Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 855 Plus chip is built for gaming and VR
It’s a rare mid-cycle speed boost to a flagship phone processor. Qualcomm is shaking up its once-a-year approach to updating its flagship mobile processor, and it could be good news for Android phone fans who crave raw performance. The chip maker has introduced an upgraded Snapdragon 855 Plus that wrings extra performance out of the […]
NASA backs demo that will 3D-print spacecraft parts in orbit
It could lead to space-based construction and fewer spacewalks. NASA is expanding its efforts to bring 3D printing to space. The agency has given Made In Space a $73.3 million contract to demonstrate the ability to 3D-print spacecraft parts in orbit using Archinaut One (shown above), a robotic manufacturing ship due to launch in 2022 […]
VW inadvertently offers a peek at the interior of its ID.3 EV
You don’t have to wait until September to see what it looks like. So much for VW keeping a tight lid on the ID.3’s finished design. Auto Conspiracy and others have obtained a promo video for the electric hatchback’s interior, showing an appropriately very connected machine. The early look suggests the ID.3 will use a […]
Synthetic fiber ‘muscles’ could lead to brawny robots and prosthetics
They can carry many times their own weight. Most attempts at giving robots muscles tend to be heavy, slow or both. Scientists might finally have a solution that’s both light and nimble, though. They’ve developed fibers that can serve as artificial muscles for robots while remaining light, responsive and powerful. They bonded two polymers with […]
Trading Watch on Shares of Dunkin’ Brands Group (DNKN)
Investors may be focusing on technical signals for Dunkin’ Brands Group (DNKN). Looking at the reading from the 20-day moving average vs price signal, we can see that the signal is showing Buy. This is the signal from the 20-day MA which is used to monitor changes in stock price. The current signal direction has […]
Trading Watch on Shares of Garmin Ltd (GRMN)
Taking a closer look at technical signals for Garmin Ltd (GRMN), we can see that the short-term moving average Hilo channel is presently Hold. This indicator calculates the moving average based on highs/lows rather than the closing price. The signal direction is currently Bullish. This signal indicates whether the Buy or Sell signal is getting […]
Trading Watch on Shares of Interdigital Inc (IDCC)
Taking a closer look at technical signals for Interdigital Inc (IDCC), we can see that the short-term moving average Hilo channel is presently Buy. This indicator calculates the moving average based on highs/lows rather than the closing price. The signal direction is currently Strongest. This signal indicates whether the Buy or Sell signal is getting […]
Stocks to Watch: RealPage, Inc. (NasdaqGS:RP), Aqua America, Inc. (NYSE:WTR)
Here we will take a look at several key ratios for RealPage, Inc. (NasdaqGS:RP), starting with the Book to Market (BTM) ratio. Value investors seek stocks with high BTMs for their portfolios. The ratio is a comparison of the firm’s net asset value per share to it’s current price. This is helpful in determining how […]
Parks Canada strikes 1st agreement with Indigenous group to run national historic site
Partnership comes after more than 20 years of advocacy by Timiskaming First Nation As Wayne McKenzie leans in to take a closer look at the twisted cedar branches off the coast of Lake Timiskaming in northwestern Quebec, he starts to sing a prayer. McKenzie’s Algonquin ancestors are buried at the foot of these woods. Legend […]
New air passenger protections kick in today
Airlines, industry groups, passenger advocates taking the regulations to court Airline passengers have new rights starting today, as rules from the Canada Transportation Agency that have prompted backlash from industry and consumer advocates kick in. The Air Passenger Protection Regulations require airlines to meet certain obligations, including clear communication to passengers about their rights and timely updates […]