Newhall - Fire-fighter injuries and delays in fire-retardant-dropping air-bombers increase when model aircraft, drones, fly within or near restricted airspace that is intended for wild-fire fighting, according to the National Inter-agency Fire Center in Boise, Idaho. See whole story, www.dailymail.co.uk.
Thursday, June 25, 2015
400 ft. 4,000 ft. 11,000 ft...One of Those is Right
Newhall - A drone flying at approximately 11,000 feet required the loss of two hours of fire-fighting time, after the drone interfered with fire-fighting operations in Newhall, California. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) classifies drones as model aircraft, and-as-such, limits their flight altitude to 400 feet maximum. See whole story, www.ktla.com.
Monday, June 22, 2015
MOST SOUGHT AFTER SPORTS CAR
Carmel - The 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO, known by connoisseurs as, 'chassis number 3851 GT', that sold in California in August 2014, set a new high for a classic car at $38 million. The Ferrari 250 GTO beat the previous sale record of approximately $30 million, for a Mercedes W196. The Ferrari 250 GTO is among the world's most rare and sought-after cars. Only 39 Ferrari 250 GTOs were built. See whole story, www.latimes.com.
Thursday, June 18, 2015
Electronic Entertainment Expo 2015
Hollywood - New hardware (3-D Printers, hand-held game-controllers, virtual reality machines, etc.) new video games, new versions of previously existing video games, new software, and more. The Electronic Entertainment Expo (E-3) is an annual video game show and conference at the Los Angeles Convention Center. This years show took place from June 16-18.
For 2015, there was more of what we want, some of the leading computer and video companies, business partners, media,and industry analysts from over 100 countries converged on the Los Angles Convention Center. Among some of the extra features of E-3 were house-sized walk-through virtual reality exhibits and live-streamed interviews of experts, visionaries, and entrepreneurs from all walks of the computer and video-game industry. E-3 is owned and operated by entertainment software association (esa), which is dedicated to serving the needs of the companies publishing interactive games for video game consoles (machines that are distinct from coin-operated arcade machines or home computers, hand-held devices, personal computers, and the internet. See also, www.e3expo.com.
For 2015, there was more of what we want, some of the leading computer and video companies, business partners, media,and industry analysts from over 100 countries converged on the Los Angles Convention Center. Among some of the extra features of E-3 were house-sized walk-through virtual reality exhibits and live-streamed interviews of experts, visionaries, and entrepreneurs from all walks of the computer and video-game industry. E-3 is owned and operated by entertainment software association (esa), which is dedicated to serving the needs of the companies publishing interactive games for video game consoles (machines that are distinct from coin-operated arcade machines or home computers, hand-held devices, personal computers, and the internet. See also, www.e3expo.com.
Wednesday, June 17, 2015
On The Down-Low Drone Racing
Melbourne - Underground drone racing is really racing. Underground drone racing is increasing in popularity in Australia. Competitors build and prepare their drone-quadcopters for racing in abandoned warehouses, schoolyards, and neighborhoods.
In what has been called Game of Drones, the sport, of drone-flying, which has been done in neighborhoods, warehouses, and schoolyards across the country for decades, is being taken to a new level of intensity. This new version pits drone against drone in fast-paced races. Some drone clubs meet weekly to push their drones to the limit. According to, NOWTHISNEWS, some of these drones hit speeds of 60-70 miles per hour (mph). These drones are not autonomous (self-piloting). These drones use the skills of the pilots to fly at higher speeds and avoid obstacles. See whole story and video, www.aol.com.
In what has been called Game of Drones, the sport, of drone-flying, which has been done in neighborhoods, warehouses, and schoolyards across the country for decades, is being taken to a new level of intensity. This new version pits drone against drone in fast-paced races. Some drone clubs meet weekly to push their drones to the limit. According to, NOWTHISNEWS, some of these drones hit speeds of 60-70 miles per hour (mph). These drones are not autonomous (self-piloting). These drones use the skills of the pilots to fly at higher speeds and avoid obstacles. See whole story and video, www.aol.com.
Saturday, May 23, 2015
Smart Navy Robot Fighter Airplane
Maryland - A United States Navy (USN) spokesperson recently announced the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) may likely be the last strike-fighter flown by the USN. A strike fighter is a primarily ground attack plane with some air-to-air capability.
Citing unmanned systems as a key element of needed innovation in a fast-changing global technological environment, Navy Secretary Ray Mabus says, he plans to start up a new Navy office for unmanned systems, and appoint a new Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Unmanned Systems. The new office, called N-9, will seek to streamline various unmanned system efforts and technology. See also, www.aviationweek.com.
Citing unmanned systems as a key element of needed innovation in a fast-changing global technological environment, Navy Secretary Ray Mabus says, he plans to start up a new Navy office for unmanned systems, and appoint a new Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Unmanned Systems. The new office, called N-9, will seek to streamline various unmanned system efforts and technology. See also, www.aviationweek.com.
Thursday, May 21, 2015
Verizon Purchase of Aol
Washington - Aol is one of the original online content providers.
Verizon Communications, Inc. now views Aol Advertising, an Aol company,
as a company Verizon can use for future television advertising.
Verizon Communications might pay $4.4 billion to buy Aol if the
acquisition is allowed to be completed by the Federal Trade Commission
(FTC). Verizon wants to increase its personalized advertising on the
over-the-top, online, and stand-alone video service Verizon plans to
launch later this year. Now, commercials seen on over-the-top services
(OTT), which include Hulu, Sling TV, and HBO, are often repetitive and
not well targeted, particularly when compared with other online venues
such as Facebook Inc.
Verizon wants to use a specific technology Aol has. That technology will allow real-time bidding of advertising space by advertisers as viewers tune in to OTT services. Basically, the same television show, seen at the same time, on Verizon's OTT service in two different homes, might have different commercial advertisements. Advertisements that are only relevant to the viewers preferences. The advertising industry views this way of putting the advertisements (commercials) of products that are based on what the individual website address normally searches for as a better way of buying and selling advertisements. This, so-called "programmatic" buying is becoming the most effective way for online advertisements to be bought and sold. See also,www.businessweek.com.
Verizon wants to use a specific technology Aol has. That technology will allow real-time bidding of advertising space by advertisers as viewers tune in to OTT services. Basically, the same television show, seen at the same time, on Verizon's OTT service in two different homes, might have different commercial advertisements. Advertisements that are only relevant to the viewers preferences. The advertising industry views this way of putting the advertisements (commercials) of products that are based on what the individual website address normally searches for as a better way of buying and selling advertisements. This, so-called "programmatic" buying is becoming the most effective way for online advertisements to be bought and sold. See also,www.businessweek.com.
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