SoftPro, the company that develops virtual reality systems for Apple, Microsoft and Sony, has been awarded a $6.5 million contract to develop and commercialize a virtual reality system.SoftPro CEO Paul Eppolito said the company plans to offer a full-featured VR system, with both a high-end and low-end version, as well as a wide range of […]
Month: July 2021
Why should a restaurant computer system make more than a chef?
Posted May 23, 2019 08:08:31 The restaurant computer systems in restaurants and other food-service establishments are used to create food and other products for a wider audience.They are also the engines of their business.But when you want to be the chef for your restaurant, it is important to think about the cost, not the performance.That’s […]
How do you know whether a bill will pass the Senate?
The Senate has yet to decide whether to approve a bill to give federal judges more powers to issue warrants for people’s cell phone records and to require companies like Google, Facebook and Twitter to turn over user data to the government.The vote is set for Monday, and the House is expected to vote on […]
Why do we need embedded computers?
If you’re like many people, you’ve been reading the news on the internet for the past few weeks, and you’re a fan of the Raspberry Pi.There’s a lot to love about it: its compact size, and it has a simple but powerful programming language.But what about all the other things that make it great?For example, […]
How to use your phone on Facebook to see your friends
Facebook’s newest feature lets you use your computer to see who is following you on Facebook.The company has said it wants to allow users to create “groups” to share content.But users need to have the ability to log in to Facebook using their real names and passwords.Here’s how.1.Log in to your Facebook account.Click the “More” […]
The Cost of Cheap Computers
New York City has one of the highest cost of living in the world.But, when it comes to buying a new computer, the city is going to have to find a way to make it affordable.That’s the theme of a new study from research firm ComScore, which analyzed the cost of buying the most expensive […]
How to keep your computer cool and protected when it’s in a storm
As the winter storm approaches, you’ll want to be sure your computer and other devices are up to snuff.Here’s what to do to keep them safe and protected in an emergency.1.Use an Ethernet cable If you have an Ethernet or Wi-Fi connection, it’s essential you turn it on.If you don’t have a cable, you can […]
When does a team start playing football again?
It’s been a while since we’ve seen the Parrot football system come to life, but it looks like it’s back and playing at least one more game this season.The Parrot has made a comeback, and is playing a game with the rest of the world again.A video has surfaced showing the Parrots in action in […]
Tech companies, tech groups, tech firms push back on President Trump tweet about Intel
The tech industry and tech firms are pressing back on the president’s recent tweet calling out the tech companies that produce semiconductors used in computers, saying they have done nothing wrong.On Monday, Trump retweeted a story about Intel that said it was under investigation by the FBI.The tweet drew criticism from Intel and the tech […]
How ‘super-user’ software is making cops more compliant
The police are using software that makes it much easier for police to check out the contents of a computer, a new study finds.The study, published Monday in the Journal of the American Medical Association, examined the use of computer systems for electronic records and other digital evidence.“These systems are designed to be more secure […]