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Self Improvement Through Neuroscience And Technology Forbes The subconscious offers an untapped potential into the human mind, simply waiting to be leveraged, exploited even, to accelerate our self improvement. However, accessing the far-reaches of our minds has proven elusive at best. Only recently have we ...

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Here's the lowdown on the next new thing that will upend the world economy Miami Herald So it goes for the core technology underpinning bitcoin, the digital currency that operates on a decentralized swarm of computers. Turns out that the blockchain technology has a bunch of other applications. Masses of them. And a real revolution may yet ... and more »

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Making A Career Transition To Technology (It's Not Rocket Science) Forbes This is the third column in an ongoing series from David K. Williams called Ask Dave. This one addresses an important question from marketing manager Heather Nemelka, who is hoping to pivot her career into technology: Hi Dave! When I was in college, ...

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June 5, 2017 Millimeter-wave radars covering several tens of meters could be on cars, bikes, and smartphones. This might create a lot of new applications including games. Credit: Hiroshima University

Hiroshima University and Mie Fujitsu Semiconductor Limited (MIFS) today announced the development of a low-power millimeter-wave amplifier that feeds on 0.5 V power supply and covers the frequency range from 80 GHz to 106 GHz. It was fabricated using MIFS's Deeply Depleted Channel (DDC) technology. This is the first W-band (75110 GHz) amplifier that can operate even with such a low power-supply voltage. Details of the technology will be presented at the IEEE Radio Frequency Integrated Circuits Symposium (RFIC) 2017, running from June 4th to 6th in Honolulu, Hawaii.

The W-band covers the frequencies used by automotive radars. Sophisticated driver-assistance and self-driving will require radars with millimeter-wave beam scanning capability that can "see" in day and night conditions and even in adverse weather conditions. Such a phased array will consist of up to hundreds of transmitters and receivers. As battery-powered cars become more common, it is imperative that these circuits be low power. Lowering the power-supply voltage is the most effective means of accomplishing that. However, transistor performance drops with voltage and no W-band amplifier has so far operated at as low as 0.5 V . The team of researchers successfully demonstrated a W-band amplifier at 0.5 V by bringing together MIFS's DDC technology and design techniques developed by Hiroshima University. The DDC technology offers high-performance silicon MOS transistors even at low voltages and is currently available from MIFS as a 55-nm CMOS process. The design techniques further improve transistor and circuit performance at millimeter-wave frequencies.

"Now that seriously low-power W-band circuits really seem possible, we should think about what we can do with them. Applications aren't limited to automotive radars and high-speed communications between base stations. What if you have a radar on your smartphone? Today's smartphones can already sense things like acceleration, audible sound, visible light, and Earth's magnetic field. But the only active probing device is that tiny LED (light-emitting diode) that can illuminate at most a few meters. Add a millimeter-wave radar on a smartphone, and it doesn't have to be a so-called primary radar, which only detects waves reflected back. Your smartphone could respond to waves from your friend's radar and send some signal back. A whole lot of new applications could be created, including games," said Professor Minoru Fujishima, Graduate School of Advanced Sciences of Matter, Hiroshima University.

"Another significance of our 0.5-V W-band amplifier is reliability. We researchers know that some millimeter-wave circuits presented at major conferences, biased at 1 V or higher, won't last long. They degrade as you measure them, within days or even hours, not years, because of the so-called hot-carrier effects. You wouldn't want to get into a car that loses its sight so quickly. The 0.5-V supply voltage will significantly reduce hot-carrier generation," Prof. Fujishima added.

"Compared to conventional CMOS, our DDC transistors offer excellent performance in low-power operations. We have proven that we can extend those outstanding qualities to the millimeter band. I am delighted that our collaboration with Hiroshima University has produced a millimeter-band amplifier. We plan to move forward by building a design environment for maximizing the capabilities of DDC technology," said Mutsuaki Kai, Vice President of Technology Development, Mie Fujitsu Semiconductor. The research group plans to continue exploring the possibility of low-voltage millimeter-wave CMOS circuits.

Explore further: GaN power amplifier with world's highest output performance for W-band wireless transmissions

More information: K. Katayama, S. Amakawa, K. Takano, T. Yoshida, M. Fujishima, K. Hisamitsu, and H. Takatsuka, "An 80106 GHz CMOS amplifier with 0.5 V supply voltage," IEEE Radio Frequency Integrated Circuits Symposium (RFIC), June 2017.

Fujitsu today announced the development of a gallium-nitride (GaN) high-electron mobility transistor (HEMT) power amplifier for use in W-band (75-110 GHz) transmissions.

Fujitsu Laboratories today announced that it has produced a transceiver chip for millimeter-wave radar in a complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) implementation, which is a semiconductor process that enables costs ...

Two teams of DARPA performers have achieved world record power output levels using silicon-based technologies for millimeter-wave power amplifiers. RF power amplifiers are used in communications and sensor systems to boost ...

Fujitsu Laboratories today announced the development of a new packaging technology that enables the development of millimeter-wave power amplifiers that can be employed in applications such as automotive radar and wireless ...

Hiroshima University, the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology, and Panasonic Corporation announced the development of a terahertz (THz) transmitter capable of signal transmission at a per-channel ...

A new highly efficient power amplifier for electronics could help make possible next-generation cell phones, low-cost collision-avoidance radar for cars and lightweight microsatellites for communications.

Functional magnetic resonance imaging reveals changes in blood-oxygen levels in different parts of the brain, but the data show nothing about what is actually happening in and between brain cells, information needed to better ...

Apple appears poised to unveil a voice-activated, internet-connected speaker that would create a new digital pipeline into people's homes.

Toyota Motor Corp. is working on a "flying car."

Google is working to block "annoying" ads in its Chrome browser, part of a broader effort by industry players to filter out certain types of marketing messages that draw complaints.

When Congress voted in March to reverse rules intended to protect Internet users' privacy, many people began looking for ways to keep their online activity private. One of the most popular and effective is Tor, a software ...

By swapping solar photovoltaics for coal, the US could prevent 51,999 premature deaths a year, potentially making as much as $2.5 million for each life saved.

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Steven Petrow: How To Use Technology To Advance Your Career Forbes I spoke to Steven Petrow, who writes the Digital Life column for USA Today and is the author of five advice books, about what got him interested in modern manners, how technology has impacted our relationships, the biggest mistakes people make on ...

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This Technology Helps Quickly Fix Your Golf Swing Flaws Forbes My golf game has begun spiraling into a state of disarray. And it's only June. So last week, I decided to do something about it, before my index inches any higher. To make the fix, I braved four hours of traffic from Detroit up to the Boyne Fitting ...

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How to create the most value for the next technology wave ... TechCrunch Major technology platforms shift every 10-15 years, with new platforms building on the ones they preceded. We're due for the next major technology platform.. and more »

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Microsoft Software & Systems Academy is bridging the gap to civilian careers in information technology. The 18-week accelerated program trains active-duty U.S. service members for IT careers. (Source: Microsoft Military Affairs Facebook page)

About 500 soldiers leave the military every month in Colorado Springs, and now the Microsoft Software & Systems Academy is bridging the gap to civilian careers in information technology.

MSSA and Fort Carson celebrated Friday as 24 soldiers entered the inaugural class at Catalyst Campus for Technology & Innovation.

"Coming out of the military, this seems like the best thing to do," said new student Jesse Sutton. "I'm feeling really confident."

The 18-week accelerated program trains active-duty service members for IT careers.

"Creating this resource is a tangible way to give back to the service men and women and their spouses who do so much for our country," said Mayor John Suthers.

Program graduates can meet the industry's high demand for cloud developers and administrators in database, cloud and business intelligence fields.

"Finding IT personnel for many businesses is a huge challenge," said Thomas Dawkins, Microsoft's director of workforce development and education.

The average salary for an IT professional is $70,000, Dawkins said.

"I was an IT guy in the military, and I really wanted to expand my skillset," Sutton said.

Training goes beyond technology by expanding problem-solving skills, teamwork and critical thinking, said Aaron Glassman, chairman of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's Department of Management and Technology. Microsoft is in partnership with Embry-Riddle.

Service members don't need an IT background to join the program; a strong interest is enough.

"I was always fascinated by computers, and when I saw this program, I thought it would be a great path," said new student Meshack Koyiaki.

Ninety percent of graduates get IT jobs or finish their college degrees, Microsoft reported. Graduates have gone on to work for more than 200 companies, including Dell, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft, Accenture and Facebook, as well as the Department of Defense.

"Even if I don't get a job, in the future I'll see a position asking for the knowledge I gained from the program," Koyiaki said.

The government estimates IT occupations will grow 12 percent from 2014 to 2024, faster than the average for all occupations.

"Once you have that knowledge, no one is going to take that away from you," Koyiaki said.

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Technology addiction has become rampant in recent times, thanks to the explosive evolvement of technological devices and the ease of use associated with it. Researchers define it as an uncontrollable urge to use different technological devices ranging from smart phones, social media, personal computers and gaming rigs.

Its more prevalent among teenagers who shy away from social interaction in reality and find a peaceful abode in a welcoming technological world, where theres a meager chance of social contact. All in all, its an easy way for them to fulfill their social needs without havingto leave the comfort of their couch. According to researchers, technology abusers are more likely to have underlying health concerns such as depression and anxiety, and often possess impulsive behavior.The Dark abyss of Smartphones

Lets dig deep and take an example of smartphones. Gone are the days when the brick shaped mobile phones with features like inbuilt games, ringtone maker and sms were considered a technology straight from the heavens. But, with the unimaginable features they have to offer, smartphones have now become our digital companions (replacing humans) without whom we cant paint our everyday life.

However, the picture is not as glittery as it seems. With the increased usage, security stakes have increased, with every other day plagued by the news of a new hack attempt on Smartphone users. The biggest threat to Smartphone users comes from the third-party apps. These apps are considered notorious for leaking personal information including usage trends, web history, personal pictures and chat-logs which is then used for numerous purposes including unwanted advertisements based on personal buying habits and even blackmailing by unscrupulous elements.

Furthermore, smartphones might also cause a disastrous data leak if you tend to engage in a lot of activity at the same time. It might happen if you copy something very important from your work related email in your clipboard and then subsequently post it unwittingly as a social media public post or in someones WhatsApp message. This scenario, if unfolds, might leak important information related to the company which may scarily end up in the hands of competitors or some hacker.

Even Twitters own CFO once posted a confidential message via a public Tweet, even though the message was intended to be sent as a Direct Message. These scenarios emanate from the fact that majority of smartphone users have abandoned text messages in favor of messaging apps.

The mother of all addictions, social media

Similarly, social media addiction is attributed to social network companies and social content creators working hard to make their social media platforms irresistible with new features launched every other day. Theres a concept called FOMO fear of missing out associated with the addiction to social media and this involves urge to know everything thats going on around us and to be a part of these happenings.

The main tool used by the social media giants like Facebook, Google+ and, Twitter is algorithmic filtering. This involves tweaking algorithms on daily basis and then monitoring the response of users to see if the tweak has increased their engagement. Now, how does it feel like being a lab rat in a giant, global experimental lab?

These experiments might prove profitable for social media companies but not us. Think of the last time where you posted a social media story from your home or office, or shared an important life event via Facebook or Twitter. Incredulously, a harmless or useless looking post might give enough information to an outsider which might come handy in wrecking havoc to your life. Similarly, employees have, over the time, used social media to connect their companies to the outside world. Be it an important company event, a job posting or a promotion.

But, little do they know that they are sharing too much information impulsively via a single post. A geeky cyber criminal might paint a complete picture of that employee through social media activities and may deliver a spear phishing email through the very same contact details provided to send in resumes for the job post by that employee. Count the odds if a hacker sends you an email titled How you can save up $200 on a single flight at the same time when you are planning for a vacation because he already knew your plans through the Facebook postyou published only moments ago.

Interactive world of online gaming

The love of online gaming is deep rooted in our younger generations. Generation Z has the perks of interacting over their favorite games and talk to the people they dont know at all. This comes with the increased risks, especially viruses, identity theft, and phishing attacks.

With the need of creating heavily decorated profiles on gaming platforms, it has become quite easy for hackers to gain access to your personal details and credit card information. The most worrying aspect is the use of parents credit cards by their kids which means hackers and cyber criminals have access to a large sum of money.

In addition, gamers might get hooked to social engineering scams where a completely unknown person sends them a friend request and trick them into sending vital information such as virtual goods, account details or credit card numbers.

What can be done to avoid this?

As simple as it sounds, the most important instrument we have to dodge tech espionage is our brain coupled with our greatest tool, common sense. While we tend to skim a lot of information over the internet but sometimes, its necessary to grasp a little more knowledge which might come handy.

Whatever you do with the use of technology, if you have the negative consequences in mind, you would think thrice before jumping into the bandwagon of sharing spree.

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The head of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said Friday that the Trump administration will remain engaged in international climate talks following President Trump's decision to withdraw from the Paris climate change agreement.

EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt told reporters at the White House that any future climate deal should focus on exporting United States technology to the rest of the world.

Pruitts comments came after numerous world leaders representing the European Union, Italy, Germany, France and other nations refused to renegotiate the Paris pact or sit down for a new agreement should Trump push to pursue one.

Pruitt sought to promote recent decreases in the United States carbon dioxide emissions and said that any future deal should focus on exporting technology like hydraulic fracturing and clean coal to other countries. He did not mention renewable energy technology.

We need to export clean coal technology. We need to export the technology and natural gas to those around the globe, India and China, and help them learn from us on what weve done to achieve good outcomes. Weve led with actions, not words, Pruitt said.

After Trumps Thursday announcement on the 2015 Paris accord, senior White House officials offered few details on Trumps statement that he would be open to renegotiating the deal. They said Trump has not taken any action to convene new talks.

Pruitt similarly had few details. Asked to explain who Trump would negotiate with, Pruitt responded, Well, thats up to them, right?

If nations around the globe want to seek to learn from us on what were doing to reduce our CO2 footprint, were going to share that with them, he continued. And thats something that should occur, and will occur, in the future, and we will reach out and reciprocate with nations that seek to achieve that.

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