June 2016

NEXT SIG MEETINGSPEECH TECHNOLOGY

Wednesday June 15, 20164:00-5:30 PM

Havasupai RoomChaparral Center

GCC GENERAL MEETINGCLUB OVERVIEW

Wednesday October 5, 20161:00-3:00 PM

Aqua Fria RoomCimarron Center

COFFEE CHATTO BE DETERMINED

ThursdayOctober 13, 20168:30-10:00 AM

Hopi RoomChaparral CenterNE

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GIES

2016

Who is “Techie” of the

month?

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Experts can predict your age and income from your apps

TECH NEWS

Google gets 'serious' about beaming wireless broadband

http://www.nytimes.com/

http://www.nbcnews.co

Russian Cybersleuth Battles the ‘Dark Ages’ of the Internet

The Chinese Hackers in the Back Office

Gawker, Filing for Bankruptcy After Hogan Suit, Is for Sale

France Unveils Smartphone Emergency Alert App

Wendy's Finds More Unusual Card Activity at Restaurants

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17 iPhone Tricks To Make Your Life Easier

TECH TIPS

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http://www.k

Credit card skimming crime rampant but you can stop it

http://www.addictivetips.co

How To Check If Your Internet Connection Is Fast Enough

For Gaming & Netflix

20 Google Now tips every Android user should know

A dozen helpful Amazon Echo how-to tips and tricks

10 tips and tricks to make Siri work better

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GADGETS7 of the Most Accurate Voice

Recognition Systems http://www.inc.com/

http://www.popularmechanic

10 Hot New Tech Gadgets

First Phone With Google's Mixed Reality "Tango" Tech

Your New Car Might Sport Defective Takata Airbags

Hey Siri, Can We Talk?

Google Chromecast Bests Apple TV In Sales

http://www.techtimes.com/

http://www.te

Talking While Driving Dangerous Even If You’re Using Hands-Free Phone

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NEW

TECHNOLOGIESJune 2016

Techie of the MonthThomas PerkinsThomas J. Perkins, who nurtured Silicon Valley’s venture capital industry into a force that later helped foster the growth of companies like Google and Amazon, died Tuesday night at his home in Marin County, Calif. He was 84.Thomas James Perkins was born on Jan. 7, 1932, and grew up in White Plains in modest circumstances, attending White Plains High School. His father, Harry, worked for an insurance company, and his mother, Elizabeth, was an occasional seamstress.He became interested in technology early. IAccepted to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, he studied electrical engineering and computer science, earning his bachelor’s degree in both. He later received an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School. After working for a time for Sperry Gyroscope Company in Great Neck, on Long Island, he moved to California, where he worked in the technology industry for a decadeHe joined H.P. in the 1960s, working for the company’s founders, David Packard and William Hewlett.

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NEW TECHNOLOGIES SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPMeets the third Wednesday of every month

NEXT MEETING & TOPIC:

SPEECH TECHNOLOGYWEDNESDAY JUNE 15, 20164:00-5:30 PM HAVASUPAI ROOM CHAPARRAL CENTER

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Mission:  The Grand Computers Club is run by Sun City Grand volunteer residents to support, train, and enhance the use of p e r s o n a l c o m p u t e r s a n d re l a t e d technology by all interested residents. We are here to help a beginner get started and an experienced user to advance their abilities.

New Technologies Special Interest Group

The mission of the Sun City Grand Computers Club New Technologies Special Interest Group is to provide the club members with a forum for the open discussion of technologically advanced ideas and experiences.