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Battery Technologies That Are Going to Change the World
Battery tech has been growing more slowly than other technologies, and is now the long tent pole in a staggering number of industries. What will the future of battery technology be?
Samsung and Oculus Announce "Gear VR" Mobile VR Platform
Samsung executives and Oculus CTO John Carmack got up on stage to finally talk about a secretive project they've been toiling away at for the last year called "Gear VR."
Autonomous Cars: Are Robots Good for the Environment?
The way we use cars is going to change. Those changes will be wide-ranging, but one area that hasn't been investigated in as much detail: the impact on the environment.
How to Work The Willpower Muscle
Some people don't have the willpower problem. What makes those productive people different? As it turns out, there's plenty of research on the subject, and the answer turns out to be pretty simple
Microsoft vs Google - Who Leads the Artificial Intelligence Race?
Artificial intelligence researchers are making tangible progress, and people are starting to talk seriously about AI again. The two titans leading the artificial intelligence race are Google and Microsoft.
3 Reasons Why Chromebook Does Not Solve Digital Security Issues
Google's ChromeOS is probably the most secure operating system in the world (at the cost of some limited functionality). Unfortunately, ChromeOS isn't a panacea, and serious security concerns about the platform remain.
6 Google Now Features That Will Change How You Search
You may already be using Google Now on your Android device, but are you getting all that you can out of it? Knowing about these small features can make a big difference.
How Nanotechnology is Changing the Future of Medicine
The potential for nanotechnology is unprecedented. True universal assemblers will usher in a profound shift in the human condition. Of course, there's still a long way to go.
5 Amazing 3D Printing Applications You Have to See to Believe
What would you do with a 3D printer? If the people developing these applications have anything to say about it, you might be surprised.
How To Get A New Wallpaper Every Day On Your Chromebook
One small feature that Chrome OS lacks is the ability to create photo-cycling backgrounds on the "desktop". You could swap them out yourself, by hand -- but what are we, savages?
How Computer Technology Will Transform Schools Of The Future
In the 1800's, students sat in a classroom, listened to a teacher and took tests. In 2014, students do exactly the same thing. So why is educational technology moving so slowly?
5 Ways the Metaverse Won't Be Like You Think
As the roller-coaster comes to a halt before its impending drop, you look out and wonder how a virtual world could look so real. This kind of experience could be yours some day.
IBM Reveals Revolutionary "Brain on a Chip"
Announced last week via an article in Science, "TrueNorth" is what's known as a "neuromorphic chip" -- a computer chip designed to imitate biological neurons, for use in intelligent computer systems like Watson.
The Promises and Dangers of Ambient Intelligence in Your Life
Do you realize how much machine intelligence is impacting your life today? Well, if ambient intelligence is done right, you really should have no clue - and that's the point.
The Latest Computer Technology You Have to See to Believe
Check out some of the latest computer technologies that are set to transform the world of electronics and PCs over the next few years.
Virtual World Millionaires: Getting Rich in the Digital Marketplace
How many virtual world millionaires will there be in the future digital marketplace? What are the biggest players, and is it all future or fad?
Here's Why Scientists Think You Should be Worried about Artificial Intelligence
Do you think artificial intelligence is dangerous? Does AI may pose a serious risk to the human race. These are some reasons why you may want to be concerned.
5 Advanced Humanoid Robots You Have to See to Believe
Here, we count down some of the most impressive humanoid robots ever created. The future of robotics is coming, and it's weirder than ever.
The Evolution of Touchscreen Technology
In the tech space, time moves quickly; a little more than seven years ago, smartphones as we know them did not exist — now, they’re the most profitable tech industry on Earth.
Thinking Machines: What Neuroscience and Artificial Intelligence Can Teach Us About Consciousness
Can building artificially intelligent machines and software teach us about the workings of consciousness, and the nature of the human mind itself?