Students from across the U.S. head to New York City to compete for a spot at the top in Samsung’s Annual STEAM Learning Contest )–Samsung today announced the 10 national finalists in the 7th annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest – a nationwide competition that challenges students to use STEAM skills to improve their local communities. Students from across the country have spent the past few months using STEAM skills to improve the environment, help individuals in need, make their communities safer and much more.
Day: February 23, 2017
Exploring death through the isolation of VR
I’m sitting on a field of tall, red grass staring straight ahead at a lone tree. Its leaves match the crimson landscape that stretches out before me.
Global Industrial Welding Robots Market Driven by the Emergence of Advanced Technologies: Technavio
This research report titled ‘ Global Industrial Welding Robots Market 2017-2021 ‘ provides an in-depth analysis of the market in terms of revenue and emerging market trends. This market research report also includes up to date analysis and forecasts for various market segments and all geographical regions.
11-year-old Linux kernel local privilege escalation flaw discovered
“Another privilege-escalation vulnerability has been discovered in Linux kernel that dates back to 2005 and affects major distro[s] of the Linux operating system, including Redhat, Debian, OpenSUSE, and Ubuntu. Over a decade old Linux Kernel bug has been discovered by security researcher Andrey Konovalov in the DCCP implementation using Syzkaller, a kernel fuzzing tool released by Google.”
OA Framework Training – Now Available as a Live Virtual Class
Below are two courses designed to help developers learn how to create OA Framework-based applications and to customize your E Business Suite instance. You’ll also get a chance to log into a lab environment and participate in hands-on exercises to practice what you learn.
NASA’s Jupiter-circling spacecraft stuck making long laps
This Dec. 11, 2016 image made available by NASA shows Jupiter’s northern latitudes made by the spacecraft Juno as it performed a close flyby of the gas giant planet. On Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017, NASA said its the spacecraft is stuck making long laps around the gas giant because of sticky valves.
ZeroChaos Cybersecurity Lab to Open at Bethany College
ZeroChaos , a global provider of workforce management solutions, today announced the opening of the ZeroChaos Cybersecurity Lab in Fall 2017 on the campus of Bethany College in Bethany, West Virginia. The lab, funded by ZeroChaos, will allow students to simulate cyberattacks in a controlled environment without harming any networks.
ON Semiconductor Sampling Industry’s Lowest Power Bluetooth Low…
Semiconductor , driving energy efficient innovations, has positioned itself at the forefront of ultra-low-power wireless connectivity with its latest product offering. The RSL10 highly flexible, ultra-miniature multi-protocol Bluetooth 5 certified radio System-on-Chip is capable of supporting the advanced wireless functionalities emerging in the IoT and Connected Health & Wellness sectors without compromising battery life or overall system size.
EnGenius Technologies Ships First Weatherproof 11ac Wave 2 Wireless Access Point/Bridge for SMB
EnGenius Technologies , Inc., a leading provider of high-performance, versatile networking solutions for small to mid-size businesses and large residential, today announced the availability of the ENS620EXT Outdoor 11ac Wave 2 AC1300 Access Point . The ENS620EXT is the first business-class 11ac Wave 2 Outdoor AP/Bridge available to support the needs of SMB and large residences at a price point that recognizes the market need for affordable Wave 2 technology.
Silicom Regains Status as Preferred Encryption Solution Supplier to…
Through this major design win, Silicom has regained its status as this customer’s preferred encryption solution supplier, following a three-year hiatus during which the Company worked continuously with both the customer and Intel to provide a solution that satisfied all of the customer’s requirements. The customer has already placed initial serial production orders for cards to be used in its first next-generation appliance, and expects volumes to grow with the launch of additional new platforms.
Canada’s Fading Oil Promise Leaves U.S. Majors Struggling
Oil-sands investments in Western Canada that gobbled tens of billions of dollars over the past decade are proving an Achilles heel for some of the world’s biggest energy producers. Exxon Mobil Corp. slashed proved reserves the most in its modern history after removing the entire $16 billion, 3.5-billion-barrel Kearl oil-sands project from its books on Wednesday.
ECB Warns of a Europe of `Small Countries’ If Populism Triumphs
European Central Bank officials pushed back against a key populist promise, saying European countries risk becoming irrelevant on the global stage if they put national sovereignty above joint institutions. “It’s kind of dishonest to say ‘I can regain control.’
Saudi Arabia $2 Trillion Aramco Vision Runs Into Market Reality
Saudi Arabia has said oil giant Saudi Aramco is worth more than $2 trillion, enough to consume Apple Inc. twice, and still have room for Google parent Alphabet Inc. Industry executives, analysts and investors told Bloomberg their analysis — based on oil reserves and cash flow projections under different tax scenarios — suggests Aramco is worth no more than half, and maybe as little as a fifth, of that amount. This means Saudi Arabia would earn a fraction of the $100 billion implied by its valuation if it sells 5 percent to the public in 2018, as planned.
Radisys Introduces the FlowEngine TDE-2000, Delivering a Compact,…
Radisys Corporation , the services acceleration company, today announced a robust solution to deploy Software-defined Networking and Network Functions Virtualization with the delivery of its FlowEngine TDE-2000. The FlowEngine TDE-2000 is an advanced high-performance carrier-grade open network switch, with unique packet flow classification and security features designed to reduce network complexity and accelerate new SDN, NFV, 5G and IoT service introductions, while delivering CapEx and OpEx savings.
Casa Systems Clears the Path to 5G with New Mobile Offerings at Mobile World Congress
Introduction of new Apex Ultra-Broadband small cells, Axyom Small Cell Manager and mobile EPC solutions put operators in the driver’s seat to meet ultra-broadband demands /PRNewswire/ –i 1 2Casa Systems, a worldwide leader in next-generation distributed and virtualized architectures in mobile, fixed broadband and cable access networks, today announced the expansion of its mobile solutions portfolio putting network operators on track to deliver 5G services.
Distributed Cloud Storage Provider Storj Labs Raises $3 Million
The offering was oversubscribed. Angel investors from venture capital firms, Google Ventures, Qualcomm Ventures and Techstars, as well as industry leaders in the technology security space, including Cockroach Labs, Ionic Security, and Pindrop Security, are among the early backers.
Parallel Wireless Expands Voice Offerings in their vRAN Solution
The joint solution simplifies complex IMS architecture, reduces VoLTE deployment cost and time to market and enables mobile operators to deliver quality voice services for networks of any size, private or public. The migration to VoLTE is complex and challenging and operators need an architecture that is both flexible and capable in order to deploy IMS core while preserving service quality and reliability.i 1 2 This requires an architectural vision that supports voice using the existing network and provides a clear path to 5G voice.
Point Reyes laser meister cuts toys and more on supple wood
When he was a child, Kris Backenstose helped his father, a carpenter with a pilot’s license, build an airplane from scratch. It was his father’s lifelong dream to own an airplane, and the project took the pair years to complete.
SpaceX makes good on space station delivery a little late
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. >> SpaceX made good on a 250-mile-high delivery at the International Space Station on Thursday, after fixing a navigation problem that held up the shipment a day.
VISIOMED’s BewellConnect Launches Presence in Boston
Recognizing the rising demand of self-monitoring alongside the desire for instant and affordable healthcare without walls, Visiomed has launched BewellConnect, the most ground-breaking ecosystem of high-level devices developed with healthcare professionals that is empowering the lives of patients. “BewellConnect is at the forefront of the telemedicine industry and we are excited to produce significant advances in the healthcare industry,” says , General Manager of Visiomed Group and CEO of BewellConnect Corp. “By creating alliances with the industry, establishing our presence in the region, we hope to change how people monitor their healthcare and improve their quality of life.”
AMD Radeon drivers cease support for Windows 8.1 32-bit
Yesterday saw the release of the AMD Radeon Software Crimson ReLive 17.2.1 WHQL drivers. I did not publish a post about it as the only new thing about the release is the WHQL label, other than this the changelog was exactly the same as the 17.2.1 release from a week before.
A Complete Rundown Of the Best AntiVirus Programs 2016
These days there are some choices that people have when they need to purchase internet security software packages to protect their computers from online threats. People can choose to visit some websites and get trial versions of security downloads before purchasing a full program, or they can simply go into a retail store and buy the software installation disk.
Mobile Games Generated Over 25% More Direct Spending Than PC Games,…
Mobile Games Generated Over 25% More Direct Spending Than PC Games, and More Than Twice As Much As Home Console Games Last Year, According to New IDC and App Annie Report Report also finds 18% of U.S. mobile and handheld gamers played an Augmented Reality title such as Pokmon GO, and 3% played a Virtual Reality game late last year FRAMINGHAM, MA and SAN FRANCISCO, CA, February 23, 2017 Leading mobile app data and insights company App Annie and International Data Corporation , the premier provider of technology market intelligence services, today unveiled a special joint report entitled, Gaming Spotlight, 2016 Review .
Survey Reveals Significant Impact of Internet of Things Initiatives on IT Infrastructure
FRAMINGHAM, Mass., February 23, 2017 Internet of Things infrastructure spending is making inroads into enterprise IT budgets across a diverse set of industry verticals. International Data Corporation has just released the results of a U.S. survey, IoT IT Infrastructure Survey , which finds that improved business offerings, IoT data management, and new networking elements are key to a successful IoT initiative within an enterprise.
REVIEW: “Resident Evil 7” isna t afraid to get in your face
Start with a character making a sketchy decision, put them in an obviously terrible location, and you have the start of most horror movies. Add in a collection of magnificent weaponry and you have the start of most horror video games.
LTE-U may offer an alternative to 5G
The hunt for faster and more stable networks never ends. However, the transition to new technologies is often quite rocky and full of controversy.
Organizations can avoid 94 percent of critical Microsoft vulnerabilities just by killing admin rights
When vulnerabilities are found in Microsoft products , collective breaths are held until the company releases security bulletins . But analysis of security issues by software manufacture Avecto shows that the overwhelming majority of these vulnerabilities can be mitigated against by simply removing administrator right from users.
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NBA fans can now experience a reality show- House of Legends – in the virtual company of the greatest players of NBA history The NBA and Google are partnering up to bring fans the chance to sit next to their favorite retired players via virtual reality. The VR show-called House of Legends -features weekly episodes with former NBA players discussing their careers, lives, and pop culture at large.
RPT-Tech breakthroughs take a backseat in upcoming Apple iPhone launch
Feb 23 When Apple Inc launches its much-anticipated 10th anniversary iPhone this fall, it will offer an unwitting lesson in how much the smartphone industry it pioneered has matured. The new iPhone is expected to include new features such as high-resolution displays, wireless charging and 3-D sensors.
Scottsdale mayor: No Desert Discovery Center without public vote
Scottsdale mayor: No Desert Discovery Center without public vote Scottsdale Mayor Jim Lane discussed the controversial Desert Discovery Center project during his “State of the City” speech. Check out this story on azcentral.com: http://azc.cc/2mb9V9k Scottsdale’s Desert Discovery Center is a long time source of public debate, but controversy surrounding the project has shifted into a higher gear.
7 things to know now: New planets; SpaceX, Powerball, CPAC
Capt. David Bursten of the Indiana State Police is joined by law enforcement officials from numerous departments to provide the latest details of the investigation into the murders of Liberty German and Abigail Williams on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017, at Delphi United Methodist Church in Delphi, Ind. German, 14, Williams, 13, were murdered last week while hiking the High Bridge Trail just east of Delphi.
Russia announces plans to fly tourists to the MOON by 2022
In the race to offer tourists the opportunity to explore space, Russia looks to be inching ahead of its rivals. The country’s leading aerospace design contractor, Energia, has announced that it will start tourist flights to the moon in 2022.
Cray Inc (CRAY) Upgraded at TheStreet
CRAY has been the topic of a number of other reports. Needham & Company LLC restated a top pick rating and set a $25.00 target price on shares of Cray in a research report on Monday, December 12th.
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SpaceX made good on a 250-mile-high delivery at the International Space Station on Thursday, after fixing a navigation problem that held up the shipment a day. Everything went smoothly the second time around as the station astronauts captured the SpaceX Dragon cargo ship as the two craft sailed over Australia.
Wal-Marta s Online Sales Increase 29% in Q4
Comp sales were up at all Wal-Mart’s retail formats though analysts are wondering when sales growth will translate into earnings growth. Wal-Mart Stores reported better-than-expected U.S. sales for the holiday quarter though margins were squeezed by price-cutting efforts and investment spending.
Google, Microsoft Agree To Crack Down On Internet Piracy
“The code will not be a silver bullet fix”, admitted music group the BPI, another signatory. The UK government’s IP Office brokered the deal and it’s expected to come into full effect this summer.
Celebrities React to NASA’s New Planet Announcement
British astronomer Dr Chris Copperwheat, from Liverpool John Moores University, who co-led the global team, said: ‘The discovery of multiple rocky planets with surface temperatures which allow for liquid water make this awesome system an exciting future target in the search for life’. The boffins at Nasa have discovered three habitable planets in a newly discovered solar system a mere 39 light years away from Earth.
4 Technology Trends to Help You Stay Ahead with Customers in 2017
Long gone are the days when customers would accept sluggish order processing speeds of up to 27 days. With Amazon and other e-commerce giants transforming the B2C customer experience, B2B buyers are also demanding rapid, accurate order cycles, agility and competitive pricing.
3 Ways Payment Providers Can Optimize Your Ecommerce Revenue
Growth in internet and mobile technologies has transformed many industries and economies. The market forces and competitive landscape has completely changed in many sectors.
Australia’s highest-paid public servant quits $4.3M job
Australia’s highest-paid public servant announced his resignation on Thursday, two weeks after a revelation that he made 5.6 million Australian last year sparked a public furor and created a political headache for the government. Australia Post managing director Ahmed Fahour said he was quitting the national mail service on the same day the government-owned corporation posted a profit of AU$131 million for the six months through December.