IT for Manufacturing Executives
Infamous Malware Creator Nabbed By FBI
July 30, 2010 4:30 am | by Ali Zerdin, Associated Press Writer | News | CommentsLJUBLJANA, Slovenia (AP) — An FBI official said Friday a two-year-long multinational investigation led them to nab a 23-year-old Slovenian, who allegedly created a malicious software code that infected 12 million computers worldwide. Stephen Gaudin, a legal attache of the FBI to the U.
IBM To Open Major Infrastrcuture Lab
July 30, 2010 4:28 am | News | CommentsPITTSBURGH (AP) — Computer giant IBM is teaming up with Carnegie Mellon University on a research lab to develop technologies to help governments better manage their infrastructure. The collaborative lab announced Thursday is part of the Pennsylvania Smart Infrastructure Incubator and is expected to open in the fall at the Pittsburgh school's Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.
Get It Poppin'
July 29, 2010 12:12 pm | Videos | CommentsHungry and in need of a quick and convenient snack? Grab your iPhone or iPod and make some popcorn. No, seriously. This video showcases a software application that actually pops popcorn kernels. Or, is this simply an entertaining hoax? I'll leave it to you to decide what's really going on in this video.
A Guide To Modern Manufacturing Methods
July 29, 2010 11:57 am | by Stephen Jannise, Marketing Manager, Software Advice | Articles | CommentsMethods of manufacturing – and the manufacturing software that enable them – have changed a great deal since the Ford assembly line, shifting from the rigid, push-oriented production principles of the early 20th century to more flexible, pull principles. If you find yourself wondering what a pull principle is, you’ve come to the right place.
Produce Packer On A Mission
July 29, 2010 11:49 am | Articles | CommentsMission Produce is a global packer, importer, processor, and distributor of avocados and asparagus, with operations in Mexico, Peru, Chile, New Zealand and the United States. Mission revolutionized the avocado industry by being the first company to supply ripe fruit to retail, wholesale, and foodservice customers nationwide.
Exceptional Computing Power
July 29, 2010 7:02 am | Product Releases | CommentsMEN Micro (Ambler, PA) recently developed a single board computer for use in mobile and intelligent display environments. The SC21 SBC features backlight control and is prepared for a touch screen interface. Controlled by the Intel Atom XL Z520PT, it offers a core processor speed of 1.
Are Your Smart Phone Apps Watching You?
July 29, 2010 5:48 am | by Jordan Robertson, AP Technology Writer | News | CommentsLAS VEGAS (AP) — Your smart phone applications are watching you — much more closely than you might like. Lookout Inc., a mobile-phone security firm, scanned nearly 300,000 free applications for Apple Inc.'s iPhone and phones built around Google Inc.'s Android software. It found that many of them secretly pull sensitive data off users' phones and ship them off to third parties without notification.
New Jobless Claims Fall For Third Time This Month
July 29, 2010 5:47 am | by Christopher S. Rugaber, AP Economics Writer | News | CommentsWASHINGTON (AP) — New jobless claims fell last week for the third time in four weeks in the U.S. but remain elevated. The Labor Department said Thursday that first-time claims for unemployment insurance dropped by 11,000 to a seasonally adjusted 457,000. Claims have fluctuated this month because of temporary seasonal factors.
Pace Of Economic Recovery Has Slowed
July 29, 2010 5:45 am | by Jeannine Aversa, AP Economics Writer | News | CommentsWASHINGTON (AP) — The pace of economic activity has slowed or held steady in parts of the country, revealing a choppy path back to health. A new survey released by the Federal Reserve Wednesday found the U.S. economy growing this summer, even as risks mount. Of the 12 regions tracked by the Fed, the survey said that growth held steady in Cleveland and Kansas City, but slowed in Atlanta and Chicago.
Sony's Strong Quarter Reflects Healing Electronics Industry
July 29, 2010 5:43 am | by Tomoko A. Hosaka, Associated Press Writer | News | CommentsTOKYO (AP) — Sony bounced back to profit last quarter and raised its full-year earnings forecast, fueled by stronger demand for its PlayStation 3 gaming consoles, personal computers and televisions. The Tokyo-based electronics and entertainment giant said Thursday it booked a net profit of 25.
Online Community
July 28, 2010 12:00 pm | Product Releases | CommentsInstron (Norwood, MA), a provider of testing equipment solutions designed to evaluate mechanical properties of materials and components, recently announced the launch of its first blog community geared specifically toward Bluehill Software users. The Bluehill Community Blog offers training tips, frequently-asked questions, solutions to test methods, and the opportunity to post questions.
iPhone's Emancipation Applications
July 28, 2010 9:37 am | Videos | CommentsiPhone owners are now (legally) able to unlock their smart phone devices, which allows them the opportunity to download and run software applications that haven't been approved by Apple. "Jailbreaking" one's iPhone is a fairly simple, straightforward task. Here's how it's done, and what it means for you and your device.
Computer Vision Syndrome
July 28, 2010 9:36 am | Videos | CommentsAccording to the American Optometric Association, about 70 percent of Americans who use computers for more than 2 hours per day are at risk of developing Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS). It is defined as an overuse of the eyes and central nervous system due to significant computer use. There are a number of symptoms of CVS, but there are a few ways computer users can avoid the problems associated with this little-known syndrome.
Memory Device
July 28, 2010 9:34 am | Videos | CommentsWork can get a little hectic at times, making it hard to remember various fragments of information. Well, not anymore. Here's the "Remember Pen," a helpful little device that will allow you to remember your Internet user names and passwords, your wedding anniversary, or the scheduled time of that dreaded meeting with your supervisor.
Get Your $35 Computer
July 28, 2010 9:32 am | Videos | CommentsScientists in India have developed an iPad-like tablet device expected to be available for the low, low price of just $35. The Indian government wants to price the tablet device to be inexpensive enough for young students to purchase, while promoting widespread connectivity and literacy among its citizens.
