Robotic Ghost Knifefish Is ‘Born’
Researchers at Northwestern University have created a robotic fish that can move from swimming forward and backward to swimming vertically almost instantaneously by using a sophisticated, ribbon-like fin.
A look back at Kinect’s history
Kinect has turned out to be a big success for Microsoft, and Monday’s news that the company is planning to officially bring the technology to Windows users marks an important step in Kinect’s progress as a platform for new types of software and gesture-based user interfaces.
Cyber attack on Iran
The Stuxnet computer virus, created to sabotage Iran’s nuclear programme, was the result of collaboration between at least one Western power and the Israeli secret service, a British cyber security expert has found.
Watson AI Crushes Humans in Second Round of Jeopardy
After an unimpressive debut on Monday, Watson, the IBM Jeopardy-playing computer, crushed its carbon lifeform opponents last night. The game started with Monday’s score: Brad Rutter tied with Watson for first with $5000, and Ken Jennings last with $2000.
