Technology

AI just co-wrote its first horror movie, and you can help make it real

AI has already been dabbling in the arts for some time, but recently it took a big step further and helped write its first feature-length horror film. Now its co-creators are seeking funding to bring the movie to life. Titled … Continue reading

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AMD has built hardware at Samsung, could tap foundry for future products

AMD has confirmed that it has built hardware at Samsung’s foundries and has the option to utilize Samsung’s 14nm in the future. It’s an important move towards securing a stable manufacturing option across the industry as next-generation nodes are ever-harder … Continue reading

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The Human Connectome Project zeroes in on the firmware of the brain

They’re calling it a “parcellation.” That doesn’t even come close to explaining the unprecedented clarity and resolution with which scientists have further refined the network diagram of the human brain.

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New form of carbon capture actually creates power, rather than consuming it

A new form of carbon capture could not only remove CO2 from the output of fuel-burning power stations, it could make a lot of extra power in the process.

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ET deals: Dell PowerEdge T20 quad-core server for $279

Today, Dell is offering up the PowerEdge T20 tower server at a substantial discount. If you’re in the market for a super-cheap server set-up, you won’t want to let this deal pass you by. Today’s coupon code expires soon though, … Continue reading

Osram’s Lightify smart bulbs suffer from several serious security flaws

Those smart lightbulbs you installed may just be dumbing down your home network’s security, creating cracks that hackers can slip through to press attacks. “Nine issues affecting the Home or Pro versions of Osram Lightify were discovered, with the practical … Continue reading

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New shapeshifting medical microbots inspired by germs

Researchers from France and Switzerland have prototyped biomimetic microbots, inspired by the parasite that causes sleeping sickness.

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Researchers find more than 100 Tor nodes that are snooping on users

Tor is one of the best way to remain anonymous online, but even that isn’t foolproof when there are data sniffers hiding in the layers of Tor itself.

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Moore’s law scaling dead by 2021, to be replaced by 3D integration

A new semiconductor report projects that 2D planar scaling will end by 2021, replaced by 3D logic integration and stacked chips — but how will this affect long-term device scaling and overall performance?

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Home conrol from your wrist: 10 great smart-home apps for the Apple Watch

The Apple Watch puts your smart-home devices within reach Plenty has been said about how the Apple Watch changes the way we do everything from working out to making purchases. What’s been glossed over is that it’s also ideal for … Continue reading