Gift Guide: A focus on HD video, at many prices
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Dec 01, 2009 |
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It's easier than ever to shoot high-definition video. You can do it with traditional-style camcorders, of course, but also with cameras that also are designed to take still photos - from high-end "digital ...
Fujitsu develops world's fastest processor
May 15, 2009 |
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(AP) -- Japanese computer maker Fujitsu Ltd. said Wednesday that it has successfully developed the world's fastest supercomputer processing unit with more than twice the speed of the current leader.
New robot 'steered by human thought': Honda
Mar 31, 2009 |
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Japan's Honda said Tuesday it had developed a robot steered by human thought, thanks to a helmet-like device that measures a person's brain activity and sends signals to the machine.
Scientists Write Guide to Build Supercomputer from Sony Playstation 3
Dec 17, 2008 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- UMass Dartmouth Physics Professor Gaurav Khanna and UMass Dartmouth Principal Investigator Chris Poulin have created a step-by-step guide to building a home-brewed supercomputer that can reduce the cost of ...
Household robots do not protect users' security and privacy, researchers say
Oct 08, 2009 |
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People are increasingly using household robots for chores, communication, entertainment and companionship. But safety and privacy risks of information-gathering objects that move around our homes are not yet adequately addressed, ...
General Electric Develops a 500GB Optical Disc
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Apr 27, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- G.E. has unveiled a 500 GB micro-holographic disc that is the same size as existing DVD's. The storage capacity is equivalent to 100 DVD's and is aimed at the archive industry but eventually ...
Microsoft's Zune HD Leaked
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Apr 15, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- It looks like Microsoft's Zune HD player will be a strong competition for Apple's iPod Touch. Uunconfirmed technical specifications of Microsoft's Zune HD player have now emerged and the new ...
ASUS Debuts Eee PC T91MT -- First Netbook to Go Multi-touch
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Nov 27, 2009 |
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ASUS today launched the Eee PC T91MT, the world's first convertible tablet netbook to feature a multi-touch screen that supports Windows 7 Multi-Touch gestures.
Robot scientist becomes first machine to discover new scientific knowledge
Apr 02, 2009 |
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Scientists have created a Robot Scientist which the researchers believe is the first machine to have independently discovered new scientific knowledge. The robot, called Adam, is a computer system that fully automates the ...
Organic light-emitting diode screens ready to go mainstream
Jun 24, 2009 |
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It's not yet lights-out for LCD and plasma, but OLED displays are finally ready to begin pushing those technologies out of the limelight.
Apple iPhone to Receive Some Upgrades
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May 26, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- The Apple iPhone is one of the most versatile smart phones around today and it's about to get better. The news of what the next generation iPhone will be like is traveling fast.
India's $10 Laptop to be revealed Feb. 3 (Updated)
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Jan 30, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- On February 3, the Indian government will display a prototype of the Rs 500, a $10 laptop that will hopefully give more young people the opportunity to learn and help increase the country's school enrollment.
Kingston Unveils the World’s First 256GB USB Flash Drive
Jul 22, 2009 |
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Kingston Technology, the independent world leader in memory products, announced the launch of the world's first 256GB USB flash drive, the Kingston Technology DataTraveler 300. It allows users to carry around ...
Xbox Live boots pirate videogame players; will link to Twitter, Facebook, Last.fm
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Nov 12, 2009 |
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Microsoft said Thursday that its Xbox 360 videogame console will be able to link online starting next week with Twitter and Facebook along with Internet radio star Last.fm.
I, robot -- and gardener: MIT droids tend plants
Apr 10, 2009 |
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(AP) -- These gardeners would have green thumbs - if they had thumbs.
