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Governor Brown Signs California Driverless Car Law at Google HQ
BUSINESS NEWS
On Tuesday, California Governor Jerry Brown signed Senate Bill 1298 into law at Google HQ in Mountain View. He was joined by Google's Sergey Brin and bill sponsor Alex Padilla.
On 9/27/2012 by John Oram... Comments (0) Read more
Teach Yourself 2.0 or How Education Just Became Exciting (Again)
BLOGS NEWS
In July 2012, Google ran an online training course called "Power searching with Google". 155,000 students later, we have an open source effort to make education exciting (again).
On 9/14/2012 by Roy Taylor... Comments (0) Read more

Coming Soon: Data of Astronomical Proportions
DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
The stars and planets are no less fascinating to humans today that they were to prehistoric man. Sophisticated computers and programs are necessary for us to be able to store, retrieve, and make sense of all that data.
On 4/23/2012 by Darleen Hartley... Comments (0) Read more
Computer Simulation to Replace Human Guinea Pigs in Medical Trials?
ENTERPRISE, SOFTWARE, BUSINESS NEWS
One team of scientists has dared to devise a computer program that could reduce the threats posed by pharmaceutical drugs to living things.
On 12/28/2011 by Darleen Hartley... Comments (0) Read more

Siemens: High School Science Students Pocket $300,000 for Innovations
HARDWARE, SOFTWARE NEWS
13 US students were handed large amounts of cash just prior to Christmas. No, the money wasn't a gift. These kids worked hard for the award and recognition of their efforts in the field of math, science, and technology.
On 12/8/2011 by Darleen Hartley... Comments (0) Read more
Official Photo of Steve Jobs Dinning With Obama Raises Suspicion
APPLE, BLOGS NEWS
Bloggers are at work painstakingly analyzing details on the official White House photo showing Steve Jobs and his perks dinning with Obama, trying to figure out whether there's something miss with Apple's boss.
On 2/21/2011 by Christian Zibreg... Comments (0) Read more

5 Reasons Not to Sell AAPL Over the Enquirer's Cancer Scare
APPLE, BUSINESS NEWS
Investors tempted to sell Apple shares on rampant speculation that Steve Jobs is dying should think twice and here's why.
On 2/17/2011 by Christian Zibreg... Comments (0) Read more
Silicon Valley Keeps an Eye on Ireland
BUSINESS NEWS
Companies situated in Silicon Valley on the west coast of the US are also prevalent on the west coast of Europe, in Ireland, land of the shamrock. That good luck charm may be wearing thin.
On 12/2/2010 by Thomas Gordon... Comments (0) Read more

Stanford Dedicates New Engineering Center to Jen-Hsun Huang
GRAPHICS, HARDWARE, BUSINESS NEWS
Stanford’s new Engineering Center was dedicated today in the honor of Jen-Hsun Huang
On 10/6/2010 by Anshel Sag... Comments (0) Read more
Life After Google - Kai-Fu Lee Celebrates
ENTERPRISE, BUSINESS NEWS
Where does one go after being the head of Google’s China operations? Considering Google’s history in the Asian country, it is no wonder Kai-Fu Lee, former VP and President of Google Greater China would want to get out.
On 9/9/2010 by Darleen Hartley... Comments (0) Read more

Culture-Specific Icons Help the Illiterate
SOFTWARE, DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT, BLOGS NEWS
The computer world is extensively icon driven. Icons make up the toolbars on our computers, and indicate the apps on our iPad. For the world’s 774 million adults who are illiterate, these pictures are a god send.
On 8/31/2010 by Darleen Hartley... Comments (0) Read more
Alleged Hanky Panky Ends HP CEO Tenure
HARDWARE, BUSINESS ANALYSIS
On Friday, Hewlett-Packard CEO and Chairman of the Board, Mark Hurd resigned as a result of an investigation into allegations of sexual harassment against him and HP by a former company contractor.
On 8/9/2010 by John Oram... Comments (0) Read more

Duct tape, Pumpkin and Apples bring robot to life
DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT, BLOGS NEWS
The organization For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology [FIRST], puts on an annual robotics competition.
On 11/19/2009 by Darleen Hartley... Comments (0) Read more
FUD Analysis: Why is Senator McCain trying to kill Net Neutrality?
BUSINESS ANALYSIS
Last week, Senator John McCain introduced his "Internet Freedom Act". What McCain should have said in his press release was 'The lobbyist told me to do it...'
On 10/27/2009 by John Oram... Comments (0) Read more

Universities give rise to biomimetic cheetah and gecko
HARDWARE NEWS
What do cheetahs, geckos and biomimetics have in common? No, not auto insurance. Think "robots".
On 10/24/2009 by Darleen Hartley... Comments (0) Read more
BSN* Folding@Home team enters Top 300 list
BLOGS NEWS

A small team of GPU-powered enthusiasts reach the Top 300 teams on Stanford's Folding@Home list. Congratulations to all members involved!

On 5/1/2009 by Theo Valich... Comments (0) Read more

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