Amazon has teamed up with 4K Ultra HD display brands to introduce a new line of Smart TVs featuring the Fire TV experience and Alexa. Seiki, Westinghouse Electronics, and Element Electronics announced Fire TV Edition sets with more than 7,000 channels, apps, and voice controls.
Month: January 2017
Xenetic Biosciences Appoints Curtis A. Lockshin, Ph.D. as Chief Scientific Officer
Dr. Lockshin is a life science executive with an extensive background in cross-functional R&D management, with a particular focus on drug discovery, preclinical and clinical development. Dr. Lockshin is an inventor on numerous patents related to small-molecule therapeutics, biomaterials and optical biosensors.
Garmin introduces essential live services with the new 2017 Garmin Drive product line
The announcement reaffirms the company’s commitment to refine and modernize PNDs with enhancements to its four innovative models: Garmin Drivea , Garmin DriveSmarta , Garmin DriveAssista , and Garmin DriveLuxea . The entry-level Garmin Drivea 51/61 offers versatile driver alerts, while the Garmin DriveSmarta 51/61 adds smart connected features.
From Goldthorpe to the Great Wall of China – in seconds
Visiting the Queen, or standing on the Great Wall of China in an instant became a possibility for youngsters within a ‘virtual reality’ lesson that fully captured their attention. Google representatives thrilled children at Goldthorpe Primary School when they called by demonstrate what can be done using virtual reality.
This tiny little desktop PC can power a massive VR experience
You might worry about pulling this compact desktop PC off your table while you’re wearing whatever VR headset you’ll be using with it. You see, there’s no great wireless VR headset yet, so you still need to be tethered to a computer to enjoy all that virtual reality content.
7 Productivity Apps Your Smartphone Needs Now
Anyone who strives to get better at doing business this year, by making the best use of their time while spending more time on the most essential tasks, is going to need a little help. Some people use methods like the pomodoro technique ; using a timer to focus on one single task for 25 minutes.
CES 2017: OPCOMLink USA Showcasing Tech Innovations for Smart and…
Company Integrates Leading-Edge Technology for Connected Indoor Gardening, Home Health Imaging, 360-Degree Video Conferencing and Smart Lighting Control CES 2017, Booth 40966, Sands Halls – OPCOMLink USA is introducing a family of new products for smart and healthy lifestyles at CES 2017 this week that deliver innovations in connected indoor gardening, personal health diagnostics, 360-degree video conferencing and smart lighting controls. The company will showcase the OPCOM Farm GrowBox and GrowWall indoor gardening systems which enable anyone to easily grow their favorite vegetables, herbs, sprouts and fruits inside their homes, year-round.
symplr Launches Healthcare Provider Management Roadshow in Houston
The event provides customers, partners, and those interested in learning more about the platform with a unique opportunity to sit amongst their peers to learn about and discuss industry trends and symplr’s Cactus provider management platform. symplr , a leading provider of Software as a Service based healthcare compliance and credentialing solutions, today announced that the “Cactus from symplr: 2017 Roadshow and User-Group Meeting” will kick off in Houston, January 9-10, 2017.
Mountainside at Northstar Unveils New Luxury Amenities and…
Mountainside at Northstar , Lake Tahoe’s premier ski-in, ski-out community, heads into winter with new amenities and programs for owners following a successful year of sales and completed residences. Mountainside has closed more than $30 million in sales in 2016 with a sell out of Phase One Stellar Residences and Home Run Townhomes.
symplr Hosts Healthcare Provider Management Roadshow
The Roadshow’s agenda is packed full of best-practice educational sessions with industry experts as well as opportunities to pick the brains of symplr credentialing experts, and peers who are facing the same credentialing challenges as you. symplr , a leading provider of Software as a Service based healthcare compliance and credentialing solutions, today announced the U.S. roadshow: “Cactus from symplr: 2017 Roadshow and User-Group Meeting.”
East/West CEO Conference to Feature Prominent CEOs and Industry Leaders on January 7th & 8th
Join Deborah Dunsire,CEO, Southern Cross Biotech Consulting;Tom Heyman,CEO, Janssen Pharmaceutica;Charlotte Hubbert,Partner, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation;Emil Kakkis,CEO & President, Ultragenyx;Mathai Mammen,SVP Research, Merck;Geoff McDonough,President & CEO, Sobi;Susan Molineaux,President & CEO, Calithera;Paris Panayiotopoulos,President & CEO, ARIAD;Rob Perez,Founder and Chairman, Life Science Cares;David Pyott,Former CEO, Allergan;Paul Stoffels,CSO, Johnson & Johnson;Henri Termeer, former CEO,Genzyme;J.
Zunesis Doubles Down on Microsoft Cloud
Zunesis founder and CEO, Steve Shaffer isn’t mincing words when he talks about his company’s plans for cloud computing and where he plans to make his bets. “The cloud industry is highly fragmented, but ultimately the public cloud will be won through scale and operational excellence.
Brainsy, Inc. Adds Tra My Nguyen to Advisory Board
Brainsy, Inc. today announced the addition of Tra My Nguyen to its All-Star Advisory Board. Brainsy powers online knowledge sharing networks for private companies, trade associations, professional societies and other membership organizations.
$3.5B Visions CU Installs Micronotes’ Trial Software in An Hour And Posts Record Campaign Results
A recent webinar with the marketing and web staff from a large credit union revealed that Micronotes’ trial software installs quickly, and generates record campaign results. This breakthrough in enterprise software trial enables any marketing department to quickly install, run, and evaluate Micronotes, without charge, for 30 days.
Need help rebuilding proper BIOS settings1
I was fiddling with my BIOS settings, trying to correct a video/audio syncing issue. I fixed the problem but the pc started being slow, so I hit “restore defaults” Seems the defaults were not what I originally had… and with the defaults, or any setting i expected to be right, i still get pretty crappy performance or the system fails to boot.
Best FX Amd Cpu for dedicated streaming?9
Hi so I have two questions, Firstly: I took the socket cover and lever off of my ASUS Sabertooth 990FX R1.01 motherboard, I was wondering if the CPU would still function in it with a heatsink on, I would be very careful while installing the heatsink but I guess I just want to know if it is possible and I don’t need to somehow replace the socket cover. And secondly: Which FX AMD CPU would be best for dedicated streaming at 1080p 60fps to twitch using OBS or whatever or if AMD CPU’s are even good enough for dedicated streaming.
SpaceX ready to launch again
Elon Musk’s SpaceX says it has determined the cause of a launch pad explosion that destroyed a satellite in September and is ready to start launches again as early as Sunday . An unmanned SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket exploded on September 1 in Cape Canaveral, destroying a satellite that Facebook planned to use to beam high-speed internet to Africa.
5 Ways You Can Instantly Become More Tech Savvy
With so many amazing resources available online and the growing reliance on technology, there has never been a better time to learn something new. Perhaps you want to widen your reach and turn your brick and mortar business into an e-commerce enterprise; maybe you need to develop new skills for your job or career goals; or, maybe you just want to use technology to make life more convenient and entertaining.
Venus in true color. Photo: NASA
If there’s one patch of solid ground in the solar system you should never, ever visit, it’s the surface of Venus. Not even hardened robotic probes are a match for conditions there.
Small Business Owners: This Is the Biggest Misconception About Merchant Account Pricing
While cash and checks used to be the primary means by which consumers paid for their purchases, today people are increasingly using credit and debit cards when it’s time to check out. For businesses, being able to take “plastic” is more important than ever.
New ‘Game of Thrones’ book may arrive this year video – CNET
Due to Apple’s declining sales figures, Tim Cook’s wallet isn’t as fat as it was in previous… We are getting a glimpse into our future at this year’s CES in Las Vegas, and it’s full… Denso’s Ecology concept shoes are meant to vacuum as you go, but don’t expect to get more than a few crumbs per mile.
The future of Land Rover: Discovery, Defender – and a limo?
Sir Ranulph Fiennes mounted eight expeditions over 26 years looking for the Lost City of Ubar, what T.E. Lawrence – a.k.a. Lawrence of Arabia – called, “the Atlantis of the Sands.” It was a needle in a desert, the biggest sand desert in the world, in fact.
CES: Sony Unveils Its First Dolby Vision-Supported 4K HDR TVs
The news, announced Wednesday at CES, was part of Sony’s overall emphasis on a commitment to HDR. It revealed two new 4K HDR TV series–the XBR-A1E Bravia OLED and X930E/X940E series with new LED backlight driving technology–with support for Dolby Vision, as well as the open HDR10 and open Hybrid Log Gamma HDR formats.
Press release distribution, EDGAR filing, XBRL, regulatory filings
The corrected release reads: SAMSUNG OPENS UP A NEW WOR… )–With car insurance premiums on the rise, Ford is first to connect with the new DriverScoreA smartphone app that provides a personalized score based on individual driving… New High-Speed Wi-Fi Hotspot with Ford SYNC Connect to Keep Commuters and Their Families Connected on the Go )–Surfing the web and streaming music and movies while on the road is about to get easier as Ford adds built-in Wi-Fi hotspot capability on select models beginning this fa… )–With most smartphone owners saying they use navigation apps while driving, Ford Motor Company is introducing new SYNCA AppLinka capability that will project navigation a… )–Paying for gas without leaving the car, projecting a navigation map from your smartphone to the in-car touch screen, and using a new app that could help you lower vehicl… )–Wish paying for gas was … (more)
Indian Flag doormat sold on Amazon! Product’s pictures and…
Amazon just did the unthinkable by selling Indian flag doormats and disrespecting the national symbol of India. These personalised tri-coloured door mats were made available on the e-commerce website with ample pictures and description.
The Latest: India receives bodies of 2 Istanbul club victims
Rizvi was one of the two Indian victims of the New Year’s attack at a popular Istanbul nightclu… . Carnations left at the scene around photo of victims as people protest an attack at a popular nightclub in Istanbul, Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017.
The Latest: India receives bodies of 2 Istanbul club victims
Rizvi was one of the two Indian victims of the New Year’s attack at a popular Istanbul nightclu… . Carnations left at the scene around photo of victims as people protest an attack at a popular nightclub in Istanbul, Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017.
Suspected rebels storm Philippine jail, 158 inmates escape
In one of the country’s largest jailbreaks in recent… . Filipino inmates remain in their cell at the North Cotabato District Jail in Kidapawan city, Cotabato Province, southern Philippines, after a massive jailbreak Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017.
Suspected rebels storm Philippine jail, 158 inmates escape
In one of the country’s largest jailbreaks in recent… . Filipino inmates remain in their cell at the North Cotabato District Jail in Kidapawan city, Cotabato Province, southern Philippines, after a massive jailbreak Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017.
Lego’s new kit teaches kids to code
The company is launching a new building and coding set at CES 2017 this week that brings movement to Legos. The Lego Boost kit lets kids build five different smart toy models, including a cat, robot and guitar, with the help of sensors and motors.
Lego’s new kit teaches kids to code
The company is launching a new building and coding set at CES 2017 this week that brings movement to Legos. The Lego Boost kit lets kids build five different smart toy models, including a cat, robot and guitar, with the help of sensors and motors.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai announces Digital Unlocked to help SMEs go online
Google CEO Sundar Pichai on Wednesday announced Digital Unlocked, a plan to help small and medium enterprises in India understand how online works and go digital. The online training compromises 90 training videos as well as an eight-hour classroom training programme along with FICCI.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai announces Digital Unlocked to help SMEs go online
Google CEO Sundar Pichai on Wednesday announced Digital Unlocked, a plan to help small and medium enterprises in India understand how online works and go digital. The online training compromises 90 training videos as well as an eight-hour classroom training programme along with FICCI.
NASA’s new mission to study black holes set for 2020 launch
NASA said it plans to launch in 2020 a $188 million mission that will allow astronomers to explore, for the first time, the hidden details of some of the most extreme and exotic astronomical objects, such as stellar and supermassive black holes, neutron stars and pulsars. Objects such as black holes can heat surrounding gases to more than a million degrees.
NASA’s new mission to study black holes set for 2020 launch
NASA said it plans to launch in 2020 a $188 million mission that will allow astronomers to explore, for the first time, the hidden details of some of the most extreme and exotic astronomical objects, such as stellar and supermassive black holes, neutron stars and pulsars. Objects such as black holes can heat surrounding gases to more than a million degrees.
Re: Waves from the ‘Verse: Science Channel Aims to Re-Air FIREFLY!…
It has a cult following that rivals Wars and Trek. You doubt this? Next sci-fi convention you attend be sure to run a tally of Vulcan ears and Stormtroopers vs. the sheer amount of Jayne Hats .
Re: Waves from the ‘Verse: Science Channel Aims to Re-Air FIREFLY!…
It has a cult following that rivals Wars and Trek. You doubt this? Next sci-fi convention you attend be sure to run a tally of Vulcan ears and Stormtroopers vs. the sheer amount of Jayne Hats .
Car makers team on platform for smartphone-vehicle interaction
Car makers Ford and Toyota have announced the SmartDeviceLink Consortium, a nonprofit to manage open source software for the interface of Android and iOS smartphone apps with their vehicle infotainment systems. Elektrobit, Luxoft, and Xevo have joined as the first supplier members, while Harman, Panasonic, Pioneer and QNX have signed letters of intent to join, according to an announcement Wednesday by Ford and Toyota.
Car makers team on platform for smartphone-vehicle interaction
Car makers Ford and Toyota have announced the SmartDeviceLink Consortium, a nonprofit to manage open source software for the interface of Android and iOS smartphone apps with their vehicle infotainment systems. Elektrobit, Luxoft, and Xevo have joined as the first supplier members, while Harman, Panasonic, Pioneer and QNX have signed letters of intent to join, according to an announcement Wednesday by Ford and Toyota.
Intel’s New Mini PCs Have New Chips, an Updated Design, and Thunderbolt 3
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: In the last four or five years, Intel’s “Next Unit of Computing” hardware has evolved from interesting experiments to pace cars for the rest of the mini desktop business. Mini PCs represent one of the few segments of the desktop computing business that actually has growth left in it, and every year the NUC has added new features that make it work for a wider audience .