Computing
Will a high-velocity, DNA-tagging police pellet gun deter protesters?
January 24, 2013 3:43 pm | by Kasey Panetta, Associate Editor | Blogs | CommentsGun control is a hot button issue, so it makes sense that police and security firms would look towards expanding effective methods of nonviolent interaction. This becomes particularly important during riot situations with a lot of people and confusion, where police are often outnumbered and overwhelmed.
Preparing for the worst: Author Martin Ford imagines a future when machines have all the jobs
January 24, 2013 9:38 am | by PAUL WISEMAN AP Economics Writer | News | CommentsMartin Ford saw it everywhere, even in his own business. Smarter machines and better software were helping companies do more work with fewer people. His Silicon Valley software firm used to put its programs on disks and ship them to customers. The disks were made, packaged and
Modular, rackmount mix-and-match surge protector offers 12-module capacity
January 23, 2013 4:00 pm | Product Releases | CommentsITW Linx announced the launch of its SurgeGate Modular Rackmount surge protector. The mix and match 12-module technology is asserted to offer the fastest protection time in the industry with a response time of 1-5 ns. This surge protector offers
Slim SATA SSDs feature power-fail protection
January 23, 2013 3:18 pm | Product Releases | CommentsSTEC, Inc. announced the small-form-factor s230 Series of Slim SATA solid-state drives. This low-power, small-footprint Slim SATA drive comes in an industry standard JEDEC MO-297 format occupying
Tantalum capacitor protects from short circuit conditions
January 23, 2013 11:02 am | Kemet Electronics Corporation | Product Releases | CommentsKEMET Corporation introduced its new T496 Hi-Rel Fused Commercial-Off-the-Shelf (COTS) MnO2 Series of tantalum surface mount capacitors. These devices are ideal for use in high reliability applications where a capacitor failing short will disrupt the overall performance of the system. The internal fuse in the capacitor results in a fail open condition.
Vibrating steering wheel might prevent car accidents
January 23, 2013 9:12 am | by Kasey Panetta, Associate Editor | Blogs | CommentsI’ve talked a lot about intelligent systems in cars that are steering the industry towards a safer overall product by allow computers to take over where human error would mean an accident.There has been talk of new seatbelts, new braking system, and sensors that communicate with traffic lights and other cars,
Will Apple's first-quarter earnings report confirm or quell rising skepticism?
January 23, 2013 9:02 am | by PETER SVENSSON AP Technology Writer | News | CommentsFor many investors, Apple's best days are behind it. Competitors are catching up, they believe, and the latest iPhone is stumbling. The company's doubters have backed their conviction with billions of dollars. Last week, the stock fell below $500 for the first time in 11 months. Since Apple's stock peaked at $705.07 on Sept. 21 -the day of the iPhone 5's release- it has fallen nearly 30 percent, cutting Apple's market capitalization by nearly $200 billion.
Software advancements allow for improved power calculations, design productivity
January 21, 2013 3:47 pm | Lattice | Product Releases | CommentsLattice Semiconductor Corporation announced an array of advancements to its software platforms, debuting new versions of Lattice Diamond® and iCEcube2™ design tools. The updated software prominently features several notable advancements that improve power calculations and design productivity
What technology do you expect to take the consumer space by storm in 2013? (Part II)
January 21, 2013 11:31 am | by Kasey Panetta, Associate Editor | Blogs | CommentsThe question of, "What technology do you expect to take the consumer space by storm in 2013?" continues in part II of the February Brainstorm series as experts take on the question of what will be popular in consumer electronics and the consumer technology space in the next 12 months.
What technology do you expect to take the consumer space by storm in 2013?
January 21, 2013 11:30 am | by Kasey Panetta, Associate Editor | Blogs | CommentsThe question of, "What technology do you expect to take the consumer space by storm in 2013?" begins in part I of the February Brainstorm series as experts take on the question of what will be popular in consumer electronics and the consumer technology space in the next 12 months.
Google to develop new headquarters at London's Kings Cross
January 18, 2013 8:55 am | News | CommentsGoogle Inc. is developing a new UK headquarters which could be worth as much as 1 billion pounds ($1.6 billion) when finished, the latest overseas property deal for the cash-rich U.S. Internet group. Google has purchased a 2.4 acre plot at the Kings Cross Central development,
Social media dispute resolution stumps some companies
January 18, 2013 8:53 am | by Mitch Lipka, Reuters | News | CommentsIf HBO cuts out on you in the middle of the latest "Girls" episode, and if you have Charter Communications Inc as your cable provider, don't try tweeting your dismay to their customer service department. Nobody will hear your lament.
New robotic fish glides indefinitely
January 17, 2013 9:05 am | by Eurekalert! | News | CommentsA high-tech robotic fish hatched at Michigan State University has a new look. A new skill. And a new name. MSU scientists have made a number of improvements on the fish, including the ability to glide long distances, which is the most important change to date. The fish now has the ability to glide through the water
Seeing beyond cameras: Predicting where people move in CCTV blind spots
January 17, 2013 9:03 am | by Eurekalert! | News | CommentsA new model from Queen Mary, University of London could be a useful security tool in tracking people in large, busy venues such as airport terminals and shopping centres. The research fuses information gathered from multiple Close-Circuit Television (CCTV) network cameras and geographical maps for the first time,
Retailers taking tech battle for shoppers to next level
January 17, 2013 8:53 am | by Phil Wahba and Jessica Wohl, Reuters | News | CommentsThe store of the future has arrived and it is threatening to leave technology laggards behind.The modern store is equipped with cameras that look at you, guess your tastes based on your gender, age and behavior, and send deals to your smart phone accordingly. It also has the technology to reduce endless check-out lines and speed up the process for picking up something ordered online.
App helps catch drunk drivers
January 16, 2013 9:00 am | by Eurekalert! | News | CommentsNearly 30 Americans a day die in vehicle crashes that involve drunk drivers, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That number is so appalling to Frank Vahid, a computer science professor in the Bourns College of Engineering at the University of California, Riverside, that he plans to spend much of the rest of his academic career helping to eradicate the problem.
iPhone 5 users are Europe's biggest data consumers
January 14, 2013 8:59 am | by Reuters | News | Comments(Reuters) - Users of Apple's iPhone 5, launched in September 2012, have the most voracious appetite for data in Europe, consuming on average more than four times the amount of a typical person still using a iPhone 3G, according to a study.
4 products that defined trends at top gadget show, from supersharp TVs to crowdfunded watches
January 14, 2013 8:56 am | by PETER SVENSSON AP Technology Writer | News | CommentsThe world's largest gadget show wrapped up on Friday, and the organizers said it was the biggest ever, beating last year's record in terms of the floor space companies purchased to display their wares. What was it that drew more than 3,500 companies and 150,000 people to Las Vegas for this mega-event?
Apple executive dismisses cheaper phone as a market share grab: report
January 11, 2013 12:22 pm | by Reuters | News | CommentsApple Inc will not resort to a cheaper iPhone to expand its market share, marketing chief Phil Schiller told a Chinese newspaper in an interview when asked about speculation the company is developing a less expensive version of its popular smartphone.Schiller pointed out that though Apple
U.S. warns on Java software as security concerns escalate
January 11, 2013 12:17 pm | by Jim Finkle, Rueters | News | CommentsThe U.S. Department of Homeland Security urged computer users to disable Oracle Corp's Java software, amplifying security experts' prior warnings to hundreds of millions of consumers and businesses that use it to surf the Web. Hackers have figured out how to exploit Java to install malicious software
Gadget Watch: Smart watch lets you know your iPhone is getting a call, no need for charging
January 11, 2013 12:14 pm | by PETER SVENSSON AP Technology Writer | News | Comments"Smart" watches that talk to cellphones have been around for some time, but they've been hampered by their high battery drain - usually needing recharging every few days. At this week's International CES electronics trade show in Las Vegas, a startup launched a smart watch, the Cookoo, that runs for a year on a standard button cell.
Fanless embedded computer designed for applications requiring a compact profile, maximum computing power and graphics performance
January 11, 2013 12:07 pm | Adlink Technology | Product Releases | CommentsADLINK Technology, Inc., a leading global provider of trusted I/O platforms, announces the release of its latest fanless embedded computer, the MXC-6300. Equipped with 3rd generation Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3 processors and a QM77 chipset, the MXC-6300 solidly delivers top-of-the-line computing power
GM and Ford unveil app maker programs, but voice integration with some apps still a far cry
January 11, 2013 8:58 am | by RYAN NAKASHIMA Associated Press | News | CommentsIt's not wise to Google the nearest gas station, compose email, or use your smartphone to check the latest sports scores while driving. But many Americans do. Drivers have grown so accustomed to their on-the-go tasks that automakers are increasingly trying to make those things easier to pull off with both hands on the wheel and both eyes on the road.
3U CompactPCI Serial-based Gigabit Ethernet Switches designed for high data processing and versatile I/O implementations
January 10, 2013 2:33 pm | Product Releases | CommentsMEN Micro Inc., a now offer two 3U CompactPCI Serial-based Gigabit Ethernet switches for high data processing and versatile I/O implementations. Each switch provides up to 16 Gigabit Ethernet ports on the back or three ports on the front panel and 13 on the rear.
FCC to push for faster wi-fi at airports, other hubs
January 10, 2013 2:03 pm | by Reuters | News | CommentsTelecommunications regulators are planning a push to increase wi-fi speed in airports, convention centers and other major hubs where travelers often see download speeds slow to a maddening crawl. Federal Communications Chairman Julius Genachows
