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Aug

Fun with online games

Online games are a great way to entertain oneself when there is nowhere to go to enjoy recreational activities. These games have been developed keeping in mind the gaming and entertainment needs of the individuals belonging to the different age groups. While boys can enjoy the shooting games girls can compete at the fashion games. The women can play games based on running entrepreneurial businesses and set ups and the men can enjoy the strategic games. There are even games that allow the players to animate their sketched characters. These games also provide valuable information about how to sketch and paint which the young artists will find very helpful even in real life. The online games can be played online or downloaded to the computers.

However when selecting the latter option vigilance is required so that one does not end up downloading a harmful file to the computer. Those who play these games online can always share the results and scores instantly with their game pals and even have the same printed to show around. The online players can save their games on the provided server space and continue from where they left whenever they wish to play. However, these players will be required to connect to the internet every time they play the games online. However those who download it to their computers can enjoy the games even in the offline mode.

There are countless authentic websites which allow the individuals to enjoy the latest spin offs and episodes of their favorite games. The subwaysurfers.net best free online games websiteis one such website. The visitors can enjoy playing the Subway Surfers game from this website without the fear of downloading viruses or other harmful files to their computers or other devices. This game offers unlimited fun and entertainment and challenges the reflexes of the players. The storyline and controls are very simple which add to the attraction of the game and have made it popular all over the world. Those who like playing this game can visit this website to play the latest episodes and download the same to their computer or other personal gadgets. This running game is very gripping and is enjoyed by people of all ages. The main aim is to dodge an inspector and his dog while assuming the role of a hooligan. The items to be collected include coins and gems which will help the players boost their powers and capabilities. Using the coins the players can also buy accessories for the avatars they are using.
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Aug

Healthcare IT Consulting: Understanding Its Popularity and Benefits

Information technology is the major game changer in today’s lifestyle. It has given life not only a shape but has also redefined the notion of modern day living. You can choose any sector and it would not be difficult to identify the contribution of IT in it. In this regard, a major transformation can be recognized in the medical and healthcare field. Whether it is a small or a large clinic or hospital, all required healthcare IT support, which in turn increased the demand of consultants. These professionals act as a liaison in between the physicians and healthcare application development platforms. The consultant is the guide to introduce IT solutions in the healthcare system and help the sector in maintaining as well as managing the infrastructure.

The demand of IT in the healthcare industry has increased considerably for another reason and that is concerning cost and system related matters. Along with the fact of improving health, it is also essential to provide better experience to the patient’s family in dealing with the paperwork and even reducing the cost of care. A well-crafted IT solution can not only save life but also give the medical field an effective shape.

Its role

The implementation of EHR further made it somewhat compulsory to hire healthcare IT consultants. Understanding the working of the system needs training and it is the skilled professionals on whom healthcare centers have to depend. Apart from the maintenance part, they are also expected to undertake the overall managementfor improving the productivity level of the organization and to render better services to the patients. Hence, there is a major shift in the role played by the healthcare consultants from just a system implementer to a supervisor.

HIS or Hospital Information System has given out solutions, which not only reduced the possibility of making errors but also minimized complex situations. The software can manage and integrate clinical, financial and operational information. These IT consultants can help healthcare centers to upgrade the existing technology and create strategies that bring out flawless results.

Advantages of consulting

There may be a number of IT solutions available in the market, you can purchase easily. But do you need all those features? Don’t you think your hospital is spending more than the services you actually require? This is where you need to consult some professionals to choose right service. Healthcare IT consultants are for this very purpose. Here are few more benefits that you can avail.

Keeping records and using later for references as well as treating the patients in future is now easy through information technology. Therefore, with the help of the consultant you can offer quality healthcare facilities, minimizing the risks of improper medications due to detail exchange of information.

The consultant can assure the physicians and the doctors regarding the results received. More accurate prescription can be provided, curbing the unnecessary medical tests. Hence, fast and effective treatment is offered based on the medical record of the patient.

Think about the amount of work that the hospital staff needed to do, if the management process is done manually. This is not unusual because before the implementation of IT, the entire paper work was carried out physically. Healthcare IT solutions have made things easier, hassle free and efficient as well. The consultant can guide you in choosing and applying the right software that can lower down the administrative costs.

Security is definitely a concern when technology is applied. The consultant can support you with required safety compliances. They can ensure data recovery in case of any crisis by referring solutions that can keep network unperturbed.

Benefit of outsourcing

If you have really decided to outsource the technology need to a consultant, your first step would be identifying the scenario for your business. There are a number of healthcare providers, but you need to choose the one that specialize on the service that you are looking for. It is not possible for the medical crew to look into the management details while treating the patients. Therefore, hiring an IT consultant is effective investment that can help your healthcare institution to expand.

Here are some of the areas where an IT healthcare expert can help.

The Clinical Applications Analysts are professionals connecting workflow between patients, clinicians, doctors and so on. They help on the revenue front as well as in the operating room. These analysts bridge the gap in between patient care and clinical technologies. The analyst even designs and trains to support clinical requirements.

Clinical informatics helps in transactional matters. They look into the data and information and try to see how these can be used for healthcare reasons. The informatics explores the details and tries to use it on patients with similar compositions. Their intention is to use the stored data for improving the health.

There are a group of business analysts that look after the functionalities necessary for legislations, keeping at par with the various clinical IT systems. They needed to create reports to receive government incentives.

There are even group of trainers that guide on the usage of the applications and at the same time, they even help the doctors as well as the nurses on the functionalities of new implemented technologies. They offer effective change management support and maintain the workflow through various tools.

Can online search help?

The moment you search for healthcare IT solutions in the web, a number of results appear in the screen. You can simply do a detail study and choose the one that meet the need of your clinic or hospital. The search engine gives you even options for those service providers who offer discounts and you can even bargain. This undoubtedly looks advantageous, but you need to think from the aspect of trust. For the purpose of promotion and better ranking, consultancies can put up many things on the web. You cannot compromise the security of your healthcare department; so selecting from a large list is a challenge.

If you have decided to purchase the healthcare IT solutions from online, then be very clear about your requirements. Read each and every site carefully and select the provider that offers you best price. It is also important to do a market survey, to know the existing trend of IT solutions and how a consultancy can guide in this concern. Hence, do your research thoroughly to avail the best consultancy service, if you are searching in web.

Confidentiality maintenance

There are many consumers, patients as well as industry stakeholders who expect maintenance of confidentiality regarding any health information. The question of security and privacy comes up every time and the IT consultant is here to solidify this trust among the public. These consultants assure protection of all the information shared and exchanged. There is an attempt to build awareness in implementation of EHR and help the organization to perform better in a secured manner.

In order to build an ideal healthcare system, it becomes necessary to update the existing technology. IT consultant can be the best support in this concern pointing out areas, which needed growth. They find the gaps and implant strategies to make the organization capable with all the required attributes.
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Aug

IRL: Giving Firefox OS a second chance

When I reviewed the original ZTE Open last year, the Firefox OS experience was — to put it modestly — rough around the edges. The device was stripped down even by the standards of low-end phones, while the software was missing features other platforms have had for years. You didn’t even get new email notifications, for crying out loud. Jump ahead a year and it’s another story. The Open C is a much more powerful device, and Firefox OS has received a few vital upgrades. But does that mean Mozilla’s web-based mobile software is finally ready for prime time? I spent two weeks with the Open C to find out if it can hold its own against budget rivals — and to see if I’d be comfortable using it as my only phone.

Hardware-wise, there’s no question it’s a quantum leap over its predecessor. The Open C’s dual-core processor makes a night-and-day difference in how quickly web pages load, and thus how the entire OS feels — you’re no longer left twiddling your thumbs. That extends to 3G data, too. It’s both faster (download speeds hovered around 6 Mbps on Telus’ network) and far more stable. The 4-inch, 800 x 480 display is much easier on the eyes than its smaller, low-resolution ancestor, and even the plastic casing is decidedly nicer to hold. About the only disappointment in the Open C’s hardware is the 3-megapixel fixed-focus camera, which remains as consistently terrible as the 2MP shooter on the first Open.

The software is where it gets complicated. There’s no doubt the OS has grown up in the past year. Besides adding those hoped-for email alerts, it now has a lot of features that made a difference in my day-to-day usage: music control from the lock screen, better graphics technology (you can play Cut the Rope!) and a timer in the clock app. I also liked that Firefox can now organize searches into smart collections that keep things focused; if you want to look for sports-focused web apps, you don’t have to wade through unrelated services. As a rule, there were considerably fewer show-stopping “I can’t do that” moments than the last time around, and I was happy to rely on the Open C for basic tasks.

Of course, I still ran into plenty of challenges when trying to accomplish more than the fundamentals. Simply put, the app ecosystem and feature set aren’t where they need to be. I still couldn’t get mainstays like Instagram, Rdio or Vine, and equivalents to major apps are either tough to find or not as powerful as the real deal. I found a decent Foursquare substitute (Around), for instance, but it’s not going to rival the abilities of an official app like Swarm. Big-name social sites like Facebook and Twitter also don’t integrate with Firefox OS, so there was no way to check for updates without launching associated apps. I had little choice but to carry another smartphone to fill feature gaps, whether they involved tracking Twitter mentions, obtaining turn-by-turn directions or just playing sophisticated games.

As such, the Open C can’t serve as my only phone, at least not in its current state. It’s really a refinement of what I saw in 2013: this is a superb device for its target market of first-time smartphone users in developing regions, but I’d have a hard time recommending it to American or European friends who have plenty of viable alternatives. When the Lumia 520 (which often sells for $59 or less) and Moto E ($129) have both more sophisticated platforms and occasionally better hardware, ZTE’s $100 unlocked phone doesn’t seem like such a bargain. More powerful Firefox phones are coming; the OS either already has or will soon get support for more advanced cameras, NFC pairing and fast LTE data. However, Mozilla absolutely has to work overtime on bolstering software support if it wants to court veterans like me… and, for that matter, to stop people from flocking to ever-cheaper Android gear.

Filed under: Cellphones, Mobile

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Aug

Microsoft’s FCC filing hints at a Chromecast rival called Miracast dongle

Microsoft might very well be gearing up to launch a Google Chromecast rival. While the tech giant hasn’t announced anything official yet, one of its latest FCC filings details a device codenamed HD-10, which features WiFi, HDMI support and a USB connection. Those three will sound familiar if you know what the Chromecast is, but what really demystifies the device’s nature is a separate document on the WiFi Alliance website. That filing, unearthed by Nokia Power User, called the HD-10 a “Miracast Dongle.” Miracast, as you might know, is Microsoft’s screen-sharing technology available on Windows 8.1, Windows RT and, most recently, Windows Phone 8.1, though it’s also built into Android 4.2 (and later) and BlackBerry 10.2.1.

The dongle will likely be able to mirror phone, tablet and laptop screens on a TV then, so long as they’re loaded with those platforms. Unlike Chromecast’s technology, though, Miracast can only show what’s on the source device’s screen à la Mac OS X’s Airplay Mirroring, meaning you can’t play mobile games while you’re casting a show on TV. That’s pretty much what’s known about the mysterious casting stick for now, but we might hear more about it (and find out if it’s priced as aggressively as Chromecast) soon enough.

Filed under: Home Entertainment, HD, Mobile, Microsoft

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Via: PCWorld, Windows Phone Daily

Source: Nokia Power User, FCC

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Aug

Microsoft’s DeLorean is a cloud gaming system that knows what you’ll do next

When it works, cloud streaming video games can feel like a magical experience. Think about it: some remote server is pushing high-quality gameplay directly to your TV — through the internet! It’s a crazy, impressive achievement, but it’s still not ready for primetime. Cloud streamed games face latency and control delay issues far too often, and the easy solutions (moving servers nearby or increasing bandwidth) can be expensive. Microsoft proposes another fix: a system that predicts what the player is going to do before they do it. It’s called DeLorean, and well, it’s ambitious.

The technology hasn’t been announced as part of a budding cloud gaming service, but Redmond is hard at work developing it all the same. A paper from Microsoft Research describes DeLorean a “speculative execution system for mobile cloud gaming that is able to mask up to 250ms of network latency” by sending a streaming client the results of the player’s next action before it’s made. Technically, the system sends multiple possible actions. Imagine a situation where a player could chose to make their character jump, attack or stand still — Microsoft’s system would render all of these possibilities and send them all to the player’s game console early, which would simply choose the “correct” option after the player made their choice.

The team created demos using the technology using both Doom 3 and Fable 3, and found that players “overwhelmingly prefer DeLorean to traditional thin-client gaming.” In other words, it had less of a noticeable delay then the methods employed by today’s cloud-gaming setups. The predictive angle is a little creepy, but it could significantly reduce input lag for future generations of the technology, though it sounds like it will require quite a bit more processing power on both the server and client sides of the equation.

What about the DeLorean nickname? Well, Microsoft’s project isn’t exactly time travel, but it is predicting multiple future outcomes, which, could be interpreted as splits of alternate timelines. Not that we’re geeky enough to think about the world that way. Not at all.

[Image credit: Getty Images]

Filed under: Gaming, Microsoft

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Via: TechCrunch

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Aug

Street View cars used to sniff out gas leaks, plots ’em on a map

Gas leaks are huge trouble. Leaky pipes are not only prone to exploding (which is already terrible, of course), they also spew out methane — a greenhouse gas more potent than carbon dioxide in contributing to climate change. The bad news is, nobody’s been monitoring gas leaks closely, so Google Earth Outreach and the Environmental Defense Fund teamed up to do the job back in July. Now, the results for the project’s pilot tests are out, and they confirm what everyone suspects: old gas pipes do leak a lot more than new ones. In order to effectively survey large areas, the pair attached methane-detecting sensors to Google’s famous roving vehicles: Street View cars. They then sent these dual-purpose vehicles to Boston, Indianapolis and Staten Island, whose results you can see in the images after the break.

The pair’s already working with gas companies and their regulators in hopes that these findings will help them prioritize repairs. That doesn’t mean they’re already done, though: EDF and Google plan to unleash even more methane-sniffing Street View cars to other cities in the coming months.

Boston (where the Street View car found a leak almost every mile):

Staten Island:

Indianapolis (where the gas pipes are obviously new):

Filed under: Science

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Via: Good

Source: Environmental Defense Fund

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Aug

This manicure is also a roofie detector

Close-up studio shot of woman applying nail polish

An experimental nail polish line called Undercover Colors can do more than color your nails to match those shoes: it can tell if your drink’s been spiked by a dubious date. Just pretend to stir the drink with your finger, and the polish will change color the moment it detects GHB, Rohypnol or Xanax (aka date rape drugs or roofies) in the liquid. Pretty cool, right? And certainly useful, seeing as 1.) date rape drugs are typically odorless and tasteless, and 2.) a recent Washington Post report has revealed that sexual assault cases on college campuses continue to grow from year to year.

Undercover Colors’ creators, a team of students from North Carolina State University have been working on the line for the past year. They’ve started shopping it to potential investors this summer, and, thus far, have raised $100,000 from a single investor and made some cash from a competition. The team’s still in the midst of testing the product, so you’ll have to make do with boring nail polishes and date-rape-drug-detecting coasters for now.

[Image credit: Jupiterimages/Getty]

Congrats to #undercovercolors at #eGames14! #ncstate #entrepreneurship #photofy #photofyapp @photofyapp pic.twitter.com/XX5c3uyDM2

– Alanna Howard (@alanna_howard) April 24, 2014

Filed under: Misc

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Via: SlashGear, Triangle Business Journal

Source: Unvercover Colors

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Aug

The HTC Nexus a.k.a. Volantis a.k.a. Flounder tablet is spotted getting Wi-Fi certification

With all the talk about the Motorola-manufactured Nexus 6 lately, this gem nearly slipped by. The other notable Nexus device release that is expected this year is a tablet manufactured by HTC. The so-called ‘HTC Nexus‘ has been referred to by many names – Flounder, Volantis, Nexus 8, Nexus 9 – but it seems an almost inevitable fact that such a device is going to be released very soon. A new tidbit of information regarding the HTC Nexus has been unveiled today, with the device appearing to go for Wi-Fi certification at the Wi-Fi Alliance.

It’s relatively easy to spot why the device shown here is most likely the HTC Nexus; the company cited is of course HTC, and the operating system of the device is “Android, version: L”. There appear to be a few variants of the device, possibly a LTE-enabled version, but the information here definitely suggests that the HTC Nexus is nearing its release date. The HTC Nexus is expected to be a 8.9-inch device carrying NVIDIA’s new Tegra K1 processor and will be available starting at $399, as per previous rumours.

What do you think about this Wi-Fi certification information? Are you excited about the HTC Nexus’ release? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

Source: Wi-Fi Alliance via Phandroid

The post The HTC Nexus a.k.a. Volantis a.k.a. Flounder tablet is spotted getting Wi-Fi certification appeared first on AndroidSPIN.

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Aug

Moshi iVisor XT and iVisor Glass for Samsung Galaxy S5 Review: Serious protection for your Device

We’re big fans of Moshi‘s products here at AndroidSPIN – they’re not to everybody’s taste nor are they the most heavy duty accessories around, but they more than make up for it in style and functional quality. Today, we’ll be taking a look at two screen protectors that Moshi has made for the Samsung Galaxy S5, the iVisor XT and the iVisor Glass.

We’ll start with the iVisor Glass. As the name suggests, the iVisor Glass is a tempered glass screen protector that Moshi currently only has available for the Galaxy S5 and the iPhone 5S/5C. Moshi claims that their screen protector features “an atomically-strengthened structure that is stronger than glass found in typical glass screen protectors”. A very impressive claim.

Applying the iVisor Glass is extremely simple, with a suction cap provided to help you get that perfectly aligned installation, as well as for removing the protector. Moshi says that their proprietary design will prevent any bubbles ever forming under the screen when applying the screen protector, and we’re likely to believe them; I applied and re-applied the iVisor Glass several times and not once did I see any bubbles.

Next, we’ll take a look at the iVisor XT. We’ve had a look at some of Moshi’s iVisor range before, in particular the iVisor Anti-Glare for Samsung Galaxy Note 2 (read the full review here), and the iVisor XT is another screen protector in this line, this time made of plastic.

The iVisor XT is likewise very easy to apply with no risk of bubbles thanks to Moshi’s proprietary design. As you might expect from a plastic screen protector, you do feel a lot closer to the screen than with a glass one, and gives a great feel for the screen.

A neat thing for both these screen protectors is that they can be removed, cleaned off with water and reapplied, effectively extending their lives as screen protectors should you feel the need to try something else in-between. Regarding the toughness of these screen protectors, I didn’t put them through rigorous tests, but I can personally vouch for their performance – I have been using the iVisor Anti-Glare protector on my Note 2 since I reviewed it a year again and there are only a few minor cosmetic marks on it.

In terms of pricing, the iVisor XT will set you back $24.95 USD whereas the iVisor Glass will be $39.95 USD.

In closing, the iVisor XT and iVisor Glass looks like a fantastic way to protect your Galaxy S5 depending on the level of protection you want. Both of these screen protectors are premium quality, and come with a big personal recommendation from me. If you’re hoping to pick one up, you can check out the product page for the iVisor XT here and iVisor Glass here, or we’ve provided Amazon links below too.