A new smart home has been installed in a former gas station in Houston, Texas, and is set to bring together Google and its Google Home line of smart home devices.The installation was unveiled Thursday by Google, which has already announced a $5 billion partnership with Philips to build its first smart home, the Philips…
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What computers can’t do
The first time I got the opportunity to build my own computer, I was skeptical.I didn’t know how the system would work, or how I would use it.I was concerned about the hardware and software requirements.The hardware requirements, for example, were that it had to have a CPU with enough memory to store 8KB of…
How to be a smarter computer system manager
When it comes to computers, systems managers are the people who keep them running.But what’s really going on inside their heads?That’s the question that New York University sociologist Sarah Jaffe and colleagues are trying to answer with an ambitious new project, A Machine That Could Run You: How Machines Can Be Better.
The Next Big Thing? A new computer startup in Napier, New Jersey.
New Jersey is a great place to launch a new business because of its tech-savvy and educated workforce.The state also has a tech-focused and entrepreneurial culture.And, as a result, the tech sector in the state is growing exponentially.In fact, according to research from IDC, New Brunswick is the fastest growing tech-sector state in the country.And…
Why I love the Mazda3 (and why I’m not going to buy a Toyota Camry)
I think it’s safe to say I’m a big fan of the Mazda 3.I’ve been with the Mazda brand for nearly 15 years, and for many years it was the best-selling car in my home country.I bought it when it was introduced, and when it first came out, I thought it was a really good…
How to create a desktop computer from scratch
A desktop computer can be used to run applications and manage other software components, as well as providing access to the internet, for example.But a system built from scratch can be more complex and more costly than those created with existing hardware.So, it’s worth understanding the processes that can help you build a complete computer.Here’s…
Why you should care about artificial intelligence, according to tech expert David Pogue
I’ve always been skeptical about the prospects for a computer to learn, but after learning that AI can learn anything from writing a check to predicting the future, I have to admit it’s not hard to see how it could.As my colleagues at Recode wrote in a recent piece, there are at least three ways…
A video game console’s ‘buzz’ is a real thing, says a gaming company
Video game systems, which offer players a way to play games while watching movies, have long been popular, with more than 4 million systems shipped worldwide in 2013.But as games have become more complex, the system’s ability to function without a human user is also a big part of the appeal.A few months ago, we…
Computational systems biosensors to diagnose brain disease could help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease
By analyzing the structure and function of individual molecules, researchers could predict the symptoms of Alzheimer’s, a devastating disorder that can affect brain function and shape behaviour.Researchers have already identified a class of molecules called transmembrane proteins (TMSPs), which are essential for normal functioning of the brain.But the TMSPs in the brains of people with…
How to Make the Most of Your Computer’s Battery Life
Posted November 09, 2018 07:57:58 You probably have the best battery life of any computer on the planet, but that battery life is not guaranteed.Here are some things to consider before deciding to upgrade your laptop.1.Is the battery going to last longer than I expect?2.How much do I pay for this?3.What are the best value…
