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Spec’s for Google Glass

Posted on April 18, 2013 by robertwilkie

From the published spec’s, it sounds about par for a cell phone.  But its a pair of glasses.  I wonder if they will have one for prescription glasses?  Oh and its running android of course. http://gizmodo.com/5994737/here-are-google-glass-tech-specs

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Article on how to block out robo callers

Posted on April 18, 2013 by robertwilkie

Interesting article on how to block out robo-callers.  The google voice option is the only one I found that could be useful. http://lifehacker.com/5602865/whats-the-best-way-to-block-a-number-from-calling-my-cellphone

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Xerox live webcast 1st quarter results

Posted on April 18, 2013 by robertwilkie

They must be good.  Its early and in the middle of http://www.marketwatch.com/story/xerox-plans-live-audio-webcast-to-discuss-first-quarter-results-2013-04-16?reflink=MW_news_stmp

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Xerox COTG rents 125,000 sq ft in Chicago

Posted on April 18, 2013 by robertwilkie

I can’t make heads or tails out of some of the things Xerox does.  The tech groups (print and print services) just rented out allot of space in Chicago…not sure what for. http://www.costar.com/News/Article/Xerox-Subsidiary-Leases-125400-SF-Warehouse/147651  

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Ha, more proof Xerox is going to be a Healthcare management company

Posted on April 18, 2013 by robertwilkie

Nice “fluff” article about Xerox and how it helps in healthcare.  I have been saying for years Xerox is going to be the “US Gov” health care management company, this is just another pointer to that.  The research bit I … Continue reading →

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47 RPi Projects

Posted on April 17, 2013 by robertwilkie

Half of them are just case projects and such.  But the other half are interesting. http://blog.makezine.com/2013/04/14/47-raspberry-pi-projects-to-inspire-your-next-build/

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Theres an app for developing Arduino

Posted on April 17, 2013 by robertwilkie

Figures…now there is an app to develop arduino code on android…I just can’t see doing this on a phone, but its there.  And its $3. http://blog.makezine.com/2013/04/15/developing-for-arduino-on-android/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+makezineonline+%28MAKE%29

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Kickstarter project to create a 3D software package

Posted on April 17, 2013 by robertwilkie

Apparently a 3D software package that would be easy to use.  Should be interesting to see if they pull it off. http://www.3ders.org/articles/20130417-doodle3d-sketching-tool-launched-on-kickstarter.html

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US to hand out wads of green (cards) in bid to staff tech industry • The Register.

Posted on April 17, 2013 by robertwilkie

I am a little mixed on this myself.   The good is not upping the outsource visas.  But……I know of several out of work engineers that are good workers.  They just need some skills upgraded.  The direction now seems to … Continue reading →

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EFF to fight off 6 3D printing patents

Posted on April 16, 2013 by robertwilkie

This could be interesting legal battle with potential prior art. http://techcrunch.com/2013/04/15/eff-to-challenge-six-innovation-stifling-3d-printing-patents/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Techcrunch+%28TechCrunch%29

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