'Virtual' computers span the digital divide
NComputing is out to span the digital divide with a version of cloud computing called "virtualization," which essentially turns one machine into many.
Software
Aug 6, 2009
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Intel boosts Facebook users power for research
Intel unveiled a software program that lets Facebook users devote spare computer processing power to researching diseases or climate change.
Software
Aug 4, 2009
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Security researchers offer caution on smart grids
(AP) -- The race to build a "smarter" electrical grid could have a dark side. Security experts are starting to show the dangers of equipping homes and businesses with new meters that enable two-way communication with utilities.
Energy & Green Tech
Jul 31, 2009
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Technology on way to forecasting humanity's needs
Much as meteorologists predict the path and intensity of hurricanes, Indiana University's Alessandro Vespignani believes we will one day predict with unprecedented foresight, specificity and scale such things as the economic ...
Mathematics
Jul 23, 2009
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Recognition at last: Face recognition computers can see through your disguise
A rapid but superior method for computerized face recognition could revolutionize security systems especially if it can see through disguises, according to research published in this month's issue of the International Journal ...
Computer Sciences
Jul 7, 2009
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High population density triggers cultural explosions
Increasing population density, rather than boosts in human brain power, appears to have catalysed the emergence of modern human behaviour, according to a new study by UCL (University College London) scientists published in ...
Social Sciences
Jun 4, 2009
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New computer program promises to be 'Rosetta Stone' for chemical names
In an advance that will help speed global development of new drugs and patenting of new commercial and industrial products, a scientist in New Mexico is reporting development of the first computer program that can quickly ...
Other
Apr 29, 2009
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IBM Developing Computing System to Challenge Humans on America's Favorite Quiz Show, Jeopardy! (w/Video)
For nearly two years, IBM scientists have been working on a highly advanced Question Answering (QA) system, codenamed "Watson." The scientists believe that the computing system will be able to understand complex questions ...
Computer Sciences
Apr 27, 2009
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Warp Power May Soon Add Extra Life to Your Cell Phone and iPod Batteries
Roman Lysecky, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering at The University of Arizona, has been awarded a grant of more than $400,000 by the National Science Foundation to develop high-performance customizable ...
Engineering
Apr 14, 2009
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No disks needed for startup's streamed video games
(AP) -- Music and movies can be streamed over the Internet, so why not video games? A startup founded by technology entrepreneur Steve Perlman says it has developed a technology to deliver video games on demand, an idea ...
Software
Mar 24, 2009
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