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NEWS 
August 11, 2017 Could China’s Uber for Trucks Pave the Way to Similar Service for Small U.S. Haulers?
There seems to be an Uber for everything these days, and the trucking industry is no exception. Take China, for example. Truck Alliance, Inc., an online trucking logistics company that provides services to truckers and shippers in China, has earned the reputation “Uber for trucks” due to its similarity to the popular ride-hailing service. The […]
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COMPUTERS 
August 9, 2017 What The Hell Even Is A Computer? Let This Artist Explain
Computers have become an unavoidable, intrinsic, indivisible part of culture. And yet, every few years, our culture feels the need to slap itself in the face, Macaulay-Culkin-in-Home-Alone-style, and re-ask itself: Wait, what the fuck are we actually talking about when we talk about “computers,” again? Like, what does that word even mean? Do you know? Honestly. Take a minute. I’ll wait. [Image: Taeyoon […]
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NEWS 
August 7, 2017 Can the Headspace App Teach You How to Meditate and Be Less Stressed Out?
HIGHLIGHTS Headspace is a mindfulness app that teaches meditation The app is free but most lessons require a subscription It has a great design, and is very encouraging to newcomers Our world is increasingly becoming digital. We spend most of our time staring at screens, knowing full well that this affects sleep. Stress and insomnia are […]
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NEWS 
August 4, 2017 Foxconn Announces Plans to Build $10-Billion LCD Manufacturing Plant in the US
HIGHLIGHTS Foxconn on Wednesday announced plans to build a $10 billion plant in US Donald Trump claimed that it would not have happened without his efforts The new $10-billion plant will eventually employ up to 13,000 people Taiwanese electronics manufacturer Foxconn on Wednesday announced plans to build a $10 billion (roughly Rs. 64,111 crores) LCD […]
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COUPONS 
August 3, 2017 How many coupons in the Sunday paper?
How many coupon inserts will we have in the Sunday paper on August 6, 2017? There should be 4 inserts in the paper again this weekend! Look for 1 SmartSource insert and 3 RedPlum inserts on Sunday! And remember, Harris Teeter should be offering a Super Doubles event from August 6 – 8, so these […]
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ALL DEALS 
August 3, 2017 Cheap restaurant deals and offers: All the places that kids can eat free this summer 2017, from TGIs to Carluccio’s
Whether you’re out to eat with your friends, family or other half, get it cheaper with these offers (Image: Getty) As the school summer holidays get underway, dining out with the entire family can be an expensive treat – but it doesn’t have to be that way for much longer. We’ve spied plenty of handy ‘kids […]
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COMPUTERS 
August 2, 2017 The Age of Quantum Computers is upon us!
The first electronic computer that was ever invented was the Turing Machine developed in 1936 which was a bulky device that had a size of a room and had very limited operations. By 1977 full-scale computers capable of complex computation and data processing started shipping in from companies including Apple and Commodore. In 1984 Mac […]
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COMPUTERS 
August 1, 2017 Quantum computing as the future? Here’s why it is still waiting for the hardware
The industry first has to solve hardware issues in quantum technology, according to an expert. (Representational Image. Source ThinkStock) Commercial production of quantum computers that would process information faster than today’s supercomputers is still some time away. The industry first has to solve hardware issues in quantum technology, according to an expert. Quantum theory represents […]
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NEWS 
July 31, 2017 Accenture Develops AI-Powered Solution to Help the Visually Challenged
Accenture Friday said it has developed an artificial intelligence powered solution to help visually impaired people improve the way they experience the world around them and enhance their productivity in the workplace. The solution, called Drishti, was developed as a part of Accenture’s focus on Tech4Good, which aims to apply technology to improve the way the world lives […]
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COMPUTERS 
July 29, 2017 A quest for the mother of all computers
Kevin Resch is searching for the Holy Grail of high technology in the Institute for Quantum Computing at the University of Waterloo. As the institute prepares to mark its 15th anniversary in November, Resch is the acting director — and part of an elite group of scientists working to bring the promise of quantum computers […]
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COMPUTERS 
July 29, 2017 A quest for the mother of all computers
Kevin Resch, acting director of the Institute for Quantum Computing, overlooks a light experiment in the quantum optics lab. – Vanessa Tignanelli,Record staff Martin Laforest, head of scientific outreach at the Institute for Quantum Computing, expects to see quantum supremacy within five years. – Vanessa Tignanelli,Record staff Martin Laforest, head of scientific outreach at IQC, […]
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ALL DEALS 
July 29, 2017 Vuyo Dabula reveals how he deals with all the attention
Actor Vuyo Dabula has opened up about having to introspect to avoid getting sucked into all the attention he received on a daily basis especially from female fans. Speaking to Anele on Real Talk with Anele‚ the actor admitted one of the most dangerous things that could happen to a famous personality was too much […]
