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Christopher Nerney
Member since: September 2010
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Follow Chris on Google+Chris Nerney writes about research news and the latest discoveries in the areas of science, technology, space and psychology.
Areas of Interest: technology, Science, psychology, space
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Christopher Nerney answers Re: Why does the business side zone-out when they hear the term "Big Data"? Blackdog pretty much nails it: Business executives need technology explained in terms they understand. For them it's all about how it can impact the business. If you can show them how data analytics can identify ways to cut costs or shed new insights on their customers, they're more likely to buy in.
4 days 8 hours ago
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NASA will equip astronauts on the International Space Station with their very own 3D printer sometime next year.
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The difference is level of dependency on your Android device. Miracast requires your Android device to be active while in use (via the Miracast dongle). Chromecast only needs your Android device during initial set-up, after which it will be able to play the content desired no matter what your device is doing.
1 week 2 days ago
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Christopher Nerney wrote Study credits conservation for comeback of some endangered European species Being an endangered species isn't always a one-way ticket to extinction.
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Hopefully we can rule out the NSA. :) Interestingly, there's an entire website devoted to hard drive clicking sounds. It lists more than a dozen possible reasons, along with links to information for each possibility. Good luck with it.
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Christopher Nerney wrote Moon is 100 million years younger than we thought (and that's what too much sun can do you) So you thought you really knew our moon? Think again.
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Jim Lynch nailed it: The beginning of the end for RIM came with the release of the first iPhone in 2007. RIM's leadership was complacent and condescending toward competitors. Unfortunately, the ones who paid the biggest price were employees and shareholders.
1 week 6 days ago
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Christopher Nerney answers Re: What is a realistic amount of time to keep a smartphone before upgrading? It all depends on what you use a smartphone for. If it's mostly for texting and calling, an older phone is fine. But if you use a lot of apps, especially for your job, I think you need relatively up-to-date hardware and mobile OSes. I hung onto a Motorola Droid for three years, and the last year was torture.
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Maybe trying to settle humans on Mars isn't such a bad idea after all. Because we are racing against the clock!
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There are a bunch of cool new features in iOS 7, according to Galen Gruman at InfoWorld (by way of CITEworld). Among those are: * A control center for using accessing commonly used features
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Does NASA really think it's possible to capture an asteroid in a bag? Yes, but not everyone agrees.
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Not infringing on someone's copyright certainly should be Tip No. 1. It would be a shame if you stop doing perfectly legitimate things because you're worried about getting a warning letter. The first four warning letters under the Copyright Alert System are just that, warnings.
2 weeks 6 days ago
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According to this Windows Phone site, it's pretty easy:
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Economic inequality is changing the face of the American family, according to an analysis by a Ohio State University sociology professor.
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Christopher Nerney answers Re: What’s the difference between Google+ Local Business Page and Google Places for Business? The folks over at Search Engine Watch define them this way: Google Places for Business -- "Google Places is the information that a search engine receives and uses when listing your bu
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A perfectly preserved fossil showing a battle between two huge dinosaurs could settle an old debate about Tyrannosaurus rex.
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According to this blog: "If a healthy adult brings any display screen or printed paper or whatever 4 inches (100 mm) from his or her face, the maximum resolution he/she can see at is 2190 ppi/dpi."
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The five happiest countries in the world are in Northern Europe and led by Denmark, according to a Columbia University survey.
3 weeks 6 days ago
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I can understand not wanting to be "that person" wearing Google Glass on a camping trip, but I don't think tablets are considered particularly weird or geeky these days. OK, maybe in the woods. That being said, I doubt the creatures of the forest will think any less of you.
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The bookmarks bar comes with Chrome; you just have to make sure it's activated. There are two ways to do this: 1. Click on the "Customize and control Google Chrome" icon on the top right of the browser (the icon has three horizontal bars). Choose "Bookmarks" and then make sure "Show bookmarks bar" is checked.
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As mankind continues to explore the boundaries of space, expect YouTube and Funny Or Die to be along for the ride.
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At the risk of incurring the wrath of BBM fans, there's absolutely no "need" for it on Android. Messaging is a commodity service at this point, and while some platforms may include features and functionality not available on others, they all do pretty much the same thing in the same way.
4 weeks 4 days ago
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Selfishness may seem tempting in the short-run, but in the long run it is anything but a virtue.
4 weeks 5 days ago
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Christopher Nerney wrote Women, you know how your men act all happy when you succeed? Well, they secretly hate it It seems that men aren't particularly thrilled when their female partner succeeds.
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abennett shared Leaked new Fitbit Force activity tracker combines best of Flex and One models on StumbleUpon This isn't an official product yet, but signs point to a near-future release.3 days 5 hours ago
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I’ve been into video games my entire life. I’ve saved up and purchased just about every console platform and generation since the original NES. I currently own a PS3 and Xbox 360 but both are collecting dust now that I’m over thirty years old, married, baby and career laden. I want a reason to buy a nex-gen console this year but so far I can’t find that reason.
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What geeky suggestions will Phil and Keith make in this week's Geekend segment? You have to click to find out!
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Ronald Wayne missed out on a $35 billion fortune and has a surprisingly good attitude about it that we can all learn from
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As online services incorporate facial recognition and other biometric technologies to identify users, the notion of participating online using a name not found on your government-issued ID may become a quaint relic of the early Internet.
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Use this preparation strategy to ace your onsite interview
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The 3D printing world is exploding, with researchers in fields across the spectrum drumming up formerly unthinkable projects. It was tough to narrow it down, but here are the five most fascinating 3D printing projects that are in the works.
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Intimidating reporters, destroying their computers, detaining them under false pretenses -- it's all in a day's work for today's modern spy agency.
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The survey was extended until 8/25. If you haven't entered yet, please take a few minutes to share your thoughts. -Amy
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abennett shared Mobile app development: The important distinction of quality over quantity on LinkedIn Capitalism is a strange animal. Its practice is interpreted differently from person to person, company to company, and generation to generation. The goal of course is always the same - to make a profit - but the path to profits is what defines you as a person or entity.
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New research shows that candidates who interview for jobs via video conferencing put themselves at a disadvantage.
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abennett shared Your Stack Overflow reputation can help get you hired … by Stack Overflow on LinkedIn A developer’s reputation score on the popular Q&A site is seen as an asset by some potential employers but not all
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Hiring remote workers can be tricky business. Here are some questions you should ask would-be telecommuting employees -- and some red flags to look for in the answers.
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Hiring remote workers can be tricky business. Here are some questions you should ask would-be telecommuting employees -- and some red flags to look for in the answers.
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abennett shared How to get better bug reports from users without resorting to threats, bribes or tears on LinkedIn Software developers weigh in on the best ways to get users to give them the information they need to fix problems
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Linux Mint takes on Ubuntu, which one is better? Find a Linux distro for your tablet, and find out why Linux is here to stay.
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Our mystery sound video series is back, publishing weekly on Tuesdays. This week, we go back to the classic video game well.
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From being outsourced to getting bored to hurting somebody with a bug, software developers find lots of things to worry about
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How valuable is your Gmail account to cyber crooks?
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ARM has 100 licensees but one, Qualcomm, is the company that's giving Intel fits. Here's why.
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