Researchers have created a remote-controlled living robot beetle with adjustable gait and walking speed
By: Matthew Reynolds,
Continue reading...Thursday, March 31, 2016
Rogers targets cord-cutters with Sportsnet Now
New service makes sports service available to all Canadians
Desktop Wallpaper Calendars: April 2016
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Since eight years, we start into the new month with a collection of desktop wallpapers - the best way to fuel some fresh inspiration, as we find. And it's not any different this time around. Designers and artists from across the globe shared their creations with us for April 2016. The result is a collection of desktop wallpapers with a unique mix of ideas and styles, eye candy that is bound to cater for new idea sparks.
We are very thankful to everyone who has contributed to this challenge and who keeps the steady stream of wallpapers flowing by sharing their artworks each month anew. The wallpapers all come in versions with and without a calendar and can be downloaded for free. It's time to get your desktop ready for spring!
The post Desktop Wallpaper Calendars: April 2016 appeared first on Smashing Magazine.
MetLife defeats Jack Lew, Ponzi schemes galore and why Golden State is so good
The Obama administration was delivered a massive blow in its effort to regulate the financial industry. A judge struck down the “Too Big to Fail” designation of MetLife Corp. (MET) as a company that is "systemically important" to the U.S. economy. Shares of MET stock jumped more than 5%, as the designation would have brought the company under the regulatory eye of the Federal Reserve and would have changed its capital requirements to far more conservative levels.
Microsoft's HoloLens now available to developers
Microsoft's HoloLens is finally available for developers and early feedback on what the AR platform can do is impressive. With a $3000 price tag, this isn't a headset just anyone can buy -- but augmented reality could change how we use computers in the long term.
This beetle-computer hybrid is controlled by humans
Researchers have created a remote-controlled living robot beetle with adjustable gait and walking speed
By: Matthew Reynolds,
Continue reading...Rogers targets cord-cutters with Sportsnet Now
New service makes sports service available to all Canadians
Desktop Wallpaper Calendars: April 2016
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Since eight years, we start into the new month with a collection of desktop wallpapers - the best way to fuel some fresh inspiration, as we find. And it's not any different this time around. Designers and artists from across the globe shared their creations with us for April 2016. The result is a collection of desktop wallpapers with a unique mix of ideas and styles, eye candy that is bound to cater for new idea sparks.
We are very thankful to everyone who has contributed to this challenge and who keeps the steady stream of wallpapers flowing by sharing their artworks each month anew. The wallpapers all come in versions with and without a calendar and can be downloaded for free. It's time to get your desktop ready for spring!
The post Desktop Wallpaper Calendars: April 2016 appeared first on Smashing Magazine.
MetLife defeats Jack Lew, Ponzi schemes galore and why Golden State is so good
The Obama administration was delivered a massive blow in its effort to regulate the financial industry. A judge struck down the “Too Big to Fail” designation of MetLife Corp. (MET) as a company that is "systemically important" to the U.S. economy. Shares of MET stock jumped more than 5%, as the designation would have brought the company under the regulatory eye of the Federal Reserve and would have changed its capital requirements to far more conservative levels.
Microsoft's HoloLens now available to developers
Microsoft's HoloLens is finally available for developers and early feedback on what the AR platform can do is impressive. With a $3000 price tag, this isn't a headset just anyone can buy -- but augmented reality could change how we use computers in the long term.
Wednesday, March 30, 2016
WIRED will now predict your political views (you naïve thing)
Most people are convinced that they see the world the way it really is, but psychologists call this phenomenon 'naïve realism'
By: Thomas Gilovich and Lee Ross,
Continue reading...WIRED will now predict your political views (you naïve thing)
Most people are convinced that they see the world the way it really is, but psychologists call this phenomenon 'naïve realism'
By: Thomas Gilovich and Lee Ross,
Continue reading...Never Stop Learning With Conference Live Streams And Videos
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What makes a great conference? It fuels your ideas and polishes up your skills. It fosters your professional growth and takes your work to the next level. Luckily, a lot of conferences provide videos of their talks after the event has ended, some do even stream live to pass on their knowledge even if you couldn't attend.
The videos collected in this round-up revive the spirit of the conferences they were recorded at and cater for a lot of fresh insights and light-bulb moments to make the learning never stop. As a very special goodie, we're very pleased to also feature the live stream of this year's Build 2016 Conference, taking place at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, CA, right here on Smashing.
The post Never Stop Learning With Conference Live Streams And Videos appeared first on Smashing Magazine.
Electroindustry Business Conditions Index Makes Dramatic Jump
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association's (NEMA) Electroindustry Business Conditions Index (EBCI) took a massive step forward in March, signifying improving industry conditions almost across the board.
After hitting 44.4 in February, the EBCI jumped more than 20 percent to 64.7 in March, meaning that more index panelists reported improving business conditions. In all, 41 percent of the survey panel reported improving conditions, compared to just 22 percent in February. This the greatest EBCI value since July 2015, when it hit 67.5.
Cossette hires Daniel Shearer to lead English Canada
He fills a role left vacant with the departure of Dave Lafond last fall
Never Stop Learning With Conference Live Streams And Videos
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What makes a great conference? It fuels your ideas and polishes up your skills. It fosters your professional growth and takes your work to the next level. Luckily, a lot of conferences provide videos of their talks after the event has ended, some do even stream live to pass on their knowledge even if you couldn't attend.
The videos collected in this round-up revive the spirit of the conferences they were recorded at and cater for a lot of fresh insights and light-bulb moments to make the learning never stop. As a very special goodie, we're very pleased to also feature the live stream of this year's Build 2016 Conference, taking place at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, CA, right here on Smashing.
The post Never Stop Learning With Conference Live Streams And Videos appeared first on Smashing Magazine.
Electroindustry Business Conditions Index Makes Dramatic Jump
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association's (NEMA) Electroindustry Business Conditions Index (EBCI) took a massive step forward in March, signifying improving industry conditions almost across the board.
After hitting 44.4 in February, the EBCI jumped more than 20 percent to 64.7 in March, meaning that more index panelists reported improving business conditions. In all, 41 percent of the survey panel reported improving conditions, compared to just 22 percent in February. This the greatest EBCI value since July 2015, when it hit 67.5.
Cossette hires Daniel Shearer to lead English Canada
He fills a role left vacant with the departure of Dave Lafond last fall
Windows 10 will receive an Anniversary Update with Linux support, Xbox One compatibility, and more
Windows 10 will receive a major "Anniversary Update" this year -- we detail some of the biggest changes and what to expect from Redmond this summer.
Windows 10 will receive an Anniversary Update with Linux support, Xbox One compatibility, and more
Windows 10 will receive a major "Anniversary Update" this year -- we detail some of the biggest changes and what to expect from Redmond this summer.
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
Free To A Good Home: 75,000 Tons Of Nuclear Waste
As the Department of Energy embarked Tuesday on its third quest to find a permanent disposal site for nuclear waste-this time with community consent-a Chicago audience gave officials a fresh reminder of the difficulties ahead.
Uncertainty can 'cause more stress' than pain
The anticipation of pain can cause far more stress than knowing for certain that you're about to be given an electric shock, a UCL study has found.
By: Emily Reynolds,
Continue reading...Sobeys pot promotion gets shoppers' stamps of approval
Grocer looks to replicate success of recent marketing efforts at its IGA banner
Volkswagen recalls electric vehicles, FTC sues company for false 'clean diesel' advertising
Volkswagen's woes continue, this time on two fronts. The company has recalled its e-Golf electric vehicle to fix a battery software issue, and the FTC has filed suit against the German company for numerous incidents of deceptive advertising related to its diesel engine problems.
Fed will be forced to lower interest rates and declare war on cash
The simple and easy to understand chart shown below quite clearly illustrates why the Fed has no option but to lower interest rates. Central bankers worldwide have already embraced negative rates, so it is just a matter of time before our central bankers are forced to walk down the same path.
Building An Advanced WordPress Search With WP_Query
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Many WordPress superpowers come from its flexible data architecture that allows developers to widely customize their installations with custom post types, taxonomies and fields. However, when it comes down to its search, WordPress provides us with only one-field form that often appears inadequate and leads site admins to adopt external search systems, like Google Custom Search, or third-party plugins.
In this article I'll show you how to provide your WordPress installation with an advanced search system allowing the user to search and retrieve content from a specific custom post type, filtering results by custom taxonomy terms and multiple custom field values.
The post Building An Advanced WordPress Search With WP_Query appeared first on Smashing Magazine.
Free To A Good Home: 75,000 Tons Of Nuclear Waste
As the Department of Energy embarked Tuesday on its third quest to find a permanent disposal site for nuclear waste-this time with community consent-a Chicago audience gave officials a fresh reminder of the difficulties ahead.
Uncertainty can 'cause more stress' than pain
The anticipation of pain can cause far more stress than knowing for certain that you're about to be given an electric shock, a UCL study has found.
By: Emily Reynolds,
Continue reading...Sobeys pot promotion gets shoppers' stamps of approval
Grocer looks to replicate success of recent marketing efforts at its IGA banner
Volkswagen recalls electric vehicles, FTC sues company for false 'clean diesel' advertising
Volkswagen's woes continue, this time on two fronts. The company has recalled its e-Golf electric vehicle to fix a battery software issue, and the FTC has filed suit against the German company for numerous incidents of deceptive advertising related to its diesel engine problems.
Fed will be forced to lower interest rates and declare war on cash
The simple and easy to understand chart shown below quite clearly illustrates why the Fed has no option but to lower interest rates. Central bankers worldwide have already embraced negative rates, so it is just a matter of time before our central bankers are forced to walk down the same path.
Building An Advanced WordPress Search With WP_Query
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Many WordPress superpowers come from its flexible data architecture that allows developers to widely customize their installations with custom post types, taxonomies and fields. However, when it comes down to its search, WordPress provides us with only one-field form that often appears inadequate and leads site admins to adopt external search systems, like Google Custom Search, or third-party plugins.
In this article I'll show you how to provide your WordPress installation with an advanced search system allowing the user to search and retrieve content from a specific custom post type, filtering results by custom taxonomy terms and multiple custom field values.
The post Building An Advanced WordPress Search With WP_Query appeared first on Smashing Magazine.
Monday, March 28, 2016
Diverse And Engaging Instances Of Interactive Infographic Design
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In the last few years, the way we design infographics has changed significantly. Infographics have evolved from static graphics to rich, interactive experiences with animation and video elements, all tailored to the uniqueness of the content, instead of pressing it into a precast mold. For this round-up, I have collected some of the best of infographic design to see what these kinds of engaging and informative experiences can look like today.
Most of the infographics on this list were chosen to showcase different ways that designers have approached data visualization. However, there are also a few hybrids here that illustrate the disappearing boundaries between infographics and richer multimedia experiences in creating engaging content and compelling stories. Deviating from the traditional infographic form means that we tread into more complex media territory, but such experimentation with technology and narrative will be key in shaping the future of infographic design.
The post Diverse And Engaging Instances Of Interactive Infographic Design appeared first on Smashing Magazine.
Three Reasons To Install A New HVAC System
Innovations in energy and building management systems have opened new avenues to implementing cutting-edge features to commercial buildings without increasing overhead. As developers and owners evaluate energy management strategies for their facilities, they often choose technologies that are both cost-effective and eco-friendly while supporting structurally advanced building design.
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