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April 2018
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Hospital VR Experience for Children at Wearable Technology Show
It's stressful enough as an adult to go into hospital for an operation or procedure. Much as you know it's for your own good and the doctors are there for your benefit, hospitals are still unfamiliar territory for most people and there are machines which you're not quite to sure what they do and whether the beeping noise is normal.
Steam Spy is Shutting Down
Steam Spy announced that it will be shutting down. This decision comes as a result of Steam's new Profile Privacy Settings. The result is that Steam Spy will no longer be able to obtain the information it needs to keep going. Ars Techinca reported that Steam Spy was a sales-estimate service, born from an Ars data project. The service launched
Back in the Saddle
Ok gang back in the saddle thanks to Kirk for hosting the last show. I have a monster show for you and there are some topics in the show notes today that I could not cover so enjoyu the extra cobntent. Remember audio only shows for the next 3 weeks. My New Personal YouTube Channel Geek News Central Facebook Page.
Phoenix Labs Announced Date of Dauntless Beta
Phoenix Labs has announced the date of the Dauntless Open Beta. Phoenix Labs thanked everyone who had joined the Closed Beta and shared their feedback. We're dedicated to expanding the world of Dauntless with your continued feedback and inspiration. Open Beta is an exciting milestone, but we're still far from done. We will continue to create the game that Slayers
Advanced Textiles Research at Wearable Technology Show
I've been attending the Wearable Technology Show for a couple of years now and it's been interesting to see the change in fabrics, yarns and threads. In particular, the conductive wires for LEDs have gone from being obvious to almost invisible. If the LED wasn't powered up, it would be unnoticeable except close up. The Advanced Textiles team at Nottingham
ProGlove Scans from the Back of the Hand at Wearable Technology Show
Laser barcode scanners have revolutionised stock management and inventory processing in a wide range of industries and they're ubiquitous at the supermarket checkout. Many of these scanners are handheld models that are constantly picked up and put down as needed, but ProGlove offers an alternative with the barcode scanner that's fitted on the back of a glove. I chat with Aaron
The Plex Skill for Alexa has been Updated
The Plex Skill for Alexa has been updated to improve the way you listen to your music library by including support for Artist, Time Travel, and Library radio stations, recently introduced in Plexamp. You can now make your very own radio stations out of your own music collection. Library radio plays popular songs from artists throughout your entire music library.
FacebookPalooza!
Hi everyone, Kirk here filling in for Todd while he is away in Las Vegas for NAB. I am sorry that I did not have an episode recorded for Monday. I was sick this past weekend and Monday. I am feeling better and I got a great episode for you all! Mummified monkey found in MN store How to convince
Silver Threads from Statex at Wearable Technology Show
At the Wearable Technology Show, there were many vendors demonstrating clothing with built-in sensors and lights - I think there was even one with a Raspberry Pi tucked away in the lining. All of them have the problem of how to get power from a battery pack to the electronics and one solution is to use a conducting thread or
Blizzard Announced Dates for BlizzCon 2018
Blizzard Entertainment announced the dates for BlizzCon 2018. Those who want to attend can start making plans, booking hotel rooms, and hoping they will be able to purchase a ticket. BlizzCon is a huge convention that showcases Blizzard's many games. Team up with your friends and family and get ready for a journey to Southern California for BlizzCon 2018, Blizzard's
Get Smart about Sleep with the Oura Ring at Wearable Technology Show
When I saw the second generation of the Oura smart ring at the Wearable Technology Show, I was impressed. The Oura team has managed to cram their smart ring with everything you'd expect to find in an activity tracker - motion, pulse, temperature. What you might have expected to wear on your wrist, you can now wear on your finger,
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