How 3D Printing Works

3D Printing

The age of computers has given us much more than merely operating systems and the internet. Printing has also undergone a revolution since the days of the printing press and the typewriter. Before computers, all design work, architectural and engineering plans were drawn by hand, but today it is possible to create a printed 3D model of any type of plan and drawing.

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A Shaky Start in the New Apple Era

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To put it lightly, Apple has had a rough past few months. Steve Jobs stepped down as CEO of Apple in August, passing the title onto longtime COO Tim Cook, in a move that troubled investors and Apple enthusiasts alike.

Then on October 4th Apple released the iPhone 4S in the face of harsh criticism from consumers and analysts who were expecting the enigmatic iPhone 5.

The very next day, Steve Jobs, the face and mastermind behind everything Apple, passed away after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Fans and admirers around the world mourned his loss.

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4G is an Indispensable Technology Whose Benefits Can’t be Denied

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4G isn’t yet an indispensable technology – and if you don’t really care about the speed your devices work at, or if you’re quite happy with the way they work, then it won’t make a blind bit of difference to you beyond the fact that at some point you’re going to have to get a new phone.

The benefits of 4G, though, certainly can’t be denied – it’s four time faster than 3G, which means you ought to be able to use your mobile device with the same agility that you use a home internet connection.

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The VoIP Advantage For Businesses

Internet-based Phone

Traditional operators from day’s past would wheel-and-deal incoming customer calls via a switchboard.

It was a chaotic transfer of wires from one line to the next, oftentimes inviting the chance of dropped calls, fumbled transactions and other hiccups.

Sure, communication has seemingly jumped from one revolutionary milestone to the next since, but the need for faster, stronger communication has come in the form of VoIP, or phone messaging systems.

From technical benefits on down to business efficiency, having a VoIP service has taken communication to a whole new level.

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3 Internet Speed Tips for Better Online Gaming

Internet Speed

One of the greatest things that came along with faster broadband internet access is the ability to play online games from anywhere in the world with people from other parts of the world. One thing most people complain about, though, when it comes to playing games online is speed. It doesn’t matter if you’re trying to play World of Warcraft, EVE Online or any other form of online game, you need better internet speeds to be able to enjoy your time.

While you might have better internet speeds already, it doesn’t hurt to take things a step further. In this article I will be sharing 3 points with you to help you get better internet speeds for online gaming.

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How Robots Are Being Used in Medicine

NeuroArm

Technology has been used to make nearly every facet of our lives easier. The use of technology in medicine has had an extensive impact, from the way computers are used to manage patient data, promote research, and encourage collaboration to the way that machines such as MRIs and other diagnostic devices have been used to more accurately identify health disorders and diseases.

Technology has made a significant impact on our current health care system. Some of the most interesting uses of technology are in robots, used in a number of applications for medicine. Here’s an overview:

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GPS Tracking Technology Runs into Legal and Privacy Concerns

GPS Tracker

The Supreme Court’s fall term, which began this week, is slated to hear several cases involving issues of surveillance technology. Specifically, it will determine if law enforcement officials have the right to use certain technological features to track a subject, and if so, at what point in the process a warrant needs to be obtained.

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