Category: Science / Technology

UCI Introduces iRain Smartphone App

Climate researchers and weather forecasters get their rain data from a network of precipitation-sensing satellites that orbit Earth. iRain, a new mobile phone app developed by engineers at the University of California, Irvine puts the same precision rainfall information into the pockets of the public.

Nvidia Lays Out Bold Strategy at CES

Nvidia offered a bold new strategy at this week’s International CES in Las Vegas. The company, which has been a leader in hardware graphics technology for decades, recently has expanded into the realms of artificial intelligence, deep learning and automotive tech.

Are you ready for smart stores?

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Spacewalking astronauts tackle battery work outside station

Before venturing out, Commander Shane Kimbrough and Peggy Whitson got a hand from a robot that took care of most of the grunt work. Remotely using robotics aboard the 250-mile-high lab, flight controllers in Houston spent the past week replacing decade-old, nickel-hydrogen batteries with better charging lithium-ion ones.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Trump Voter, You Aren’t Racist? Prove ItBy Keli Goff

Trump voters who say ‘Not me!’ when racism charges fly should see the new film about the three black women at NASA-and how John Glenn treats them-and contemplate its lessons. Since the election a seemingly never-ending debate has raged between those who voted for Donald Trump and those who did not.

Women Virtual Reality

CES holds itself out as a showcase of human innovation’s pinnacle , which is why it’s so funny that it occurs in Las Vegas , a place by and for the stupid. For one week every year, the vision of self-anointed genius is unleashed on a town that looks like it was built by a class of emperors who went insane in different but related ways.