European SpaceDataHighway’s first satellite lifts off
It will provide a quick means of communication between satellites, drones, spacecraft and ground stations. A satellite in low-Earth orbit observing the planet could, for instance, relay data to an EDRS node via laser beam. The EDRS can then immediately transmit that info to the ground, and users can access it in near-real time. Low-Earth satellites typically have to come within view of a ground station before they can relay data. That...
Amazon’s Audible stocks up on original radio programming
Amazon really wants you to listen to its podcast and audio-book service, Audible. And it’s hoping to win you over by grabbing comedians like Maria Bamford and folks from the public radio and podcast world for original content, according to Bloomberg. Audible’s also looking to fill some 100 jobs around the world (there’s a recruiting fair in New Jersey next week), looking for software engineers, designers, lawyers and...
Amazon’s Audible stocks up on original radio programming
Amazon really wants you to listen to its podcast and audio-book service, Audible. And it’s hoping to win you over by grabbing comedians like Maria Bamford and folks from the public radio and podcast world for original content, according to Bloomberg. Audible’s also looking to fill some 100 jobs around the world (there’s a recruiting fair in New Jersey next week), looking for software engineers, designers, lawyers and...
Apple Reports Record First Quarter Results
Results Produce Record Quarterly Profit of $18.4 Billion CUPERTINO, California — January 26, 2016 — Apple® today announced financial results for its fiscal 2016 first quarter ended December 26, 2015. The Company posted record quarterly revenue of $75.9 billion and record quarterly net income of $18.4 billion, or $3.28 per diluted share. These results compare to revenue of $74.6 billion and net income of $18 billion, or $3.06 per...
Google shutters My Tracks outdoor activity-logging app
Based on which details you want to keep — locations, markers, photos and sensor data are all available — you’ll need to select the appropriate file format. In terms of a replacement, you might want to consider Google Fit, Strava, Endomondo, Map My Run, Map My Hike and more to keep tabs on your outdoor exploits. Details on how to secure your data before April 30th can be found here. View post: Google shutters My...
