Making the Most of iMovie Explored when SMUG Moves Back to Arnold
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/29/2018 08:18 PM
Arnold, CA...How to make entertaining videos using iMovie will be explored when the Sierra Macintosh Users Group (SMUG) moves back to its warm-weather location in Arnold for the Tuesday, April 10 meeting that will begin at 7 p.m. in the assembly room of the Ebbetts Pass Fire District, 1037 Blagen Rd., just off Highway 4. Seth Summersett, a professional computer programmer and one of SMUG’s major presenters, will take members into the world of iMovies.
Flippy, the World’s First Autonomous Robotic Kitchen Assistant, Now Cooks Burgers at CaliBurger in Pasadena, California
Posted by: thepinetree on 03/06/2018 08:13 AM
Pasadena, CA...Miso Robotics, the leading robotics and artificial intelligence solutions company, announced the public debut of ‘Flippy,’ the world’s first autonomous robotic kitchen assistant. Flippy will begin working alongside kitchen staff at CaliBurger’s Pasadena, California location during lunchtime by flipping burger patties and removing them from the grill when cooked to order.
Apple To Contribute $350 Billion to US Economy Over Next Five Years
Posted by: thepinetree on 01/17/2018 01:34 PM
Cupertino, CA...Apple today announced a new set of investments to build on its commitment to support the American economy and its workforce, concentrated in three areas where Apple has had the greatest impact on job creation: direct employment by Apple, spending and investment with Apple’s domestic suppliers and manufacturers, and fueling the fast-growing app economy which Apple created with iPhone and the App Store. Apple is already responsible for creating and supporting over 2 million jobs across the United States and expects to generate even more jobs as a result of the initiatives being announced today.
Daimler Tests New Drone Delivery System...This One May Be A Tipping Point
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/29/2017 08:50 AM
Stuttgart/Zurich. In a global first, online orders were delivered in Zurich between 25 September and 13 October with the aid of Vans & Drones. In partnership with Matternet and siroop.ch, Mercedes-Benz carried out a unique pilot project to test on-demand delivery of e-commerce orders – and it was a resounding success, particularly as unlike comparable systems this trial of a van and drone solution was carried out over an urban area and over a period of three weeks. On 28 September, after the initial successful trials, a large group of journalists was invited to watch live as the first official drone landing on the specially equipped Mercedes-Benz Vito took place during a press presentation.
Artificial Muscles Give Soft Robots Superpowers & Can Lift 1,000 Times Their Weight! By Lindsay Brownell
Posted by: thepinetree on 11/27/2017 08:34 PM
Cambridge, MA...Soft robotics has made leaps and bounds over the last decade as researchers around the world have experimented with different materials and designs to allow once rigid, jerky machines to bend and flex in ways that mimic and can interact more naturally with living organisms. However, increased flexibility and dexterity has a trade-off of reduced strength, as softer materials are generally not as strong or resilient as inflexible ones, which limits their use.
As Steve Would Have Said "One More Thing" iPhone X Launches Last At Live Apple Event
Posted by: thepinetree on 09/12/2017 12:39 PM
Cupertino, CA...Apple today announced iPhone X, the future of the smartphone, in a gorgeous all-glass design with a beautiful 5.8-inch Super Retina display, A11 Bionic chip, wireless charging and an improved rear camera with dual optical image stabilization. iPhone X delivers an innovative and secure new way for customers to unlock, authenticate and pay using Face ID, enabled by the new TrueDepth camera. iPhone X will be available for pre-order beginning Friday, October 27 in more than 55 countries and territories, and in stores beginning Friday, November 3.
November Meeting Cancelled For Sierra Macintosh User Group
Posted by: News_Desk on 10/27/2016 04:08 PM
Arnold, CA...Rather than compete with the election returns, the Sierra Macintosh User Group (SMUG) meeting for Tuesday, November 8 has been cancelled. The group traditionally does not meet in December.
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Posted by: thepinetree on 08/23/2016 11:59 AM
Angels Camp, CA...Hstar began operations about fourteen years ago, providing not only rural broadband Internet services to the surrounding communities, but also offering a variety of technology consulting and other computer and communications related services. Since that time, Hstar has grown in reputation by not only providing exemplary services, but also by being heavily involved in the community with local staff who volunteer with various community organizations such as Calaveras County Search and Rescue, Calaveras Youth Mentoring program, Public Access TV, and many others. Cal.net together with the Hstar team, we will be upgrading the network over the next year to enable greater speeds, enhanced reliability, and exciting new services such as superior-quality VoIP telephony.”
Steve Cox & Paul De Baldo Honored For Their Service To Bret Harte Students
Posted by: thepinetree on 06/23/2016 08:00 AM
Angels Camp, CA...At their June 20th board meeting, Bret Harte Union High School District board member Gail Bunge presented this year's Parent/Community Volunteer Awards to Steve Cox and Paul De Baldo, both of Copperopolis. Nominated by retiring Agriculture teacher Roy Beck, Cox was recognized for his volunteer work with FFA and the Ag Department. Along with organizing and managing the See's candy fundraiser, Cox has been a regular figure at all of the Ag events, helping with planning, set-up, and clean-up. Cox spoke highly of FFA and how he wanted to give back something in appreciation for all the program has done for his daughter Amanda, a recent BH grad heading up to Chico to major in Agriculture Education.
