Most 3D printers have a fairly small build envelope. The Makerbot, which is one of the biggest for home use, offers 29.5 L X 19.5 W X 16.5 H CM and others hover around that range. The $499 OverLord ProPlus, on the other hand, has a cylindrical build volume of 17 by 26 cm which means you can print surprisingly long and surprisingly tall objects with this wacky delta arm printer. A delta arm… Read More
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According to Kevin Jones, vice president of the electronic chain Micro Center, overall sales of gaming PCs have increased 25 to 30 percent in 2016. Even at Micro Center, sales have grown 200 to 300 percent from one year ago.
The post Thanks to esports, gaming PCs see increased sales in North America appeared first on Digital Trends.
Source: Digital trends
Apple has released a new ad showcasing the Portrait mode feature for the iPhone 7 Plus. This one is interesting because it was entirely shot in China, one of Apple’s key markets along with the U.S. and Europe. In particular, you can see a young couple in the streets of Shanghai. It looks like they’re here to explore the city. The streets are busy and noisy. But once the man turns… Read More
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Trust Apple to be courageous enough to strip away all the old-fashioned USB ports. And trust the rest of us to realize that 90 percent of our peripherals still run on the old standard. Apple’s retort is to sell you a one-way ticket to dongle hell. Then Homey comes along with its Indiegogo campaign to show the fruit giant how it’s done. Read More
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The regulatory scene in Europe can’t seem to look straight at rules for new kinds of genome editing The post Who Wants Disease-Resistant GM Tomatoes? Probably Not Europe appeared first on WIRED.
Source: Wired
Facebook may have an issue with gender bias, according to a recent report by The Wall Street Journal. Based on an analysis by an engineer at Facebook, which Facebook told TechCrunch is “incomplete and inaccurate,” code written by female engineers at Facebook gets rejected more often than code written by men at the company. Read More
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During the #MicrosoftEDU press event, Microsoft introduced Code Builder for Minecraft: Education Edition. The company also showcased the possibilities of mixed reality-based learning in the classroom.
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A new promise by one of the country’s top H-1B employers to hire US tech workers suggests the bully pulpit might be working for Trump. The post Trump’s Pressure on Tech Outsourcers Might Be Paying Off appeared first on WIRED.
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Acer is an important Microsoft OEM that’s acting fast to jump into the fray against Google’s Chromebook education initiative. First out of the gate is the Acer TravelMate Spin B1, a convertible 2-in-1 device featuring Windows 10 S.
The post Acer’s first convertible TravelMate 2-in-1, the Spin B1, is focused on education appeared first on Digital Trends.
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I love my Switch — but man, do I wish Nintendo offered up a more compact dock for travelers. Something that fits into a suitcase without getting crushed or taking up way more space than it needs, but still lets me hook up to a TV while I’m on the road.
This guy built his own. Read More
Source: TechCrunch