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PEAK Technologies Launches New Voice-Enabled Logistics Solution - MCL-Voice Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 12:24PMCOLUMBIA, MD--(Marketwire - 03/09/10) - PEAK Technologies, a Platinum Equity company, today announced it has launched a new voice-enabled logistics solution, MCL-Voice, to provide a more flexible and robust data collection platform solution to its customers. The MCL-Voice solution provides a true multimodal approach to deploy a range of applications from voice-centric applications to multi-modal ...
BioImagene Introduces the iSlideTM to Enhance the Transition from Manual to Digital Pathology Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:00AMSUNNYVALE, Calif.----BioImagene, Inc., the leading provider of end-to-end digital pathology solutions, today announced the availability of the iSlide™ input device, an innovative device that allows pathologists to use a microscope-like interface to manipulate digital images of slides.
Ergonomics puts relaxation to work Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:04AMThe seating options inside Denise Vladovich’s "office” at Relax the Back vary from really comfortable to nap inducing. Settling in for our interview, our chairs reclined to a nearly 45-degree angle — while keeping ears, shoulders and hips in alignment. That’s the basic principle of ergonomics, explained Vladovich, an ergonomic assessment specialist. Since 1998, Vladovich has worked for the Relax ...
Review: Dell UltraSharp U2711 Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 11:57PMContinuing its IPS assault on the monitor space, Dell outs a 27-inch, 2560x1440 wunderkind, with all the expected trappings to boot.
Hi-tech coffee: What's the buzz? Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 6:12PMTo the untrained eye, the PC base unit belonging to Tim Quax, a computer programmer based in the Netherlands, looks like any other electric-green metal shell with huge black flames licking its sides. But inside the garish carapace of Quax's Compaq Deskpro lies neither motherboard nor disk drive. Instead, it contains a chamber for boiling water, a filter, a plastic nozzle and a place to store ...
War games Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 5:52PMThere's something naive about the graphics seen in "The Lightning Strike Game," "Three Wars - Three Victories" and "The Victory Game" - all marketed after the Six-Day War. It isn't just the obsolete style of black and white photos of Yitzhak Rabin and Moshe Dayan placed alongside a convoy of tanks and the symbol of the Israel Defense Forces, or the illustrations on the cardboard boxes of David ...
Panasonic slips Core i5 into 'world's lightest' 12.1-inch Toughbook C1 convertible tablet Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 8:02AMWe tell ya -- all this tablet talk sure has us feeling like it's 2003. You know, minus all that Y2K hangover stuff. Anywho, Panasonic has today outed what it's calling the planet's lightest 12.1-inch convertible tablet PC, with the Toughbook C1 offering the line's iconic rigidity while boasting 10 hours of battery life, an optional Gobi 2000 mobile broadband module and Intel's decidedly potent 2 ...
Panasonic Introduces the Toughbook® C1 - World's Lightest 12.1" Convertible Tablet PC Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 8:00AMSECAUCUS, N.J.----Panasonic Computer Solutions Company, manufacturer of durable, reliable Panasonic Toughbook® mobile computers, today introduced the Panasonic Toughbook C1, the world’s lightest 12.1” convertible tablet PC.
Children need help, not labels from adults Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 6:49PMLOOK how far we've slid. Last week we heard of how violence is infiltrating Tasmanian schools - more than 7600 suspensions and 70 weapons- related incidents.
Wacom's new Cintiq 21UX pen display ups the sensitivity, skips the multitouch and 'affordability' options Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 9:30AMWe'd sell any number of our children and internal organs in exchange for a Wacom Cintiq pen display , but unfortunately we're not sure any of them are quite valuable enough. The holy grail of drawing on your computer has just upped its game with the newest Cintiq 21UX. First and foremost is a new level of pen sensitivity, with support for a "near-zero" starting pressure and a total of 2048 ...
2010 Geneva Motor Show: New Alfa Giulietta to Make Debut - VIDEO ENHANCED Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 6:21AMLONDON - February 26, 2010: In Alfa Romeo’s Centenary year, the new Alfa Giulietta is the undisputed star of the Alfa Romeo stand at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show (4-14 March).
Alfa Romeo Giulietta hits the roads in May 2010 Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 5:12AMThis is the new Alfa Romeo Giulietta - a five-door hatchback, with strong Alfa design cues, equipped with impressive dynamic capability for the most demanding routes, while providing comfort on everyday journeys.
Homebuilt Glove Mouse: The Power Is in Your Hand Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 4:21AMWhen Leland Flynn was building a faster way to control his computer, he didn't let the shape of traditional mousing devices get in his way. Flynn, an avid gamer, wanted any device he designed to not only allow "as little time as possible from the thought of an action to its input to the computer", but also to look neat. Thus was born the glove mouse.
Homebuilt Glove Mouse: The Power Is in Your Hand Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 2:30PMDIY hack puts mouse innards on the outside of a glove, allowing you to mouse around without a mouse.
Apple releases 2010 report on supplier responsibility Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 1:53PMApple has released its 2010 progress report on supplier responsibility, including results of manufacturing facilities that the company has audited over the past year.
Clenching pain? It may be TMJ Tuesday, February 23, 2010 @ 12:07AMFor years, Kristie Eubanks was sure that her headaches were the result of sitting in front of a computer all day. Or maybe because of sinus problems, because her upper teeth hurt, too. But ergonomics consultants didn't relieve the pain, which typically was in the back of her head, "right under the ridge," and down into her neck.
Panasonic Offers Beefy -- and Costly -- iPad Competition Friday, February 19, 2010 @ 2:11AMPanasonic has introduced a beefy competitor to Apple, Inc.'s iPad with the Toughbook H1 Field, which can withstand a six-foot drop. Panasonic calls the Toughbook H1 Field "the world's most rugged handheld tablet computer," and it can be used in direct sunlight.
Injuries evolve along with new gadgets Wednesday, February 17, 2010 @ 4:55PMSmart phones and laptops, handheld video games and MP3 players, and now, perhaps, Apple’s new iPad – the latest technology is great, but it is also a literal pain in the neck, doctors say. And not just the neck, either. All these newfangled gadgets also are hurting our backs, shoulders, arms and hands. The kids are suffering from “text thumb” and their parents are getting “BlackBerry neck.
Panasonic Introduces Toughbook H1 Field - World's Most Rugged Handheld Tablet Computer Tuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 11:19PMPanasonic Computer Solutions Company, manufacturer of durable, reliable Panasonic Toughbook mobile computers, recently introduced the Panasonic Toughbook H1 Field, the world's most rugged handheld tablet computer.
University of Maryland study highlights healers' health risks Monday, February 15, 2010 @ 5:20AMMinimally invasive surgeries are a boon for patients, but UM research points to quiet spike in doctor injuries Minimally invasive surgeries are a boon for patients, but University of Maryland research points to a quiet spike in doctor injuries. Dr. Adrian E. Park shows a device he developed to analyze a surgeon's repeated motions during laparoscopy and the effects on the doctor. "Nothing less ...
Officials fight over workplace injury rule Saturday, February 13, 2010 @ 11:13AMAs the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the White House are trying to minimize their differences, a brewing battle at OSHA over a workplace injury reporting rule illustrates how tough that could become, given the administration’s pro-labor leanings. While bureaucratic...
Do E-Readers Cause Eye Strain? Friday, February 12, 2010 @ 5:37AMThe admonition offered by legions of mothers — “Don’t sit so close to the TV” — isn’t really an option when it comes to e-reading devices. You have to get close to the screen to use it.
Asus releases new gaming laptop Friday, February 12, 2010 @ 3:06AMEstablished in 1957, the British Computer Society ... Teneo is an infrastructure optimization company, p ...
P&G Leads 2010 Edison Best New Product Award Finalists With Five Nods Thursday, February 11, 2010 @ 2:29PMAmerica's biggest advertiser, Procter & Gamble leads the list of finalists in the 2010 Edison Best New Product Awards presented by Discovery Channel with five nods according to an announcement made today, the 163rd birthday of renowned American inventor Thomas Alva Edison, by the Edison Awards Steering Committee at New York's legendary Friars Club. Â The announcement was webcast by Discovery ...
Panasonic Offers Beefy -- and Costly -- iPad Competition Thursday, February 11, 2010 @ 2:12PMApple's new iPad tablet computer may be fine for surfing the web and watching surfing movies, but Panasonic Computer Solutions thinks many field workers need a tougher companion. On Wednesday, the maker of Toughbook mobile computers released its Toughbook H1 Field, described as "the world's most rugged handheld tablet computer."
Volkswagen Canadian Premiere in Toronto: New Compact Coupe Unites 4.2 L / 100 km With Top Dynamics Thursday, February 11, 2010 @ 9:09AMConcept of an entirely new compact coupe emits just 98 g/km CO2, can go 227 km/h if necessary and accelerates to 100 km/h in 8.6 seconds
Volkswagen Canadian Premiere in Toronto: New Compact Coupe Unites 4.2 L / 100 km With Top Dynamics Thursday, February 11, 2010 @ 9:00AMTORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - 02/11/10) - For Volkswagen this marks the beginning of an action-packed year, in which more new models will be introduced than ever before in the company's history. Number 1 on the spectacular list of new products for calendar year 2010 is a car based on entirely new concepts and technology, a coupe with a hybrid drive that is extremely fast and yet futuristic in ...
The Office Exhibition exceeds exhibitor expectations Thursday, February 11, 2010 @ 7:21AM11 February 2010 The 9 th Office Exhibition, sponsored by Hewlett Packard, closed after a successful three day event, with a variety of Middle East product launches taking place, and exhibitors positive about significant business opportunities resulting from the show.
Plug and play Tuesday, February 9, 2010 @ 11:52PMJeff Bruland redefines the sex shop. If the world's oldest profession is prostitution, our oldest pastime is masturbation. We get ourselves off with evolved efficiency. We do it with ease, we do it often, and no matter what we tell our lovers, we know there's no hand like our own.
Gadgets are a pain in the neck - and back Tuesday, February 9, 2010 @ 9:41PMSmart phones and laptops, handheld video games and MP3 players, and now, perhaps, Apple's new iPad - the latest technology is great, but it is also a literal pain in the neck, doctors say.
Canon EOS 550D: 18MP, Legit 1080p Video For $US899 Monday, February 8, 2010 @ 2:56PMThe T1i’s not even a year old , and Canon’s knocking it down: The Rebel T2i pulls from the 7D , delivering 18 megapixels and legit 1080p video (24, 25 or 30fps) for just $US900. (more…)
Canon Rebel T2i DSLR: 18MP and Legit 1080p Video for $899 [Digital Cameras] Monday, February 8, 2010 @ 8:49AMThe T1i's not even a year old, and Canon's knocking it down: The Rebel T2i pulls from the 7D, delivering 18 megapixels and legit 1080p video (24, 25 or 30fps) for $900. The T2i pulls from the...
Injuries evolve along with new gadgets Tuesday, February 2, 2010 @ 9:54AMSmart phones and laptops, handheld video games and MP3 players, and now, perhaps, Apple's new iPad - the latest technology is great, but it is also a literal pain in the neck, doctors say. And not just the neck, either. All these newfangled gadgets also are...
Plasan Delivers 25 SandCats Vehicles to Bulgaria Tuesday, February 2, 2010 @ 5:28AMSASA, Israel | Plasan, a global leader in survivability and combat-proven armor solutions for vehicles, airborne platforms and personal protection, announces the delivery of 25 SandCat vehicles in ...
The Five Habits of Highly Successful Sleepers Thursday, January 28, 2010 @ 8:17AMWILSON, N.C., Jan. 28 /PRNewswire/ -- Every year, like mystical words from the Dalai Lama, the latest best seller sweeps the globe, revealing how we can achieve our goals. Most contain great advice that's possible to follow - if you're sleeping well.
Get fit with home workout machines Thursday, January 28, 2010 @ 1:14AMLooking to get fit in the comfort of your own home? Then be prepared to be lured by high-tech designs.
Ergonomics Roundup: Is Sitting Deadly? Is Ergonomics Market Ready for a Big Show? Human Modeling Systems; MSD ... Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 5:47PMErgonomics Roundup: Is Sitting Deadly? Is Ergonomics Market Ready for a Big Show? Human Modeling Systems; MSD Recordkeeping; Distracted Driving; Mind, Machine and Morality
Best Laptops for Windows 7 Thursday, January 21, 2010 @ 9:20PMLaptops for Windows 7
Flexible Fitness: Impingement syndrome of the shoulder Tuesday, January 19, 2010 @ 7:23AMImpingement syndrome is one of the most common causes of pain in the adult shoulder.
Consumer Reports rates the best Windows 7 laptops Monday, January 18, 2010 @ 5:07PMDENVER - Have you been eyeing a new laptop? Well, waiting may have paid off. Consumer Reports says January is a good time to shop for Windows computers. And with Windows 7 now standard operating procedure, it may be a perfect time to buy.
Sniffing out terrorists Wednesday, January 13, 2010 @ 10:11AMA new intelligent system has been developed to help identify terrorists carrying explosives. Sensitive electronic noses capture the smell of the explosives; the system processes the acquired data, correlates it with individuals' movements... and ultimately tracks down the suspects.
SEIZ Unveils Its Urbanpack U01 – The Ideal Backpack for an Urban Lifestyle Wednesday, January 13, 2010 @ 9:00AMSEIZ Apparel S.L. introduces its first backpack especially designed for daily use in an urban environment.
A Gel Covered Mouse? Thursday, January 7, 2010 @ 6:06AMThe Jelfin ball shaped mouse has a soft gel covering and has been designed with ergonomics and comfort in mind. I don’t know about you, but it doesn’t look very ergonomic to me. Although it might be soft to the touch, it seems like it would be uncomfortable to curl your hand over it. What [...] Filed in categories: Desktop Computer Gear , Laptop Gear , News , Spotlight Gadgets Tagged: Mouse A ...
U.S. Military Goes Hi-Tech in 21st Century Wednesday, January 6, 2010 @ 7:30PMFrom Quantum Computers to Virtual Training Areas, Promising Technologies Could Enhance Combat Readiness
Pioneer In-Dash Receivers Geared for Connectivity, Convenience and Sound Quality Wednesday, January 6, 2010 @ 1:35PMLAS VEGAS----CES Booth #1001 - As commutes get longer and more time is spent in the car, the consumer demand for digital connectivity, integrated communication and a better and less fatiguing listening experience increases.
What Technology will bring to the Next Decade Wednesday, December 30, 2009 @ 6:02PMLook back at how far computers and other personal technologies have come in the last 10 years, and it's easy to see why it's so difficult to predict where they'll go over the next decade.
TEMECULA: Computer group teaches basics and more Tuesday, December 29, 2009 @ 6:02PMMost youth nowadays have never even seen a typewriter, let alone used one.
The Ergonomics of Netbooks Tuesday, December 29, 2009 @ 4:32AMWhat, just being gorgeous and must-have isn't enough?
FORD USES HOLLYWOOD MOTION-CAPTURE SOFTWARE BEHIND AVATAR TO IMPROVE VEHICLE DESIGNS Saturday, December 26, 2009 @ 7:59AMDEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 22, 2009 – Leaping into the world of virtual engineering, Ford Motor Company now employs the same type of motion-capture technology used to create films like “Avatar,” “Lord of the Rings” and “Shrek” to design vehicles that are more comfortable and enjoyable to drive.
Understanding the Limitations - and Maximizing the Value - of eBooks Thursday, December 24, 2009 @ 6:13AMThe holiday season is at hand, and many signs suggest that thousands of people are finding themselves new owners of electronic book ("eBook") readers.