, creating amazing app experiences for App Store customers across iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV and Mac, Cupertino-headquartered tech giant announced on Friday.
China Said to Mull Scrutiny of U.S. Firms Amid Trump Tension
China is prepared to step up its scrutiny of U.S. companies in the event President-elect Donald Trump takes punitive measures against Chinese goods and triggers a trade war between the world’s two biggest economies after he takes office, according to people familiar with the matter. The options include subjecting well-known U.S. companies or ones that have large Chinese operations to tax or antitrust probes, the people said, asking not to be identified because the matter isn’t public.
As Sun Sets on Canada Energy, Grafton Eyes Renewables
Grafton Asset Management Inc., a firm that has brought foreign investment into Canada’s oil and gas industry, is looking to add alternative energy to its portfolio for the first time as it positions itself for the decline of fossil fuels. “I’m worried about the future of the industry in general,” Geeta Sankappanavar, president and chief operating officer of the Calgary-based investment firm, said in a phone interview on Tuesday.
Another weird Chinese invention: A newspaper hat for preventing students from cheating
Recently, a Chinese school gave a hilarious moment to its pupils that shall invite a smile upon their faces every time they will recall it. In a bid to stop the school kids from cheating by peeping into each other’s answer sheets, they were forced to wear `newspaper hats’ throughout the course of the exam.
Torch Gigabit WiFi Router – this router will filter the net before they reach your kid’s screens
Keeping an eye on what your kids are doing online can be hard. They are getting smarter and more tech savvy every day and simply installing software to keep them off something will only last so long.
The Pod – the dream bed with a bombastic sound system
We all dream of getting into bed and just not leaving it again but this isn’t reality. You have to eat and use the bathroom but you can settle in for a few hours and relax with some movies or TV.
Kerastase Hair Coach – the future is connected hair care
We’re connecting everything in our lives, it’s the future! And in the future, your hair will be luxurious and smooth because your connected brush will make it so. L’Oreal unveiled its connected smartbrush, Kerastase Hair Coach , at CES and I sort of want one.
Apple shows why no robot can replace cashiers
Ever since Amazon.com debuted a grocery store without a checkout line, the world has been forced to ponder a jobless future. Located in the company’s home town, Seattle, Amazon Go looks every bit like a 7-Eleven, selling bread, milk, and cheese as well as pre-made snacks and fresh meals, except there are no cashiers or checkout lines.
Notes on the Substandard: Scorsese Edition
He said it was a collector’s item, but boy, howdy, I had no idea. If you go on eBay people are paying $50 for an empty bottle of the stuff.
AsSeenOnTV.pro Launches DRTV Campaign with Heelusions
Kevin Harrington, one of the original Sharks from hit reality series Shark Tank, and the Product Managers of AsSeenOnTV.pro are pleased to announce the launch of a new DRTV campaign with Heelusions. Heelusions are an innovative high heel accessory that gives a unique designer flair to any pair of high heeled shoes.
Carlyle Said to Explore Sale of Vitamin Maker Nature’s Bounty
Carlyle Group LP is exploring a sale of nutritional-supplements maker Nature’s Bounty Co., whose brands include “MET-Rx” and “Pure Protein,” people with knowledge of the matter said. The private equity firm has held talks with potential advisers about selling the U.S. company, formerly known as NBTY Inc., according to the people.
No miracle on 34th Street: Macy’s dismal holiday sales suggest…
The department store was born during the industrial revolution, and like steam engines and top hats the idea seems at times to be a vestige of the past. In the age of one-click instant retail therapy, the department store can seem like a step back in time – a tour of how we used to shop back in the day.
CES: Audi and Nvidia present the Q7 AI Piloted Driving concept
Audi and Nvidia’s new Q7 deep learning concept should be taken as a preview of the upcoming future of mobility when autonomous Audi models will become the norm. The Ingolstadt-based automaker is again moving forward its Piloted Driving concepts with the introduction of an all-new prototype – the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas being the perfect venue for the introduction of the smarter self-driving tech.
BMW is setting up an autonomous 7 Series test fleet
While during CES the Bavarian automaker decided to showcase a 5 Series as their latest autonomous prototype, the company has decided to start a trial with an autonomous test fleet of vehicles based on the 7 Series later on this year. BMW has recently revealed it will have a fleet of approximately 40 self-driving vehicles on public roads in Europe and the United States before the second half of the year starts.
Smart Buildings, Building Internet of Things Offer Operational Savings, But IT Partnership Is Crucial
Working to really understand what the facility department is trying to accomplish is one way Shane Riggio, VP of IT at Macerich, leads his department into true partnership with FM. To see how Riggio’s approach works, consider the smart building infrastructure program at Macerich.
CES: Skydance Interactive Announces Its First Virtual Reality Title
Peter Akemann, president of Skydance Interactive, made the announcement Thursday during a virtual reality panel at CES. Planned for availability this summer, Archangel is being created exclusively for VR and is described by the company as a “original, action-packed, story-driven” shooter VR game.
Man Tries to Burglarize Spy Shop Selling Surveillance…
Note to would-be burglars: Attempting to rob a shop that makes its business selling surveillance cameras may not be the smartest move. That’s precisely what happened in South Florida early Wednesday morning, when a man attempted to break into a spy shop in Deerfield Beach.
Digital Transformation Market by Solution (Cloud Computing, Big Data, …
Digital Transformation Market by Solution , Service , Business Type, End User, Deployment type, Vertical, and Region – Global Forecast to 2021 “Increasing demand for internet of things and increased penetration of mobile devices and apps drives the digital transformation market” The digital transformation market size is estimated to grow from by 2021, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate of 18.7%. Companies are seeking ways to increase revenue and reduce expenses, as the global market competition continues to shrink profit margins.
All U.S. ambassadors directed to quit by Jan. 20
Ambassadors in some of the most desirable foreign capitals such as London and Paris have been told they must end their service immediately on Jan. 20, with “no exceptions,” State Department officials confirmed Thursday. The unusually stern and specific directive to “political” ambassadors – often presidential donors and friends – came at the behest of the incoming Trump administration, two officials said.
U.S. spy chief ‘resolute’ on Russia cyber attack, differs with Trump
The top U.S. intelligence official said on Thursday he was “even more resolute” in his belief that Russia staged cyber attacks on Democrats during the 2016 election campaign, rebuking persistent skepticism from Republican President-elect Donald Trump about whether Moscow was involved. James Clapper, the director of national intelligence, said he had a very high level of confidence that Russia hacked Democratic Party and campaign staff email, and disseminated propaganda and fake news aimed at the Nov. 8 election.