Monthly Archives: September 2014

Looks like 3D guns are going to revolvers

Currently only concept, but it looks like they are starting to get into revolver based instead of a signal shot. http://www.3ders.org/articles/20140924-new-3d-printed-revolver-dedicated-to-yoshitomo-imura-in-development.html

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Another 2D printing manufacturer getting into 3D

Ricoh just made the announcement they are getting into 3D printing now too.  And like HP, it looks like its only for Production based systems.  Not home owner or small/office based businesses.  So look out Stratsys, some of the 2D … Continue reading

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Need a quick paper resume? use LinkedIn?

Apparently LinkedIn now has a template that will take your profile and convert it into paper form.  I haven’t tried it myself but I may give it a whirl one of these days. http://lifehacker.com/linkedin-s-resume-builder-makes-a-resume-from-your-prof-1639642544

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UofR builds a cloaking device

Sometimes I am still amazed at what can pop out from Rochester, NY.  http://www.ubergizmo.com/2014/09/cloaking-device-developed-by-university-of-rochester-researchers/?utm_source=mainrss

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Build a super fan with PC fans

I wish I could say I haven’t thought of doing this myself.  But I have just never got to it.  I like the clips the author makes to tie everything together (I was going to use zip ties).  I also … Continue reading

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16 year old’s kickstarter project, a dry erase lightswitch panel

Cool idea, and yes I am in for one.  Basically its a whiteboard that is an overgrown light switch cover.  I have just the spot for this switch cover too. http://the-gadgeteer.com/2014/09/29/16yr-olds-dry-erase-light-switch-cover-goes-to-kickstarter/

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Xerox giving away free printers…?

Well free as in “free phone with 2 year plan” from the wireless phone companies.  Basically you get on a plan with Xerox, they will toss in the printer for free. http://www.forbes.com/sites/quickerbettertech/2014/09/29/why-is-xerox-giving-away-free-printers/

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Could Xerox be cheating employees?

This is a fluff article about Xerox being careful about the cloud tech, but what caught my eye was this qoute: “Finally, Mr. Little says that he hopes having common compensation systems will reduce costs. Xerox spends $7 billion in … Continue reading

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Alaska sues Xerox on being late on medicaid payments

Apparently customer service for Alaska has taken a turn for the worse since Xerox took over Medicaid payments. http://www.newsminer.com/news/alaska_news/alaska-files-claim-against-xerox-over-late-medicaid-payments/article_fb0e516a-42bc-11e4-865d-001a4bcf6878.html    

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If you plan to use a tradmark in Russia, don’t

Interesting article on how Xerox sued and won a trademark issue in Russia over a blog site.  I never pictured Russia to be big on trademarks and issues with them. http://www.iam-magazine.com/reports/Detail.aspx?g=e750b155-f84b-43e2-8a3c-04f38ac1af5d

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