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Why Nobody Can Tell Whether the World's Biggest Quantum Computer Is a Quantum Computer
For the past several years, a Canadian company called D-Wave Systems has been selling what it says is the largest quantum computer ever built.
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Mit Transform Project Gives Shape to Human-Object Interplay
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Tangible Media Group recently demonstrated a tabletop that becomes a dynamic display.
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Mit's Alex Pentland: Measuring Idea Flows to Accelerate Innovation
Massachusetts Institute of Technology computational social scientist Alex Pentland's research has lately focused on social physics.
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'wearable Eyes' Make You Appear Friendly, Social Even When You're Not
AgencyGlass is a wearable device that produces "virtual eyes" to give the wearer a semblance of friendliness and approachability.
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AI Gets Its Groove Back
The field of artificial intelligence is making real progress after a long period of sporadic advances that failed to pan out.
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Researchers Discover Dangerous Ways Computer Worms Are Spreading Among Smartphones
Researchers have found that some of the most common activities among smartphone users can leave their devices vulnerable to computer worms.
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The U.s. Government Wants 6,000 New 'cyber Warriors' By 2016
The Pentagon plans to triple its cybersecurity staff by 2016, U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel announced recently.
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The Truth About Google X
Astro Teller is sharing a story about something bad. Or maybe it's something good.
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World Cup Mind-Control Demo Faces Deadlines, Critics
In less than 60 days, Brazil will begin hosting soccer's 2014 World Cup, even though workers are still hurrying to pour concrete at three unfinished stadiums.
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Atomic Time Lord to Battle Sneaky High-Speed Trades
Welcome to the room where time lives. I am standing in a space bristling with atomic clocks at the National Physical Laboratory in Teddington, U.K., which generates...
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Home sers Cite Laziness For Lax Online Security
A survey examining why people do not adequately protect their home computers found that about 80 percent of respondents said they were too lazy.
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New Research on Gigabit Wireless Communications
Two papers presented at the recent IEEE 2014 Wireless Communications and Networking Conference could significantly impact the future of mobile devices.
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Cheaper Joints and Digits Bring the Robot Revolution Closer
SRI International is rethinking the design of Boston Dynamics' Atlas robot to try to help the machine retain its capabilities while trimming its power consumption...
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UNSW Scientists Using AI to Create Elastic Cloud
Researchers are using artificial intelligence to build a computer network they say can regulate its own consumption of public cloud services.
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Sneak a Peek Through the Mist to Technology of the Future
A tabletop display system could change the way people interact and collaborate in the future.
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Google Maps Displays Crimean Border Differently In Russia, .s.
The U.S. sees Crimea as "occupied territory," as the government said in a recent statement.
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Google, Once Disdainful of Lobbying, Now a Master of Washington Influence
In May 2012, the law school at George Mason University hosted a forum billed as a "vibrant discussion" about Internet search competition.
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Acm Europe Panel Explores the Future of Cs Research in Europe
Considering the future of Europe's global competitiveness in research and innovation.
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