May 24, 2013 in News
It’s a lame move on director Chris Wedge’s part, and one of many that makes Epic feel bland and unremarkable. Its characters are archetypes we’ve seen again and again: the absent-minded professor, the rebel without a cause, the sulking teen, the heartbroken war hero, the villain bent on world domination, etc
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May 24, 2013 in News
Google is considering a bid for Israeli mapping startup Waze, Bloomberg News reports.
There have already been several reports that Facebook wants to buy Waze for a price north of $1 billion.
Facebook’s deal may be stalled, however.
The reason: Facebook wants Waze to move its operations to California. Waze’s cofounders do not.
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Google Considers Outbidding Facebook To Buy Waze For ~$1 Billion – Report
May 24, 2013 in News
The advent of global and communications technologies has been at the forefront of business and consumer industries for years, allowing us to share data, ideas and collaborative tools instantly around the world. However, the private sector isn’t the only industry to be revolutionized by the digital age.
Technological advances in the public sector has seen a huge growth as the need for reliable communication tools and state-of-the-art devices rises in an effort to save lives and serve the community.
A civil servant, being responsible for saving lives, assisting those who need it, and working as responders of the highest caliber should always be in a position where they can perform their work at the level of excellence that is expected of them. Therefore, it’s essential for civil servants to be a part of, and have access to, any technological developments that can aid them in their quest to save lives.
In 2006, the state of New York approved the funds for the testing of mobile technologies to measure their effectiveness for Child Protective Services. They also helped in assisting caseworkers with handling their caseload. Laptops, tablets, digital pens, cell phones and telephone dictation services were all tested on how functional they were for case documentation. After seeing positive result, New York City Caseworkers are now being provided with high end tablets and laptops designed for better efficiency and always-on communication.
In the case of firefighters, new technologies have emerged such as the thermal imaging systems, allowing firefighters to view hot spots using thermal heat maps, even while immersed in smoke. To help police officers, crime lights (each with different wavelengths to pick up on everything from hairs to fibers), advanced cameras, and GPS technology are instrumental in assisting them keep their communities safe.
Doctors and specialists are constantly surprising even themselves with the evolution of diagnosis and treatments. People are living longer due to advances in medicine and surgical procedures. It’s because of the constant evolution of the healthcare industry, with a profound interest in providing the utmost in patient care, that technological innovations are now appearing.
Many of these new technologies are being implemented into the courses required for completion of a degree. For instance, when going through the process for CBT College Medical Assisting certificates, students are taught about new patient management software. These types of software eliminate the need for paper documents by processing billing, claims, records and appointments within one electronic system.
Other innovations such as hematology analyzers and PACS (Patient Archiving and Communication System) are providing something to the patient and the hospital that was previously not present. It’s through these systems that radiological images are stored and patient safety is highlighted by reducing the instances of human error.
There is perhaps no other field that is known more for paper waste than the legal field. Lawyers are sure to keep all forms, documents and client information for many years. In the estate planning field, Wills, Pre-Need Guardians and other important forms have to be signed by the client and copies have to be securely stored. For an attorney who goes to trial, briefings are kept and evidence gathered.
Given the amount of paper used, it’s important to cut waste when able. There are now many e-filing options and in fact, some states are requiring that all documents submitted to the state are electronic. Electronic billing is now an option for attorneys as well that many are implementing into their firms.
It is through technological innovations that those in the public sector can continue to grow and evolve to become a group or system that is effective and efficient to those they serve. As more technologies emerge and are implemented, it’ll mean for a smooth process in all aspects.
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May 24, 2013 in News
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May 24, 2013 in News
No longer just an oddly flavored potato chip, the Limon is also a new sexy-time vibrator from a startup called Minna. The company is looking for backers for its “couples’ vibrator”, which just so happens to look like a pink lime-lemon hybrid.
However, the Limon is no lemon or lime. It’s an ultra-powerful bullet vibrator that is controlled by how hard you squeeze it. That is, the harder you squeeze the lime part of the Limon, the harder the lemon-style tip will vibrate.
Minna claims that it’s the strongest vibrator of its type in the world, thanks to the fact that they squeezed a motor made for larger toys into a lime-sized bullet vibrator. Of course, I’m sure the Jimmyjane Form 6 or the Hitachi Magic Wand beg to differ.
The Limon also has a customizable memory, meaning that you can record and playback the vibration levels exactly how you did before.
Interesting, right?
Consider the scenario: Two lovers are chilling with their Limon and one has to go away for a week on some business trip. They can use the Limon the night before, and the lonesome lady will then have a recording of her partner giving her the good stuff. Sexy.
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The Limon battery will last anywhere between 90 minutes and three hours, depending on how aggressive you are. It’s waterproof, charges by USB cable and comes in both teal and pink.
Of course, we’ll have to conduct a complete review, lest we shamefully leave these claims unverified. But for now, the Limon is looking for backers so that it can be made into a reality. It’s expected to go for $120, but donations start at $25.
May 23, 2013 in News
May 23, 2013 in News
It’s almost impossible for the average computer to mine Bitcoins in any efficient way, hence the rise of Bitcoin mining machines so tuned to their specific purpose that they barely resemble PCs. To wit: the Cryonic Bitcoin FrostBit machine is a PC in name only and contains a liquid nitrogen generator, special ASIC chips, and a price tag that would make the Winklevii twins think twice.
“It’s the first time a ‘PC’ has been built for consumers with built-in liquid nitrogen generators. We use helium compression technology to super-cool condensers that in turn condense nitrogen air into its liquid form. There’s nothing even remotely similar available to the consumers,” said CEO of Cryoniks, Inc. Fahad Koumaiha. “By sustaining cryonic temperatures we were able to achieve superconductivity with our custom designed ASIC processors. Not only do we get a huge boost in speed, but we cut down power consumption to around 2800W per unit; significantly less than anything on the market today.”
The PC hits a peak of 2800W – the average PC hits 200W on a bad day – but the device can perform 1000 Gigahashes a second. To put that in perspective a strong PC with good graphics card can hit about 100 GH/S and in my experience I haven’t been able to get any my machines to hit higher than 50 GH/S.
What are you going to pay for this ridiculous machine? Try a cool $15,000, which, sadly, you can’t pay for in BTC.
Can this thing really pay for itself? Probably, but not immediately. There are some BTC fans who believe a $10,000 BTC isn’t too far off and if that happens the potential benefits of this machine far outweighs the cost. They are planning on shipping this monster in July so if you’re seriously into mining, it may be worth a look. Everyone else? Be satisfied with your low GH/S. It’s a cryonic, nitrogen-cooled world out there and we’re just visiting.
The Cryonic Bitcoin Mining Machine Is $15,000 Of Pure BTC Power
May 23, 2013 in News
May 23, 2013 in News
May 23, 2013 in News
Moving forward, if the organization would like to fashion itself as one serving the needs of the larger country and not just a bigoted minority, voters will eventually need to approve the inclusion of adults of all sexual orientations. Considering that wasn’t even on the ballot this time around, it will likely be years before that happens, but if current momentum continues, it seems likely that will happen sooner or later.
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May 23, 2013 in News
Much of what we’ve seen from the upcoming Season 6 of True Blood indicates that things have never been more divided between the vampire community and the humans. And never is that more apparent than in the latest teaser for the HBO series, which features Arliss Howard’s character Governor Creighton Burrell as he makes his beliefs and intentions clear. “We have to take our streets back.”
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May 23, 2013 in News
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May 23, 2013 in News
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Daryl Hannah, Kirsten Prout And Chloe Bridges Set To Star In Social Media Drama Offline
May 23, 2013 in News
May 23, 2013 in News
Fleeing from an accident is never the right call. Not only is it illegal and poor form morally, there’s also a very good chance you’ll still get tracked down. Numerous drivers have found that out the hard way over the years, and apparently, Soulja Boy is now among them.
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May 23, 2013 in News
Consoles sporting just over 1 teraflops are apparently more powerful than today’s high-end gaming machines, according to Electronic Arts. Someone slap some sense into me or explain how a card like the 7990 “Malta” GPU with six times the raw processing power of either the Xbox One or PS4 all on its own is somehow a generation behind? Someone…anyone?!
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May 23, 2013 in News
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Gael Garcia Bernal To Star In Jon Stewart’s Directorial Debut, Rosewater
May 23, 2013 in News
May 23, 2013 in News
Now that J.J. Abrams’ second movie in the Star Trek universe, Into Darkness, has boldly gone into movie theaters, it seems only appropriate that Star Trek Online fire back with its first ever expansion pack, Legacy of Romulus.
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May 23, 2013 in News
Those who happen upon NBC tonight during primetime expecting reruns, since the usual comedies that air on Thursday night have all wrapped up for the season, may be surprised to find new comedy Save Me‘s series premiere. Starring Anne Heche, the comedy is among the last gasp of the 2012-2013 season, joining the likes of Fox’s The Goodwin Games in being a comedy that didn’t make the regular line-up…
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May 23, 2013 in News
The Obama administration wants to curtail the use of drones. Don't expect the U.S. to get rid of them
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May 23, 2013 in News
As great as the web is, I still haven’t been able to kick my habit for buying fashion and lifestyle magazines off the newsstand. One of the things I love the most about monthly glossies are features like Vanity Fair’s My Stuff and Us Weekly’s What’s In My Bag, in which notable people reveal the exact products that they actually buy and use (celebrity chef David Chang uses Sensodyne toothpaste and wears Levi’s jeans, FYI.) It’s just compelling to find out more about people through their stuff.
The folks at New York-based startup Vaunte think so too, and in fact, they think this kind of voyeuristic editorial approach could be the next generation of luxury e-commerce. Vaunte has created a web platform where notable people (think starlets, fashionable executives, designers, and socialites) show off the stuff in their closets — and put things up for sale. Vaunte started off as purely a consignment market that takes 30 percent commission for photographing and shipping seller’s items, but it has since expanded to also sell new versions of the items people show off.
Though Vaunte has made a splash in the fashion news space since its November 2012 launch, it has flown under the radar in the tech and business press. But now for the first time, the company is revealing a bit more on the corporate side. TechCrunch sat down this week with Gilt Groupe veteran Leah Park and engineer/entrepreneur Andy Shin, two of Vaunte’s three co-founders — the third, ex Gilt Grouper Christian Leone, was in Los Angeles working on a Vaunte photoshoot — to talk a bit more about what Vaunte is and what’s in its future (video embedded below.)
A Vaunte closet profile
First, some numbers: Vaunte has raised $1.125 million in seed funding from Maveron, Battery Ventures, and fashion and retail mogul Christopher Burch. The company has a staff of nine, but is set to expand as it moves into a 6,000 square foot space in Manhattan that will serve as office space and inventory storage. Based on just word of mouth and a few press mentions, Vaunte has grown to 60,000 members and done more than half a million dollars in transactional revenue since launching in November.
The big news going forward is that with the launch of its upcoming mobile app scheduled for this summer, Vaunte is set to open up its platform to let anyone display and sell their clothing and accessories on the site. These users will be charged less of a commission than the higher-profile sellers, since they will be responsible for taking their own photos. There is a significant amount of additional technology that Vaunte’s team had to build to make this app scalable to taking items from the general public — quality control on the photos that are taken and having to verify that luxury items are genuine, for example.
It’s an expansion that will put Vaunte in an interesting intersection in the existing e-commerce market — its competitors will now range from Net-a-Porter to The RealReal to Poshmark to Threadflip and more.
Personally, I’m excited to see what Vaunte has in store for its future. The first time I opened the site this week, I had one thought: “Uh oh. I am going to spend so much money here.” I’d imagine that I’m not alone.
Park and Shin stopped by the TechCrunch TV studio to discuss Vaunte’s vision and give us an early look at the new mobile experience. Check it all out below:
With $1.12 Million From Maveron And Others, Vaunte Aims To Define The Next Era Of Luxury E-Commerce
May 23, 2013 in News
May 23, 2013 in News
Don’t doubt it when a woman harried by hot flashes says she’s having a hard time remembering things. A new study published online in Menopause, the journal of the North American Menopause Society, helps confirm with objective tests that what these women say about their memory is true.
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May 23, 2013 in News
May 23, 2013 in News
More effective detection and diagnosis of oral cancer could result from an advance in noninvasive imaging of epithelial tissue. The research is thought to have the potential to change the way doctors look for precancerous and cancerous areas in a patient’s mouth.
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May 23, 2013 in News
Medical researchers have developed a new screening method that uses urinalysis to diagnose breast cancer – and determine its severity – before it could be detected with a mammogram.
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May 23, 2013 in News
From the high-resolution glow of flat screen televisions to light bulbs that last for years, light-emitting diodes (LEDs) continue to transform technology. The celebrated efficiency and versatility of LEDs — and other solid-state technologies including laser diodes and solar photovoltaics — make them increasingly popular. Their full potential, however, remains untapped, in part because the semiconductor alloys that make these devices work continue to puzzle scientists. Scientists have now used electron microscopy imaging techniques to settle a solid-state controversy and raise new experimental possibilities.
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Atomic-scale investigations solve key puzzle of LED efficiency
May 23, 2013 in News
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