With technology and wants and needs evolving, it’s critical that certain businesses revamp their strategy and services offered.  One of those businesses that has become more tech-savvy as well as introducing new tech is the self-storage and moving service.  In the past, self-storage companies rarely had websites, online payments, video surveillance or even the availability of convenient moving services.  Being in a world of automation and instant gratification, most of the moving service businesses were way behind the eight ball.  That doesn’t ring true anymore, with the introduction of things like PODS, U-box, and many local companies.

The ease of moving your personal belongings into storage is amazing. These companies drop off storage boxes directly to your house and even pick them up and keep them in storage.  This system not only makes things easier but is useful in a lot of other events.  If you’re a college student moving into a new apartment and are stuck in a week of no residency, these companies are a perfect option.  If you’re a commercial business wanting to store mass amounts for a small period of time as you move buildings, this option is perfect for you.

3D printing has really taken off in the past few years. Although you may have just started hearing about it, many people would be surprised to know the process and invention of 3D printing began as far back as 1983 by Chuck Hull.  Already it has greatly impacted life as we know it, being able to create guns, working organs, decreasing production times, and stimulating imaginations everywhere.  There are many uses for 3D printing the World hasn’t come up with yet, but industrial fabrication can benefit greatly from this technology.

Let’s take a look at what some industrial fabrication companies usually create:

• Shipping pallets
• Carts
• Stairways
• Spouting
• Dust collection
• Conveyors
• Structural pieces

A lot of these industrial fabrication processes require stainless steel, which can’t be replaceable by 3D printing, but there are plenty that can be.  An entire conveyor belt system has the opportunity to be put together with 3D printing pieces.  Combined with stainless steel, 3D printing could create a more efficient fabrication system.  Companies like The Micar Company in Decatur, IL are well known for their fabrication services as well as concrete, roof coating, and more.  3D printing could end up being a system they use in the future.

If you’re looking for an industrial fabrication company in Illinois then head over to The Micar Company’s website and see what they have to offer.

The new BlackBerry 10 phones’ Q10 And Z10 was announced today by BlackBerry (formerly RIM). Let’s take a closer look at BlackBerry Q10 and BlackBerry Z10 smartphones, shall we?

BlackBerry Z10 Features and Specs:
• BlackBerry’s new flagship smartphone on the BB10 platform
• Dual-core TI OMAP 4470 1.5GHz processor
• 2GB of RAM
• 16GB of internal storage (expandable up to 32GB via microSD card)
• 4.2-inch LCD touchscreen HD display (1280 x 768 pixels) with 356 pixels per inch (ppi)
• microUSB and microHDMI ports
• 8MP main camera with LED flash
• 2MP secondary camera
• 720p HD video capture
• Near Field Communication (NFC)
• Long Term Evolution (LTE) support
• 9mm thick
• 1800mAh battery
• 3.5mm headphone jack
• Support for 4G mobile hotspot, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0 Low Energy, GPS
• Comes in black or white color option
BlackBerry Q10 Features and Specs:
• BlackBerry’s first BB10 smartphone with a QWERTY keyboard
• Dual-core TI OMAP 4470 1.5GHz processor
• 2GB of RAM
• 16GB of internal storage (expandable up to 32GB via microSD card)
• 3.1-inch screen display with 720 x 720 pixels
• 8MP main camera with LED flash
• 2MP secondary camera
• 720p HD video capture
• NFC
• LTE support
• Support for 4G mobile hotspot, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0 Low Energy, GPS
• microUSB and microHDMI ports
• 3.5mm headphone jack
• Comes in black or white color option
BlackBerry says the BlackBerry Z10 smartphone will be available in the coming weeks, with the BlackBerry Q10 smartphone to follow about a month later. There you have it, folks. Enjoy!

The new Apple iPad with 128GB storage and Retina display features was announced by Apple today. Let’s take a closer look at some of the featured highlights of Apple’s new 128GB iPad with Retina display, shall we?

According to Apple, the 9.7-inch with Retina display on the new iPad 4th-generation makes everything looks crisp and lifelike. Text is razor sharp. Colors are vibrant. Photos and videos are rich with detail, thanks to its 3.1 million pixels — a million more pixels than an HDTV.

The new A6X chip inside the new 4th-generation iPad is up to twice as fast as the previous-generation A5X chip, and it delivers up to twice the graphics performance, without sacrificing battery life, which means even the most advanced apps are smooth, responsive, and incredibly lifelike.

Furthermore, the new iPad 4 with Retina display features advanced Wi-Fi that’s up to twice as fast as any previous-generation iPad. And access to more cellular data networks globally makes it fast in more ways than one, and in many more places. The iOS 6.1 includes support for additional LTE around the world, and iTunes Match subscribers can download individual songs to their iOS devices from iCloud.

In addition, the 4th-generation iPad features FaceTime HD camera, 5MP autofocus iSight camera, 1080p HD video recording with video stabilization and face detection, and ultrafast wireless performance. The 128GB iPad with Wi-Fi and iPad with Wi-Fi + Cellular models provide twice the storage capacity of the 64GB models to hold even more valuable content including photos, documents, projects, presentations, books, movies, TV shows, music and apps.

The iPad also has access to more than 300,000 apps specifically designed for the device. Additionally, the iPad also supports more than 5,000 newspapers and magazines offered in Newsstand, and more than 1.5 million books available on the iBookstore.

The new 128GB versions of the 4th-generation iPad will be available starting Tuesday, February 5, in black or white color. The price starts at US $799 for the iPad with Wi-Fi model and US $929 for the iPad with Wi-Fi + Cellular 128GB model. All versions of the 128GB iPad will be sold through the Apple Online Store, Apple Retail Stores and select Apple Authorized Resellers.

Google I/O 2013 will kick-off on May 15 through May 17 at Moscone Center in San Francisco. Le’ts take a quick look what to expect with Google’s annual technology conference. By the way, all the tickets are sold out for the event.

According to Google, here’s the daily schedule of their agenda for the 2013 Google I/O. The times are in PDT (GMT-7) and are subject to change.

May 15 (Day 1) – On-site check-in, Bike and Coat Check, Breakfast, Keynote and Break, Sessions, Developers Sandbox, Google Store Hours, Lunch break (no sessions), Lunch, Break (no sessions), and After Hours.

May 16 (Day 2) – On-site check-in, Bike and Coat Check, Breakfast, Sessions, Developers Sandbox, Google Store Hours, Lunch break (no sessions), and Lunch.

May 17 (Day 3) – On-site check-in, Bike and Coat Check, Breakfast, Sessions, Developers Sandbox, Google Store Hours, Lunch break (no sessions), and Lunch.

Meanwhile, here’s the daily schedule of the sessions for the 2013 Google I/O. The times are in PDT (GMT-7) and are subject to change. The following general topics will be covered. There are also sub-topics in each of the general sessions.

May 15 (Day 1) – Android, Chrome and Apps, Google+, Google Cloud Platform, Google Maps, YouTube, Google Wallet, Knowledge and Structured Data, and Tech Talk.

May 16 (Day 2) – More Android, Chrome and Apps, Google+, Google Cloud Platform, Google Maps, YouTube, Google Glass, Google Ads, Google Wallet, Knowledge and Structured Data, and Tech Talk.

May 17 (Day 3) – More Android, Chrome and Apps, Google Cloud Platform, and Tech Talk.

The Google I/O 2013 event will also stream live here on this website starting tomorrow at 9 a.m. PT. Don’t forget to come back here tomorrow for all the 2013 Google I/O goodies and stuff. I’d like to thank Google for giving this humble site rare access and privilege to stream their annual tech event live!