Category: Science / Technology

How a PC-based control system is an option for every application

As automation technology accelerates in the industry, PC-based control is an option for every application and for successful implementation for Industrial Internet of Things and Industrie 4.0 initiatives. Controller specification is the most important stage of the development process for every industrial automation application.

ElliQ is a super cute voice-activated robot companion for the elderly

Beyond the fact that it means we’d never have to do the dishes again or maybe even mow our lawn or schedule tedious appointments, we’d like to think about the robots of tomorrow as being potentially great friends of ours. Israeli startup Intuition Robotics had this same idea, because it’s developing a new robot product that’s specifically meant to not only help the elderly but also give them some companionship.

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With an estimated 80% of online adults using smartphones and 84% carrying them into stores, it’s not surprising that brick-and mortar retailers are adopting new ways to capitalize on the trend. Even if customers don’t make a smartphone purchase, the browsing they do on their phones often leads to a sale.

What Legit Reviews Learned at CES2017 about Ryzen

In the days leading up to CES2017 we found ourselves most excited to see what AMD would be showing off with Ryzen CPU series. The anticipation for the new processor series for AMD is growing every day thanks to the marketing machine over at AMD continually showing it performing better than an Intel Core i7-6900K processor that costs over $1000.

The Naim Thing: Uniti Atom, Star, Nova and Core

Naim hit CES running with four new Uniti digital products, starting with the Nova at $6,995 and available in June. The Nova is the top dog of the three new all-in-one player/integrated amps and features a full slate of digital inputs , a quartet of analog inputs , and networking either via ethernet or WiFi.

Dark mode solves nanoparticle lasing issues

Aalto University researchers achieve low beam divergence of 0.3 degree and spatial coherence lengths of 100I1 4m, useful for out-coupling mechanisms. A potential problem in achieving lasing using nanoparticles was that light may not exist long enough in small dimensions to be helpful.

Nikon and Mini team up to cross-promote cameras and cars

Nikon and Mini have agreed to a new marketing partnership that will see the two companies work alongside one another to cross-promote their respective products. In its press release , Nikon says the pair will create a collection of marketing material designed to showcase the immersive and visual capabilities of Nikon’s KeyMission camera series and the driving experience of Mini’s new adventure-oriented Countryman vehicle lineup.

CVE-2016-8459

NVD is the U.S. government repository of standards based vulnerability management data. This data enables automation of vulnerability management, security measurement, and compliance .

Johns Hopkins researchers helping in search for elusive cancer causing genes

A group of scientists at Johns Hopkins University is studying various bioinformatics methods to discover the ones that help identify the genetic mutations that encourage tumor cells to thrive in an effort to develop drugs to fight the cancer. A group of scientists at Johns Hopkins University is studying various bioinformatics methods to discover the ones that help identify the genetic mutations that encourage tumor cells to thrive in an effort to develop drugs to fight the cancer.

Honeywell Displays Internet of Things Solutions to Enhance Retail Store Operations at NRF Expo

Fort Mill, S.C., Jan. 12, 2017 – Honeywell will feature its latest technology designed to help retailers leverage their brick-and-mortar stores to drive profitability and compete in an e-commerce world at the National Retail Federation’s Big Show, running Jan. 15-17 in New York City’s Javits Center. At its booth , Honeywell will provide hands-on demonstrations of its solutions to support product visibility and tracking, mobile couponing, ad hoc checkout, store labor productivity and store fulfillment operations.

Surrounded By Robots

You’ve likely seen the Boston Dynamics robots on YouTube – creepy humanoids climbing stairs or running on a treadmill, knees bent and a little hurried, like they need to find a bathroom fast. Or maybe you were one of the many viewers who winced at the “cruelty” of BD engineers kicking Spot the robot dog to make it fall over.

Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. (BOOT) Stock Rating Lowered by Zacks Investment Research

According to Zacks, “Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. operates as a lifestyle retail chain devoted to western and work-related footwear, apparel and accessories. The company’s products include boots, denim, western shirts, cowboy hats, belts and belt buckles, and western-style jewellery and accessories; and rugged footwear, outerwear, overalls, denims, and shirts, as well as safety-toe boots, and flame-resistant and high-visibility clothing.

Virtual Reality (VR) in Healthcare Market – Easing the Way to Educate …

Global Virtual Reality in Healthcare Market – Overview The integration of IT solutions and principles in the field of healthcare is bringing about a transformation in the way patients are treated and services are provided by healthcare practitioners. The vast benefits of digitally managed processes and operations are prompting an increasing number of companies in the healthcare sector to shift from conventional manually operated devices and processes to newer and more efficient software-enabled solutions.

Nanoscience expert receives 2016 Dickson Prize in Science

Chad A. Mirkin, the George B. Rathmann Professor of Chemistry in the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences and director of the International Institute for Nanotechnology at Northwestern University, has been awarded the 2016 Dickson Prize in Science. The prize is awarded annually by Carnegie Mellon University to an individual in the U.S. who has made outstanding contributions to science.

Valley College hacking presents lessons for many

Extortion is an old crime with a fresh new look thanks to international cyber-criminals. They’ve made a billion-dollar enterprise out of kidnapping valuable data by encrypting it, and then demanding a ransom in exchange for a digital key that restores the computer files to normal.

Amazon commits to hiring 100,000 U.S. workers

While many of the jobs will be in warehouses, Amazon said the company will be looking for engineers and software developers in such areas as cloud computing and machine learning. “Innovation is one of our guiding principles at Amazon, and it’s created hundreds of thousands of American jobs,” said Jeff Bezos, Amazon founder and CEO, in a statement .

Virtual Reality Could Help People With Phantom Pain

Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have reported promising results in using computer reality technology to treat phantom pain in people with amputated limbs. The team, led by Max Ortiz Catalan, Ph.D., says that using augmented reality – a form of virtual reality – can significantly reduce the pain that many people experience in lost limbs.

Law Firm Donation Enhances Students’ Access to Education

Verrill Dana is pleased to donate more than 15 of its computers after a recent upgrade to Spark Academy, co-founded by Verrill Dana attorney Tom Bean, and to The Girls Foundation of Tanzania, co-founded by Beth Currier, now Secretary of the Foundation and wife of Verrill Dana attorney Doug Currier. “Computers play a vital role in education, however, we find that many schools lack the funding and resources needed to ensure they have enough adequate technology,” said K.C. Jones, Managing Partner at Verrill Dana.

Teaching Computers to Recognize Sick Guts: Machine-Learning and the Microbiome

A new proof-of-concept study by researchers from the University of California San Diego succeeded in training computers to “learn” what a healthy versus an unhealthy gut microbiome looks like based on its genetic makeup. Since this can be done by genetically sequencing fecal samples, the research suggests there is great promise for new diagnostic tools that are, unlike blood draws, non-invasive.

Gold Surges Above $1,200 as Details-Shy Trump Weighing on Dollar

Gold futures rallied to a seven-week high as investors flooded back into funds backed by the metal and the dollar declined in the aftermath of Donald Trump’s press conference that provided little detail on his economic stimulus plans. The metal on Thursday rose above $1,200 an ounce for the first time since late November as exchange-traded holdings jumped by the most since the day after the election.

Oil Posts Biggest Two-Day Gain in 6 Weeks as Saudis Make Cuts

Oil climbed, posting the biggest two-day gain in almost six weeks, after Saudi Arabia said it cut production even more than required by an OPEC deal. Futures increased 1.5 percent in New York as Saudi Arabian Energy Minister Khalid al-Falih said the kingdom reduced output to less than 10 million barrels a day, going beyond its obligations under an accord between OPEC and other producers to curb production.

What If Fake Nails Were Soft?

Artist Nadja Buttendorf snagged my attention with an invention that is simultaneously intriguing and skin crawling: soft fingernails. Anyone who’s grown long nails can attest that they come with a host of structural and environmental issues.

Amazon says it will create 100,000 jobs in U.S. by 2018

Amazon says it will create 100,000 jobs in U.S. by 2018 The full-time positions will also provide full benefits, says the tech giant. Check out this story on demingheadlight.com: http://usat.ly/2io33Tb Amazon will create 100,000 full-time jobs in the United States with full benefits over the next 18 months, the tech giant announced in a statement Thursday.