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But big market predictions are often vague on the specifics. Where specifically is the market opportunity for robotically assisted systems? What are the challenges manufacturers face in the highly regulated medical tools market? What are the market drivers and technological advancements behind the trends? I caught up with Darren Porras, Market Development Manager of Medical at Real-Time Innovations (RTI), for a look at what’s really happening (and what’s coming down the pike) for the medical robotics market....

The old network troubleshooting saying is, when anything goes wrong, “It’s DNS.” This time Domain Name Server (DNS) appears to be the symptom of the root cause of the Facebook global failure. The true cause is that there are no working Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) routes into Facebook’s sites. BGP is the standardized exterior gateway protocol used to exchange routing and reachability information between the internet top-level autonomous systems (AS)....

Large language models like GPT-3 are key to search engines like Google and Bing, as well as providing suggested replies in email and chat, trying to finish your sentence in Word and powering coding assistants like GitHub Copilot. But they’re also not perfect. Considerations of what harm they can do usually focus on what you get by learning from everything that’s published on the web, which includes the less positive opinions held by some....

Credit card issuers routinely send attractive card offers to consumers with good to excellent credit. Therefore, when you receive these types of offers in your mailbox, it usually means credit card issuers believe you to be a good credit risk and want to do business with you. [This article was first published on The Simple Dollar in 2020. It was updated in March, 2022.] Why do card issuers mail so many pre-approved offers of credit?...

The November 2021 report from executive recruitment firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas found that CEO exits rose in October 2021, totaling 21 tech CEO exits for the month and 144 for the year so far. The worst month on record for tech CEO departures was in January 2020 with 35 leaving. This trend hit its high mark just before the COVID-19 pandemic, and then it continued at high levels into the lockdowns and through today’s confusing returns to work and vaccine mandates....

This week’s update comes via Wing Zone, which offers made-to-order chicken wings. This chain is partnering with Miso Robotics to make Flippy 2 a part of its standard build for all future restaurant locations. This is significant in that it goes well beyond the trials and testbeds we’ve seen before, and it suggests a much broader commitment to automated fry cooks going forward. “With over 100 new shops in our current development pipeline, our technology roadmap relies heavily on strategic partnerships with companies like Miso, a pioneer in the field of food automation, that has the knowledge, data and resources to design robotics solutions that maximize our efficiency and provide a better overall customer experience,” said David Bloom, Chief Development and Operating Officer of Wing Zone....

Her genuine reverence for people and her unique ability to bring them together in unprecedented ways have played a pivotal role in the growth and impact of BakerRipley, formerly known as Neighborhood Centers, Inc. Under Blanchard’s leadership, BakerRipley has become the largest community development organization in Texas and among the top 1% of charitable groups nationwide. BakerRipley currently serves more than 500,000 people in over 50 counties with an annual budget of over $300 million....

The XGIMI Halo+ portable projectoris the latest release in the XGIMI stable and, yet again, I am impressed. The XGIMI Halo+ replaces the XGIMI Halo projector. It is a compact projector standing at 6.75 inches high with other dimensions of 4.46 x 5.70 inches. The Halo+ weighs 3.5 pounds. Its weight is partly due to its whopping 59.4Wh battery which makes the Halo+ projector truly portable. In the box, there is also a power plug and mains adapter so you can run this permanently on mains power if you prefer....

For the past couple of weeks, I have been riding around on an early sample model of the Zectron e-bike, and have even had other riders test it out to gather their opinions on its performance. From what I’ve seen thus far, ride comfort, powerful battery assist, and responsiveness to turns are what separates the Zectron from the rest of the market. But is it polished enough to warrant your investment?...

“While we were excited about the benefits this transaction would bring to both Zoom and Five9 stakeholders, including the long-term potential for both sets of shareholders, financial discipline is foundational to our strategy,” Zoom CEO and founder Eric S. Yuan said in a statement. “The contact center market remains a strategic priority for Zoom, and we are confident in our ability to capture its growth potential.” The purchase of Five9 would have given Zoom more heft in the enterprise and a way into the $24 billion contact center market....

Make no mistake about it: The 2016 Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition laptop is wonderful. It’s fast. Its display is gorgeous. And, at less than three pounds, you can carry and code with it anywhere. But, oh, that price tag! First, here’s the good stuff. This high-quality laptop has a really sweet design. The display bezel is only a quarter of an inch thick. This is as close to a real “edge-to-edge” display than I’ve ever seen....

The warning comes in the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) Annual Review for 2022, which looks back at key developments and incidents in cyber crime over the last year, with ransomware described as an “ever present” threat and a “major challenge” to businesses and public services. That’s demonstrated by how the review details how in the 12-month period between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2022 there were 18 ransomware incidents that needed a “nationally coordinated” response....

Also: Dandy’s new weed-killing lawn robot will save your back Setting up drought-tolerant landscaping is an excellent way to reduce water consumption, but for areas that don’t allow for it, community gardens, or gardeners that love to grow their own food in their backyard, a smart solution, like those presented at CES by Rachio and Moen, could be the answer. Do smart irrigation systems save water? If you have an irrigation system that you use consistently, you’ve probably found it comes on in unnecessary situations, like the day after a heavy rain when your garden is still soaked....

On Wednesday, Reddit announced it is hopping on the bandwagon. Reddit will soon have a Watch feed which will showcase vertical video. Also: New TikTok feature gives creators another way to make money The demo of the new feature shows that the feed will work much like TikTok’s, using upward swipes to scroll through different videos. A new Read feed will also be coming soon which is meant to optimize how user’s browse through text content....

Today, the warehouse powerhouse offers its own credit card, the Sam’s Club® Mastercard®. If you’re an avid Sam’s Club shopper and want to maximize your savings on your purchases, then this is the card for you. Live chat is available during hours of operation. Key features The Sam’s Club Mastercard is the right card for Walmart and Sam’s Club loyalists who choose the brand for everyday purchases such as groceries, prescription drugs, and gas....

The Pro marketing of this watch is a bit over the top, with Samsung doing its fair share of promoting how much better the Watch 5 Pro is for outdoor adventures than the standard Watch 5 model. It physically has a harder sapphire glass display, titanium watch case, and a much larger capacity battery, so these may help it withstand a bit more abuse. Also: 3 hidden Samsung camera features you should be using A couple of software features round out the “Pro” moniker such as the ability to import GPX files for hiking and biking while also having your return routes automatically mapped out for when you forget to do it yourself....

If you’re just warming up to the idea of a foldable phone and you have your mind set on a Z Fold, you’re left with a tough decision: Do you go with the shiny new Galaxy Z Fold 4? Or do you pick up the older, but still impressive Galaxy Z Fold 3? There isn’t a wrong answer, as both phones are great. To help take some of the hard work of deciding off of your back, below I break down which phone you should get and why....

Samsung doesn’t quite say where the sensor might be used, other than saying “improved pixel technology and full-well capacity for stunning mobile images in tomorrow’s premium smartphones”. But some industry watchers are already speculating that this new sensor could find its way into the Galaxy S23 Ultra 2023 update. Samsung is hosting an Unpacked event in San Francisco on February 1 and is expected to announce the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23 Plus, and Galaxy S23 Ultra....

Featuring high-performance 40mm speakers and TREBLAB’s Sound2.0 technology, including active noise-cancellation and aptX, the quality of the audio these headphones deliver will give you goosebumps as they drown out any unwanted background noise. Every time you use them, you will feel as though you’re at a concert. Their ergonomic design keeps them securely attached and makes them comfortable to wear all day long. And you don’t have to worry about running out of juice, either, because they have an amazing 35-hour battery life, which will allow you to use them for multiple days between charges....

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