Each device needs its own batteries of course, and life being as it is you’ve usually forgotten to charge at least one set the night before. So what do you get the climber or hillwalker who already has practically every gadget going? Battery powered gloves.
Month: February 2017
HPE Buys Niara To Beef Up Security
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How to fix “no Internet secured” Wifi connectivity issues on Windows
The following guide provides you with a solution for fixing the dreaded “no Internet secured” notification that signals Wifi connectivity issues on machines running Windows. I bought a Microsoft Surface Pro 4 device back then when it first came out, and like it a lot.
Moto Z unlocked variants in the US start to receive Android 7.0 Nougat update
Motorola has started rolling out Android 7.0 Nougat update for unlocked Moto Z smartphones in the US. The over the air update carries a build number NPL25.86-17-3 and makes Moto Z compatible with Google ‘s mobile VR platform Daydream.
UBS wealth chief on fintech: ‘We are beyond fighting’
The COO of UBS’ Wealth Management arm said banks are committed to working with fintechs rather than seeing them as competition. Dirk Klee told Business Insider: “The key takeaway is that we as incumbents, we have long moved on to a full collaboration model.”
Basic income, an old idea whose time has not come – until the robots take over
Sometimes ideas that have been around for a long time suddenly build up a he ad of steam. So it is with one such idea at the moment, that of a universal basic income, an unconditional payment to every individual in the country, regardless of their circumstances.
A ship loaded with containers the Port of Ningbo in Zhejiang province. Photo: Reuters
At present, evidence of malevolent intent is weak – but the balance of maritime power now needs to be monitored with care Some truths glare at you. Some sneak up from behind, no matter how obvious they ought to be.
This robot mimics key flight mechanism of bats
New York, Feb 5 – A new self-contained robot that mimics the key flight mechanisms of bats has been developed by scientists. Researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and Caltech have developed Bat Bot with soft, articulated wings that can mimic the biological bats.
Where Are The Desktop SSD’s? – Geek News Central
I have a Compaq desktop PC that’s a few years old that is handy for tasks such as doing taxes or writing articles with. Unfortunately, it came with Windows Vista.
LoanCirrus gets Angel backing
LoanCurrus Limited and FirstAngels Jamaica signed a financing agreement on January 17, 2017. Standing are Desmond Campbell, Sandra Glasgow, Karey Powell and George Henry, while seated are investor Melanie Subratie and LoanCirrus CEO Michael Claire.
NNY officials question shared services proposal at NYSAC conference
At this year’s New York State Association of Counties conference in Albany, the concerns of county officials largely centered on Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo’s consolidation proposal. Lewis County Manager Elizabeth Swearingin said the governor’s proposal, which would require county executives to devise a shared services plan with other municipalities to lessen the property tax burden, has caused worry among legislators that the state would take away its municipal government aid from counties that do not come up with a plan.
Used SpaceX Booster Set for Historic 1st Reflight is Test Fired in Texas
SpaceX Falcon 9 first stage previously flown to space is test fired at the firms McGregor, TX rocket development facility in late January 2017. Credit: SpaceX The once fanciful dream of rocket recycling is now closer than ever to becoming reality, after successful completion of the static fire test on a test stand in McGregor, Texas, paved the path to relaunch, SpaceX announced via twitter.
This Friday, get ready to join the dark side a ” of a penumbral lunar eclipse
Prod the kids outside, give them hot chocolate and gaze toward the moon in the east. Enjoy the evening penumbral lunar eclipse on Friday.
Ready, fire, aim
Chaos unsettles me. I like stability. So do financial markets. And our allies. Plus the rest of the world who looks to us for leadership.
National Park Service at Gettysburg National Military Park Hosting…
Gettysburg National Military Park, in cooperation with the non-profit National Parks Arts Foundation and the Gettysburg Foundation, announced today that Lathan Mastellar will be the first artist whose “paintbrush” is Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality in Gettysburg NMP. He will be the park’s February-March, 2017, Artist in Residence as the Alembic Arts programmatic theme.
Imagination Technologies Group plc’s (IMG) “Buy”…
‘s stock had its “buy” rating restated by equities researchers at Liberum Capital in a research report issued on Wednesday. They currently have a GBX 325 price objective on the communications company’s stock.
Making China Great Again
Passing the TPP is as important to me as another aircraft carrier,” said former U.S. Defense Secretary Ashton Carter two years ago, as the negotiations on the huge new free trade organization were nearing completion. Given that the United States already has twice as many aircraft carriers as the rest of the world put together, that comment could be taken several ways, but Mr. Carter meant that the TPP was strategically important in his eyes.
The last man: Go back to the moon – and get to Mars, too
But the dream of space exploration lives. We must return to the moon. And as an expression of the American spirit, the Trump administration should seek to accelerate the mission to Mars.
STEAM Kids at Belfast Free Library
Curious about new technology tools and toys? LittleBits, Raspberry Pi’s, Robots, Lego’s and MORE! Come join Chris Dorman of the Maine State Library as she provides hands on examples for students and adults alike to play, program, and smile! This is the first in a new series of programs at the Belfast Free Library titled STEAM Kids . Programming continues Monday afternoons through April 10 .
Simulated Reality
Simulated reality is the hypothesis that reality could be simulated – for example by computer simulation – to a degree indistinguishable from “true” reality, and may in fact be such a simulation. It could contain conscious minds which may or may not be fully aware that they are living inside a simulation.
Hyperrealistic humanoid sculptures invade ARKEN museum in Copenhagen
From 4 February hair-raising, hyperrealistic humanoid sculptures invade ARKEN in a major exhibition under the title GOSH! Is it Alive? With technical perfection, disturbances of scale, presence and humour the works raise highly topical issues about what it means to be human right now as robot technology and artificial intelligence gain ground in radical ways. Hyperrealism is one of the really big tendencies in contemporary art at the moment.
Serralves Museum presents “Philippe Parreno: A Time Coloured Space”
Philippe Parreno, Quasi Objects: Marquee . Disklavier. Piano. My Room is a Fish Bowl, 2014.
First large-scale solo show in France by Taro Izumi opens at Palais de Tokyo
Taro Izumi, Candidate 2015. Video installation, mixed media. View of the exhibition In Our Time: Art in Post- industrial Japan 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art .
Joules Group PLC (JOUL) Stock Rating Reaffirmed by Beaufort Securities
‘s stock had its “buy” rating reaffirmed by equities researchers at Beaufort Securities in a research note issued on Wednesday. Several other research analysts also recently commented on the stock.
Stargazing: All eyes are on the sun this month
February feels like the dead of winter with its dreary, cold days and long, colder nights. Most everyone yearns for more sunlight and warmth during this part of winter, when the sun’s altitude in the sky is still relatively low after December’s winter solstice.
Makemake – Facts for Kids
On March 31, 2005 Mike Brown, Chad Trujillo and David Rabinowitz made a discovery. It was an icy object nearly five billion miles from the Sun, out in the Kuiper Belt.
Entrepreneurs race to develop flying cars
Even before George Jetson entranced kids with his cartoon flying car, people dreamed of soaring above traffic congestion. Inventors and entrepreneurs have long tried and failed to make the dream a reality, but that may be changing.
An Inuit Actor Contemplates A Big Break Gone Small
When Orto Ignatiussen landed a part in a Hollywood blockbuster in 2011, he thought it might be his big break. At the time, he was the director of a community theater in the small town of Tasiilaq, Greenland, already middle-aged and still hoping he might have a career as a serious actor.
Pong’s Inventor Unveils Three New VR Arcade Games – Including Pong
Pong’s creator is now “a grizzled guy in his mid-70s” who believes there’s a market for people who’d prefer to try out virtual reality headsets at videogame arcades. An anonymous reader quotes MIT Technology Review: In 1972, Atari founder Nolan Bushnell invented Pong, a version of table tennis that, in many ways, launched the video-game industry.
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Entrepreneur Who Lived With Undiagnosed Dyslexia For Over 40 Years Develops App For Small Businesses
An entrepreneur who battled against the odds to gain a degree after living with undiagnosed dyslexia for more than 40 years has developed an app to help small businesses. Peter Scott, 52, from St Asaph, was told at school that he lacked intelligence and ability but still went on to enjoy a career in finance in numerous roles.
Up Close and Personal Digitally.
The Wall Street Journal reports on how retailers are striving to keep consumers, current and potential, on their sites, physical and virtual and the tools and technology they have deployed offer a template for hoteliers to emulate and even enhance. The Journal article headlined ” Retailers Turn to Silicon Valley to Lure Customers” notes that high street is using “personalization” in their efforts to attract and retail clients.
Deckers Outdoor Corporation (DECK) Given Neutral Rating at B. Riley
‘s stock had its “neutral” rating reissued by investment analysts at B. Riley in a research note issued on Wednesday. They currently have a $58.00 target price on the stock.
Super Bowl: A $1.1 million bet on Falcons by smartphone, and a lot of happy bookies in Vegas
A bettor using his phone app put $1.1 million on the Atlanta Falcons plus 3 points in the Super Bowl, part of an influx of money that could make Sunday a record day in Las Vegas sports books. Sports books around the city said betting was strong leading up to the game, with a good chance the action will top the record $132.5 million wagered on last year’s game between Denver and Carolina.
Since when did social media become an authority on our lives?
It’s no question that in moderation, social media with its ability to bring millions of people together is one of the greatest inventions of our times. Platforms like Facebook are not only a source of entertainment and information but they also give us a chance to indulge in the ingrained human desire to talk about ourselves.
Unpredicted font behavior in MS Outlook messages
When I use the Firefox “Email Link…” command with Outlook, I get a web link in the new message formatted in my default font . After the link, there is a space and a paragraph mark which are both in Times New Roman.
Shopify Employees Quietly Urged The Company To Stop Doing Business With Breitbart
Employees at Shopify have quietly urged the company to cut ties with Breitbart News and stop hosting the right-wing media outlet’s online store, but those concerns have largely fallen on deaf ears at the Canadian startup, BuzzFeed News has learned. For months, employees have been asking for an updated policy on what types of clients Shopify will work with.
At 2017 CES, LG expands IOT ecosystem with robot solutions
At the just concluded Consumer Electronic, CES, show held in Las Vegas the United States of America, LG Electronics showcased lineup of intelligent robots, as part of the company’s innovations in artificial intelligence and developments in the internet of a thing, IoT, ecosystem. The lineup included a home robot that doubles as a smart home gateway and intelligent home notification center, enhancing convenience in users’ day-to-day lives.
Oppo Releases Sonica DAC with Flagship ESS Sabre Pro Chip
I am a couple of days late on this one , but Oppo has finally released their Sonica DAC , which may be of interest to those of you who are looking to upgrade their desktop sound. Personally, I think a solid DAC and studio monitors are the way to go for computer audio-it’s a simple chain that provides neutral, powerful sound that is clear of problems like EMI .
We are legend’: Navy bids farewell to – unmatched’ Enterprise
The U.S. Navy on Friday said farewell to the USS Enterprise , after more than five decades, in a decommissioning ceremony at Newport News Shipbuilding. The ceremony was held on a cold and overcast day in February, one day before the 59th anniversary of the ship’s keel being laid.