HPE Buys Niara To Beef Up Security

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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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.

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.

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 .