Tag: science and technology
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Dual HDMI Adapter Supports Two 4K UHD Monitors
Sonnet Technologies recently announced its latest Thunderbolt™ 3 product, the Thunderbolt 3 to Dual HDMI™ 2.0 Adapter. This compact bus-powered device enables users to connect up to two 4K ultra-high-definition (UHD) HDMI monitors with just one Thunderbolt 3 port on their computers. Many desktop computer users enjoy dual-display or multi-display setups: with the added screen…
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Asteroid Prospecting And Mining Nearing
Have you ever wondered how you’d mine an asteroid? Not many people have. But you may be interested to discover that scientists are actually attempting to achieve this, seemingly impossible, feat. You may even remember reading about an asteroid mining company here at The Silo. That company is still in business. Why? Well, an asteroid…
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Largest Campus Telescope In Canada At York University
Toronto’s York University will soon play host to the largest telescope on a university campus in Canada. The university announced recently that the new one meter telescope will arrive in 2018 to replace the existing 40 cm telescope which is used to conduct astronomical research. The current record holder (at the time of this article)…
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Neuroband Clothing Gives Athletes Measurable Performance Boost
What Do Peyton Manning, Dwight Howard, and Diana Nyad Have in Common? They all rely on performance-enhancing technology. Forget drugs that boost performance but cause health problems – and get athletes stripped of medals, titles and anything else they’ve earned. Professionals and amateurs alike have discovered a new technology, Neurobands, to optimize their performance on…
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Travel Friendly Solutions That Will Enhance Your Experience
As one who is exposed to new product innovations as a regular course of business, I’ve seen my fair share cool gear and smart solutions that’ll make the rigors of travel, well, that much less rigorous. From leading-edge technology to killer fashion and keepsakes to helpful health and wellness resources to things that just make jaunting more fun, here’s…
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New Book Is Inventors Guide To Open Source Arduino Microcontroller
San Francisco, CA —School’s out for summer, but learning doesn’t have to stop at the classroom door. For parents and educators looking to keep their students exploring, tinkering, and creating, No Starch Press offers the latest addition to its lineup of STEM books. This time focusing on the Arduino microcontroller. The Arduino Inventor’s Guide (No…
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How To Stay Awake For All 24 Hours Of Le Mans Racing Rally
With the 24 Hours of Le Mans rally upon us, we thought we’d delve into the event and check out the cars in detail and see how they’re made in order to deal with this grueling race. We also find out how Giedo Van Der Garde prepares for Le Mans 24 Hours and the difference…
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Auto Clean Your Grill With Advanced Bluetooth BBQ Robot Available Now
Keep grime at bay with the perfect, must-have holiday gift for every busy person who loves gadgets and useful technology. Grillbot is the world’s first automatic grill cleaning robot. Grillbot makes life much easier for BBQ chefs. It saves them time and lots of dirty work cleaning grills and letting them get back to spending…
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Why The Future Of Healthcare Is Virtual Reality
Presently and in the not too distant future, virtual reality in healthcare will become the norm. In this piece, we’ll show you how VR can help detect, treat and cure patients in all sorts of different sectors, such as Surgery and Dentistry, as well as teaching the Nurses of the future. VR will also be…
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Neal Adams Unveiled Bucky O’Hare Digital Comic At L.A. Comic Con
LOS ANGELES – Bucky O’Hare – the original comic book series turned into a classic cartoon – made its debut in the digital domain with an 8-page exclusive Swipe Studio e-comic book written and illustrated by brand creators Larry Hama and Michael Golden together with Neal Adams and his Continuity Productions. Bucky O’Hare and the Toad…
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A Quest To Lost Arts In Chicago To Build My First Hyve Touch Synthesizer
I started out creating sound experiments while in high school, circa 1980 with circuit bent hardware and a cheap Casio keyboard. I then entered the working world and forgot all about making music. Fast forward 30+ years, and the itch to make experimental music overtook me again, but now technology had changed drastically. I no…
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Watch Live Stream Attempt Here By ESA Exo/Mars To Land On Red Planet This Wednesday
At about 17:30 CEST on 16 October, the data link with the ExoMars/TGO orbiter had still not been fully re-established following separation. Subsequently, at around 18:40 CEST, ESA (the European Space Agency) re-established a full data link with the spacecraft, and the mission control team could confirm that separation had taken place as planned, at 16:42…
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BenQ’s Flagship Home Theater Projector Delivers Breathtaking Picture
COSTA MESA, Calif. — BenQ America Corp., an internationally renowned provider of visual display solutions, today announced its new professional-grade home theater projector, the HT6050. The Colorific™ HT6050 leverages the Rec. 709 HDTV standard to deliver best-in-class color accuracy at native full HD resolution — right out of the box — to give movie enthusiasts and…
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Limelens Smartphone Lenses Take on the Traditional DSLR Camera
Due to rapid advances in technology, the quality of smartphone cameras is now on a par, if not better, than some point-and-shoot cameras and entry-level DSLRs. With the increasing demand for smartphone accessories to maximize users’ photographic potential, Limelens offers superior quality smartphone lenses at a price within reach of the masses. Limelens lenses…
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DreamHack Austin 2016 Featured ZOWIE Official eSports Monitors
COSTA MESA, Calif. — May, 2016 — BenQ America Corp., a globally renowned LED and gaming monitor expert, recently announced that ZOWIE, the company’s eSports brand, would be the official monitor sponsor of DreamHack Austin 2016. Making its first-ever stop in North America as part of the DreamHack ZOWIE Open World Tour, the event took place May…
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9 Things to Know about Wearable Tech in Health and Fitness
Here’s a fun wearable Infographic from our friends at igotcrazy.com. Do you agree with their projections of use? • By 2019, more than 33% of U.S. adult population is expected to be using the wearable tech? • According to a survey wearable technologies such as fitness trackers, smart watches and GPS tracking devices are expected to…
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SCOTTeVEST Smart Clothing includes Radio-Frequency I.D. blocking pockets and more
SCOTTeVEST (SeV) – an innovative clothing brand for men and women that lets you carry and use all of your gadgets and daily essentials. SeV’s functional fashion enables wearers to live, work and play in a more organized and hands-free way. With up to 42 cleverly designed pockets in a single garment, SeV apparel guarantees…
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Canadian Technology Turning Wrists Into Playgrounds With Smartwatch
Canada are at the forefront of the technology scene – investing in areas such as quantum computing, space travel, environmental issues, medicine and natural sciences – and they are certainly not letting themselves get left behind when it comes to everyday applications either. One of the biggest changes to technology over the past half decade…
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Premier of Ontario’s Mission to China generates $2.5Billion in Business agreements
Premier Kathleen Wynne concluded her second mission to China on Friday the 13th this month in Beijing, where 38 new agreements valued at $750 million were signed by delegates. This brings the estimated total value of agreements from the mission to $2.5 billion. The agreements are expected to create 1,700 jobs in Ontario. At…
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Ontario Set to be First Province to test Auto-driving Vehicles and Technology
Ontario First to Test Automated Vehicles on Roads in Canada Province Supports Innovation in Transportation Technology Ontario is launching a new pilot to allow for the testing of automated vehicles on Ontario roads. Automated vehicles are driverless or self-driving vehicles that are capable of detecting the surrounding environment using artificial intelligence, sensors…
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Ways Your SmartWatch Can Save Your Life
How your watch will save your life Infographic by Watches2U.
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Computer Controlled Vanity App Enhances Selfies With A.I.
Way back in August, 2015 the world’s first “intelligent selfie app” was released by Anthropics Technology. Combining artificial intelligence and image enhancement, Mira understands what makes people look good and lets users airbrush faces automatically. Chief Mira Scientist Tony Polichroniadis comments: “By understanding what makes people look beautiful, Mira can improve all aspects of a…
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Why Brampton Ontario Is Powerhouse In Health And Life Sciences Sector
Partnering with innovative businesses to attract talent and spur growth is making Brampton a powerhouse in the fast-growing health and life sciences sector. Since 2005, the City of Brampton has seen a 50 per cent growth in health and life sciences and is now home to more than 250 companies in the sector. “This is…
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SipSup mobile linked Drinking Glass disrupts Conventions of Communication
SipSup is a new beverage drinking glass that communicates with smart phones via app technology to become an interactive media display and storage unit. When you have finished drinking your beverage of choice, digital photos and videos you have dropped into your glass via the SipSup app are left behind. The SipSup app enables you to keep…
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COOPY handheld Smart Device launches Kickstarter Campaign
COOPY is a small, hand-held tool which provides users with a solution to complete multiple functions by simply clicking a button. With the simple action of clicking one of three buttons included on this smart device, COOPY uses its own application to complete designated functions as set by the user. This includes, but is not limited to, sending predefined…
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Device Lets Mountain Bikers Check Sealant Without Removing Tires
Swiss invention milKit makes mountain biking with tubeless tires easier than ever. With milKit, riders and racers can quickly measure and check their remaining tire sealant with a simple, portable kit, adding sealant as needed while leaving their tires on the rim, maintaining air pressure, keeping their hands clean and saving time. The inventors are…
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FCC Promoted American Broadband Competition And Net Neutrality
In late 2014- early 2015, the FCC stood up for more competition and more choice in local broadband. This is a critical step in making faster, cheaper Internet available for all Americans. You may have heard that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) just put in place rules to protect ‘net neutrality.’ That’s big news. But…
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World’s First Hybrid Gaming Monitor
BenQ America, an internationally renowned provider of visual display solutions and a gaming monitor pioneer, today announced the availability of its revolutionary XL2420G monitor. Featuring NVIDIA’s G-SYNC technology, the newest force in gaming allows players to entirely eliminate performance issues related to image tearing, stuttering, and latency — providing gamers with the ultimate in smooth,…