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Windows 7 debut a hit: NPD

Microsoft's new-generation Windows 7 operating system hit the ground running, with US sales in its opening days blasting past those of its Vista predecessor, according to NPD Group.

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created Nov 06, 2009 | popularity 1.3 / 5 (13) | comments 1




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Computer scientists develop an interactive field guide app for birders

A team of researchers led by computer scientist Serge Belongie at the University of California, San Diego, has good news for birders: they have developed an iPad app that will identify most North American birds, with a little ...

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created May 08, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Google's Punchd wants to replace loyalty cards with an app

Over the years, Google has changed the way we search online and the way many businesses advertise online. With Android, the company has built the most popular smartphone operating system in the world. And now the tech giant ...

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Bilingual avatar speaks Mundie language

(PhysOrg.com) -- This week's Microsoft Big Idea event, TechFest 2012, presented the latest advances on the part of researchers at Microsoft. A bilingual talking head received much of the attention. Called ...

Technology / Hi Tech & Innovation

created Mar 10, 2012 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (18) | comments 16 | with audio podcast report

Toshiba announces new printer that uses erasable toner

(PhysOrg.com) -- Recognizing that the much heralded paperless office hasn’t really come about as many expected, Toshiba has taken a new approach to cutting costs, creating a system whereby regular printer ...

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Mar 09, 2012 | popularity 3.2 / 5 (9) | comments 0 | with audio podcast report

'Mass Effect 3' game begins epic battle for Earth

The year's most hotly anticipated videogame lands Tuesday as the final installment of a "Mass Effect" trilogy immerses players in an epic battle for Earth.

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created Mar 06, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

New robot 'Cheetah' breaks land-speed record

(PhysOrg.com) -- Up till now researchers at Boston Dynamics have demonstrated four legged robots that appear meant to carry heavy loads as they tromp through and over rough terrain (e.g. Alpha Dog and Petman, LS3). Now it appears they’ve taken a different approach in looking ...

Electronics / Robotics

created Mar 06, 2012 | popularity 4.9 / 5 (15) | comments 17 | with audio podcast report

NFC aid for the visually and hearing impaired

As the proportion of senior citizens grows, their special needs are gaining momentum. Human eyesight, for example, weakens with age. VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has been developing new NFC-based applications ...

Technology / Engineering

created Feb 09, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Dropbox co-founder aims to build his own Google, not sell to them

Four years ago, Drew Houston was just another super-smart hacker with ambitions of starting his own company.

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created Jan 18, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (5) | comments 3

HP slams 'sensational' reports about LaserJet printer hack vulnerability

(PhysOrg.com) -- Columbia University researchers have demonstrated how hackers can use printers not only to infect computer systems and steal information but to set printers on fire. Their claims were made ...

Electronics / Hardware

created Nov 30, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 32 | with audio podcast report

Glove-friendly touchscreen goes on exhibit

(PhysOrg.com) -- A new screen has been designed that can work with gloved hands, and it comes from Japan-based SMK. The target application will be car-navigation systems which drivers can operate while wearing ...

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created Oct 26, 2011 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (4) | comments 1 | with audio podcast report


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