Scientists on Long Island are preparing to move a 50-foot-wide electromagnet 3,200 miles over land and sea to its new home at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory in Illinois. The trip is expected to take more than a month.
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Scientists moving 15-ton magnet from New York to Chicago
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on June 16, 2013
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3D-printed guns face New York regulations and bans
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on June 14, 2013
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Both New York City and New York State introduce legislation to either curb the making of 3D-printed firearms or ban the use of them altogether. [Read more]
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New York City taxi e-hailing system back in action
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on June 7, 2013
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Last month, New York’s approval of e-hailing taxi services was once again brought to a screeching halt (get it?) via a restraining order that temporarily blocked the move on grounds of it not being legal. The New York Supreme Court reviewed the issue and has removed the block, but the legal spat itself is not
What 5G Will Be: Crazy-Fast Wireless Tested in New York City
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on May 23, 2013
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Samsung’s technology for ultrafast data speeds currently requires a truckload of equipment.
The world’s biggest cell-phone maker, Samsung, caused a stir last week by announcing an ultrafast wireless technology that it unofficially dubbed “5G.” And the technology has, in fact, been tested on the streets of New York.
Intel kicks off ultrabook road trip in New York
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on May 17, 2013
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The chipmaker is traveling the globe to show consumers some of the newest PCs and tablets. [Read more]
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Judge Tosses DMCA Defenses, Creating Unexpected Copyright Liability for Web Services In New York
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on May 11, 2013
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Editor’s note: Sid Venkatesan is an IP partner specializing in high stakes IP disputes and IP counseling for technology companies in the Silicon Valley office of Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP. James Freedman is an associate in Orrick’s IP group and a recent Stanford Law School graduate.
A New York appellate court has recently ruled in UMG Recordings v.Escape Media Group that the safe harbor protections that Congress designed for Internet companies do not cover sound recordings made before 1972. The decision is a new and unexpected break with earlier decisions by state and federal trial courts.
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New York man pleads guilty to illegally selling Intuit software
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on May 10, 2013
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A former support employee in Rochester, New York, has pleaded guilty to illegally selling Intuit software through eBay, taking advantage of the software company's policy to supply free replacement disks of its products at the request of customers.
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New York City e-hailing taxi project halted
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on May 3, 2013
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It had look like e-hailing service Uber and yellow taxi drivers in New York City had finally reached a victory, with the city approving a 12-month e-hailing pilot program to test allowing customers to hail yellow taxis from an app or other electronic service. Yesterday, Uber had announced its return to NYC, along with a
Uber details its New York City e-hailing service
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on May 1, 2013
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We talked in recent weeks about New York City’s move into the digital age, allowing yellow taxis to be hailed electronically after months of legal wrangling at the behest of livery cab drivers. Shortly after the one-year test pilot was approved, the Taxi and Limousine Commission said that it had approved Uber as the first
Suitey Is A Software Powered Real Estate Brokerage For New York City Apartments And Homes
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on April 26, 2013
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At first sight, Suitey looks like nothing more than a run-of-the-mill real estate website. But while sites like Trulia and Zillow merely provide a listing of available properties from a large assortment of brokerages and owners, all the properties on Suitey are being directly offered by Suitey itself. That’s because Suitey is a fully fledged real estate brokerage, and they believe they’re the first software-powered brokerage that offers a better, more transparent home buying experience. At their core, Trulia and Zillow are really nothing more than virtualized billboards. They provide a centralized location for brokers and owners to advertise their for-sale properties. Let’s say you’re looking for a new apartment, and you’ve narrowed down your list to five places. That means you’ll probably have to deal with five different real estate brokers, which from experience can be a total nightmare. With Suitey, everything is simplified. Once again, let’s say you’re looking for an apartment in Manhattan (for now, Suitey only offers listings in New York City). Once you narrow things down to five options on their website, you can contact a Suitey agent who will set a time to view all the properties with you. In the future, you’ll be able to video chat with the agent directly from the website. This face-to-face experience with Suitey’s agents is key to the company’s ethos. “We want to ensure that our agents are people you’d feel comfortable buying a home from,” says David Walker, CEO of Suitey. He tells me that Suitey’s agents are heavily vetted by the company before they are hired in a process that ensures their competence and general likability. Once you’ve agreed to buy the home, Suitey gives you a one percent discount to sweeten the deal. That may not seem like much, but if you’re buying property for several million dollars, that rebate ends up being a couple thousand dollars you can put towards your deposit. “I’ve never heard of anything quite like it, and it would interesting to see what happens,” says Laura Goldstein, Managing Editor of AOL Real Estate. “People have such a bad association with real estate agents, and the customer service approach feels very appealing.” Suitey was one of the ten companies featured at the Entrepreneur Roundtable Accelerator’s Demo Day today. You can check out a roundup of startups from our coverage of the event here.
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New York City to equip 36 more subways with WiFi and cell service
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on April 26, 2013
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Browsing your email or chatting on the phone will soon be possible at more subway stations in New York City, with the MTA announcing today that the city will be expanding cell phone and WiFi service to 36 new locations. Such a change will affect the more than 8.5 million commuters who use the subways
Ear-dazzling sounds at the New York Audio Show
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on April 21, 2013
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The Audiophiliac was treated to the very best sound at the show held last weekend in New York. [Read more]
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Hailo, SideCar, And The New York Taxi And Limousine Commission To Discuss The Future Of Transportation At Disrupt NY 2013
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on April 13, 2013
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In the coming weeks, the New York Taxi and Limousine Commission is expected to enter into its first trial of taxi e-hail apps. That’ll allow startups like Hailo that help users find nearby cabs through their mobile phones, without having to hail them from the street. At the same time, competition is coming from services like SideCar, which enables passengers to find rides from community drivers.
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Y Combinator Grad ReelSurfer Gets A Makeover, Now Lets You Clip & Share Any ESPN Or New York Times Video
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on April 12, 2013
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Y Combinator grad ReelSurfer is an instant video editor, born out of its founders frustration of trying to find clips, quotes and scenes from their favorite movies on YouTube and other video sites. The process is probably familiar to you: Search for clip, don’t find it; if you do find it, it’s part of a larger clip, so you have to download, convert and clip the video yourself.
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Dodge introduces 2014 Durango at New York Auto Show
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on March 29, 2013
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Earlier today at the New York Auto Show, Dodge introduced its 2014 Durango SUV, the latest generation in a long-line of popular sports utility vehicles. The 2014 model boasts improved gas mileage over the last edition, as well as a host of features and new standards that will appeal to both faithful owners and first-time
2014 Range Rover Sport debuted at 2013 New York Auto Show
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on March 27, 2013
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Let’s Hear It For New York – Disrupt NY 2013 Hackathon Tickets Now Available
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on March 25, 2013
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In mere weeks, the TC juggernaut rolls into New York for Disrupt, and that means we’re going to be giving hackers all over the East Coast (and beyond) an epic platform to show just how amazing their tech scene is.
When it comes to Hackathaons, the N.Y. scene has traditionally put Silicon Valley to shame. Everyone remembers GroupMe, born at Disrupt in 2010, who then went on to kill at SXSW a year later and exit to Skype six months after that. But is it really a surprise that the City That Never Sleeps does so well at Hackathons?
Of course not. And now it’s time to do it all again, with ticket sales for the New York TechCrunch Disrupt Hackathon opening today.
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Was that a meteor over New York (and zipping across Twitter)?
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on March 23, 2013
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A NASA representative tells the Associated Press that the bright object seen by many along the East Coast of the U.S. last night may well have been a meteor. [Read more]
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World’s Largest High-Rise Data Center Opens In New York
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on March 23, 2013
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CowboyRobot writes with this excerpt from Wall Street & Technology: “[Wednesday of this week], Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced the opening [of] a 1 million square foot high-rise data center [in the] old Verizon switching building at 375 Pearl Street. Sabey Data Center Properties, the owner of the property, has named the data center Intergate.Manhattan and says the building’s location, power supply and connectivity to underground fiber make it an ideal location for a data center in New York City. … Intergate.Manhattan has only one tenant so far, the New York Genome Center, a compute and storage platform for 12 leading medical institutions to tackle the big data challenges that will bring the benefits of genomics to patient care.” Let’s hope they keep plenty of fuel around for next storm season.
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T-Mobile to announce big changes during March 26 event in New York
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on March 19, 2013
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As we reported earlier today, T-Mobile is readying its 4G LTE network, and it seems the company plans to launch it in the near future. That launch date could be March 26, when the carrier will be holding an event in New York. During the event, T-Mobile plans to announce some big changes, including some
Range Rover Sport to make mad dash through New York
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on March 14, 2013
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Land Rover will unveil its updated Range Rover Sport the week before the opening of the New York auto show, with a drive through Manhattan. [Read more]
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What If Manning Had Leaked To the New York Times?
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on March 12, 2013
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New submitter minstrelmike points outs a two-page editorial in the NYTimes “about what would have been different legally, morally, and security-wise,” had the military information released through WikiLeaks been published by the Times instead. “‘If Manning had delivered his material to The Times, WikiLeaks would not have been able to post the unedited cables, as it ultimately did, heedless of the risk to human rights advocates, dissidents and informants named therein. In fact, you might not have heard of WikiLeaks. The group has had other middling scoops, but Manning put it on the map.’ The writers also discusses what the Times would and would not have done, admitting they probably wouldn’t have shared with other news outlets, but also admitting they would definitely have not shared everything.”
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Google shows off Glass apps: New York Times, Gmail, Path and more
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on March 11, 2013
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Google just took some time at SXSW to show off Google Glass, and it’s taken the lid off some apps that are currently in the works. As it turns out, Page and Co. have been working with the New York Times to build an application. Just ask for some news and Glass will deliver a headline, a byline and an accompanying image. What’s more is that users can tap and have the eyewear read the story’s text aloud. The duo are also testing a breaking news feature where notifications regarding fresh stories will appear as they’re published. Gmail also got some time in the limelight with its very own app. An email sender’s image and subject line will appear on the device’s screen, and users can reply by dictating their messages.
Evernote and Skitch received some love from the folks in Mountain View too, with the ability to send images to the services through Glass’ share functionality. Social networking app Path has found its way onto the wearable computing bandwagon as well. Not only do Google’s spectacles receive updates from the network, but they allow users to add emoticons to a friend’s post and reply with comments. Not impressed? “This is just where we started with a few friends to test the API in its early stage,” says Google Glass developer evangelist Timothy Jordan.
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GOMEX turns on free WiFi network in New York City, curbs coffee-shop hopping
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on March 5, 2013
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The Big Apple already has a candy coating of free WiFi, between permanent providers, transient offers, and the million coffee shops (et al) with a router inside. If there were any dead zones left in the city, GOMEX probably has them covered, with its 1,953 free WiFi hotspots now live throughout Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island, Brooklyn and the Bronx. Repeat: this isn’t a plan, the network is up and running right now. Each connection gets 1Mb of bandwidth, and you can jump on access points with GOMEX’s app (also free) for iOS and Android, which also hosts content like a hotspot map and other city-specific info not related to WiFi. The company has other major cities in the US on its to-do list, and expects to bring free internets to two additional locales during 2013. Not that it matters to users, but GOMEX ain’t doing this for fun — it’ll be profiting from advertising, its “Smart City services,” and charging carriers for lightening traffic on their data networks. Who needs a data plan, anyway? It’ll soon be impossible to find anywhere in NYC without a free WiFi hotspot, or seven.
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Source: GOMEX
Musk and New York Times Debate Highlights Electric Cars Shortcomings
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on February 20, 2013
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Tesla should emphasize the applications where EVs beat gas vehicles.
Tesla Motors and the New York Times reporter John Broder are exchanging salvos over a negative review of Tesla’s new East Coast fast-charging stations. When Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk says it was Broder’s fault that he got stranded with a depleted battery, Musk is right. But he’s missing the point. Broder’s difficulties illustrate the fact that electric cars aren’t as well suited to long-distance driving as gas-powered ones. If EVs are going to take off, it will be for applications in which they can outdo gasoline cars.
Fly Your Flag — Let’s See Some European Country Pavilions At Disrupt In New York
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on February 17, 2013
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This year we want to make it very, very obvious that TechCrunch events are open to all. In the past we’ve had startups appear from everywhere from Tokyo to Russia to Ghana, Africa. And this year we want to see a great turn-out from Europe, so we’re specifically inviting European startups to Disrupt NYC held on April 29-May 1. After-all, there’s a growing European startup scene in New York, so this is very much the right time. You can apply for the upcoming Battlefield competition at Disrupt New York and also apply to be part of the ‘pavilions’ in Startup Alley, our demo area for newly launched startups. Please apply to be part of the Startup Alley here. Apply for the Battlefield here. Get a taster for the Alley in the above video.
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Musk and New York Times Debate Highlights Electric Car Shortcomings
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on February 16, 2013
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Tesla should emphasize the applications where EVs beat gas vehicles.
Tesla Motors and the New York Times reporter John Broder are exchanging salvos over a negative review of Tesla’s new East Coast fast-charging stations. When Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk says it was Broder’s fault that he got stranded with a depleted battery, Musk is right. But he’s missing the point. Broder’s difficulties illustrate the fact that electric cars aren’t as well-suited to long-distance driving as gas-powered ones. If EVs are going to take off, it will be for applications in which they can outdo gasoline cars.
Reminder: The New York Disrupt Pitch-Off/Meetup Is On Tuesday
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on February 10, 2013
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It’s been a few months since our last NYC meet-up and, in an effort to find some of the best startups in New York for Disrupt this year, we’re planning a 60-second pitch-off competition. The winner will get free tickets and a spot in Startup Alley at the event. One runner-up gets two free tickets to the event. Disrupt NY is being held on April 27 – May 1, 2013 in Manhattan.
Chinese Hack New York Times
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on January 31, 2013
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Rick Zeman writes “According to a headline article in the New York Times, they admit to being hacked by the Chinese, and covers the efforts of Mandiant to investigate, and then to eradicate their custom Advanced Persistent Threats (APT). This was alleged to be in reaction to an article which details the sleazy business dealings of the family of Wen Jiabao, China’s newest Prime Minister. China’s Ministry of National Defense said in denial, ‘Chinese laws prohibit any action including hacking that damages Internet security.’”
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The New York Times says its computer networks were repeatedly hacked by Chinese
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Chinese hackers said to wage cyberwar on The New York Times
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on January 31, 2013
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Unusual activity was seen in the paper’s computer systems during a probe on China’s prime minister. The Times then discovered that the corporate passwords for every employee had been stolen. [Read more]
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Yelp adding hygiene ratings to New York and San Francisco restaurant listings
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on January 17, 2013
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Yelp is great for sizing up unvisited eateries, and soon some users will be able to complement review results with a side of hygiene inspection ratings. “Health Scores” will be added to listings in New York and San Francisco over the next few weeks, with Philadelphia, Boston and Chicago next in line. The most recent rating will show up on the restaurant hub, but go deeper and you’ll find a history of recent inspections, including notes on any violations. A “new open data standard” called LIVES (Local Inspector Value-entry Specification) is behind the feature, allowing local authorities to add inspection outcomes straight into Yelp. We’re sure users will appreciate the extra info when scoping out new places, or even checking up on old favorites — but they might not like what they find. One example restaurant linked in Yelp’s blog post has a Health Score of 92 out of 100, which sounds all good until you see one of the most recent violations was due to “Rodents / Roaches / Flies / Other Animals.” Tasty!
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Reddit co-founder kills self in New York, police say
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on January 12, 2013
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‘Shock and anger’ as New York Times eliminates environment desk
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on January 12, 2013
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Florida man pleads guilty in New York in $1M dinosaur fossils dispute
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on December 27, 2012
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New York Paper Uses Public Records To Publish Gun-Owner Map
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on December 26, 2012
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New submitter Isaac-1 writes “First it was the sex offenders being mapped using public records, now it seems to be gun owners — I wonder who will be next? It seems a newspaper in New York has published an interactive map with the names and addresses of people with [handguns].” It’s happened before: In 2007, Virginia’s Roanoke Times raised the ire of many gun owners by publishing a database of Virginia’s gun permit holders that it assembled based on public records inquiries. (The paper later withdrew that database.) Similarly, WRAL-TV in North Carolina published a database earlier this year with searchable map of (partially redacted) information about permit holders in that state, and Philadelphia made the news for a similar disclosure — complete with interactive map and addresses — of hundreds of gun permit applicants and holders.
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NimbleTV beta goes live in New York City for a chosen few, streams paid TV anywhere they are
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on December 22, 2012
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Online video startup NimbleTV told us that service was just months away, and it’s acting on that promise with the official launch of its private beta. The 250-plus New York City residents let into the beta will have the option to stream cable, satellite or other paid TV services to virtually any device with a modern web browser and a good broadband connection. Regular service could be available in the first quarter of 2013 at an estimated $ 20 per month, although this doesn’t include the TV programming in question: NimbleTV’s business model requires subscribing to traditional service that the company sets up on the customer’s behalf. This is also presuming the provider doesn’t encounter any legal obstacles. The fledgling firm lets customers sign up for service outside of their actual region, which could dodge around blackout policies on sports and other shows. If Aereo upset broadcasters by streaming local, over-the-air TV, an even more adventurous company could wind up in the same boat.
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Via: The Verge
Source: NimbleTV
New York Culls Sex Offenders From the Online Gaming Ranks
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on December 20, 2012
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SternisheFan writes with a story at PC Mag that New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman has announced that more than 2000 registered sex offenders have been kicked off various online gaming platforms, in an cooperative effort involving both the state and various gaming companies. From that article: “Earlier this year, the accounts of 3,500 additional offenders were removed from platforms operated by Microsoft, Apple, Blizzard Entertainment, Electronic Arts, Disney Interactive Media Group, and Warner Brothers. New York State’s Electronic Securing and Targeting of Online Predators Act (e-STOP) law requires convicted sex offenders to register all of their email addresses, screen names, and other Internet identifiers with the state. Schneiderman’s office then makes that information available to certain websites so they can make sure that their communities were not being used by predators. Operation: Game Over, however, is the first time e-STOP has been applied to online gaming platforms, he said. Since many online gaming platforms let users send messages to other players anonymously, it’s unsafe to have convicted offenders using these services, Schneiderman said.”
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Live from Engadget’s reader meetup at Roseland in New York City!
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on November 29, 2012
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If you’re reading this from New York City, it’s time to close that laptop lid and head down to our reader meetup at Roseland Ballroom! The party is just getting started, and we’ll be here until 10 tonight. There’s plenty of food, drinks and an absolutely insane number of gadgets to give away. For those of you stuck at home, we hope to see you at another event in the very near future, but for now, you can click on through to our liveblog to catch all the action from Manhattan.
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MakerBot Introduces 3D Photo Booth In Its New York Store, Print Your Face In 3D
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on November 21, 2012
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Today was the official grand opening of the MakerBot Store in New York. Head over to 298 Mulberry Street and you can buy MakerBot printers, filament, and pre-made items, such as bracelets, watches and toys. And that’s not all.
MakerBot CEO Bre Pettis unveiled a new 3D photo booth powered by ShapeShot. The photo takes a couple of minutes and costs $ 5 for three reusable shots. Then you can order prints of your head. In 3D. Depending on the size, they run $ 20, $ 40 or $ 60. The most important part remains the fact that there is now a physical address to experience 3D printing.
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Genspace: New York City’s Community Biolab (Video)
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on November 20, 2012
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Imagine that you are at 33 Flatbush Ave. in the Brooklyn borough of what David Letterman calls “the world’s greatest city.” You go to the 7th floor. Congratulations. You have found New York City’s community biolab, Genspace. It’s a well-equipped facility without a single mad scientist in sight. Indeed, everyone here seems as happy as the people you see in a makerspace — which should not be surprising, since Genspace is essentially a makerspace for biologists. It is confined to non-hazardous experiments, but there is plenty going on, including ongoing projects and courses with titles like DIY Neuroscience: Controlling Behavior from the Inside. You can keep up with Genspace by following their blog. And of course, if you’re in the neighborhood you should stop in. It’s a welcoming environment, dedicated to the idea that science is for everyone, not just a chosen few.
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Thieves reportedly steal $1.5M in iPads from New York airport
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on November 16, 2012
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Engadget’s next reader meetup is in New York City this month! More tickets available!
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on November 9, 2012
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Do you feel that? There’s excitement in the air. The next Engadget reader meetup is approaching. We’re still buzzing from our Seattle event and are excited to bring some of that gadgety magic to the New York area. We’ve also been given the go ahead to open up some more tickets for the event, which will be going down on November 29th at Roseland in Manhattan. Make sure you’re on the list by entering all of the pertinent info here.
Oh, and if you’re interested in sponsoring the event, there’s still time. Just drop us a line at sponsors [at] engadget [dot] com.
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Here Is New York
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on November 4, 2012
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On a crisp, sunny Sunday morning here in Brooklyn it’s hard to imagine that devastation is just around the corner. Whole communities are burnt and swept to sea. Endless gas lines and power outages abound. The arteries and capillaries that carried the lifeblood of this city – its myriad people and their trains – are choked off. It’s getting better, but it’s not there yet.
New York Data Centers Battle Floods, Utility Outages
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on October 30, 2012
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miller60 writes “At least three data center buildings in lower Manhattan are struggling with power problems amid widespread flooding and utility outages caused by Hurricane Sandy. Flooded basements at two sites took out diesel fuel pumps, leaving them unable to refuel generators on higher levels. One of these was Datagram, which knocked out Buzzfeed and the Gawker network of sites. At 111 8th Avenue, some tenants lost power when Equinix briefly experienced generator problems.”
The NY Times has a running list of Sandy-related problems, including 5,700 more flight cancellations, 6 million people without power, rising water levels at a nuclear plant, official disaster declarations from President Obama, and a death toll of 38. On the upside, and despite the high water levels, the Nuclear Energy Institute was quick to point out that all 34 nuclear facilities in Sandy’s path made it through without problems.
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New York, New Jersey financial sector well prepared for Hurricane Sandy
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on October 27, 2012
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Lessons from 9/11 have helped ensure the financial services sector in New York and New Jersey is prepared for disasters, and even shortened the time to recover when regional events happen.
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Lawsuit Challenges New York Sugary Drink Ban
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on October 13, 2012
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An anonymous reader writes “Soda makers, along with other trade organizations, filed a lawsuit Friday challenging the New York soda ban that is about to be implemented in the city. ‘Last month, the board voted eight to zero, with one abstention, to ban restaurants, mobile food carts, delis and concessions at movie theaters, stadiums and arenas from selling sugary drinks in cups or containers larger than 16 ounces. The ban, designed to reduce obesity, is slated to begin March 12. … The lawsuit also claims that new regulations are “arbitrary and capricious,” violating a section of the New York Civil Laws and Rules. Opponents have specifically said it’s unfair that convenience stores, including 7-Eleven and its famous Big Gulp drink, would be exempt.’”
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New York auction to offer 125 meteorites for sale
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on September 26, 2012
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New York Times Takes Aim At Data Center
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on September 24, 2012
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Nerval’s Lobster writes “The New York Times’ latest expose takes on data centers, but the Gray Lady’s investigation has prompted its own criticism. While the paper correctly noted that there’s a backend cost attached to the storage of photos, cat videos, and old shopping lists, many critics are taking issue with how the Times addresses the issue of those data centers’ power consumption. While the Times’ contention that the majority of data-center operators prefer secrecy is probably accurate, this industry is public enough that the paper’s approach to the article exposes a few puzzling choices. Here are five trouble areas.”
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Line already forming in New York for iPhone 5
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on September 16, 2012
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So far, it’s the usual semiprofessional line sitters outside Apple’s flagship New York store. Still, the indications are there’s significant demand for the device. Buying one on Friday may require a sleeping bag and folding chair.
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