New Technologies SIG Mission

The New Technologies SIG mission is to provide the club members with a forum for the open discussion of technology ideas and experiences. We will educate each other on key technology trends and directions. We will provide presentations and discussions about leading-edge computing advancements. We will preview announcements from key industry players. We will recap highlights from major industry trade shows. We will cover items as diverse as foldable phones, driverless autos and the best new PCs and tablets.

New Technologies SIG Purpose

• Provide a focal point for people to meet, work and exchange ideas.
• Encourage members to share their technology experiences.
• Assist members in understanding how they can leverage and deploy new technology.
• Assist members in developing their understanding of key technology trends.
• Keep members abreast of leading-edge announcements and products.

New Technologies Audience

• People who want to understand, share knowledge about, and use, new technologies as they are announced and become useable.

Meeting time: 3rd Thursday 3:30 - 5 PM in the Chaparral Center, Computer Club Classroom.
Oct - April

Contact:	Thomas Shepherd - newtech@grandcomputers.org

Calendar

Date	Time	Location	Topic
October 19, 2023	3:30 PM	Chaparral Center, Computer Classroom	"Review of the Electric Vehicle Industry" Presentation to be given by Gary Graunke. Gary is an expert on EV's; he has been in the past the President of the Oregon Electric Vehicle Association, has extensive computer experience and has created educational materials relating EV's to climate, economic and national security issues. Anyone is welcome to attend - you don't have to be a SIG member and there is no need to preregister.
November 16, 2023	3:30 PM	Chaparral Center, Computer Classroom	"Medical Technology - Key Trends for the Future" Wearable Devices 3D Printing Portals VR and AR Training Smartphone Apps Join us for a lively technical discussion about these interesting new devices and techniques. Anyone is welcome to attend - You don't have to be a member of the SIG - You don't have to be a member of the Club - You don't even have to register - Just Show Up!
December 21, 2023	3:30 PM	Chaparral Center, Computer Classroom	TBA

 

Recent Presentations
File Date	File Name
04/21/2023	New Tech SIG April 2023.pdf
04/21/2023	New Tech SIG March 2023.pdf
02/16/2023	Feb 2023 CES Highlights Presentation.pdf
01/20/2023	Into to Tech Toys Buying Guide.pdf
12/18/2022	Tech Toys Buying Guide 2022.pdf
12/18/2022	New Tech Sig Auto Presentation Sept 2022.pdf
03/20/2022	Tech Travel March 2022 Part 2.pdf
03/20/2022	Tech Travel March 2022 Part 1.pdf
02/23/2022	Highlights from the 2022 Consumer Electronics Show.pdf
02/23/2022	2022 February Consumer Electronics Show.pdf
12/20/2021	Tech Toys Buying Guide Dec 2021.pdf
12/10/2021	Zona Wyyerd Presentation Nov 2021.pdf
04/24/2021	Linux - What is it Good For.pdf
03/29/2021	New Technologies SIG March 2021 CES Highlights.pdf
02/25/2021	Automotive Trends for 2021.pdf
01/21/2021	MIcrosoft, Apple, Intel and Google for 2021.pdf
12/17/2020	Finale 2020.pdf
10/15/2020	China's Tech City.pdf
09/16/2020	They're Back - Tech Giants.pdf
08/20/2020	Slideshow Apps.pdf
07/16/2020	Chromebook 2020.pdf
06/28/2020	Tracking Technology.pdf
05/21/2020	AI and the Pandemic.pdf
02/27/2020	USB Essentials.pdf
01/17/2020	5G Cellular Networks.pdf
11/22/2019	Can Chromebook Work for You.pdf
10/18/2019	Virtual Reality Headsets.pdf

 

Recent Newsletters
File Date	File Name
01/01/2020	2020-01 Newsletter.pdf
12/01/2019	2019-12 Newsletter.pdf
11/01/2019	2019-11 Newsletter.pdf
10/01/2019	2019-10 Newsletter.pdf