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Traders block handover of luxury boats' gadgets to forest dept - OrissaPOST http://bit.ly/2BT1y7N Traders block handover of luxury boats' gadgets to forest dept OrissaPOST Kendrapara: Local traders, who had not got their arrears from the manager of Kerala-based Samudra Shipyard, did not allow the company to hand over ... Gadget News via "gadgets" - Google News http://bit.ly/2TcEcRI December 30, 2018 at 07:56PM
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Early internet pioneer Larry Roberts dies at 81 https://engt.co/2EYdCce The internet has lost one of its early architects. Larry Roberts, best known as the program manager for ARPAnet (the internet's precursor), died on December 26th at the age of 81. While he wasn't as much of a public representative for the internet as people like Tim Berners-Lee or Vint Cerf, he made key decisions that would dictate how the internet behaved. Roberts latched on to the concept of computer-to-computer networks in the 1960s after reading the fateful J.C.R. Licklider paper on the concept of an "intergalactic computer network." When ARPA's Information Processing Techniques Office chief Robert Taylor went looking for someone to help link ARPA research computers together, he chose Roberts as the primary architect. Roberts didn't get it all right at first -- it didn't click until Wesley Clark suggested relying on small computers to handle networking. He successfully implemented ARPAnet after that, though, and crucially embraced then-revolutionary data packet switching to handle traffic. Roberts left ARPA in 1973 (leaving Vint Cerf and Bob Kahn in charge of development), but his influence didn't stop there. He helped commercialize packet switching technology through his company Telenet, and spent some of his post-Telenet career aiming to improve the quality of internet networking. His companies Caspian Networks (since defunct) and Anagran have revolved around boosting quality of service for technologies like video streaming. You might not have known Roberts, but his influence can be felt across the internet to this day. Gadget News via Engadget http://www.engadget.com December 30, 2018 at 06:45PM Forbes called gadgets, which can be a great gift. Photo - www.MICEtimes.asia http://bit.ly/2QcrpwD Forbes called gadgets, which can be a great gift. Photo www.MICEtimes.asia Dream about them a lot. From smart watches to game consoles – Forbes Life chose 10 gifts that will definitely come in handy in the new year. Smartphone ... Gadget News via "gadgets" - Google News http://bit.ly/2TcEcRI December 30, 2018 at 06:12PM Gadgets for executives: A Surface Go, a new BlackBerry - Livemint http://bit.ly/2BQXIvU Gadgets for executives: A Surface Go, a new BlackBerry Livemint New Delhi: The latest in the gadgets for executives includes BlackBerry's Android smartphone with both touchscreen and physical keyboard, Microsoft's new ... Gadget News via "gadgets" - Google News http://bit.ly/2TcEcRI December 30, 2018 at 05:24PM 16 Best Gadgets Of The Year From Apple To Bose, Sonos To Sony - Forbes http://bit.ly/2CCybZ2 16 Best Gadgets Of The Year From Apple To Bose, Sonos To Sony Forbes As 2018 slips in 2019, take a look back at the best, cutest and shiniest tech developments of the year. I've chosen 16 outstanding gadgets across categories ... Gadget News via "gadgets" - Google News http://bit.ly/2TcEcRI December 30, 2018 at 05:24PM
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AT&T portable battery will charge both your Apple Watch and iPhone https://engt.co/2Th5bf5 
Apple's AirPower charging mat may be a no-show, but that doesn't mean you're out of luck if you want a multi-device charger from a big-name brand. Entries at both the FCC and the Wireless Power Consortium have revealed that AT&T is working on the Power Drum, a portable wireless charger and battery bank meant to top up both an Apple Watch and a recent iPhone (or really, any Qi-compatible smartphone). While the concept isn't completely novel, it's very compact -- the biggest issue is the 3,000mAh battery, which could handle an overnight stay but not much more. The hardware will offer speedier 10W wireless charging for phones that can handle it (officially, Samsung devices), although it can dial back to the 7.5W that iPhones support. There's no mention of when the Power Drum would ship, but AT&T's own documentation has the accessory selling for $100. The carrier is clearly betting that the two-in-one role and name recognition will justify the price to people who'd either have to find an alternative online or buy two gadgets. Gadget News via Engadget http://www.engadget.com December 30, 2018 at 05:15PM
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This USB Battery Pack Also Has An AC Outlet, and It's Never Been Cheaper http://bit.ly/2SuOk8w
Portable battery packs with USB ports are a dime-a-dozen, but your options are a lot more limited if you need a portable AC outlet. The Jackery PowerBar though is a great option at a solid price. The PowerBar is a big battery pack, let’s get that out of the way right off the bat. It’s pretty similar in size to a tallboy beer can, albeit with flat sides, so you aren’t going to be sticking this in your pocket. But in that package, you’ll find a 20,800mAh battery pack, two USB ports (one of which features Quick Charge 3.0), a USB-C port that doubles as the input, and yes, an 85W AC outlet that can charge a laptop, power a lamp, or even run a small TV for a time. It’s also never been less than it is today — $82 — so this is a great chance to stay on the grid even when you’re off the grid. Need even more power? There’s also a full-on solar generator on sale. Gadget News via Lifehacker https://lifehacker.com December 30, 2018 at 05:04PM
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Use These Sample Letters From the USOPM to Contact Your Creditors if You're Furloughed http://bit.ly/2Qcpmc5  As we head into yet another week of the government shutdown, many furloughed government employees might be struggling with how they’re going to pay their bills. While being furloughed means that an employee’s holiday vacation has gotten a little longer, it also means that they’re not getting paid. While the government is shut down, credit card companies and banks are not, so those employees will still be expected to pay things like their mortgage and other bills, just as if they were working as normal. If that’s you, the United States Office of Personnel Management, which is also partially shut down, tweeted out some tips on how employees can work with their creditors during the shutdown as well as some sample letters that can be sent to creditors (Warning: that link is a .doc that will download when you click on it). Advertisement On a basic level, it recommends contacting your landlord, mortgage company or creditor, explaining the situation, and then asking if they can work with you to offer a waived payment or a reduced monthly payment until the furlough is over. It’s not a guaranteed fix, but it’s worth a shot. Once you’ve negotiated a deal, it suggests sending a letter, perhaps via certified mail, directly to the person that you spoke to organize the reprieve. You should also keep a copy of the letter for your own records, should an issue arise later. Here’s what it suggests sending your mortgage lender:
The letters are not meant to be a replacement for a conversation, but rather a way to put a deal that was made over the phone or in person in writing—don’t just send one of these without talking to someone first. Advertisement If you are furloughed, it’s not a bad idea to go ahead and try to strike those deals now. While the shutdown might end soon, it could also drag on, which could make paying those bills difficult down the line, even if they aren’t an issue for you just yet. Gadget News via Lifehacker https://lifehacker.com December 30, 2018 at 04:24PM
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Remind Yourself to Take Breaks at Work With This Chrome Extension http://bit.ly/2Vj38ZL  We all know staring at a computer screen for hours on end is a bad idea, but that doesn’t stop us from doing it. Break Time is a Chrome Extension that reminds you to take a step away periodically. With the extension, you can customize how long of a break you’d lie to take and how frequently you’d like to take one. When break time comes, you can be notified with a small pop-up notification, or a full-screen message telling you it’s time to stop for a few minutes. If now isn’t a good time (it never is), you can also snooze a break so the notification pops up again in a few minutes. Advertisement I used to be notoriously bad about taking breaks. For a while I was convinced that sitting in front of my computer non-stop for eight hours, including my lunch break, was making me a more productive person. Spoiler: it’s not.  What finally broke me was when fitness trackers started suggesting you walk 250 steps per hour. If you wear a FitBit or smartwatch, I highly recommend activating the feature (and maybe using it instead on this extension). Advertisement Besides causing yourself a host of health problems from constant sitting, working for exceptionally long stretches of time without taking a break can actually make your less productive, not more so. Taking a few minutes every few hours to stretch your legs and get some space from whatever project you’re working on can ultimately result in you getting a lot more done in your day. Gadget News via Lifehacker https://lifehacker.com December 30, 2018 at 03:55PM
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Austria plans its own tax for tech giants like Apple and Google https://engt.co/2AjPOv5 
France isn't the only European country moving forward with plans to tax international tech giants. Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz has announced that it will introduce its own tax on Apple, Facebook, Google and other companies allegedly dodging their fair share. Most details aren't available at this stage, but you'll get a basic outline in early January. It would take effect as part of broader tax reforms in 2020. This is "in addition to a EU-wide move," according to Kurz. France is pushing its own approach starting January 1st. The companies in question have previously argued that they're already paying their fair share. They typically report their EU income in a country with lower taxes, such as Ireland, and rely on loopholes to minimize their financial impact. While that's legal, it also leaves them paying far less on average than other businesses -- roughly 9 percent versus the 23 percent of other firms operating in the region. Both officials and residents haven't been happy with that gap, and Austria's move suggests that fewer and fewer EU countries are willing to wait for a continent-wide solution. Gadget News via Engadget http://www.engadget.com December 30, 2018 at 03:39PM |
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