Galaxy S3 Getting Jelly Bean?!

-Today, Verizon Wireless released information that the Samsung Galaxy S3 will be running on Jelly Bean software starting on December 14
- what's in the update:
     -Google Now
     -New notifications
     -ISIS compatibility
     -Project Butter, which is the OS that the Galaxy will be running on after the update
     -Should be available to download on December 14th
     

Social Bookmarking

Social Bookmarking is a way to find information online, bookmark it, and share it to people who have the same interests as you. The benefits of social bookmarking are finding interests quickly and finding new people with the same interests/hobbies. I could personally use it for finding research for projects and finding new things to try.

How to Make a Regular Glove a Touchscreen Glove

-Many touchscreen gloves are overpriced
-they don't always last forever so now you can give just a regular pair of gloves the ability to use touchscreen devices
-get silver-plated nylon thread, silver conducts electricity
-then take a pair of gloves to modify, you shouldn't use leather
-sew the silver thread into the index finger of your glove where the thread will make contact with both your finger and the device

RSS Questions

1.) Why did you select the sites you subscribed to?
I selected the news websites to inform me on the latest news in the United States. I chose to subscribe to the government sites to learn of national problems such as the debris after Hurricane Sandy. I subscribed to the art blog because I enjoy drawing, the fashion blog to keep up with my favorite stores, and all the life quotes/situations blogs for encouragement, and because they are funny.
2.)Was it easy to find feeds and to subscribe to them?
Some feeds on the government and news sites were easy to find, but on certain blogs it was harder.
3.)Which sites were your favorites?
My favorite sites were the are blog and the fashion blog.
4.)What else can you use RSS feeds for?
I can use them for research papers to get information on a specific topic.
5.)How likely are you to continue to use RSS feeds in the future?
I will use RSS feeds to keep my information organized and all in one place.

The Scanadu Devices

Scandu has recently released information that it is creating new devices that can check your body at all times
- there are 3 different devices:
Scanadu SCOUT, which monitors vital health signs such as heart rate and blood pressure --Project ScanaFlu, an automatic saliva testing device that scans for afflictions such as Strep Throat
-Project ScanaFlo, device that looks at things such as dehydration and pregnancy
-will be used by doctors to make major medical advances in the future
-the SCOUT in particular, is pressed up against one's forehead to receive information

Pros and Cons of Social Media During Sandy

Pros:
-during the storm, people were able to warn relatives of the areas in which the storm would hit
-used to check up on others effected by the storm
-spread news of damage
-set up food drives for those who were affected
-raise money for damaged schools

Cons:
It did not effect me personally

Super Durable iPad Case

-The LifeProof Case is waterproof, snow proof, dirt proof, and shock proof
-unlike many cases, there is nothing blocking you from the touch screen so it won't interfere with the clarity
-Sound Enhancement System ensures you get the most out of your media
-provides a richer, fuller sound
-all access to all buttons and ports
-you can even swim and listen to music underwater with the iPad. 
Accessories:

-Case+stand snaps tightly to your LifeProof case to protect

your iPad when it’s not in use and to prop it up when in use

-can set the stand in reading position and typing position 

Sony VAIO Tap 20

The Sony VAIO Tap 20
-a 20-inch tablet computer
-offers a 10-multitouch touchscreen at 1600x900 resolution
-has a front webcam
-has various USB ports/ audio in and out ports
-also has a metal stand which is adjustable
-priced at $879.99 and will be available in both white and black
-is sensitive not only to heat sensor touch, but also outside objects are able to control the touch screen feature such as paintbrushes, fingernails, pencils(not a good idea), etc.

Surface Windows RT Tablet

-this is the new tablet by Microsoft
-since it's crafted from a molten magnesium alloy, it is 3x lighter than aluminum
-it has a highly durable exterior and an anti-fingerprint coating
-connects with Touch Cover pressure sensitive keyboard
-the keyboard attaches in one simple click so there is no hassle
-the keyboard also weighs less than a pound

Wiki Info

What are the benefits of using a wiki?
How can we create one in this class and utilize it?
What experience do you have using or creating wikis?

The benefits of using a wiki is that it allows easier access to not only finding information, but organizing it. If we as a class were to create a wiki, each of us could edit and save additions to the wiki page and maintain it. I personally have never created a wiki, but I have searched on Wikipedia and wiki answers before.

Nissan Car- Able to Drive Itself

-The Nissan's NSC-2015 is merely a prototype but it's able to drive itself
-It's a modified version of Nissan's Leaf Model
-The NSC relies on sensors, cameras, computers, and 4G communication to help control the car
-Robotics turn the steering wheel, gears, and brakes
-can drive itself about 3mph, straight, forward, reverse, and has the ability to turn
- recognizes road markings
-stops at crossing
-it can receive instructions from smart phones
-a Nissan representative was able to control the car from the outside with his phone
-Nissan is planning on releasing the NSC by 2015 but nothing is certain.\

Falcon Heavy Test Launching

-The Falcon Heavy is the most powerful rocket since the Saturn V
-designed to lift satellites that weigh more than 53 tons
-rocket being developed by SpaceX (private company formed by NASA)
-goal: to be the first fully orbital launch vehicle
-NASA also plans to create an even more powerful rocket

The Mauna Kea Observatory

Mauna Kea                                                         

-The Mauna Kea Observatory is located on the peak of Mt. Mauna Kea in Hawaii

-This site supports the largest astronomical site in the world
-The largest telescopes are 33ft in diameter
-Each telescope consists of 36 segmented mirrors, each controlled by a computer
-the computer adjusts all the small mirrors many times per second so that a single image of the object being studied is seen clearly
-within the Mauna Kea Observatory there is the Subaru Telescope with a 327 inch one piece mirror and the similar Gemini Telescope
- with both one piece mirrors combined, they create an uninstructed view of the northern and southern sky
-it has an amazing view above the clouds and is open to visitors
-people wake up as early as 2:00am to depart to watch the sunrise on the top of the mountain

 

Fujitsu Lifebook 2013

• the Fujitsu Lifebook is a combination of a laptop, digital camera, and cell phone
• the camera fits into the outter part of the Lifebook and it slides out
• the tablet is on the inside and can be popped out when needed for independent use
• when the tablet is attatched, it serves as a touch screen keyboard for the laptop
• also on the inside there is a removable cell phone
• the cell phone also acts as the cellular modem when attatched
• There is no exact date or price yet, only that it will be released in 2013 and it will not be cheap

Xsense Touch Sensers

-Xsense are flexible touch sensors for gadgets
-they are being used in smartphone, tablets and even improving the industrial world
-using roll-to-roll metal mesh, they will be able to replace the existsing touch sensors
-handheld devices will now be edgeless
-have thinner sensor stacks that will improve screen quality
-have more resistence than present touch sensors
-will allow for a better battery life

Summer Vacation :)

picture taken by me of the beach in Punta Cana 

Over the summer, I went to Punta Cana in the  Dominican Republic with two other families. It was an amazing experience, even though I got sick a few days before we departed! When we first arrived, the weather was a lot warmer than here and the sun was very hot. Our resort was gigantic and included seven large pools with swim-up pool bars, many restaurants, and a private beach. While we were staying there we met a lot of new people and had fun playing volleyball on the beach, swimming in the clear blue water, and snorkeling. By the time we got home, we all missed the paradise that we will definitively be going back to someday; I can't wait until we do.

Welcome!

Hello, my name is Jenna and I am a freshman here in WRHS. I play softball in the Spring, Summer, and Fall and have been playing for nine years now. I sing, draw, take pictures and write in my spare time and i have a  younger sister who is in second grade. I have lived in W-R for my entire life and aspire to possibly leave someday. My family is gigantic-it consists of about sixty people so the family birthday parties are huge. However, at Christmas we are all flooded with presents since there are so many people. We have a new baby on the way and we are all very excited! Well, that is my introduction and I can't wait to begin posting.

Iphone 5 Tech Article

-The new iphone 5 is ready from preorder on September 14th and on sale in stores on September 21st

- It has a thinner, lighter design than all the others

-It has a 4-inch retina display

-The graphics are two times faster than the previous iphones

-Features the iSight camera, which now shoots in panorama

-The iPhone 5 also contains the IOS6, Apple's most advanced operating system

-The price is starting at $199.00 (not including extra fees depending on your phone plan)
-Since the 5 is a lot smaller than the other iphones, the creators had to make the SIM card 44% smaller than a micro-SIM
-Also the camera is 20% smaller than the previous models
-you can pre-order the iphone 5 at http://www.apple.com/