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Q: Log out of Github website on a different device I logged into my github account from the website from someone else's computer. I don't have access to that computer. Is there any way to log out of that computer without accessing it? Something like Google Chrome's log out of all devices feature. Note that I've actually not stored any credentials on that computer. I simply logged into the website from Safari, set Remember Password to never, and downloaded a repo as a zip.

A: Go to Personal Settings -> Sessions, there will be a list of devices. Click See More option against the device you want to sign out. The next page will have a red button with Revoke Session option, click on it and your account will be logged out from that device.

A: The security section of your user settings page should list all of your active sessions and should provide a revoke option if you are logged in anywhere else on any device.

A: To logout from Github on a device or all devices follow the steps:
Account => Settings => Account Security
Under Session section => See session button => Revoke session button

A: *

*Click on your profile pic(on the top right corner). Select 'Settings' from the dropdown.

*Click 'Password and authentication' (on the left side).

*In that section, you can see all your sessions opened on multiple devices. Click on 'see more' button to go to the screen where it gives you the option to revoke the session.
Note: These directions might need some changes later on as GitHub constantly changes its UI.

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Former TCR SPA 500 podium finisher aligns with Lynk & Co
News | June 5, 2020
Teamwork Motorsport, a former podium finisher at the TCR SPA 500, has taken delivery of three brand new Lynk & Co 03 TCR cars as it considers a number of TCR programs in Asia.
The Hong Kong based outfit finished 3rd in PRO-Am at the inaugural TCR SPA 500 last year as 'Teamwork Huff Motorsport', in deference to its partnership with 2013 World Touring Car Champion, Rob Huff. On that occasion, Teamwork Motorsport competed with an Audi RS3 LMS, as it did on its 24H SERIES debut at the 2019 Hankook 24H DUBAI.
Now, the 2018 TCR China champion is currently evaluating programs in both the TCR Asia and the TCR China with its new line-up. Having also expressed an interest in returning to the 24H SERIES next year in Dubai, it's not inconceivable that one or more of the new Lynk & Co 03 TCRs could make their series debut next January.
"We're excited to work with Geely Group Motorsport and Lynk & Co not only on the circuits, but also enjoy the huge support from the Chinese fans," explains Teamwork Motorsport Team Principal, Paul Hui, at its Guangdong headquarters. "We are looking forward to a really strong season.
"We have a close dialogue with organisers of the championships mentioned and we are ready for when the circumstances are there to race again."
A new addition to the TCR scene, the Lynk & Co 03 TCR made its competitive debut last year in the World Touring Car Cup, collecting eight wins and 21 podiums in the process, as well as the teams' title for Cyan Racing (formerly Polestar Racing). Based on the same platform as Volvo's compact XC40 – Volvo, like Lynch Lynk & Co, is also owned by the Geely Group – the 03 is powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder as required by TCR technical regulations. 350hp and 420Nm (310lb ft) of torque are sent to the front wheels via a paddle-operated six-speed sequential gearbox, while the kerb weight is a modest 1,265kg.
On top of a strengthened Geely chassis lies aero-optimised, wind tunnel-tested bodywork complete with front splitter and rear spoiler, and composite-built front bumper, side skirts, and wheel arches, the latter of which surround 18in OZ Racing wheels that are connected to MacPherson (front) and multi-link (rear) suspension. Testing of Lynk & Co's first TCR car was conducted in part by former World Touring Car Champions Andy Priaulx and Yvan Muller.
As proof of its performance, a 'Cyan Concept' road-going version of the Lynk & Co 03 TCR set a new lap record around the Nordschleife for both four-door saloons and front-wheel drive cars, its 7m 20.143s undercutting both Jaguar's XE SV Project 8 and the Renault Mégane R.S. Trophy-R in August last year.
*Images courtesy of Geely Group Motorsport. Further information regarding the 24H SERIES can be found on 24hseries.com, and you can contact our team directly at [email protected] and/or +31 485 471 166.
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"As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace" (1 Peter 4:10).
Gifts entail grace. And the fact that something is a gift indicates that it's not about us in the first place. It's something given to us. That's grace.
As recipients, we are simply stewards. Administrators. We have nothing to give another than that which we have received from God. So, what are you and I possibly attempting to take credit for or ownership of that belongs to God, right now?
We are not to become bloated reservoirs just stockpiling grace, but rather conduits, through which grace continually flows.
We are managers of God's gifts, not owners.


Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) in an attempt to attract more landline users and on a note of 'Customer Friendly Initiative' has announced 'Zero Registration Charges' when subscribers apply for a new landline connection in Chennai Telecom Circle.
Hence BSNL will not collect any amount towards security deposit from the customers while a customer books for new Landline connection. The Security deposit of Rs 500 will instead be collected in the first bill after the connection is established at the subscriber's desired place. This 'Zero' registration charge promotional offer is valid for a period of 90 days valid from 1st Dec 2011.
The offer is good but it's not totally free as the fee will be collected in the first bill.
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LeBron James, Ben Simmons join forces, show off moves
September 7, 2018 — 11.12am
They may not have teamed up in the NBA, but LeBron James and Ben Simmons sure form an imposing pick-up game duo.
Four-time NBA MVP James and his protege Simmons threw down dunks, dished out assists and crossed-up opponents as part of the same team during a five-on-five scrimmage at New York's Life Time Athletic gym.
In the opening clip of the online footage, posted by NBA trainer Chris Brickley, the new Los Angeles Laker cleaned up a Simmons miss with a huge put-back jam.
The 22-year-old Australian teed up James for multiple three-pointers as the three-time NBA champion repaid the favour with a perfectly-timed pass for the reigning rookie of the year to throw down an alley-oop.
The pair, both in the management stable of Klutch Sports, also posed for a photo after a workout earlier this week.
James' management met with Philadelphia officials over the off-season as he weighed up joining Simmons' Sixers following Cleveland's 4-0 NBA finals loss to the Golden State Warriors.
LeBron James and Ben Simmons in NBA action.
Photo: AP
But the 33-year-old free agent settled on joining the Lakers on a four-year, $US154 million ($214 million) contract.
Simmons will have to wait until January 30 next year to go head-to-head with the King in an NBA regular season game on James' new home floor at Staples Centre.


Residents of Sebastopol and West Sonoma County are increasingly enthusiastic about their community hospital. The many positive and supportive comments coming from the folks the hospital serves is underscored by the enthusiasm of hospital healthcare providers and staff alike.
Melissa Horve is SWMC's Human Resources Director. She says that SWMC truly is a hometown hospital. "Patients who come here are on a first-name basis. We recognize the family members coming in and we know their names. I know every single person I've hired here, and I am familiar with their families." This sense of community is what has helped the staff weather some recent bad press recently that has misinformed the community and caused confusion about the hospital.
Sonoma West Medical Center re-opened in October 2015 after its predecessor Palm Drive Hospital closed in April 2014. "People still associate us with Palm Drive Hospital, but that is a misconception. SWMC is an all-new organization under new management with a new board of directors," explains Horve. The hospital is currently owned and operated by Palm Drive Health Care District and managed by a governing board and the District Board.
As a new business, getting the hospital on-track has been a challenge. As a result, the District Board recently issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to explore the potentiality of acquiring a new investor or expanding into a partnership for the organization. This action will help to safeguard the future of the hospital and ensure that it will be available to serve the community well into the future.
While the hospital is governed in part by the District, the hospital is an independent entity. Discussions that have cropped up in the local media recently regarding government bonds – specifically the Russian River area detachment and residential property taxes, are issues belonging to the District and do not concern the hospital. "We are technically operating separately from the District, but they help to govern the hospital. Ultimately SWMC is a District tenant and nothing more," Vogelsang explains.
Regardless of recent bad publicity and inaccurate reporting concerning SWMC's outstanding debt, hospital officials expect to be breaking even soon. With the combination of a hard to beat emergency department and a recently reopened operating room that is open around the clock, SWMC is dedicated to serving a community that has fought a valiant fight to have a local choice in healthcare. "Ultimately, Sonoma West Medical Center is here to stay, and we will be serving the community of Sebastopol well into the future," says Brogan.


New York City accounted for about two-thirds of all USA measles cases reported last week. A state judge sided with the parents and issued a preliminary injunction against the emergency order.
Under the new rules, anyone who has not received the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine or does not have evidence of immunity risks a fine of $1,000. The new position states "the use of such vaccines does not signify some sort of cooperation in voluntary abortion" and that parents have a "moral obligation to guarantee the vaccination coverage necessary for the safety of others". The ultra-Orthodox communities of the county are the most affected by the measles outbreak according to the New York Times.
Most of the NY cases involved unvaccinated or incompletely vaccinated individuals, according to de Blasio's office. Yet since then, there have been years when the number of cases has surged, notably in 2014, when 667 were reported - the highest annual total since the turn of the century. Those who are uninsured will pay what they can afford, de Blasio said, and those who cannot afford the vaccination will receive it free.
"It's a war zone", said the doctor who said he had seen over a hundred patients who hadn't been vaccinated but asked for anonymity for fear of jeopardizing his practices. In 2019, there is no reason that your child should not be protected when we have at our fingertips safe and effective vaccines to prevent deadly diseases. "It's a very small minority", said Dr. Jay Begun, a pediatrician in Williamsburg. "The delay it is what's fueling this outbreak". "I don't think they should be getting fined, I think another penalty should be given", said Charlette Hamlin, 36, who is in favor of vaccinations for all.
Westchester County announced on Wednesday that eight local children, six of whom are siblings, and all are from Northern Westchester, have been confirmed to have measles. Miriam's daughter doesn't want to vaccinate her children, she said, because she is anxious about the vaccines affecting brain function.


Through the Woods by Emily Carroll. Margaret K. McElderry Books, 2014. Hardcover. 208 pages.
This is, hands down, a book that I will come back to many times to reread over and over. I received this book as a gift a few months ago and had yet to dive in, but I've been in a little bit a slump - what with university and other books I've been reading - and I knew I wanted something refreshing, short, and captivating. Through the Woods delivered all of those things and added more than I imagined.
Through the Woods contains a few relatively short, quick stories, but they have so many layers and so much depth that I truly feel like I would never get tired of them. These tales are all undeniably beautiful, haunting, and spine-tingling. Emily Carroll is a master at telling stories that say a great deal in very few words. The images contribute wonderfully and convey just as much as each word, causing both elements work hand-in-hand. This book is mystifying, beautiful, terrifying, and captivating. I'm not so sure I would recommend reading it at night (unless you're into feeling terrified alone in the dark). Though to be honest, I feel like this would be so much fun to read on a stormy night with some soft lighting (or candles) either by yourself or reading aloud with a few friends or family members. That would bring this book to a whole other level... but I digress.
The pages and illustrations are gorgeous. I love the glossy pages with colors so vibrant you feel like you're holding a much more expensive book in your hands. (I felt overwhelmed with how beautiful it is.) The colors are so vibrant and have a wonderfully haunting quality due to their vibrant hues - the reds and blacks dominate and draw attention to the most captivating parts of each image. It's truly a masterpiece.
Overall, Through the Woods will be receiving a very ecstatic five stars. Go read it!
I love that cover LOVE IT, I can see myself getting totally into this if the art is this good.


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The analysis will be determined by the requirements within the resource consent. Ideally, we would hold a copy of this consent at the laboratory for the purpose of arranging appropriate sampling and testing. Reports will be sent to the client within three weeks of sampling.
Chemical oxygen demand (COD) is defined as the amount of a specified oxidant that reacts with the sample under controlled conditions. The quantity of oxidant consumed is expressed in terms of its oxygen equivalence. Most applications of COD determine the amount of organic pollutants found in surface water (e.g. lakes and rivers) or wastewater, making COD a useful measure of water quality. Results are reported in g/m3, using APHA method 5220 D.
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As a contemplative artist, I spend my days exploring the infinite possibilities of the creative process. Like the experience of contemplation, art is infinite and one never reaches the end. That is why I am an artist.
In each attempt to create, I try to bring out the extraordinary aspects of everyday existence by capturing the expansive beauty onto a painted canvas. For me, the process is pure joy.
The images in my paintings are designed specifically to hold color. The more outrageous the combinations of hues I employ the happier I am.
My bottom line as an artist is to excite the eye with color and inspire the mind to look at the world from a colorful perspective. I share my contemplation.


CHELSEA, NNC -- Jose Mourinho's return to Stamford Bridge ended with a sour note. Mourinho seemed enraged when a Chelsea coaching staff member celebrated Ross Barkley's goal in front of him.
Barkley's goal gave Chelsea a draw result of 2-2 against Manchester United.
An angry Mourinho then had to be controlled by security officers before Sarri succeeded in calming down the Manchester United manager.
Earlier, Anthony Martial's two goals gave Man United the lead after Antonio Rudiger's first-half header which put Chelsea 1-0 up to the first-half whistle.
In the second half, Martial contributed two goals and giving Man United 2-1 up until Barkley finally equalized.
After the whistle ended, Mourinho pointed to Chelsea fans with three fingers, perhaps referring to the three Premier League titles he had won at Stamford Bridge.
When asked about the incident, Mourinho said: "I can tell you that the 97-minute match is very good so you have to focus on that."


Dog Soldiers was probably advertised a couple years ago when it came out, but I recently heard it touted as a tone setting example on the Delta Green mailing list. As it turns out Lovecraftian Dog Soldiers is not, but in this case that's not a bad thing.
To paraphase the words of one of the guys involved in filming: this is a soldier movie that happens to have antagonists as the major antagonists. That is to say, although surviving plays a major part the whole thing is as much or more about how the characters get fleshed out, function as a team, and relate to each other.
The archtypal moster-movie military bug-hunters in my head are either nearly faceless troops with an obediently focused intensity whose deaths you don't care about, or almost a band of maverics with broadly painted personality stereotypes. By contrast in Dog Soldiers there's a well established chain of command and unit cohesion but also an easy comeraderie without the obvious red-shirt status (not to say there aren't plenty of red shirts by the time it's through). Similarly plenty of personality features and quirks make each of the men distinct, and maybe even likeable in their own way, but without so much resorting to the sort of over-the-top and spell-it-all-out characterization techniques in some sci-fi thrillers.
There's plenty of action in Dog Soldiers and although it may not be John Woo sytle stuff, but most scenes still beat your average movie scene of people running around and shooting at things. Rubber suits and weird platform shoes were chosen over CGI for this one, but that doesn't make any of the scenes any less intense. And while there's some intra-team drama, there's mercifly little allowing you to largely concentrate suspense on the general circumstances and threat of outsiders, not dealing with the nagging worry about who's going to stab who in the back next or go off the deep end (tired cliches in movies like these).
If you aren't a fan of this genre you'll probably only find Dog Soldiers to be a so-so film. However if you have derive any enjoyment from violence heavy monster flicks then GO OUT AND RENT THIS MOVIE RIGHT NOW!! You could do alot worse.
Dog Soldiers (2002) gets 4.5 out of 5 stars.
I remember when Dog Soldiers came out and I wanted to go see it. I never got around to it. Though I recall at the time hearing real mixed reviews about it. But I think with your review of it, I'll defiantly throw it into the ol' Netflix queue and give it a gander.
Okay, I can actually contribute to this movie review! I have seen this film 2 and a half times and I really like it a lot. Its low budget, but its a good kind of low budget, kinda like Night of the Living Dead. Pete is right, go get it now… or even better – watch it on Showtime, it comes on at least once or twice a month.


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Q: How to skip the key in Dictionary by the list of exclusion key I'm making a Wiktionary editor, which works with keyboard key and hotkey with convenience.
It changes the label by pushing key. enter image description here
You can exclude the property, which is etymology, similar term and Descendants so on, by activate the check boxes.
But before implementing the check box exclusion function, I made the Tkinter UI button by using the dictionary in python, as I thought it better to understand the mechanism.
How to skip the key in the Dictionary by exclusion the key list?
I don't think of any idea or even similar principle.
import tkinter
from tkinter import *

window = tkinter.Tk()

Key = 1

dictionary = {1: 'term', 2: 'language', 3: 'part of speech', 4:'etymology', 5: 'meaning', 6: 'example', 7: 'notice', 8: 'similar', 9: 'Descendance'}

exrow = {1: 1, 2: 1, 3: 1, 4: 1, 5: 1, 6: 1, 7: 1, 8: 1, 9: 1, 10: 1}

def CountUp():
    global Key
    if Key < 10 and exrow[Key] == 1:
        Key += 1
        label.config(text=dictionary[Key])

def CountDown():
    global Key
    if 1 < Key and exrow[IndexCount] == 1:
        Key -= 1
        label.config(text=dictionary[Key])

label = tkinter.Label(window, text=dictionary[Key])

UpButton = tkinter.Button(window, text="Next", command=CountUp)
UpButton.pack()

DownButton = tkinter.Button(window, text="Back", command=CountDown)
DownButton.pack()

Thank you for reading it though of my clumsy English
What do I should to exclude the key of dictionary when I use variable 'Key'?

A: If you simply want to exclude a key, you can use the != operator.
dict = {
    'key1': 'value1',
    'key2': 'value2',
    'key3': 'value3'
}

key_to_exclude = 'value'

for key in dict:
    if key != key_to_exclude:
        #do stuff

or if you have a list of keys you want to exclude:
keys_to_exclude = ['value1','value2']
for key in dict:
    if key not in keys_to_exclude:
        #do stuff

You'll probably want to extend your if statement to include the operator.

A: I'm the user who has asked the question, but I found the answer to my question in myself. I left the solution and I suppose to be there for someone who searches for the solution.
It's an example of the Dictionary with fruit.
keys = {0: 'Apple', 1: 'Banana', 2: 'Coconut', 3:'Durian', 4: 'Elderberry', 5: 'Fig', 6: 'Grape', 7: 'Huckleberry', 8: 'Imbe'}

I have to create a program that outputs the value for the key of the dictionary without stop every time a button is pressed. At the same time, I have to be able to select and print only what I want.
Then I have to move the key one by one to output the value of the key, and I have to be able to select and output only the desired key. Suppose there is a button that outputs the next value by adding a key one by one, and a button that subtracts the key one by one and goes back.
And the keys I want to include are 0, 1, 2, 4, 8.
key_to_include = [0, 1, 2, 4, 8]

key = 0

def Next():
    global key
    key += 1
    print(keys[key_to_include[key]])

def Back():
    global key
    key -= 1
    print(keys[key_to_include[key]])

If you press the button out of range, it will be outside the range allowed by the dictionary. Therefore, the conditional statement of 'if 1 <= key:' is used for the back button. It may be as follows.
def Back():
    global key
    if 1 <= key:
        key -= 1
        print(keys[key_to_include[key]])

By the way, what should be the range that outputs the following values? The number of elements you want to include cannot always be five. It may be three, or it may not contain anything.
In this case, len() for exporting the length of the list may be usefully used.
length_of_inclusion_list = len(key_to_include)

def Next():
    global key
    if key < length_of_inclusion_list - 1:
        key += 1
        print(keys[key_to_include[key]])

Implementing this as a direct program is as follows.
import tkinter
from tkinter import *

window = tkinter.Tk()

window.title("WN_Editor")
window.geometry("600x400")
window.resizable(False, False)

keys = {0: 'term', 1: 'language', 2: 'speech part', 3:'etymology', 4: 'meaning', 5: 'example', 6: 'concern', 7: 'similar', 8: 'Descendance'}

key_to_include = [0, 1, 2, 4]

lenghth_of_IncluList = len(key_to_include)

key = 0

def UpCount():
    global key
    if key < lenghth_of_IncluList - 1 :
        key += 1
        label.config(text= keys[key_to_include[key]])

def DownCount():
    global key
    if 1 <= key:
        key -= 1
        label.config(text= keys[key_to_include[key]])

label = tkinter.Label(window, text = keys[key])
label.pack()

entry = Entry(window)
entry.pack()

UpButton = tkinter.Button(window, text="Next", command=UpCount)
UpButton.pack()

DownButton = tkinter.Button(window, text="Back", command=DownCount)
DownButton.pack()

window.mainloop()


Give yourself 25 extra credit points if you looked at the picture above and said to yourself (or out loud), "Hey that ain't the chassis that came with the Li'l Red Express kit!" Zoli swapped in a Revell Dodge Ram VTS chassis and suspension. He says the chassis simply dropped into place. To connect the Hemi exhaust manifolds with the truck's exhaust stacks, Zoli routed custom bent solder pipes through the VTS chassis. After adding big and little tires to the Superbird wheels, Zoli scratchbuilt the rear bumper and fitted a modified Coronet taillight panel between it and the tailgate.


^ How about an original chocolate st*rfish and the hot dog flavored water.
Overrated. Not the best song on the album, by far.
Haha, I loved this ****.
The first piece of music I ever bought was Mr. Mister's 'Kyrie' single, 7" vinyl 1985. America did this to me.
dude! hahaha i was just reminiscing about this band a while back. i knew they had more than one hit but i couldn't remember any name besides 'broken wings' and didn't dare google haha.
...still not a killer song, you should check Hello or My tourniquet.


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Smallsat 2016: Updates on Launch Vehicle Development
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CubeSats (Credit: ESA/Medialab)
The Small Satellite 2016 Conference got underway today in Logan, Utah. Although I was not able to make it, I've been able to follow the conference via Twitter. A number of small satellite launch companies provided updates on launch vehicles they are developing. There is information below on Firefly Space Systems, Nammo, Rocket Crafters, Rocket Lab, Super Strypi, Vector Space Systems and Virgin Galactic.
Information came from the following Tweeters who are attending the conference:
Jeff Foust @jeff_foust
C. G. Niederstrasser @RocketScient1st
David Hurst @OrbitalDave.
Orbital ATK's Small Satellite Launch Vehicles Facing Increased Competition
June 9, 2016 June 8, 2016 News 12
A Minotaur V rocket carrying NASA's Lunar Atmosphere and Dust Environment Explorer (LADEE) lifts off from at NASA's Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia on Friday, Sept. 6, 2013. (Credit: NASA/Chris Perry)
Recently, there's been a bit of a kerfuffle over the use of surplus intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM) to launch satellites. Orbital ATK would like to lift the ban on using them to launch commercial satellites, the U.S. Air Force would like to find a way to sell the engines, and an emerging commercial launch industry that doesn't want what it considers government-subsidized competition.
Now, you've probably been wondering a few things. What does Orbital ATK do with these engines? What does it launch on them? And what launch vehicles are in operation or in development to compete with these boosters?
Those are all great questions. And now the answers.
House Appropriations Committee Sets NASA Spending at $19.5 Billion
May 24, 2016 News 1
NASA astronaut Suni Williams exits a test version of the Orion spacecraft in the agency's Neutral Buoyancy Lab in Houston. The testing is helping NASA identify the best ways to efficiently get astronauts out of the spacecraft after deep space missions. (Credit: NASA)
The House Appropriations Committee is marking up a FY 2017 spending bill today that would boost NASA's spending by $215 million to $19.5 billion dollars. The amount is roughly $500 million more than the $19 billion requested by the Obama Administration.
Appropriators have zeroed out money for NASA's Asteroid Redirect Mission (ARM), instead instructing the space agency to focus on lumar missions applicable to sending astronauts to Mars.
FAA Releases Annual Compendium of Commercial Space Transportation
February 9, 2016 February 9, 2016 News 0
The Annual Compendium of Commercial Space Transportation: 2016
The size of the global space industry, which combines satellite services and ground equipment, government space budgets, and global navigation satellite services (GNSS) equipment, is estimated to be about $324 billion. At $95 billion in revenues, or about 29 percent, satellite television represents the largest segment of activity. Following this is government space budgets at $76 billion, or 24 percent, and services enabled by GNSS represent, about $76 billion in revenues. Commercial satellite remote sensing companies generated on $1.6 billion in revenues, but the value added services enabled by these companies is believed to be magnitudes larger. Because remote sensing value added services includes imagery and data analytics from other sources beyond space-based platforms, only the satellite remote sensing component is included in the global space industry total.
GAO: DOD's Responsive Launch Effort Lacks Consolidated Plan
November 7, 2015 November 7, 2015 News 5
Boeing's ALASA launch system features a F-15E aircraft and an innovative booster. (Credit: Boeing)
A new Government Accountability Office (GAO) study has found the Defense Department lacks a consolidated plan for developing a responsive launch capability that could rapidly place satellites into orbit on short notice.
Ambitious NASA Smallsat Mission Lost in Super Strypi Launch Failure
Eight small-sized satellites total a big bonus for science. The Edison Demonstration of Smallsat Networks (EDSN) mission was to have used a swarm of small spacecraft to carry out scientific measurements. (Credit: NASA Ames Research Center)
MOFFETT FIELD, Calif. (NASA PR) — On November 3, the eight small satellites of the Edison Demonstration of Smallsat Networks (EDSN) mission were lost in the failure of the launch vehicle during the U.S. Air Force-led Operationally Responsive Space (ORS) Office's ORS-4 mission that was carrying them to orbit as secondary payloads.
The EDSN spacecraft were developed by an engineering team at the NASA Ames Research Center, and the project was sponsored by NASA's Small Spacecraft Technology Program in the Space Technology Mission Directorate.
Super Strypi Launch From Hawaii Fails
November 3, 2015 November 3, 2015 News 10
Here is some video of a Super Strypi launch from Kauai that failed on Tuesday. Super Strypi is a new launch vehicle developed by Aerojet Rocketdyne and Sandia National Laboratories in cooperation with the Defense Department's Office of Operationally Responsive Space. The University of Hawaii was also involved in the launch, which carried 13 small satellites.
UPDATE: The U.S. Air Force has released the following statement:
"The ORS-4 mission on an experimental Super Strypi launch vehicle failed in mid-flight shortly after liftoff at 5:45 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time (7:45 p.m. PST; 10:45 p.m. EST) today from the Pacific Missile Range Facility off Barking Sands, Kauai, Hawaii. Additional information will be released as it becomes available."
Aerojet Rocketdyne Completes Engine Test for Super Strypi Launch Vehicle
August 15, 2014 News 1
SACRAMENTO, Calif., Aug. 13, 2014 (Aerojet Rocketdyne PR) — Aerojet Rocketdyne, a GenCorp (GY) company, today announced that its Low Earth Orbiting Nanosatellite Integrated Defense Autonomous System (LEONIDAS) first stage solid propellant rocket motor (LEO-46) successfully completed a hot-fire static test at the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) at Edwards Air Force Base in California.
Navy Looks to Extend Danger Zone at Pacific Missile Range on Kauai
July 5, 2013 July 7, 2013 News 0
Navy officials in Hawaii have begun preparations for the debut of a new small satellite launcher by requesting the expansion of a danger zone around the Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF) on Kauai, The Garden Island reports.
If approved, the danger zone fronting PMRF would roughly triple in size, encompass about 7 miles of coastline — from Barking Sands to Kokole Point — and extend between 2.96 and 4.19 nautical miles out to sea.
SpaceWorks Review Shows Sharp Growth Expected in Nano- and Microsat Market
February 20, 2013 February 22, 2013 News 2
Artist conception of WhiteKnightTwo and LauncherOne. (Credit: Virgin Galactic)
SpaceWorks Enterprise has released an update to its nano- and micro-satellite market analysis study that indicates that between 121 to 188 spacecraft weighing 1-50 kg will need to be launched in 2020. This is a significant increase from the 33 satellites launched last year.
"The Nano/Microsatellite Market Assessment by SpaceWorks shows that nano/microsatellite launches have grown by an average of 8.6% per year since 2000, with an expected 16.8% growth per year over the next 7 years (2013-2020)," according to a SpaceWorks press release.
ORS, University of Hawaii Team Up on New Small Satellite Launcher
January 26, 2013 January 26, 2013 News 1
The U.S. Air Force's Office of Operationally Responsive Space (ORS) has teamed up with the University of Hawaii and Aerojet to develop a new small-sat launch vehicle that will make its maiden flight later this year from a missile range on Kauai.
The rail-launched Spaceborne Payload Assist Rocket Kauai (SPARK, a.k.a., Super Strypi) will be capable of launching small satellites and CubeSats into low Earth and sun synchronous orbits at a low cost. The objective is to place 250 kg. (551 lb.) payloads into a 400-km (249 mile) sun-synchronous orbit from Kauai.
America's Rocket Renaissance
January 4, 2013 February 10, 2013 News 10
By Douglas Messier
Parabolic Arc Managing Editor
During recent public talks, Scaled Composites Founder Burt Rutan has bemoaned the lack of recent rocket development in the United States. After the initial burst of creativity in the 1950's and 1960's, decades went by with very few new rockets being developed. He has also pointed to Scaled Composites' SpaceShipTwo, SpaceX's Dragon and Stratolaunch Systems air-launch project (which he worked on for 20 years) as the only serious developments in the field at present.
My first thought was: Burt's wrong. There's a lot more going on than just that. Including developments just down the flight line in Mojave that he somehow fails to mention. And my second thought was: well, just how wrong is Burt, exactly?
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Keeping Secrets On Remote Machines
Scheduled: Tuesday, June 20, 2017 from 2:30 – 3:15pm in B202/203
Conventional wisdom says that using the cloud means giving up privacy and control. But maybe crypto is actually literally magic and we can have our cake and eat it too? We're mostly not there yet, but let's talk about some of the ways that we're getting close.
All those shiny cloud services sound tempting, but unfortunately they might mean giving up your private information to someone else. But with modern hardware and crypto, you can have your cake and eat it, too. How does searchable encryption work? What can oblivious RAM protect you from? Where do secure enclaves like Intel SGX shine, and where do they fail? We'll give an overview of how the latest research and products work, how experimental they are, and what they might be used for.
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Erica has given workshops and talks on topics such as building usable tools, Bitcoin, and programming fundamentals.
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Erica is a Staff Technologist at EFF building Certbot, the web's https-enabling robot buddy. She earned her BSE in computer science at Princeton, where she researched oblivious computation for messaging privacy and took two different classes where she had to watch Star Trek for homework. Upon graduating, she protected authentication tokens in secure enclaves and experimented with searchable encryption. She likes dogs, the pouring rain, and being right.
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Conventional wisdom says that using the cloud means giving up privacy and control. But maybe crypto is actually literally magic and we can have our cake and eat it too? We're mostly not there yet, but let's talk about some of the ways that we're getting close.
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CES 2020: What to Expect At the Biggest Technology Event
From foldable devices and the world's fastest gaming displays to smart-clocks and autonomous suitcases, CES, known as Consumer Electronics Show, is famous for revealing the most innovative and jaw-dropping technologies every year. Happening in Las Vegas, from January 7 – 10, CES 2020 will be no different. CES 2019 was refreshing for the tech enthusiasts, CES 2020 will be even more so. About 4500 exhibitors including bigwigs like Amazon, Facebook, Microsoft, Apple, Samsung, MSI, Intel, AMD, Sony, LG and many more will be unveiling their innovative new products and technologies. CES 2020 will also focus on tourism, customer experience and vehicle technology while covering areas like Blockchain, 5G, smart cities, digital health, artificial intelligence and sustainability among others. Let's take a look at the most significant trends and technology reveals to expect at CES 2020!
5G Data Network
Via: Adobe Stock
CES has built up the hype and promised the wonders of 5G data network for the last few years now but 2020 will be the year when all of it materialises. While the launch of Apple's 5G enabled iPhone is still a speculation, various other 5G devices are expected to be released at CES 2020. With several carriers rolling out 5G across US, Europe and Asia, many gadgets and devices supporting 5G network are expected to be on display including smartphones, smartwatches, laptops, tablets and more.
Amazon's Alexa and other assistant devices
CES 2019 was big on smart assistant devices. With CES 2020 also showcasing new and improved Amazon's Alexa Echo and Google's Home devices, it's safe to say that interest in assistant devices doesn't seem to be fading any time soon. Many third-party devices with the aforementioned assistants built-in are also expected to be displayed at CES 2020.
8K TVs and home electronics
Via: Samsung
TVs have always dominated CES. This year, a tough competition is anticipated between OLED and QLED TVs. Samsung is already offering a lineup of 8K TVs while LG unveiled its OLED rollable TV last year. CES 2020 will be witnessing some more 8K models, 100"+ display sizes, revolutionary OLED designs and microLED and miniLED concepts. Smart connectivity is also something that will be focused on at CES 2020.
In addition to TVs, other consumer electronics including fridges, vacuum cleaners, ovens and more will also be showcased. All these appliances are expected to be operating on the Internet of Things (IoT) technology.
PC and gaming
The world-renowned chipmaker, AMD, is expected to up its game. After announcing its 7-nanometer processors for PCs and servers last year and proving it has the juice to best Intel processors, AMD might unveil its next-generation high-end GPUs at CES 2020.
Intel is less likely to announce any new CPUs, however, it might announce its plans for big data, artificial intelligence and much more. CES 2019 saw the release of GeForce RTX Mobility graphics and other cards by Nvidia for gaming laptops. We can expect the same for CES 2020. We are also waiting for Lenovo, MSI, Dell and HP to reveal something exciting this year.
Given the rising popularity of smartwatches, wrist bands, and hearables like Apple Airpods, CES 2020 is guaranteed to display a mind-blowing variety of wearable devices. Other competitive products akin to Apple Airpods are also expected to make an appearance at CES 2020. Since many companies are inclining towards making their wearable worthy for fitness enthusiasts, they will be adding health tracking capabilities to these devices.
Other Trends
In addition to showcasing concept-pushing gadgets, innovative devices and exciting consumer electronics, CES 2020 will also host several conferences covering the categories of health and beauty, education, self-driving vehicles, AR and VR, cryptocurrency and even government policies. A special mini-exhibition titled Unveiled will allow smaller companies and start-ups to interact with media and announce any big news they might have.
These are the major trends we might see at CES 2020. Stay tuned on the Laptop Outlet Blog for more updates and witness what CES 2020 will have in store.
Technology keeps on evolving and those of us who want to thrive will need to keep up with all the new emerging trends. Whether it's small businesses, entrepreneurs, start-ups, large corporations or conglomerates, any entity that doesn't follow and incorporate the latest technology into their business runs a risk of being left behind. As for the people working in the IT industry, the changes might not be that rapid but you would have to constantly learn new things and have the latest skills up your sleeves. After all, emerging tech and trends are what shape the way we live. The New Year has some exciting and innovative technology trends in store. Scroll down to know what tech trends to expect in 2020!
In modern times, Artificial Intelligence (AI), has permeated all major industries. Most of us are also using AI services one way or another. From navigation and photo editing apps to streaming services, AI is actively making lives easier even without us realising about it. Amazon's Alexa, Apple's Siri, Google's Home and Microsoft's Cortana, all these virtual personal assistants are using AI systems and algorithms to manage our calendars, answer our queries, send emails and generally help to keep our lives in order.
In addition to customer use, businesses are also incorporating AI services in form of chatbots, machine learning and more. 2020 will see widespread use and significant improvements in Artificial Intelligence. AI-assisted automation will play a great part in automating work process, predictive analysis, fraud detection, inventory and delivery management and overall eliminating the risk of human error. From healthcare and automotive to logistics and financial services, all kinds of industries will be big on AI-based systems.
Immersive digital experience has been the number one priority of businesses across the globe. Extended reality covers every new technology that makes the digital experience more immersive and interactive for the user and the technologies mainly constitute of augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR) and mixed reality (MR). Augmented reality uses the real environment and overlays digital elements into it such as Snapchat filters and Pokémon Go game. Whereas, virtual reality entertains the user by creating a digital environment. Mixed reality uses both of these.
However, so far, these technologies have mostly been used for gaming. 2020 will see the incorporation of Extended Reality in the fields of education, healthcare, training and stimulation and entertainment. This has to be one of the most exciting technology trends to expect in 2020.
5G Data Networks
Although 5G network has already been launched in 2019, it is still on the expensive side and limited to certain regions. In 2020, expect the 5th generation of mobile internet connectivity really take wings and spread worldwide providing affordable data plans. 5G networks will facilitate faster connections, blazing-fast download and upload speed along with improved coverage and stable connectivity.
With the faster internet connection, users will be able to stream movies and music without a hiccup. Similarly, the 5G network will enable businesses to collect and transfer data quicker and in larger amounts. It will also result in improvements in the Internet of Things (IoT).
You must have heard about bitcoin making waves around the world. Blockchain technology is mostly talked about in connection to this cryptocurrency, however, it has many advantages with regards to the security it provides. Blockchain technology basically operates on the mechanism of encrypted and decentralised digital ledger that records data in the form of a 'chain'. No changes can be made to the previous blocks of data, hence the security and elimination of third-party to validate transactions.
Bigwigs like IBM, FedEx and Mastercard have already invested in it in 2019. In 2020, Blockchain technology will get wider recognition and use. Facebook is also planning on launching its own Blockchain-based cryptocurrency Libra.
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Everyone loves sleep. There are countless fitness gadgets out there that in addition to tracking your physical activities also monitor your sleep patterns. However, in the year 2020, we will witness a rise in devices and gadgets that measure so much more than when and how much you sleep. These gadgets will not only measure your pulse but also analyse oxygen level and brain activity. Sounds too futuristic? We'd let the time reveal.
Computer vision indicates the technology that identifies objects, places, people and different items from the eyes of the camera or sensor. This technology powers Google Image Search and is also being used in the Snapchat app that recognises and identifies your face.
In 2020, we will see more widespread use of computer vision. Computer vision will be fundamental to autonomous cars. Using this technology, cars will be able to identify objects and people around them and navigate through the danger. Manufacturing businesses will also make use of computer vision with their machines enabled to single out defective products or report equipment failures. Face recognition will be the biggest use of this technology which is already been used by law enforcement and security agencies.
Internet of things (IoT) is the future and 2020 will be big on it. From speakers, alarm clocks, electronic appliances, security systems, lighting to cars and so much more, everything these days come with Wi-Fi connectivity. Although we already are extensively using IoT, whether it's tracking your progress on fitness devices, turn on your coffee maker remotely or simply using the vending machine, 2020 will see businesses incorporating IoT as well. IoT will enable businesses to collect and analyse data more efficiently thus improving safety and effective decision making.
These are the technology trends that we will observe in 2020. With the rise of these technologies, countless career opportunities will also be created which means this is the right time for you to get some skills up your sleeves. Keep visiting our blog for the latest tech news, trends and insight into what's hot and what's not in the unimaginably vast world of technology.
Lenovo Tab 3 for Kids Review
It is a fact that kids love tablets. Not only are these gadgets great for entertaining your kids, but they're also effective in helping your children to learn. Safe to use, with a vibrant large display while remaining portable enough for the tiny hands, the 7" Lenovo Tab 3 seems to have fitted the criteria of a perfect kids' tablet. Is the Lenovo Tab 3 for kids as brilliant as it seems? Let's take a closer look:
Design & Display
The Lenovo Tab 3 does not have an extravagant look, but given its affordable price, it looks fairly decent with the narrow bezels. Featuring a gorgeous 7" display, the tablet is just the right size for the little ones to hold comfortably in their hands. The Adaptive Display technology optimises lightning and contrast, effectively protecting children's sensitive eyes. The safe mode can even filter out all harmful blue light! The Lenovo Tab 3 weighs only 260g and is merely 8.8mm thick – it won't be too bulky even for small children.
Camera & Battery
Equipped with a reasonable 5MP rear camera and a 2MP front camera, the Lenovo Tab 3 has not overlooked the fact that children love snapping photos with handheld consoles. The rear camera will keep your kid's inner photographer happy, while the front-facing camera is perfect for taking selfies!
The impressive battery life is one of the most notable features of the Lenovo Tab 3. Your kid can enjoy up to 9 hours of use on a single charge thanks to the superb 3,450mAh battery. You can hand the tablet over to your little one without worrying about having to connect it to the charger!
Specs & Software
The 1.0GHz MediaTek quad-core processor that powers the Tab 3 is standard for a budget Android tablet. It is what gives the tablet the power and responsiveness required to handle a variety of daily tasks.
The Lenovo Tab 3 is very family-friendly thanks to the modified version of Android 6.0 Marshmallow. The multi-user mode enables you and your family members to keep preferences separate. To select the account you want to switch to, you simply have to swipe down from the top of the screen! The Tab 3 won't be an ideal kids' tablet without the kid's mode. The safe web browsing and access restriction tools allows parents to restrict access to the tablet at chosen times and control which apps and websites the child can use and view!
At around £90-100, the Lenovo Tab 3 is quite a bargain for all the excellent features you're getting. The tablet is now on sale at Laptop Outlet, UK for £57.99 with two free bumper cases included! Check out the offer here.
Safe, practical and affordable, the 7" Lenovo Tab 3 is hands down an astounding tablet for kids. Get one now and let your child learn in an entertaining way!
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ASUS ZenFone 5 Review: What We Know So Far
Last month in Barcelona, ASUS revealed its new ZenFone 5 at MWC 2018! An addition to the ASUS ZenFone series, alongside with the ZenFone 4 and ZenFone 6, the ZenFone 5 is however nothing like its siblings. ASUS has given it a new design that has never been seen on any of the company's products before. Some address the new smartphone as "the iPhone X clone". Is ASUS's new device anything more than a copy of Apple's latest flagship? Read on to find out!
The ZenFone 5 is dubbed "the iPhone X clone" mainly because of its appearance. It features an edge-to-edge display with a notch at the top, exactly like the iPhone X. It won't be surprising if people think you've got an iPhone X upon seeing the ZenFone 5 slide out of your pocket!
However, that doesn't mean ASUS's new phone is nothing eye-catching. With Full HD resolution and a 19:9 all-screen display aspect ratio, the 6.2" IPS display is beyond gorgeous. Despite the impressive screen size, the ZenFone 5 is the same size as previous ASUS devices that feature 5.5" screens. This is the result of the amazing 90% screen-to-body ratio. Together with the fact that it weighs only 155g, the new ASUS phone doesn't feel like a large-screen device at all!
The camera placement again reminds us of the iPhone X. A dual camera module can be found at the top left corner of the glass back. An easy-to-tap fingerprint sensor is located at the centre of the back of the phone, allowing you to unlock the device effortlessly.
The dual cameras of the ASUS ZenFone 5 is one of the biggest selling point of the smartphone. Sitting alongside with the 12MP Sony IMX363 image sensor is the second 120-degree camera that makes the ZenFone 5 brilliant for taking wide-angle shots. It is perfect for fitting your large group of friends into your photos, and you won't have any problem capturing a beautiful landscape!
As for the front-facing camera, it comes with 8MP and an aperture of f/2.0. With the facial recognition feature, you can unlock your phone without a PIN!
What makes the cameras of the ZenFone 5 even better is the AI scene detection. It identifies what you're taking pictures of and adjusts the settings accordingly to optimise the photo quality.
The battery of ZenFone 5 stands out from the crowd thanks to its intelligent charging feature. The charging rate is automatically adjusted according to your charging habit, effectively minimising battery wear! The battery itself is rated at 3,300mAh – more than sufficient to power you through an average day!
The new ASUS phone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor with 4GB of RAM, which gives it enough speed to handle all sorts of tasks, including some intensive gaming! The AI Boost option in the quick settings will make sure your demanding games are played smoothly. Also, prepare yourself for the latest features of Android 8 Oreo!
Release Date & Price
The ASUS ZenFone 5 is going to be released in the UK in April. Its price is still to be confirmed, but since the ZenFone 4 started at £449, we're expecting a similar pricing.
If you like the look of the iPhone X but prefer Android OS, the ASUS ZenFone 5 is tailor-made for you! Although it does look like a copy of Apple's flagship, ASUS's new smartphone is undoubtedly a solid device.
Keep track of our blog for more of the latest information on the ASUS ZenFone 5, helpful reviews and other tech related news!
Google's New AI Predicts Heart Disease by Scanning Your Eyes
Scientists from Google's health-tech division, Verily, have discovered a new method to assess heart disease risk – by staring into patients' eyes!
Verily has developed an AI algorithm that evaluates scans of the back of a patient's eye and collects accurate data, including the patient's age, gender, blood pressure and whether they're a smoker. The information can then be used to predict an individual's risk of having a heart attack or suffering from heart disease. This method is not only easier and potentially faster than a blood test, but also almost as accurate as current leading methods!
The scientists trained the algorithm through machine learning by having it analyse a medical dataset of about 300,000 patients. The AI then detected patterns from the data and learnt to pinpoint signs in the eye scans that suggest cardiovascular risk.
It's been proven in the testing phases that Google's algorithm is able to acquire 70% of accuracy in identifying heart conditions. When presented with eye scans of two patients, one of whom was diagnosed with cardiovascular disease in 5 years while the other one did not, the algorithm was able to recognise the former 70% of the time. This is almost as effective as the popular but more time-consuming SCORE process, which has an accuracy of about 72% in the same test but requires a blood test.
It may sound weird to have your eyes examined in order to evaluate the health of your heart, but Verily's new endeavour is actually based on established researches and therefore highly credible. Signs of many health issues are reflected through the condition of blood vessels at the rear interior wall of the eye. By studying the appearance of the blood vessels with cameras and microscopes, all manner of insights into cardiovascular health can be obtained.
The new AI is so much more than a new way to assess the risk of heart disease. Google is playing a leading role in establishing new AI-powered paradigms for scientific discovery. Instead of replicating existing diagnostic tools like most medical algorithms, Google's algorithm found new ways to analyse medical data. It is possible that artificial intelligence can give completely new medical insight without human involvement.
The new algorithm will need to go through more thorough tests to make sure it's reliable enough to be implemented in a clinical setting. We won't be able to see AI doctors diagnosing without human assistance perhaps until decades later, but Google's research has proved that it's totally possible in the not-so-distant future.
Can you imagine yourself seeing an AI doctor? We look forward to seeing more ground-breaking discoveries from Google!
Keep track of our blog to keep up-to-date with the latest tech news!
What will Android P be called?
With Android Oreo still missing on a couple of flagship smartphones, the first developer review of the next version of Google's mobile operating system, Android P, is only months away. According to "traditions", every new version of Android is named after a dessert. Making guesses about what the next Android will be called is almost as fun as its new features! What dessert would Android P be named after? We've put together a list of our best guesses:
Who doesn't love pancakes? One of the most popular desserts in the world, the tasty treat even has an entire day dedicated to its worship. You can top it with maple syrup, banana, nutella, bacon or even fried chicken – the possibilities are endless! Appealing to the masses, the pancake can definitely help Google in promoting its next OS.
Android Popsicle is probably the most possible candidate for Android P! Although the word "popsicle" is mostly American, most of the world won't find it difficult to understand its concept. This sweet, visually appealing treat won't fail to create a positive impression for the new Android. The fact that Google has previously shown interest in brand names like Kit Kat and Oreo makes "popsicle" a more likely name of the next Android!
Do you know Lollipop was internally called Lemon Meringue Pie and Kit Kat was Key Lime Pie? This "pie history" makes pumpkin pie a reasonable guess for what Android P will be named after. With two Pumpkin Pie days on the calendar (October 12 and December 25), the popularity of the dessert makes it an appealing name for Google's upcoming OS!
We know that peppermint is technically a plant, not a confectionary, but it won't be hard for most people to relate it to sweets, chewing gums or after-dinner mints when hearing the word. Not only is peppermint a much-loved dessert flavour, it sounds as good as it tastes – "Android Peppermint" will be an unbeatable name for the latest Android version!
Originating in Belgium in 1912, the praline is a nuts, chocolate and sugar-based confection. It later diversifies itself into American and French varieties, offering different add-ons and hence experience. Also known as Belgian chocolates, these world-renowned treats have even become ingredients of other desserts such as chocolate brownies, puddings and mousse! Most importantly, the praline is a nice representation of the upcoming Android – the dessert and the OS are as graceful and classy as each another!
Which name do you think is the most possible for Android P? We'll found out the answer in less than a year! For more updates on what Android P will be called, helpful reviews and other awesome tech news, keep an eye on our blog.
MWC 2018: Latest News & Highlights So Far
MWC 2018 is well underway! The world's most influential phone manufacturers are now gathering in Barcelona to showcase their latest innovations at one of the biggest events of the mobile industry. Interested in knowing about the intriguing gadgets the show has unveiled so far? Read on for all the latest news!
Samsung Galaxy S9 & Galaxy S9 Plus
The much-anticipated launch of the Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus has given MWC 2018 an exciting start! Samsung's latest Android handsets are equipped with innovative dual-aperture camera, improved fingerprint sensors as well as thrilling new facial recognition and AR technologies. Featuring QHD + Super AMOLED displays with a resolution of 1440 x 2960, the new smartphones will deliver the crispest and clearest visuals. The US versions of the phones will include the most up-to-date Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor while the UK versions will be powered by Samsung's own Exynos 9810 chipsets. Pre-orders are now open in Europe and will be available in the US on 2nd March, with a global launch scheduled on 16th March. Are you excited?!
Sony Xperia XZ2 & XZ2 Compact
The Sony Xperia XZ2 and XZ2 Compact are possibly the most legit rivals of the Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus. At this year's MWC, Sony finally ditches its tired design and offers something new. The massive bezel surrounding the display on its previous devices is gone; instead, we find a stretched out 18:9 screen. This makes the Xperia XZ2 and XZ2 Compact the most modern-looking Sony phones. Apart from the increased size, the brilliant displays of the two phones are 4K HDR-ready. What's more, the Xperia XZ2 is powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor, which makes it comparable to the new Samsung handsets! If you're into smaller phones, you'll want to check out the 5-inch XZ2 Compact. Prefer a bigger screen? The 5.7-inch XZ2 is tailored for you!
The banana phone is back! Nokia reveals that the iconic Matrix phone, the 8110, is going to be re-released – this time with 4G! The Nokia 8110 4G features the unique curve and slider of the original, with the keypad hidden under the slider. It has a 2.4-inch curved display with QVGA resolution. Powered by a Qualcomm 205 dual-core chipset with 512MB, the 8110 4G has just enough power to become a feature phone. The Smart Feature OS offers you an updated version of the classic snake game, along with Facebook, Twitter, Google Maps and Google Assistant apps! The long-lasting battery – what Nokia phones are most famous for – remains as the most remarkable feature of the banana phone. The 1500mAh battery can last up to 25 days standby from a single charge!
Instead of unveiling its next flagship, LG presents us an upgraded version of the V30, the V30S ThinQ at MWC 2018. The new smartphone retains plenty of features of the original V30 but with 6GB instead of 4GB RAM, 128GB internal storage and new colours – Moroccan Blue and Platinum. Assisted by AI, the camera changes shooting modes according to what you're taking a photo of. For example, if you're taking pictures of food, the "Dedicated Mode" will be activated, enhancing contrast and saturation. When it's too dark, the new "Bright Mode" introduces more light into the pictures by combining megapixels to make them bigger. Although there isn't a massive upgrade in the V30S ThinQ compared to the old V30, it is still a phone we're going to love.
STK X2
British manufacturer STK is introducing a new member to the low-cost market – the X2! Despite its small price tag, the Android smartphone has a 5.7-inch HD+ display and a sophisticated glass and aluminium body that makes it look expensive. It also comes with STK Care, a ROM-based optimisation tool that effectively prevents slowdown over prolonged use. The phone will literally feel brand new every time you pick it up! What impresses us the most is the X2's software department: it's running Android 8.1 Oreo with additional support features such as a 24-hour support system an on-device diagnostic tool for troubleshooting hardware issues!
Are you enjoying MWC 2018 so far? We can't wait to see what the rest of the exhibition is going to offer! We'll keep you up to date with the planet's largest mobile phone show. Stay tuned!
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Lenovo Miix 510 Review
With the incredible speed of technological advancement, high quality convertible laptops are no longer a novelty! There are now a huge number of Windows 10 devices available to choose from; among all the budget 2-in-1 laptops available, the Lenovo Miix 510 stands out from the crowd due to its desirable specifications. Some even say it's comparable with the Microsoft Surface Pro 4, which is considerably pricier! Let's find out more about the Lenovo Miix 510:
Processor: Up to Intel Core i7 6500U 2.5 GHz / 3.1GHz Turbo Processor
RAM: Up to 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD
Display: 12.2-inch Multi-Touch Display (1920 x 1200 Resolution)
Camera: 5MP Rear + 2MP Front Camera
OS: Windows 10 Home 64-bit
Here is a quick glance of the Lenovo Miix 510:
With gorgeous contrast and vibrant colours, the display is one of the most appealing features of the Lenovo Miix 510. Although the Miix 510 features a Full HD resolution unlike some of its competitors such as the Acer Switch 5, which includes a higher-resolution display, a 1920 x 1200 resolution is more than sharp enough on a 12.2-inch screen. The display offers decent viewing angles, and together with the high contrast of 824:1 as well as 300-nits-plus brightness, it is perfect for working outdoors in the shade. As for colour performance, it covers more than 85% of the sRGB colour standard, which is sufficient for general use.
The Miix 510 is a beautifully-designed hybrid laptop. The stylish watchband-style hinge on its rear connects the kickstand to the tablet and allows you to adjust the display to the most comfortable angle. This premium-looking laptop weighs 900g without the keyboard and is 10mm thick, providing you all the portability!
Keyboard & Trackpad
The detachable keyboard with optional backlight doubles up as a synthetic leather folio case. Not only does it protect the device, but also gives you the grip you need! The keyboard has got a 1.5mm key travel and the keys are tactile and responsive enough for general typing. The full-sized arrow keys are another bonus!
If you have no space to use a mouse, the integrated precision touchpad will come in handy. Despite its small size, which means you have to employ a few swipes to cross the page, its ability to respond to all swipes, clicks and multi-finger gestures consistently without delay keeps it a desirable feature!
Performance & Battery Life
The Lenovo Miix 510 has a solid performance comparable to many similarly specified 2-in-1 laptops. The device is powered by standard Intel Core-series processors and you are offered a choice of i3, i5 and i7 variants. Depending on the processor you go for, the Miix 510 will be capable of handling a variety of tasks from everyday web browsing, word processing to creative work!
With a fairly reasonable battery life of 7.5 hours of mixed use from a single charge, the Miix 510 can keep you happy as an everyday laptop. If you play a 720p video on loop, the battery is going to last 6.5 hours before it runs out.
Impressively, the Lenovo Miix 510 is highly comparable to the Microsoft Surface Pro 4, although the price is 50% cheaper! High-quality build, a brilliant display, superb performance and a user-friendly keyboard means there's no reason not to bring it home. Get your hands on the Lenovo Miix 510 here at Laptop Outlet today.
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Colgate Joins Hands with Apple to Introduce Its First App-Enabled Electric Toothbrush
Colgate is collaborating with Apple to launch a high-tech toothbrush!
Named the E1, the artificially intelligent electric toothbrush offers real-time brushing feedback so users can improve their brushing habits. Made according to professional instructions provided by dentists, the toothbrush is equipped with real-time sensors and artificial intelligence algorithms to monitor brushing effectiveness in 16 zones of the mouth.
The E1 removes extra plaque with its sonic vibrating technology powered by Kolibree, the company that created the world's first toothbrush with embedded artificial intelligence and 3D motion sensors. Kolibree also provides the toothbrush Bluetooth connectivity.
Integrated with Apple ResearchKit, a software framework that allows medical researchers to collect data from compatible apps and programmes, the E1's Colgate Connect iPhone app gathers toothbrushing data with users' permission for better and faster innovation. When users are brushing, the 3D brushing coach of the app will point out areas of the mouth where more attention is required during everyday brushing. The interactivity brings about a fun, enjoyable oral care routine, hence motivates users to develop a better brushing habit!
The E1 not only targets adult users but also children. Colgate has built a mobile game within Colgate Connect to get kids excited about cleaning their teeth. When playing "Go Pirate", you'll be using the toothbrush as a game controller. The longer you brush, the more coins you'll get!
The new Colgate Smart Electronic Toothbrush E1 costs US$99.95, now available in the United States exclusively on Apple.com and selected Apple stores.
A toothbrush seems like an unusual investment for Apple, but it makes sense when we look at the tech giant's attempt to push into the health space with the Apple Watch. You can also easily find a wide range of third-party health products such as smart scales, LED jump ropes, golf swing analysers and glucose monitors. Reports suggest that Apple is investing in its own health products, such as a method to monitor blood sugar as well as working to transform the iPhone into the central hub for all your medical data.
Are you excited about this smart electric toothbrush? We're interested in seeing how popular it'll become, especially when it is probably the most high-tech toothbrush so far!
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Gaming Trends of 2018: What to Expect
The beginning of 2018 brings a year of exciting opportunities ahead, and for gamers, it means another 12 months of awesome technologies and trends! The new year would not be complete for gaming maniacs without previewing upcoming news in the gaming industry over the next 12 months. Below are highlights of the fascinating gaming trends to be expected in 2018:
2018 will hands down offer phenomenal gaming experiences that take full advantage of HDR technology. In 2017, more games were coming with support for the PS4 Pro and Xbox One X with HDR included. Also, more PC monitors are now HDR supported. This establishes a brand new industrial standard when it comes to graphics and resolution.
Developers are hence given the best opportunity to display their work exactly the way they want it to be seen. As 4K TVs and PC monitors are becoming more popular and affordable, we're in the perfect position to experience the most stunning visuals ever. Make sure you're ready for the visual feast!
AR Gaming
Pokemon GO came along and completely changed our definition of gaming. Unlike VR, which constructs an immersive gaming environment within a restricted area, AR (Augmented Reality) creates a gaming experience within the gamer's existing environment. Games are gradually becoming a physical representation in a digital world where players are allowed to fully explore via a screen. With advancement in AR across the industry as reflected in Acer's Mixed Reality, Microsoft's HoloLens and Apple's ARKit, found in the latest iPhones, we're expecting even more sensational AR games and further development in the AR technology in 2018.
The past couple of years have been explosive for VR and in 2018 we're looking forward to even more VR adoption! It is estimated that by 2025, the VR gaming market will exceed £31.61 billion. Plenty of developments are predicted, such as the introduction of new breeds of VR gaming headsets, innovation in haptic feedback and updates in cloud-based VR gaming.
No matter which we're introduced to first, there is one thing we are sure about – VR will be bigger than ever in 2018!
Mobile gaming occupies approximately 40% of the current video game market and it is very likely to exceed the halfway mark by 2020. In 2017, games are the most popular type of app on both Google Play and App Store. Rovio, the creator of Angry Birds, achieved 3.7 billion downloads across all its games last year. It seems that the pick-up-and-play nature of mobile gaming is turning what was once the territory of die-hard gamers into a place for casual enthusiasts. We can't wait to see more intriguing mobile games this year!
While blockbusters continue to catch our attention, indie games are rising like a silently-erupting volcano. Inexpensive and with minimal additional purchases, indie games deliver a longer, more affordable gaming experience. Together with their unrestricted creativity, these games will guarantee to give the big boys a run for their money this year! The fact that gaming platforms are becoming more open to indie developers will certainly encourage more releases of indie games.
Indie games such as The Last Night, Indivisible and Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night are already coming our way and will definitely make a splash in the months ahead. If you're after a cheaper gaming outlet, keep an eye on indie games!
The gaming trends of 2018 will shape gaming experiences way better than ever, way beyond what we imagined. Looking for your perfect gaming partner? Check out our Gaming Hub!
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