The food service and delivery industry has changed in the last few years, and every BBQ restaurant has had to adapt to new technology in order to stay afloat. That’s why most have turned to mobile apps and payment services to increase their sales. Delivering food is no longer just a business for big chains […]
Month: June 2016
Microsoft Dips Into the Cannabis Industry
Computer software behemoth Microsoft announced last week that it will begin a new partnership with Kind Financial, a Los Angeles-based startup focused on providing regulation software for the burgeoning marijuana industry. Kind Financial provides “seed to sale” tracking of cannabis for producers, distributors, and government officials to help streamline compliance with state regulations. “It’s software […]
JC Penney Has Had the Secret to Clean Cooling Energy for Centuries
Ice is being used for more than chilling your drinks these days. Using ice storage technology from CALMAC, a global leader in energy storage, JC Penney has been cooling off efficiently for a quarter century. Energy Manger Today cites that by adopting this approach to air conditioning, the retailer saved an average of $100,000 at […]
Facebook Releases DeepText Technology, Gives Other Search Engines a Run for Their Money
A whopping majority — over 80% — of Internet users type search phrases into search engines to find information. But now, Facebook is hoping to enter into the world of search engines with the implementation of their DeepText. Described as a deep-learning based text understanding engine, the goal of Facebook’s DeepText is to provide almost […]
New Medical Technology May Boost Survival Rate of Gunshot Victims
Gunshot wounds are getting deadlier as weapons and ammunition get stronger, but there is new technology helping surgeons save these victims. While it is difficult to prepare for a mass casualty event, trauma surgeons are trained to handle it. However, with stronger weapons come more severe injuries. “With higher velocity bullets, it transfers more energy […]
Lenovo Teams With Lowe’s to Debut New Tango Technologies
Home improvement projects just got easier with a new Tango augmented reality (AR) app from Lowe’s. Using Google’s Tango technology, Lowe’s will be the first third-party company to use the consumer-facing augmented reality app. Android Headlines cites that the new app will allow consumers to preview home improvement projects, including appliances, to see exactly what […]
New Lowe’s App Let’s Users Virtually See Their Home Improvement Projects
Lowe’s is looking to make home improvement projects even easier with its latest app. On average, homeowners will spend between 1 to 4% of a home’s value annually on maintenance and repairs, which tend to increase as the house ages. For a $200,000 home, that’s at least $2,000 in repairs annually. The home improvement retailer will […]
Fact Check: Did Stem Cells Really Help a Stroke Victim Walk Again?
Trending on social media this week was a story that has stunned Stanford researchers and the scientific community at large: a new stem cell experiment conducted at the California university has helped a stroke victim walk again. It’s the kind of story that’s destined to go viral in the social media age, a rare piece […]