Roomba update tells your robovacs to steer clear of trouble spots
They also have smarter charging and better links with Braava robot mops. iRobot’s Roomba vacuums just got an update that improves their cleaning prowess by telling them what not to do. Roomba i/s and Braava jet M6 models now have Keep Out Zones that outline specific areas they’re not allowed to visit. The company suggests […]
Google gives its Android office apps a fresher, more consistent look
The shift between Docs, Sheets and Slides won’t be so jarring. Google is making it easier to juggle its productivity apps on your phone. The internet giant has released updated versions of Docs, Sheets and Slides for Android with a refreshed visual design that doesn’t add any big features, but should provide an easier and […]
Elon Musk and NASA’s administrator will talk Crew Dragon on Thursday
No more back-and-forth. Just before Elon Musk took a victory lap to show off SpaceX’s Starship in Texas, NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine congratulated him while mentioning that his organization “expects to see the same enthusiasm focused on the investments of the American taxpayer.” He was referring to the long-delayed Commercial Crew program that SpaceX is […]
US government adds Chinese facial recognition firms to entity list
A few AI companies have also been blacklisted over human rights concerns. A total of 28 Chinese organizations have been added to the US government’s “entity list,” including eight tech corporations that specialize in video surveillance, facial recognition and artificial intelligence. The administration has effectively prohibited them from working with and buying from suppliers in […]
Stocks to Watch: Gold Resource Corporation (GORO) Soars 5.9%
Gold Resource Corporation (GORO) had a good day on the market for Monday October 07 as shares jumped 5.9% to close at $3.41. About 1.18 million shares traded hands on 5,365 trades for the day, compared with an average daily volume of n/a shares out of a total float of 65.59 million. After opening the […]
Stocks to Watch: Sarepta Therapeutics Inc. (SRPT) Plunges 8.26%
Sarepta Therapeutics Inc. (SRPT) had a rough trading day for Monday October 07 as shares tumbled 8.26%, or a loss of $-7.29 per share, to close at $80.96. After opening the day at $87.90, shares of Sarepta Therapeutics Inc. traded as high as $88.98 and as low as $80.50. Volume was 2.85 million shares over […]
Stocks to Watch: eHealth Inc. (EHTH) Plunges 5.27%
eHealth Inc. (EHTH) had a rough trading day for Monday October 07 as shares tumbled 5.27%, or a loss of $-3.29 per share, to close at $59.09. After opening the day at $61.64, shares of eHealth Inc. traded as high as $62.18 and as low as $58.96. Volume was 816,705 shares over 9,201 trades, against […]
Stocks to Watch: Endo International plc (ENDP) Rises 3.4%
Among the biggest risers on the S&P 500 on Monday October 07 was Endo International plc ($ENDP), popping some 3.4% to a price of $3.95 a share with some 6.06 million shares trading hands. Starting the day trading at $3.82, Endo International plc reached an intraday high of $4.04 and hit intraday lows of $3.81. […]
Manitoba may sell its flood-fighting ice-breaking machines
Province wondering if better deal exists for Amphibex ice-breaking machines The Manitoba government is considering selling off its Amphibex ice-breaking machines that help prevent ice jams and floods on the Red River north of Winnipeg. The province owns three of the machines and has them run by a corporation set up by three municipalities, under […]
Canada worst on wait lists
Fraser Institute study finds we pay more, get less in health care Despite spending more on health care than most other developed countries with universal coverage, Canada has a relatively short supply of doctors and hospital beds, a new study finds. It also has the longest wait times, the Fraser Institute study reveals. “Canada’s health-care […]