5 software research projects to make you say OH COOL

Microsoft codenames: A visual history Second computer glitch stalls NASA's Mars rover ITworld Today March 19, 2013 Share this email 5 software research projects to make you say OH COOL Innovation isn't dead. Far from it. Here's a handful of technology projects underway – from facial recognition to brainwave-computer integration — that you might see soon in the products you rely on. READ MORE   Issue highlights 1. Microsoft codenames: A visual history 2. Second computer glitch stalls NASA's Mars rover 3. Z10 sales start Friday in U.S., but Blackberry's future still far from certain 4. Gun fatalities database paints a deadly picture 5. 10 trends shaping IT hiring in 2013 6. Utility takes iPod Touches to high places 7. JPMorgan Chase customers see zero balances after technical glitch 8. BOOK GIVEAWAY: Win a copy of 'The Book of GIMP' Resource compliments of: NetApp Got a virtual machine? Try the industry-leading virtualization platform and #1 storage OS. Download the VMware® and NetApp® trial. Learn more www.netapp.com/dataontap Learn more www.netapp.com/dataontap Microsoft codenames: A visual history In its 37 years, Microsoft has not only created technologies that have shaped our world, it has also offered up some of the most memorable codenames in the tech business. READ MORE Second computer glitch stalls NASA's Mars rover After a computer glitch sidelined NASA's Mars rover Curiosity late last month, another problem has it down again. READ MORE Z10 sales start Friday in U.S., but Blackberry's future still far from certain BlackBerry Z10 sales kick off this Friday in the U.S., but it is still unclear how popular the smartphone and its Q10 cousin running BlackBerry 10 will be, amid a number of contradictory predictions and indicators. READ MORE Gun fatalities database paints a deadly picture A database at Statehealthfacts.org shows the rate of firearms death per 100,000 residents. Where does your state stand? READ MORE Resource compliments of: Network World Technical Seminar New Launch - Open Flow, SDN & Network Virtualization Event Join Network World and key players across the networking industry at The Westin Galleria Dallas on April 11th for a new seminar entitled, "Open Network Exchange: Understanding Software Defined Networking (SDN), Openflow and Network Virtualization." Your seminar registration fee is waived. Register now! 10 trends shaping IT hiring in 2013 Concerns about the economy and budget battles on Capitol Hill have put a damper on the IT job scene, but not enough to thwart expansion. READ MORE Utility takes iPod Touches to high places Technicians use Apple devices during on-site repairs of massive NextEra Energy wind turbines. READ MORE JPMorgan Chase customers see zero balances after technical glitch Customers of JPMorgan Chase reported seeing zero balances in their accounts both online and on mobile, and speculated that the bank's systems had been hacked into. READ MORE BOOK GIVEAWAY: Win a copy of 'The Book of GIMP' We've got 5 copies to give to some lucky readers. Enter now for your chance to win! READ MORE White Paper: APC by Schneider Electric Small Data Centers: Unique Challenges, Unique Opportunities This whitepaper shares real-world trials and tribulations from data center managers in the trenches who deal with the unique challenges of running a data center in constrained space - as well as solutions. Vendor neutral. Learn More. BOOK GIVEAWAY Enter now for your chance to win! We've got 5 copies of each book to give to some lucky winners. jQuery, jQuery UI, and jQuery Mobile: Recipes and Examples This guide brings together more than one hundred self-contained, downloadable examples, each with an in-depth explanation of how the code works and how to adapt it for your own needs. The Book of GIMP: A Complete Guide to Nearly Everything Whether you're just getting started with this free Photoshop alternative or working to master GIMP's more complex features, you'll find the answers you're looking for in The Book of GIMP. DON'T MISS... 20 historic tech sounds you may have forgotten How to get your personal data removed from people search websites 25 crazy and scary things the TSA has found on travelers 10 geeky street signs: Finding your way to nerdvana The best office apps for your iPad Follow ITworld Share this email You are currently subscribed to itworld_today as garn14.tech@blogger.com. Unsubscribe from this newsletter | Manage your subscriptions | Subscribe | Privacy Policy Learn about INSIDER If you are interested in advertising in this newsletter, please contact: sean_weglage@itworld.com Copyright (C) 2013 ITworld, 492 Old Connecticut Path, Framingham, MA 01701 ** Please do not reply to this message. To contact someone directly, send an e-mail to online@itworld.com. **