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Trump May Be Privatizing Public Space Technology - Aviation Week

30-05-2017 23:49 via aviationweek.com

Aviation Week
Trump May Be Privatizing Public Space Technology
Aviation Week
NASA's fiscal 2018 budget request appears to have been written in a vacuum. Absent clear guidance from a distracted White House, space policy is being set by senior NASA managers and low-level White House staffers with only vague guidelines to follow.and more »

DNC advertises for new chief technology officer - The Hill

30-05-2017 23:01 via thehill.com

The Hill
DNC advertises for new chief technology officer
The Hill
The Democratic National Committee is searching for an executive to lead its IT modernization, cybersecurity and technology efforts. "The DNC is seeking a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to join the management team of the DNC to lead technology ...and more »

Technology will completely transform healthcare - BetaNews

30-05-2017 22:01 via betanews.com

BetaNews
Technology will completely transform healthcare
BetaNews
Medical workers in the UK are confident that new technological solutions will be able to completely transform their industry for the better, a new survey has found. Advances in technology which allow faster information flow and better solutions will ...

PG diploma in banking technology - The Hindu

30-05-2017 21:32 via thehindu.com

PG diploma in banking technology
The Hindu
Institute for Development and Research in Banking Technology established by the Reserve Bank of India launched the Post-Graduate Diploma in Banking Technology (PGDBT) in July 2016, designed to provide the Indian banking and financial sector a pool ...and more »

What the Conservative manifesto says about technology - iNews

30-05-2017 19:43 via inews.co.uk

iNews
What the Conservative manifesto says about technology
iNews
Labour and the Conservatives are battling it out on the road to Number 10, as the polls tighten and Britain prepares to elect its next leader. Technology plays a key role in all of our lives, and yet for something so important, both parties appear ...and more »

What Labour's manifesto says about technology - iNews

30-05-2017 19:43 via inews.co.uk

iNews
What Labour's manifesto says about technology
iNews
Love it or loathe it, technology has the power to change every aspect of our lives, from the ways we communicate and make purchases, to the ethical decisions we make and how we behave. Labour's campaign is in full swing as the election trail enters its ...and more »

Intel drones and microchips in bats will be part of technology used during Champions Trophy - BT.com

30-05-2017 19:40 via home.bt.com

BT.com
Intel drones and microchips in bats will be part of technology used during Champions Trophy
BT.com
Player bat speed and more detailed pitch analysis by drone are part of the plans for the international tournament. 0. Share this. Facebook; Twitter; Google plus; Email; Share. 0. Intel drones and microchips in bats will be part of technology used ...and more »

A fortified technology workforce begins in the classroom - CSO Online

30-05-2017 19:32 via csoonline.com

CSO Online
A fortified technology workforce begins in the classroom
CSO Online
Technology is pervasive. It enables almost everything in our world. As society continues to embrace technology's positive potential, we must mitigate the risks that arise from the same advances that contribute to improving the quality of our lives and ...

Tax and technology: Exciting days ahead - Accounting Today

30-05-2017 19:27 via accountingtoday.com

Accounting Today
Tax and technology: Exciting days ahead
Accounting Today
Information technology has brought many changes to finance, accounting, and tax operations in the decades since enterprise resource planning systems first appeared. For the most part, IT-driven innovation and transformation have found their champions ...

Partnerships Key to Sharing Nuclear Science and Technology - International Atomic Energy Agency

30-05-2017 18:42 via iaea.org

International Atomic Energy Agency
Partnerships Key to Sharing Nuclear Science and Technology
International Atomic Energy Agency
Dazhu Yang, IAEA Deputy Director General and Head of the Department of Technical Cooperation, welcomes delegates and Member States at the opening of the International Conference on the IAEA Technical Cooperation Programme in Vienna, Austria, ...and more »

Laser technology uncovers 1,600-year-old Christian frescoes in ... - Telegraph.co.uk

30-05-2017 18:24 via telegraph.co.uk

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Laser technology uncovers 1,600-year-old Christian frescoes in ...
Telegraph.co.uk
Deep in a labyrinth of dank tunnels, in the heart of Rome's oldest and largest catacombs, archaeologists have discovered an exquisite set of 1600-year-old ...and more »

GM, Michigan look ahead with V2I technology development - Automotive News (subscription) (blog)

30-05-2017 17:54 via autonews.com

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GM, Michigan look ahead with V2I technology development
Automotive News (subscription) (blog)
Traffic signals will be able to send information to Cadillac CTS development vehicles to alert them of potential red light violations, GM said. Photo credit: GM. Send us a Letter. Have an opinion about this story? Click here to submit a Letter to the ...
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Meet the $2.5 Billion Venture Firm You've Never Heard Of - Fortune

30-05-2017 17:41 via fortune.com

Meet the $2.5 Billion Venture Firm You've Never Heard Of
Fortune
This article first appeared in Term Sheet, Fortune's newsletter on deals and dealmakers. Sign up here. Access Technology Ventures is not a household name in Silicon Valley. But in just two years, the New York-based firm has quietly managed to get a ...and more »

Hybrid technology generates electricity from where rivers meet the ocean - Treehugger

30-05-2017 17:27 via treehugger.com

Treehugger
Hybrid technology generates electricity from where rivers meet the ocean
Treehugger
Marine energy technologies usually rely on the movement of the water source to generate electricity whether it's from the bobbing of waves, the pull of tides or the running of a river, but there are other sources of energy beneath the surface ...and more »

World’s Smallest Home Theatre Wins Design Award At Computex

30-05-2017 16:51

The XPUMP is a pocket-sized, portable device that can be used with 2.0 desktop or portable speaker, sound bars, home sound systems, or headphones.

Nvidia Max-Q Shows Off Gaming Enhancements in Laptops

30-05-2017 16:51

Despite monstrous processing and graphics rendering specifications, the new combination of GPU, processor, thermal and electronics components will enable companies to build laptops that are just 18mm thick.

Microsoft Hosts Its First Accessibility Summit to Better Tech Access For Disabled

30-05-2017 16:51

The conference focused on the role of technology in creating accessible businesses, scalable and sustainable models for skilling youth with disability.

Chess-Playing Robot Takes Centre-Stage at Computex 2017

30-05-2017 16:51

The full-size robot impressed visitors by taking a pawn piece in a mocked-up chess game.

Technology is starting to disrupt multiple sclerosis - The Australian Financial Review

30-05-2017 15:45 via afr.com

The Australian Financial Review
Technology is starting to disrupt multiple sclerosis
The Australian Financial Review
Riding out against MS: Success can come fast when the shared values are so strong. Andy Zakeli. by Matthew Miles. We live in an era of advancement, consuming information continually as evidenced by almost 60 per cent of the adults on Facebook for 12.5 ...

Ashok Leyland tweaks technology to be BS-VI ready - The New Indian Express

30-05-2017 14:53 via newindianexpress.com

The New Indian Express
Ashok Leyland tweaks technology to be BS-VI ready
The New Indian Express
KOLKATA: Leading automobile manufacturer Ashok Leyland was currently developing its own technology for meeting the BS-VI emmission norms to come into force from 2020. "We are developing our own technology for complying the BS-VI emmission ...and more »

Uber plans safer India ride with connected car technology - Hindustan Times

30-05-2017 14:46 via hindustantimes.com

Hindustan Times
Uber plans safer India ride with connected car technology
Hindustan Times
Uber India said Autohawk will help monitor its cars, besides reporting updates such as health of the vehicle and location to Uber as well as fleet owner. business Updated: May 30, 2017 21:06 IST. Gulshankumar Wankar Hindustan Times, New Delhi.and more »

Milton rolls out technology incubator - Atlanta Journal Constitution

30-05-2017 13:38 via ajc.com

Atlanta Journal Constitution
Milton rolls out technology incubator
Atlanta Journal Constitution
Five business executives and Milton announce the launch of The Engine, an incubator for software technology entrepreneurs. AJC FILE. Five Atlanta business executives working with the city of Milton have partnered to launch “The Engine,” an incubator ...

What Gloom? This is the Best Time to Get Into IT Industry, Says Mindtree CEO

30-05-2017 13:05

At a time when there is a sense of gloom and instability around Indian information technology sector and automation, artificial intelligence and robotics are being seen as threats to jobs, Mindtree CEO Rostow Ravanan is upbeat, calling it the best time ever.

Western Digital Unveils New Client SSDs With Lower Power Consumption

30-05-2017 13:05

The company also announced "SanDisk Ultra 3D" SSD intended for gaming and creative enthusiasts. It includes shock and vibration resistance to protect your drive.

UFC 212 to Live Stream in VR For Samsung Gear VR Users

30-05-2017 13:05

The UFC has signed a deal with Samsung that will let Gear VR owners watch its next pay-per-view headline event -- UFC 212 -- as a 360-degree audio-visual live stream.

Techies Well Taken Care Of, No Need for Union: Former Infosys CFO V Balakrishnan

30-05-2017 13:05

Employees' unions are not needed in information technology industry where work ethic is good and the staff are well-paid, said Balakrishnan.

Super-Earth Found 21 Light Years Away May Host Alien Life

30-05-2017 13:05

Scientists have discovered a potentially habitable Earth-like planet, located just 21 light years away, that may host liquid water on its surface.

South Korean Telecom Company to Set Up Manufacturing Unit in Chhattisgarh

30-05-2017 13:05

A South Korean telecom company has decided to set up its mobile phone manufacturing unit in Chhattisgarh after consultation with Chief Minister Raman Singh.

Screen Resolution Can Drastically Improve With New Colour Changing Technology

30-05-2017 13:05

Researchers are able to change the colour of individual subpixels to red, green or blue by applying differing voltages.

Russia to Build World's First Floating Nuclear Power Plant

30-05-2017 13:05

The Russian explained that floating units are components constructed for transport by sea or river to areas that are otherwise inaccessible or difficult to reach by land.

Robot Priest Gives Auto-blessings in German Church

30-05-2017 13:05

A German church has launched a robot 'priest' that beams lights from its hands and gives automated blessings to people.

Qualcomm Announces Mesh Networking Platform to Enhance Connectivity

30-05-2017 13:05

A mesh network is a network topology in which each node relays data for the network.

Paytm Now Accepted For Punjab State Power Corp Bill Payments

30-05-2017 13:05

Paytm customers across Punjab can now tap on the ‘Electricity’ icon in their Paytm app, choose Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) to pay bills.

OnePlus 5 Launch: Here's How The Next OnePlus Flagship Smartphone Will Look Like

30-05-2017 13:05

OnePlus 5 is already confirmed to be powered by Qulacomm Snapdragon 835 processor and is expected to launch at a starting price of under Rs 30,000.

Now, a Wearable Device that Will Help You Fight Stress

30-05-2017 13:05

All participants wore the device on their wrist and a cover story was used to suggest to participants that the device was measuring blood pressure.

New Entrepreneurship Development Program For Startups

30-05-2017 13:05

Only one in 10 start-ups manage to survive for more than five years.

New Ecuador President Says 'Hacker' Julian Assange Can Stay at Embassy

30-05-2017 13:05

Ecuador's new President Lenin Moreno has criticized Julian Assange as a "hacker" but stressed his country would continue providing asylum to the WikiLeaks founder.

Mobile Phone Usage Soars in UAE: TRA Report

30-05-2017 13:05

The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) said that mobile phone usage in country increased to 228.3 devices per 100 people as of March 2016.

Indian Ethical Hackers' Success Stories Abroad Ignored at Home

30-05-2017 13:05

Facebook, which has long tapped hacker talent, paid more to Indian researchers in the first half of 2016 than any other researchers.

Grand Theft Auto, CoD And 32 Other Games Banned For Promoting Violence

30-05-2017 13:05

The ban makes it illegal to import and distribute the games across the central Asian country.

Excessive Texting May Cause Smartphone Thumb: Experts

30-05-2017 13:05

Researchers have been studying "smartphone thumb" for the last seven years.

EU to Fund Free WiFi For European Towns With no Internet Coverage

30-05-2017 13:05

The initiative will be funded from the current 1 trillion-euro EU budget, which runs from 2014 to 2020. Towns will have to apply to get the funds.

Dell Unveils AIOs, Gaming Desktops at Computex 2017

30-05-2017 13:05

The new line-up includes Inspiron 27 7000 all-in-one (AIO), Inspiron 24 5000 all-in-one (AIO) and the new Inspiron Gaming Desktop.

Computex Taipei 2017: Robotics, AI And More by 1,600+ Companies

30-05-2017 13:05

More than 1,600 companies from 30 countries are participating in this year's fair, which began on Tuesday.

OnePlus 5 With Dual Cameras to Launch in June

30-05-2017 12:56

OnePlus 5 will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 processor and is expected to be priced under Rs 30,000.

British Airways Cancels All Flights From Major London Airports After IT Failure

30-05-2017 12:43

The airline said it was battling to operate long-haul inbound flights.

Uber Founder Travis Kalanick's Mother Killed in Boating Accident

30-05-2017 12:37

Kalanick's father had moderate injuries, and his mother was dead, authorities said.

Technology proves a game changer in health and care - Belfast Telegraph

30-05-2017 11:50 via belfasttelegraph.co.uk

Belfast Telegraph
Technology proves a game changer in health and care
Belfast Telegraph
Technology enables our health and social care services to meet rising demands and to transform how we deliver those services for people in hospitals, the community and in their own home. Not only can it make patients more comfortable, it can help ...and more »

Three digital challenges facing technology organisations - Econsultancy (blog)

30-05-2017 11:17 via econsultancy.com

Econsultancy (blog)
Three digital challenges facing technology organisations
Econsultancy (blog)
Companies in the technology sector are more likely to be digital leaders, with 19% classifying themselves as digital-first. This is according to findings from our new Digital Trends in Technology report, published in association with Adobe. Based on a ...and more »

1001 Startup Ideas - 3D Printing Technology for Construction - Moneycontrol.com

30-05-2017 10:21 via moneycontrol.com

Moneycontrol.com
1001 Startup Ideas - 3D Printing Technology for Construction
Moneycontrol.com
This 1001 startup idea is to transform the construction industry with the introduction of 3D printing technology. 1001 Startup Ideas - 3D Printing Technology for Construction. Jappreet Sethi. Co-Founder | YoStartups.com ...