Smith Micro appoints Von Cameron as CRO
With more than 30 years of experience as the driving force behind sales of technology solutions to communications providers and enterprises globally, Von Cameron has joined the executive leadership team at Smith Micro Software. Cameron will serve as.....»»
Research gives new insight into capitalizing on momentum investing
Every investor is chasing the answer to one question: When should I buy stocks and when should I sell them? It's the elusive formula for timing the market. New research co-authored by Albert "Pete" Kyle, the Charles E. Smith Chair Professor of Finan.....»»
Blue Origin has a toxic culture, former and current employees say
"Professional dissent at Blue Origin is actively stifled." Enlarge / Blue Origin CEO Bob Smith (black hat) walks with Jeff Bezos after his flight on Blue Origin’s New Shepard into space in July 2021. (credit: Joe Raedle/Getty Images) A forme.....»»
Micro-scale opto-thermo-mechanical actuation in the dry adhesive regime
Realizing optical manipulation of micro-objects in nonliquid environments is challenging due to strong friction force (~µN) that makes optical force (~pN) insignificant. Towards this goal, scientists from Westlake University in China demonstrated sp.....»»
Team creates micro-robots propelled by air bubbles and ultrasound
Some engineers find inspiration in the mechanics of bird flight and the architecture of bee nests. Others think much smaller......»»
Novel assay finds new mechanism underlying red blood cell aging
Red blood cells are the most abundant cell type in blood, carrying oxygen throughout the human body. In blood circulation, they repetitively encounter various levels of oxygen tension. Hypoxia, a low oxygen tension condition, is a very common micro-e.....»»
The most successful startups mix friendships and business to build teams, research finds
Finding the right team is critical for a startup's success and most aren't taking the right approach, finds new Maryland Smith research. With the right strategy—a mix that has founders both liking each other due to shared values and experiences, an.....»»
Eli EVs begins production, European rollout of Eli ZERO, a compact two-seater
Eli Electric Vehicles, an early stage compact EV manufacturer, announced the start of production on its flagship Eli Zero, a micro “neighborhood electric vehicle” that is built for city commuting. The company plans to roll out small batch.....»»
Xiaomi unveils concept smart glasses
China-based Xiaomi has unveiled a pair of concept smart glasses featuring microLED micro-display matched with optical waveguide technology and weight of only 51g......»»
We just learned an important spec about Apple’s upcoming VR headset
Reports suggest that Apple's upcoming VR headset could feature a micro-OLED display with a pixel density of 3,000 PPI......»»
Musk: The Tesla Bot is coming
Remember that weird Will Smith movie about robots? Yeah, neither do we. But Elon Musk does. Tesla is developing a 5’8” Tesla Bot, with a prototype expected sometime next year. The news comes during Tesla’s inaugural AI Day, which was streamed o.....»»
KaiPod Learning thinks ‘learning pods’ are here to stay
Since launch, ‘learning pods’ have been controversial in the world of edtech. The term, somewhat synonymous with micro-schools, pandemic pods, and small-group learning, describes small clusters of children within the same age range who are paired.....»»
Bacterial evolution in ancient sub-seafloor sediments
Micro-organisms persisting deep below the seafloor for millions of years continue to evolve despite living at the energy limit to life......»»
Has the Radeon RX 6600 XT lived up to AMD"s claim of improved availability?
It appears that the best way to secure a Radeon RX 6600 XT right now is to do so in-person at a bricks-and-mortar retailer. Micro Center reportedly received a large number of the cards, and there are currently twelve listed on its website—two of th.....»»
VW names ex-Samsung exec Batten new communications chief for N.A.
Cameron Batten, a former executive with Samsung and other Fortune 500 companies, has been named the new head of communications for VW Group of America......»»
Asustek and MSI report decreased July revenues
Asustek Computer and Micro-Star International (MSI) both saw their July revenues decrease substantially on month, as a result of chip shortages constraining their notebook sales growth and a rapid slowdown in graphics card demand for cryptomining......»»
Online tutoring helps struggling students catch up
One-on-one online tutoring for disadvantaged students has proved highly effective in helping them overcome their struggles with literacy and numeracy. The Smith Family, the national children's education charity, recently completed a small pilot of th.....»»
Uber asked contractor to allow video surveillance in employee homes, bedrooms
Employee contract lets company install video cameras in personal spaces. Enlarge (credit: Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images) For years, employers have used surveillance to keep tabs on their employees on the job. Cameras have watched as work.....»»
Pixar Co-founder Shares "the Real Story of Pixar"
Alvy Ray Smith cofounded Pixar. He was the first director of computer graphics at Lucasfilm and the first graphics fellow at Microsoft. He has received two technical Academy Awards for his contributions to digital movie-making technology. This week.....»»
Edmunds Reviews Ford"s BlueCruise Hands-Free Driving Technology
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Edmunds, written by Cameron Rogers: BlueCruise operates on the same principle as Super Cruise. Once the vehicle is traveling on one of the 100,000 miles of qualified roadways (Ford dubs these Hands-Free Blue Z.....»»
A Better Way To Teach Geometry Using 3D Models
Joan Horvath and Rich Cameron, authors of Make: Geometry, explain how to use 3D models to teach geometry, which can help students visualize and grasp the basic shapes. Joan describes herself as a recovering rocket scientist who worked at JPL. Rich.....»»