Tech Article 11/30/12

Japan Unveils Prototype of Maglev Train, Speeds up to 311 MPH

• More than a year after the Central Japan Railway Company received construction approval, it got started on its maglev railways.
• It has finally unveiled a Series L0 prototype that would blow away its current bullet system.
• Designed to travel at 311 mph, a single one of these high-speed marvels is designed to carry about 16 carriages, which is equivalent to 1,000 commuters.
• The popular 90-minute trip from Tokyo to Nagoya can be cut down to 40 minutes.
• It will cost around 112 billion when its all done but it is not scheduled to be complete until 2027.

Do Now 11-26-12

                  Pros and Cons of Social Media During Hurricane Sandy

 The Pros of having social media during Hurricane Sandy are as follows:

• You could stay up to date with news and twitter updates about the storm.
• You could see what is getting hit at that point and know not to go there.
• You could have found out where the nearest gas station with gas is.

The Cons of having social Media during Hurricane Sandy are as follows:

• You had no idea that the tunnel was flooded when you had to go to the store. 
• People were making fun of the Hurricane by posting fake pictures about it.
• The battery on your phone dies quicker with social media constantly running.

Tunnel Flooding

    

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Tech Article 11/14/12

Apple's New iMacs Face Delays 

• The release of Apple's newly-redesigned iMac all-in-one desktop has quietly been pushed back.
• It could possibly miss a major part of holiday shopping.
• French Apple news site, Mac Bidouille, says production difficulties will push back the release of both models.
• The computer, which was unveiled at Apple's Ipad Mini event in October, is set to ship out to early buyers sometime this month.
•  The larger, 27-inch model shipping in December.
• MacBidouille says it's the new friction-stir welding process Apple's using, something that bonds the two major pieces of the iMac's aluminum body together is causing the difficulties.