| Today's Top Stories | | #1 | AV in Space: JunoCam at Jupiter | | | By Emily Lakdawalla, The Planetary Society | | | A brief JunoCam primer: The Juno spacecraft did not need a camera to accomplish its science goals. But everyone recognized that it would be a crime to send a spacecraft to Jupiter and not include a camera. Thus NASA procured JunoCam from Malin Space Science Systems for public outreach purposes. More
Why This Matters: Yesterday, as you know Juno broke into Jupiters orbit with a parting shot and of Jupiters moons, and tantalizing promise of more to come once it begins transmitting again from orbit in August. Since the camera belongs to us taxpayers and was put there solely for us, NASA has now officially handed over control of JunoCam; so feel free to vote on what JunoCam should shoot. Finally, heres a picture of the electronics and camera head from the company that built the JunoCam. -Cynthia Wisehart
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| | #2 | Microsoft launched Skype Meetings, a group video chat tool | | | By Steve Dent, Engadget | | | Microsoft has unveiled a free HD Skype tool for small business users called Skype Meetings. It runs on a browser and will let you meet with up to 10 people for the first 60 days, and a maximum of three after that. Users can also share screens and PowerPoint presentations, and the organizer can wield a virtual "laser pointer" or mute users. Such features are already available with Skype Business, but that app requires a paid Office 365 subscription. With Skype Meetings, however, anyone with a link can join a chat. More
Why This Matters: Im making no promises for this. I havent tried it yet. I will when I have a high-frustration tolerance day. For now just letting you know its out there. -Cynthia Wisehart |
| | #3 | Sennheiser responds to Bose wireless assault | | | By Paul Ridden, Gizmag | | | Last month, Bose added Bluetooth wireless to its top drawer active noise cancellation technology for the impressive, Momentum-beating QuietComfort 35 over-ear headphones. Sennheiser has returned the power serve with a pair of noise-canceling wireless cans designed for extended use the PXC 550 Wireless headphones. More
Why This Matters: Know your options for extended use noise-cancelling wireless headphones. - Cynthia Wisehart |
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