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Author Archives: robertwilkie
Neat LED bracelet
Nice LED bracelet that the author first 3D printed. Then added an atiny and an accelerometer so you could change the LED lights/pattern by shaking it. Down side…the material to build this is a bit pricey. And you need a … Continue reading
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Another Hacked Lawnmower
You have to go an check out the video of this lawnmower. basically this is a full-blown lawnmower (gas powered cutter) with 2 drive motors in front and casters in the back to move it around. The thing moves pretty … Continue reading
Xerox to Furlough (layoff) workers again
Apparently the services end of Xerox (i.e. ACS) will be going thru some layoffs and downsizing according to memo’s leaked to the press. Interesting switch since most of the time its been the technology group that goes thru blanket layoffs … Continue reading
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Another fluff article on Xerox’s CEO
Basically going over the rags to riches story of Ursula Burns. Some interesting quotes at the end of the article thought. http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/bluesky/hub/chi-lean-in-ursula-m-burns-bsi-hub,0,3808337.htmlstory
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A fob to clone your credit cards
OK I am a little leery of this product. It basically clones the RFID of your credit cards (If I understand it correctly) and then you only have one keychain fob that you can use for cards. Yeah…so, I get … Continue reading
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Cincinnati still Mulling Xerox managing meters
Looks like the city is still undecided on having a contract with Xerox (longterm one at that) for managing its parking meters. Xerox believes it will save the city money and upgrade the meters. Some of the city officials seem … Continue reading
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The Xerox Pass for Tractor Trailers?
It looks like Xerox got a deal to do an ez pass like thing for tractor trailers. I think (article is a bit confusing to me). http://www.marketwatch.com/story/help-inc-selects-xerox-to-support-motor-carrier-technology-2014-02-13?reflink=MW_news_stmp
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Startup WhatsApp worth more than Xerox
The startup, WhatsApp, got bought out for 19 BILLION Dollars. Which as this article describes is more money than Xerox is worth total. Makes you wonder if Xerox is undervalued, or the startup overvalued. http://www.forbes.com/sites/jjcolao/2014/02/19/at-19-billion-whatsapp-is-worth-more-than-under-armour-xerox-and-these-other-storied-brands/
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Battery with a can of Coke and a penny
Nice write-up on how to use a couple cans of coke and some pennies to build a battery that you can then light up an LED with. Could be a fun experiment (and cheap) with kids. http://www.instructables.com/id/Cola-Can-Battery/
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Amahi, another Linux Distro for older systems
Interesting linux disto based on Fedora that could be used on an older PC as a media server, storage, etc etc. I usually only use Fedora based installs for high end servers or something that has allot of power behind … Continue reading
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