Scientists from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) have discovered a ‘magnetic superatom’ – a stable cluster of atoms that can imitate various elements of the periodic table. In the future, this discovery could bring about molecular devices that can increase a ...
Teaching Computers to Recognize Objects
Researchers of the European “Cognitive-Level Annotation using Latent Statistical Structure” (CLASS) project are developing technologies that could help computers to visually recognize specific objects, such as one’s glasses, and general classes of objects, such as a random car on the ...
SlimBlade TrackBall
The California-based company Kensington has recently introduced the SlimBlade TrackBall, an innovative device that offers a one-touch user interface for navigation, media controls, document editing, and photo browsing. The new gadget is compatible with both Macintosh and PC machines. Kensington’s ...
Scope Node Laser Sensor Mouse
Elecom, a company based in Japan, has announced the upcoming release of a new 3-button laser sensor mouse – Scope Node. The Scope Node is designed with an offset 1,600dpi laser sensor, placed where the nib of a pen would ...
Zypad – Wireless Wrist Computer
Parvus Corporation, a U.S. subsidiary of the EuroTech Group, has engineered Zypad WR1100, a rugged wrist-worn PC designed for use in harsh environmental conditions. Zypad meets specific military standards related to control of electromagnetic interference and compliance with strict emissions ...
Flexicord Super Cable
The California-based company Flexicord has recently introduced an innovative technology called, a Memory Cord, which allows cables to hold their shape no matter how they are extended or bent. The new patent-pending technology has won the Innovations Award Honoree during ...
Fujitsu Siemens AMILO GraphicBooster
Fujitsu Siemens Computers has recently launched the AMILO GraphicBooster, an external portable graphical processing unit (GPU) designed to enhance users’ gaming experiences. The new device is stylishly designed, and thanks to its small size it’s possible to carry it along ...
Place Any Video inside Your Home Video
Researchers from Stanford University have developed new artificial intelligence software called ZunaVision, which can place a still image or video on almost any surface inside a video clip. For example, in a video displaying a painting of the sea hanging ...
IBM ‘Cat Brain’ Project
Scientists from IBM and five university partners will head a US government-funded collaboration to create electronic circuits that mimic brains. Their ultimate goal will be to understand the complex wiring system of the brain and to build a computer that ...
Audi’s Supercomputer
Audi has announced the implementation of a new ‘super-computer’ in their development department. Thanks to unique processing abilities, Audi’s researches can now analyze car crash models faster and better, thus improving their vehicles’ safety. According to the firm, the use ...