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Tech Tip: Saving destinations in Google Maps

Wed, 22 May 2013 06:33:19 -0700

Make navigation easier by saving destinations in Google Maps. Follow tech reporter Nick Barber on Twitter @nickjb

Xbox One launch PR video

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:12:42 -0700

Microsoft video showing the new Xbox One games console

Yahoo redesigns Flickr, offers a terabyte of free storage

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:09:21 -0700

Yahoo rolled out a new design for its Flickr photo sharing service Monday.

Raw video: Marissa Mayer on Tumblr aquisition

Tue, 21 May 2013 07:31:14 -0700

Marissa Mayer, president and CEO of Yahoo, address the company's aquisition of Tumblr during a New York news conference on May 20, 2013

Q&A: Bob Muglia, Juniper Networks (part 1)

Tue, 21 May 2013 05:40:35 -0700

In Part 1 of this interview from Interop 2013, John Gallant speaks with Bob Muglia of Juniper Networks about where software-defined networking (SDN) is heading and Juniper's approach to the technology.

Q&A: Bob Muglia, Juniper Networks (Part 2)

Tue, 21 May 2013 05:40:33 -0700

In Part 2 of this interview from Interop 2013, Bob Muglia from Juniper Networks talks about the differing SDN strategies from vendors, and how his time at software-focused Microsoft helps in his new position at the hardware-based Juniper.

Low-cost autonomous car technology aims to reduce deaths, pollution

Mon, 20 May 2013 13:24:55 -0700

A 19-year old from Romania won top honors and $75,000 at the Intel Science and Engineering Fair in Phoenix last week. Follow tech reporter Nick Barber on Twitter @nickjb

As video surveillance grows, its impact on IT networks

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:25:23 -0700

Recent news events (including the Boston Marathon bombings) have shined a spotlight on video surveillance. Network World's Keith Shaw chats with Fredrik Nilsson from Axis Communications about the rise of IP video cameras and its network impact.

World Tech Update, May 16, 2013

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:15:54 -0700

Coming up on WTU this week sending cash via Gmail and more at Google IO, BBM coming to iOS and Android and Windows Blue to restore some missed features. Follow WTU and host Nick Barber @nickjb and facebook.com/worldtechupdate

Google I/O: Google announces countless updates and apps at lengthy keynote

Wed, 15 May 2013 21:12:17 -0700

Developers looking to hear the latest from Google at the start of I/O had a lot of information to digest: More than 40 updates in Google+, alone. Yet the dev heavy keynote presented a change they seemed to approve of.

Google I/O: CEO Larry Page takes the stage to give off-the-cuff remarks

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:51:28 -0700

Developers had not known to expect Larry Page at I/O, but he took the stage at the end of the three hour keynote in San Francisco to talk about the future of tech, among other things.

Google I/O: A quick look at new Maps features

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:29:23 -0700

Google has changed the look of maps for a more simple, streamlined look. Search results are now also found directly in the map; clicking on each brings up a small card on the lefthand side of the map. The company unveiled the new look at Google I/O.

TechTip: Google search tips and tricks

Wed, 15 May 2013 09:32:26 -0700

Search smarter on Google using more than just basic keywords. In this TechTip IDG News Service's Nick Barber shows you how to find more meaningful search results. Follow Nick on Twitter @nickjb

Chaotic family life briefly slows down with an adaptive learning app

Tue, 14 May 2013 12:59:12 -0700

The Whitman family in San Francisco tried out the Leo's Pad app by Kidaptive for IDG News Service, testing whether their daughter would like it and how they felt about the parental control layer inside the game. See how they did in the video.

Nokia's Lumia 925 will use aluminium frame as antenna, go on sale in June

Tue, 14 May 2013 12:30:24 -0700

Nokia introduced the Lumia 925 Tuesday, which sports a 4.5-inch screen, 1.5 GHz dual core processor and an aluminum frame that doubles as an antenna.

Raw: Nokia Lumia 925 debuts, on sale in June

Tue, 14 May 2013 10:28:04 -0700

The phone will come in black, white and gray, and will sell through T-Mobile in the US and Vodafone in Europe.

Ethernet at 40: Why it Still Wins

Tue, 14 May 2013 10:18:51 -0700

Keith Shaw chats with Broadcom's Rajiv Ramaswami about why the Ethernet technology is still going strong 40 years after its invention, and whether any other technology will ever supplant it.

How IP video cameras have evolved

Tue, 14 May 2013 08:09:24 -0700

IP video cameras can now produce stunning HD images and take up less bandwidth than before. At Interop 2013, Keith Shaw chats with Roert Muehlbauer from Axis Communications about the latest innovations for video surveillance.

Interop 2013: IT trends for small, midsize businesses

Tue, 14 May 2013 06:22:41 -0700

Interop 2013: IT trends for small, midsize businesses

Will Your iPad Replace Your Desk Phone?

Mon, 13 May 2013 13:26:44 -0700

At Interop 2013, Keith Shaw gets a demo from Edward Wright from ShoreTel that showcases the company's new desktop phone dock. The dock lets users connect an iPad or iPhone to a PBX or VoIP-enabled system yet provide familiar desk phone functions.

5 Steps to Take After a Data Breach

Mon, 13 May 2013 13:05:48 -0700

At Interop 2013, Keith Shaw gets some tips from WatchGuard's Corey Nachreiner on what companies should do if they've discovered that their networks have been hacked.

Cell phone theft: CCTV from San Francisco

Fri, 10 May 2013 13:52:43 -0700

Cell phone theft: CCTV from San Francisco

Cell phone theft: San Francisco's District Attorney

Fri, 10 May 2013 13:52:42 -0700

San Francisco District Attorney George Gascon speaks on what he hopes is done about cell phone theft

Cell phone theft: CCTV from Oakland

Fri, 10 May 2013 13:52:42 -0700

Cell phone theft: CCTV from Oakland

Cell phone theft: CCTV from London (2)

Fri, 10 May 2013 13:52:41 -0700

Cell phone theft: CCTV from London (2)

Cell phone theft: Tips from SFPD on how to avoid becoming a victim

Fri, 10 May 2013 13:52:40 -0700

San Francisco Police Officer Dennis Toomer provides advice on how you can avoid becoming a victim of cell phone theft

Cell phone theft: CCTV from London

Fri, 10 May 2013 13:52:39 -0700

Cell phone theft: CCTV from London

Cell phone theft: Victim speaks (1)

Fri, 10 May 2013 13:52:38 -0700

San Francisco resident Regina Ridley recounts how she was robbed of her iPad on a San Francisco MUNI bus

Cell phone theft: Victim speaks (2)

Fri, 10 May 2013 13:52:37 -0700

Oakland resident Ty Gerhardt talks about the day he was robbed on the street of his cell phone

Cell phone theft: CCTV from Stamford, CT

Fri, 10 May 2013 13:52:33 -0700

Cell phone theft: CCTV from Stamford, CT

Interop 2013: ServerLift shows automated server handler

Fri, 10 May 2013 13:30:18 -0700

At Interop 2013, Keith Shaw chats with ServerLift about the company's latest automated server handling device, which can help prevent injuries to IT workers installing servers at data centers.

Interop 2013: NETGEAR shows ReadyData NAS gear aimed at SMBs

Fri, 10 May 2013 13:21:03 -0700

At Interop 2013, Keith Shaw gets a demo of NETGEAR's newest ReadyData network-attached storage (NAS) box, designed to provide more storage capacities for small- and midsize businesses.

World Tech Update, May 9, 2013

Thu, 09 May 2013 13:03:50 -0700

Coming up on WTU this week Sony bounces back, Intel debuts new chip architecture and a solar plane sets off on a historic journey. Follow WTU and host Nick Barber @nickjb and facebook.com/worldtechupdate

Norwegian royal couple visits Silicon Valley tech incubator

Wed, 08 May 2013 20:54:31 -0700

Crown Prince Haakon and Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway visit Innovation House, an incubator for Norwegian tech start-ups in Palo Alto, on May 8, 2013

Interop 2013: DisplayLink shows latest USB-enabled monitors, docking stations

Wed, 08 May 2013 17:30:16 -0700

At Interop 2013, Keith Shaw gets a quick tour of products with DisplayLink technology, which makes it easy to add extra monitors to a computer (or tablet) via USB. New docking stations also add extra ports and easier Macintosh integration.

Tech Tip: Make your passwords harder to crack

Wed, 08 May 2013 16:41:36 -0700

While there's nothing you can do if hackers get into a database with your password in it, you can still protect yourself for all the other worst-case scenarios involving hacking. This tech tip gives basics on how to do that.

Intel's new Atom chips peak on performance, power consumption

Tue, 07 May 2013 11:05:38 -0700

Intel’s upcoming Atom chips with the new Silvermont CPU architecture will be up to three times faster and five times more power efficient than their predecessors.

Raw video: EU says Motorola abused its position by seeking and enforcing injunction against Apple

Mon, 06 May 2013 08:38:29 -0700

Motorola Mobility abuses its dominant position in the E.U. by seeking and enforcing an injunction against Apple in Germany on the basis of its mobile phone standard-essential patents (SEPs), the European Commission said.

Kinect modified for wheelchair gaming

Mon, 06 May 2013 07:09:00 -0700

A research project on show at the Computer Human Interaction conference demonstrated how gamers in a wheel chair could interact with motion games. Follow reporter Nick Barber on Twitter @nickjb

The PacBell building gets upgraded for Yelp and other tenants

Fri, 03 May 2013 16:40:44 -0700

A building that, at one time, stood taller than any other in San Francisco, is being overhauled for its second life as a tech hub for Yelp and other likely techy tenants, in the SOMA district of the city.

Unboxing the Samung Galaxy S4 smartphone

Fri, 03 May 2013 12:44:45 -0700

Cool Tools columnist Keith Shaw does a quick unboxing of the Samsung Galaxy S4 smartphone, which features 4G LTE access, a 13-megapixel rear-facing camera/camcorder and 2 megapixel front-facing camera. Full reviews coming soon!

Solar-powered aircraft takes off on coast-to-coast US flight

Fri, 03 May 2013 12:39:18 -0700

The Solar Impulse requires no fuel and is attempting to fly from Silicon Valley to New York. It took off on the journey from Moffett Field in California on May 3,

Acer introduces $169 Android tablet

Fri, 03 May 2013 12:06:32 -0700

Acer debuted three new products in New York Friday, including its Iconia A1, an Android tablet with a 7.9-inch screen.

Solar Impulse begins solar-powered journey across the US

Fri, 03 May 2013 09:46:43 -0700

Solar Impulse, a Swiss aircraft that is powered solely by solar power begins its journey across the US from Moffett Field on May 3, 2013

Intel's new CEO Brian Krzanich to focus on mobile, Ultrabooks

Fri, 03 May 2013 07:42:54 -0700

Intel has named Brian Krzanich the company's next CEO and he'll replace retiring Paul Ottellini on May 16.

The competition to be the first Fiberhood in Austin is worried

Thu, 02 May 2013 13:21:26 -0700

Google announced that it picked Austin, Texas as its second Fiber city in April. Now Austin residents must keep the competitive spirit going, vying to be the first fiberhood that Google installs the ultra-fast broadband in.

Harvard researchers develop flying insect robot

Thu, 02 May 2013 11:41:12 -0700

Researchers at Harvard University's School of Engineering and Applied Sciences have developed an insect-like robot that achieves flight by flapping a pair of tiny wings.

CHI2013: World Tech Update, May 2, 2013

Thu, 02 May 2013 09:18:36 -0700

Coming up on WTU this week we check research at the Computer Human Interaction conference in Paris where Microsoft Research shows the future of gaming, electricity zaps muscles for force feedback gaming and more. Follow Nick barber on Twitter @nickjb

Security Threat Landscape - May 2013

Thu, 02 May 2013 08:49:18 -0700

In this monthly video series focusing on the latest digital security threats, Keith Shaw and Fortinet's Derek Manky discuss the recent Twitter hack on the Associated Press, the Spamhaus arrests and DNS amplification, and the latest Android hacks.

CHI2013: Zap! Electricity turns body into actuator for mobile gaming

Thu, 02 May 2013 08:48:05 -0700

A research project on show at the Computer Human Interaction conference in Paris uses a small electrical current to give the sensation of force feedback while gaming. Follow reporter Nick Barber on Twitter @nickjb

CHI2013: Microsoft turns room into video game with IllumiRoom project

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 05:33:52 -0700

Microsoft Research's Hrvoje Benko talks about IllumiRoom, a project that creates an immersive gaming experience by turning an entire room into a video game. Follow reporter Nick Barber on Twitter @nickjb

CHI2013: IDG Daily, April 30

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 02:32:32 -0700

At CHI in Paris we'll take a looking at gaming research, which includes Microsoft Research's Illumiroom and a project that helps people in wheelchairs play Kinect games. Follow reporter Nick Barber on Twitter @nickjb

CHI2013: Flexible, networked e-ink displays mimic physical documents

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:17:08 -0700

Just as you have multiple papers on your desk, a project called Paper Tab at the CHI conference in Paris has multiple, networked e-paper displays. Follow reporter Nick Barber on Twitter @nickjb

CHI2013: Slice wood with a laser pointer and an imagination

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 07:11:42 -0700

Using a laser pointer as a knife, a project at the Computer Human Interaction conference lets users make custom creations out of wood and plastic without spending hours designing. Follow reporter Nick Barber on Twitter @nickjb

CHI2013: IDG Daily, April 29

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 01:22:05 -0700

The Computer Human Interaction conference opened in Paris today where thousands of researchers will show off futuristic prototypes and research. Follow reporter Nick Barber on Twitter @nickjb

CHI2013: Future of computer interaction on display in Paris

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 12:22:36 -0700

The Computer Human Interaction conference in Paris this week is offering a glimpse into the future of how we’ll all one day interact with machines. Follow reporter Nick Barber on Twitter @nickjb

CHI2013: Computer Human Interaction conference to offer glimpse of future

Sun, 28 Apr 2013 00:50:24 -0700

The Computer Human Interation conference starts Monday and IDG News Service's Nick Barber is in Paris with what to expect. Follow him on Twitter @nickjb

Japan uses robots, tech to care for elderly

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 03:15:45 -0700

Japanese firms in Osaka showed their solutions to caring for the country's handicapped and increasing number of elderly

New Microsoft Store opens in San Francisco

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 18:27:22 -0700

Microsoft opened the fourth Bay Area and 35th US store on Thursday to a crowd eager for its giveaway: Free concert tickets. Can the company sustain interest for more than free music?

World Tech Update, April 25, 2013

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 09:46:44 -0700

Coming up on World Tech Update this week Microsoft announces the next Xbox, robots offer helping hand and we reflect on the Boston Marathon bombings. Follow WTU and Nick Barber @nickjb and at www.facebook.com/worldtechupdate

Robot Zoo showcases homemade bots, STEM innovation

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 07:57:03 -0700

Robots have long been able to help humans complete certain tasks and some homemade bots were on show at the recent Robot Zoo in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Follow reporter Nick Barber on Twitter @nickjb

Audio/visual employee gears up for life-changing job

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:40:02 -0700

Brianne Corn works as an audio-visual employee in a 400-seat amplitheater at Texas State University. But she has a whole other life that students don't know about, a life that drives her to be up at all hours, chasing after her dreams.

Health care robot brings experts to bedside

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:25:53 -0700

The RP-Vita robot allows patients to been seen by experts from afar. Follow reporter Nick Barber on Twitter @nickjb

Japanese factory survives with breadth

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 11:08:25 -0700

Omron's plant in Ayabe makes 28,000 different sensors and other components, hangs through production shifts to China

Unknown object lands on building roof after Boston bombing

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 20:14:57 -0700

An unknown object lands on the roof of a building neighboring the IDG News Service Boston office seconds after a bomb was detonated at the Boston Marathon finishing line on April 15, 2013.

IDG camera Boston Marathon explosion

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 13:17:15 -0700

A fixed camera at IDG's Boston offices captures the moment an explosion rocked the finish line of the Boston Marathon. The camera shakes slightly and then smoke envelopes its view.

Revolve Robotics wants to twist your tablet

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:42:24 -0700

A remote tele-presence base from Revolve Robotics will work with most tablets, allow remote control

Tilt, twist and turn your iPhone with Motrr

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 13:29:34 -0700

Motrr is a remote-controlled dock for an iPhone or iPod Touch that allows for remote control during video conferenceing or as a base for time-lapse photography

Misfit hopes to put style into activity tracking

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 12:42:04 -0700

Start-up MIsfit Wearables is hoping to inject a little style into the market for personal activity trackers

Forget Instagram, Impossible makes real Polaroids from an iPhone

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 12:36:34 -0700

Impossible, a new device that exposes images from an iPhone onto Polaroid paper for instant, paper-based snaps

Automatic promises to make your car and driving smarter

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 12:36:23 -0700

Automatic, a dongle that interfaces with any car produced since 1996, streams data from the onboard computer to a smartphone. The phone then analyzes the data and will provide information about your car, your driving and the trip.

NAB2013: 4K off to slow start, but 2014 promising

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 06:11:13 -0700

Prices on 4K televisions are dropping and content is becoming easier to create and deliver, which will amount to an uptick in sales of 4K sets in 2014. Follow reporter Nick Barber on Twitter @nickjb

Thymio robots coax kids to robotics

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 17:52:51 -0700

Thymio robots from Switzerland feature a graphics programming language that can help children engage with robotics, and also offer them the chance to get their hands dirty with code

Nagaina robot snake slivers at the Robot Block Party

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 14:53:16 -0700

Stanford University's Robot Block Party got a preview of a robotic snake that will be on show at the upcoming Maker Faire

Skully, Rocky and homebrew robotics

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 14:39:04 -0700

A Homebrew Robotics Club member was at Stanford University's Robot Block Party to show off his robots

Turtlebot II will follow you, bring you drinks thanks to Xbox Kinect

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 13:58:05 -0700

The Turtlebot II robot is a robotics development platform running the ROS open source robot OS. Within minutes, users can get the robot to move, follow them around and map their homes, the makers say.

Fly-by-brain with the mind-controlled helicopter

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 12:14:53 -0700

Forget the buttons and joysticks. A company has developed a mind-controlled robo-copter tha takes to the skies with just a little thought.

World Tech Update, April 11, 2013

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 10:30:46 -0700

On WTU this week we're at the NAB Show in Las Vegas where "affordable" 4K pricing is announced, a second screen experience hopes to boost couch commerce and a flying drone captures stunning, stable video. Follow host Nick Barber @nickjb

NAB2013: Flying drone captures stunning, stable video

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:36:25 -0700

Aerial videography company DJI introduced a new stabilization mechanism for its Phantom quadricopter that allows it to capture professional video. Follow reporter Nick Barber on Twitter @nickjb

NAB2013: Pocket Cinema Camera offers film look, sub $1,000 price tag

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 11:53:12 -0700

The $995 handheld camera will let content producers get a cinematic look, typically achieved using much higher priced equipment. Follow reporter Nick Barber on Twitter @nickjb

NAB2013: Sony to offer "affordable" 4K TVs

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 10:17:22 -0700

At the NAB Show in Las Vegas the company said that its 55-inch set will go on sale in the U.S. later this month for $5,000. Follow reporter Nick Barber on Twitter @nickjb

NAB2013: Second screen prototype hopes to boost couch commerce

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 17:47:24 -0700

Akamai Technologies showed a second screen proof of concept that syncs up complimentary smartphone and tablet content with what’s happening on the main television screen. Follow reporter Nick Barber on Twitter @nickjb

Tech Tip: Turn your iOS devices into motion-detecting video surveillance when you're not home

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 17:12:41 -0700

The Presence app by People Power only works on iOS, but it turns unused devices into surveillance cameras and can email you updates, as well as short video clips.

NAB2013: H.265 video technology to change content delivery, consumption

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 11:30:29 -0700

A new standard H.265 or HEVC allows the bitrate of video to be halved, while keeping the quality the same. Follow reporter Nick Barber on Twitter @nickjb

Facebook's new software, Home, will act as the home screen on Android phones

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 14:22:11 -0700

Facebook's new software, Home, will integrate more closely and act as the home screen on Android phones. Mark Zuckerberg announced the change Thursday. It will be available April 12 on many Android phones.

Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg explains the theory behind Facebook Home

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 11:43:00 -0700

Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg explains new software for Android phones that gives quick access to Facebook services and aims to boost use of the social network on mobile devices. Dubbed "Home," the software is a set of apps that users can download.

World Tech Update, April 4, 2013

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 09:43:13 -0700

Coming up on WTU this week leaks point to BlackBerry tablet and phablets, car tech takes center stage at the New York Auto Show and we show you how to find the files and folders that take up the most space on your hard drive.

Tech Tip: Discovering space hogs on your hard drive

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 13:59:51 -0700

If you have a hard drive that is quickly approaching capacity there's an easy way to find the files and folders that are taking up the most space. Follow Nick Barber on Twitter @nickjb

2013 NY Auto Show: BMW apps take eyes off smartphones

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 11:38:14 -0700

At the New York International Auto Show this week BMW announced integration with iOS apps from Audible, Glympse, Rhapsody and TuneIn.

2013 NY Auto Show: Kia debuts Android-based infotainment system

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 09:56:18 -0700

The 2013 New York International Auto Show is in full swing this week, showcasing cars and trucks of all makes and models, and technology is taking center stage.

GDC2013: The fashion report you need to see

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 16:47:44 -0700

IDG News hit the show floor at the Game Developer's Conference to get to the bottom of the strange hats, moving ears and assorted hair and fashion choices we've been seeing all week.

GDC2013: Get a NASCAR race car tour and learn why drivers love online games

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 17:02:59 -0700

Get a look at a 2013 NASCAR race car at the Game Developers Conference, just like you're there yourself. This car and driver caught our eye at the GDC.

World Tech Update, March 28, 2013

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 11:31:28 -0700

on WTU this week Google shows the world an abandoned, radioactive Japanese town, BlackBerry and T-Mobile try to shake up the mobile industry and homemade robots battle for supremacy. WTU and host Nick Barber: @nickjb and facebook.com/worldtechupdate

GDC2013: We'll be motioning at our computers, not typing, if Intel has its way

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 17:38:44 -0700

Intel is showcasing its perceptual computing technology at the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco. The tech relies on a infrared camera and webcam, as well as an Intel-developed SDK.

T-Mobile rolling out iPhone 5 on new LTE network

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 11:27:00 -0700

T-Mobile announced big changes to its U.S. wireless plans Tuesday.

Short Take: Can T-Mobile be the UNcarrier?

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 10:52:04 -0700

Keith Shaw chats with Computerworld's Matt Hamblen about T-Mobile's "UNcarrier" announcement, in which they are eliminating two-year contracts, getting the iPhone and expanding their 4G LTE network. Can this make a splash in the mobile market?

Tech Tip: Backing up, erasing and restoring your iPad

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 12:10:07 -0700

If you're selling your iPad then you need to wipe all of the information on it. In this Tech Tip Nick Barber will show you how. Follow Nick on Twitter @nickjb

Wello.co connects personal trainers with users, anywhere with Internet

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 11:37:52 -0700

Wello.co connects personal trainers with users, anywhere with Internet. Prices are generally lower than gym personal training sessions, with hour long rates for personal attention at $35 an hour.

Homemade robots shoot Frisbees in student competition

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 13:05:06 -0700

Hundreds of high school students gathered in Boston this weekend to pit their homemade robots against other schools bots in the FIRST Robotics Competition. Follow reporter Nick Barber on Twitter @nickjb

BlackBerry Z10 launches in the U.S.

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 12:05:12 -0700

BlackBerry Z10 launches in the U.S.

DEMOfall 09: Emo Labs

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:26:39 -0700

Emo Labs shows off its invisible speaker technology at DEMOfall 09. Emo Labs was one winner of the $500,000 media prize offered by IDG.

DEMOfall 09: Liaise

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:58:23 -0700

Liaise demonstrates its e-mail language recognition software at DEMOfall 09 in San Diego. The company was one of the winners of the $500,000 media prize from IDG.

DEMOfall Bonus: Dance Lessons

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:46:31 -0700

DEMO's Chris Shipley teaches VentureBeat's Matt Marshall the finer points of dancing on stage at DEMOfall 09.

Sonos Play 3 hands on

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 07:30:13 -0700

Keith Shaw gets a close look at the new Sonos Play 3, a $299 wireless music player that can play songs from multiple Internet music services as well as your music stored on computers or a storage device. It can be controlled by smartphone or an iPad.

2010 Cool Yule Tools: 7 Fun Gift Ideas

Tue, 09 Nov 2010 14:21:40 -0800

Nov. 9, 2010 - As part of the 2010 Cool Yule Tools holiday gift guide, Keith Shaw shows off seven fun gift products from the guide, including the electronic rock guitar T-shirt.

Sonos sees cloud, iPad in future of in-home audio

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 14:08:09 -0700

August 10, 2010 - Cloud music services and iPad controllers are part of the future of in-home audio streaming. These are a few of the trends discussed during a recent visit to Sonos, a leader in wireless multi-room systems.

Akibatteru Episode 14: Retro gaming, spaceship blood bank

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 07:01:56 -0700

June 10, 2010 - Hiroko visits a new gaming cafe in Shibuya offering modern and retro gaming, and checks out a spaceship-styled blood bank in Akihabara. We're also celebrating our first anniversary with a competition.

iPhone 4 highlights

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 07:10:24 -0700

June 8, 2010 - CEO Steve Jobs unveiled the new smartphone at the company's Worldwide Developers Conference in San Francisco.

Steve Jobs' iPhone 4 keynote glitches

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 07:07:54 -0700

June 8, 2010 - Apple CEO Steve Jobs ended up dealing with glitches during Monday's iPhone 4 unveiling. The culprit? Too many Wi-Fi base stations in the hall where the new smartphone was being launched.

iPad rivals shown at Computex

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 11:06:36 -0700

June 4, 2010 - Most used Google's Android software, but Windows scored some important wins.

Hitachi LG combines Blu-Ray with SSD

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 07:26:29 -0700

June 3, 2010 - Hitachi LG Storage is presenting a first-of-its-kind product at Computex this week, an Blu-ray Disc optical drive that combines a solid-state drive.

Pixel Qi shows indoor/outdoor touchscreen

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 12:33:05 -0700

June 1, 2010 - Pixel Qi, a display start-up that's generating buzz with a laptop screen that works well under indoor and outdoor lighting, showed off prototype touchpanel versions of the new display on Tuesday.

Asustek shows 12-inch tablet

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 12:26:08 -0700

June 1, 2010 - The Eee Pad 121 has a 12-inch touch screen display, which is a couple of inches larger than Apple's iPad, and is based around an Intel Core 2 Duo processor, a chip more typically found in a laptop.

MSI laptop has convertible keyboard

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 12:19:33 -0700

June 1, 2010 - Taiwan's MSI unveiled on Monday a laptop computer with a keyboard that flips to reveal a pen-input pad. The Sketch Pad might look like a normal laptop, but grab the keyboard and it transforms.

Ford creates 'virtual test track' lab

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 11:58:45 -0700

June 1, 2010 - Called the Virtual Test Track Experiment or VIRTTEX lab, the facility allows Ford to study the interaction between a car and its driver.

Japanese TV becomes interactive

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 11:57:18 -0700

June 1, 2010 - The prototype TV uses cameras to watch the viewer and take cues on programming.

New "one laptop per child" prototype coming

Thu, 27 May 2010 14:20:03 -0700

May 27, 2010 - One Laptop per Child announced this week that they will debut a prototype XO-3 computer two years ahead of schedule.

Sony shows rollable LED screen

Wed, 26 May 2010 11:42:51 -0700

May 26, 2010 - Sony's latest flexible display prototype is thin and sturdy enough to be wrapped up while still showing video images.

Whiten your teeth, listen to music

Fri, 21 May 2010 13:36:38 -0700

May 21, 2010 - The Forever White Headset lets you listen to music on your MP3 player while you whiten your teeth. Seriously.

Anybots' QB robot is a co-worker for remote collaboration

Tue, 18 May 2010 09:12:41 -0700

April 18, 2010 - Anybots' QB is a mobile presence robot designed for remote collaboration. A cross between a robot and a Segway, QB can be controlled by remote workers across the Internet from any Web browser.

Citrix shows desktop virtualization on iPad

Tue, 04 May 2010 14:04:45 -0700

May 4, 2010 - At last week's Interop 2010 show in Las Vegas, Citrix officials demonstrated a desktop virtualization scenario on an Apple iPad.

Green tech on display at EcoFocus

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 10:41:05 -0700

April 28, 2010 - Timed to coincide with the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, the annual EcoFocus event in New York last week showcased the latest in green technologies.

Cool Tools: Rock-It portable vibration speaker

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 14:15:50 -0700

April 21, 2010 - Keith shows the Rock-It, a cool device that turns any ordinary object into a portable speaker, through vibration technology. Turn a box, bowl or cup into a speaker!

Apple iPad launch hits the U.S.

Tue, 06 Apr 2010 10:29:25 -0700

Lines formed outside the Apple store in New York with customers eager to purchase the product, which is one of the most hotly anticipated devices since the iPhone was launched in 2007.

CTIA 2010: BlueAnt Wireless shows T1 rugged headset

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 10:46:42 -0700

At CTIA Wireless 2010 in Las Vegas, BlueAnt Wireless showed its new T1 Bluetooth headset, which adds rugged features such as a wind screen, dust and water protection. The company also announced a free Android app for the Q1 headset.

CTIA 2010: Kyocera Wireless returns to smartphone market

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 10:45:34 -0700

At CTIA Wireless in Las Vegas, Kyocera Wireless announced the ZIO smartphone, which brings it back into the market that it once began with some of its Palm-based devices. The new ZIO comes in with an Android operating system and other features.

CTIA 2010: Powermat upgrades wireless charging devices

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 10:44:24 -0700

At CTIA Wireless 2010 in Las Vegas, Powermat showed off a slew of new wireless charging systems for cell phones and other gadgets, including a new portable mat that doesn't require charging, and specialized batteries.

CTIA: SanDisk launches 32GB microSD card

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 10:26:18 -0700

At CTIA, SanDisk showed off the new tiny 32DG microSD card, with the ability to store all of the Academy Award-nominated movies over the last 10 years on one card.

CTIA 2010: Sleek cell phone signal booster

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 10:21:11 -0700

Wilson Electronics showed off its Sleek cell phone signal booster at CTIA 2010 in Las Vegas. Sliding any cell phone into the device can give a signal strength boost and also helps prevent dropped calls.

DEMO 2010: Greypfroot enables TV to TV conferencing

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 10:08:08 -0700

At DEMO spring 2010, the Greypfroot demonstration showed how users can do video chats with users regardless of what software or hardware an end user has on the endpoints. Users can chat from their PC to a TV and vice versa.

DEMO 2010: GlideTV integrates Internet, TV with remote

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 09:57:41 -0700

At DEMO spring 2010, GlideTV showed off its wireless remote control device that helps users navigate Internet TV offerings through their notebooks or TVs.

Fake iPad, MacBook Air show up in China

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 07:51:10 -0700

A Chinese company displayed its imitation MacBook Air and two tablet computers.

Is a Color Kindle Coming?

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 07:48:29 -0700

The new owner of E-Ink showed color, touch-screen and flexible plastic e-reader screens.

Iron Geek Challenge at South by Southwest

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 07:33:56 -0700

As part of the festivities at South by Southwest Interactive 2010, Keith Shaw and a few friends partake in the ultimate geek challenge - typing, server building and video games.

Camera recognizes pet faces for perfect photos

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:25:40 -0700

The Finepix Z700, which is out this month, includes face-detection technology that can recognize canine and feline faces, and it can snap a picture automatically when they look towards the camera lens.

Sony prototype compact camera has interchangable lens

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:38:52 -0800

The unreleased Alpha-series model was first shown last month at California's PMA show. The camera is aimed at people who want more creativity than a fixed-lens compact camera allows but who don't want to carry a larger and bulkier digital camera.

Panasonic unveils the Lumix G2

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:26:35 -0800

A year on from its launch, Panasonic is updating its Lumix G line of compact cameras with interchangeable lenses.

iPhone Performance Art

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 08:20:41 -0800

It's digital art of the type rarely seen at Cebit -- but on Friday afternoon Zee, the Zaboura Eichstaedt Experience, took to the stage with an iPhone-powered performance.

3D without glasses!

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:03:28 -0800

At this week's Cebit IT fair developers are showing a new breed of screen that projects a 3D image directly at the viewer and doesn't require glasses.

Mio Moov offers WiMax, multimedia options

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:35:11 -0800

But support for WiMax and other mobile broadband technologies is only optional.

Asus joins e-reader market

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 07:48:42 -0800

The company that created the netbook is now trying its hand at e-book readers. At Germany's Cebit IT fair this week, Taiwan's Asus is showing its first electronic book reader.

When does Intel replace its PCs?

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:17:49 -0800

It's a question faced by consumers and enterprise users alike -- when's the best time to replace a PC? At the Cebit show in Hanover on Tuesday Diane Bryant, CIO of Intel, explained how it manages PC replacement.

Sharp, Samsung settle LCD patent tiff

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:29:49 -0800

A confidential agreement ends a multi-year legal battle.

Color E-readers a hit at book fair, to be sold like handsets

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:13:22 -0800

There is still a debate on whether e-paper is better for your eyes than LCD screens.

Steve Jobs unveils the iPad

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 07:38:47 -0800

Steve Jobs unveils the iPad

BenQ, Delta, show off new e-readers

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 07:37:26 -0800

BenQ, Delta, show off new e-readers

Asustek gets stylish with new netbooks

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 10:41:58 -0800

Asustek Computer launched its newest netbook on Tuesday, a stylish device with faux alligator hide casing and two slender, easy-to-change batteries that the company says will run for six hours each.

Nokia to offer navigation tools for free

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 10:41:32 -0800

New version of Ovi Maps competes with Google's offerings on Android.

Motorola brings latest Android handset to Korea

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 11:35:45 -0800

Motorola this week unveiled its first Android phone for the South Korean market. The phone looks similar to the Motorola Droid handset in the US or the Milestone in Europe but without the slide-out keyboard.

Sony delays PS3 motion controller

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 11:35:40 -0800

The new controller will hit the market at about the same time as Microsoft's Project Natal.

Fujitsu puts Windows 7 in your pocket

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 09:42:35 -0800

Fujitsu unveiled in Tokyo on Monday a Windows 7 laptop computer that's small enough to fit in a pocket. The Loox U, called the Lifebook UH900 overseas, will be available from February in Japan, the US and Asia.

Sony launches first TransferJet gadgets

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 09:42:32 -0800

Data transfer between gadgets that is as simple as bringing them together: that's the promise of TransferJet, a Sony-developed technology that will begin appearing in products soon.

Acer plans 6 new Android phones in 2010

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 14:19:58 -0800

The company starting rolling out its first Android handset, the Liquid smartphone this week.

Video Insider: Server Virtualization (part 1)

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 14:58:34 -0700

In part 1 of our new Video Insider series, we give an overview of server virtualization and provide insight into where the market is heading.

Exploring Server Virtualization (part 2)

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 18:39:00 -0700

In Part 2 of the Video Insider look into server virtualization, Tom Henderson explores different concepts and strategies related to server virtualization.

Virtualization Road Trip: NMCI (part 3)

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 06:25:28 -0700

The Navy Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI) deployed server virtulization to consolidate more than 300,000 servers, saving the military more than $800,000 in power costs and freeing up physical space. Find out how they did it.

Clip: Server Virtualization Overview

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 15:59:25 -0700

Tom Henderson explains how server virtualization works as compared to traditional server architectures.

Clip: Diving into concepts of server virtualization

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 16:01:35 -0700

Tom Henderson digs deeper into some of the concepts surrounding server virtualization.

Clip: Storage, management's role in virtual environment

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 16:03:29 -0700

Tom Henderson talks about storage, network and managment and how these technologies interact in a virtual environment.

Clip: The Role of Apps in a Virtual Environment

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 16:05:10 -0700

How different applications (including mail, DNS and other line of business apps) work within a virtualized server environment. Tom Henderson discusses the issues.

Clip: Dealing with Multiple Hypervisor Families

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 16:07:00 -0700

In the final part of Tom Henderson's look into server virtualization, he explains how multiple hypervisor families will work in heterogeneous environments.

How to speed Web performance (part 2)

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 09:52:24 -0700

June 30, 2010 - Joshua Bixby from Strangeloop Networks continues his whiteboard discussion of Web performance problems and new technologies that can speed up sites.

How to speed Web performance (part 1)

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 11:17:10 -0700

June 29, 2010 - Strangeloop Networks President Joshua Bixby talks about the problem of today's Web performance, and how new technologies can speed up your Web site. Part 1 of a two-part video.

How to manage Wi-Fi efficiently

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 13:11:05 -0700

June 8, 2010 - GT Hill from Ruckus Wireless describes the concepts of Wi-Fi co-channel interference, and how beam forming can help manage Wi-Fi to provide stronger signal and throughput.

WAN Optimization Goes Virtual

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 14:38:03 -0700

April 9, 2010 - Chris Webber from Blue Coat Systems describes the concept of virtualizing WAN optimization and WAN acceleration systems.

Desktop Virtualization: The Big Picture

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:48:33 -0700

Martin Ingram from AppSense discusses some of the larger issues surrounding desktop virtualization topics.

Electronic Contract Execution

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 11:50:10 -0700

Tom Gonser from DocuSign discusses how executing contracts across the Internet can save companies money by speeding up the contract signature process.

Converting Prospects to Customers Faster

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 11:49:49 -0700

William Borghetti from Sendside discusses how technology can move sales prospects from tire-kickers into paying customers a lot faster.

Data migration that keeps weekends free

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 09:59:49 -0800

Klavs Landberg of AutoVirt explains a data migration strategy that will not keep you in the office nights and weekends.

Better enterprise search through text analytics

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 10:54:33 -0800

Searching for meaniful data in an enterprise environment is still not easy, but as Lexalytics Jeff Catlin shows, new search techiques are here to help.

Combating software piracy

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 12:26:27 -0700

Software piracy can be battled on a number of levels. Victor DeMarines of V.I. Labs outlines some promising new anti-piracy measures implemented at the application level.

Physical security enhanced by networking

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 10:29:20 -0700

How physical security systems - cameras, sensors and communications gear - can be meshed into a cohesive monitoring system using networking and software.

Enterprise knowledge sharing in a Web 2.0 world

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 10:56:52 -0700

How blogs, Del.icio.us, RSS feeds, e-mail, intranets and other Web 2.0 assets can be tied together to share corporate knowledge.

How a video supply chain fuels NFL Films' highlights

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 07:30:14 -0700

Video production and editing is a global collaboration effort. Signiant's Tony Lapolito demonstrates how a video supply chain helps NFL Films create highlight shows on the fly with producers on both coasts and games film from around the country.

Going beyond FTP

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 11:47:31 -0700

Proginet CEO Sandy Weil discusses managed file transfer, how it differs from FTP, and how it can solve long-distance, high-latency file transfer problems and getting around the large file within e-mail systems conundrum.

How enterprise search differs from traditional web search

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 04:40:23 -0700

Implementing search in the enterprise presents many more challenges than a standard Web search engine. Attivio's Sid Probstein compares and contrasts the two setups.

The difference between 3G and 4G wireless

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 12:53:05 -0700

Farpoint Group's Craig Mathias explains the difference between the various generations of wireless technology and what you can expect for download speeds on that new iPhone 3G.

Unified Communications deconstructed

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 14:11:42 -0700

How does today's modern unified communications system compare to your stereo system components? Peter Greco of Siemens Communications outlines the piece that bring unified communications together in the enterprise.

Advanced Web Access Management techniques

Mon, 19 May 2008 12:13:32 -0700

In part 2 of our series, P2 Security's Jeff Gresham explains how the various layers of Web Access Management can be combined and simplified while still scaling to meet demand.

A beginner's guide to Web Access Management

Tue, 13 May 2008 05:58:26 -0700

Web Access Management is about more than authentication and authorization. In this primer, Jeff Gresham of P2 Security explains how the technology works and what benefits it brings to Web applications.

Creating enterprise mashups

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:17:40 -0700

Google Maps' extensibility help put mashups on the map, but how can you harness the power of mashups for business applications? John Crupi, CTO of JackBe, explains how enterprise mashups work and who can benefit.

Testing challenges in a virtual environment

Mon, 14 Apr 2008 13:43:34 -0700

John Michelsen, co-founder and chief scientist at iTKO, explains the challenges of testing applications in a virtual environment.

Femtocell explained

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 09:05:55 -0700

Sonus Networks CTO Vikram Saksena explains Femtocell technology and how it can benefit both carriers and customers.

How to ensure disaster recovery systems are really working

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 11:27:11 -0800

Gil Hecht, CEO of Continuity Software, shows where problems in disaster recovery systems can arise and what can be done to guarantee backup systems work when disaster strikes.

Tech Update 2.0: Virtualization

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:41:26 -0800

The ins and out of file virtualization technology.

Game developers work on serious games for weekend hackathon

Thu, 09 Aug 2012 17:04:33 -0700

These developers are taking part in the in-Motion Game Jam to design games for people with developmental disabilities.

Sights of E3 2011

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 19:26:11 -0700

Sights of the 2011 E3 gaming convention in Los Angeles

E3: World Tech Update, June 9, 2011

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 16:10:11 -0700

On World Tech Update this week we’re at the E3 game convention in Los Angeles where Nintendo announced the Wii U, Sony showed off the PlayStation Vita, Microsoft added voice commands to the Kinect system and more.

E3: Nyko Zoom reduces space needed for Kinect games

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 19:06:12 -0700

The accessory for Kinect reduces the amount of space needed to play by 40 percent.

E3: AR.Drone helicopter controlled from Android, bada, Symbian

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 18:06:27 -0700

Pilots can also compete in an international competition

E3 hands on: Nintendo's Wii U game system

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 14:33:21 -0700

The Wii U controller was surprisingly light and responsive, except for the one time that it froze and needed to be restarted.

E3 hands on: Sony's PlayStation 3D display

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 09:14:08 -0700

In two-player games the 24-inch display shows different images to each player. The bundle goes on sale this fall for $500.

E3: Basketball star Kobe Bryant tries new PlayStation Move feature

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 18:28:33 -0700

The athlete demoed NBA On the Move.

E3: Nintendo CEO Satoru Iwata details Wii U gaming device

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 13:10:10 -0700

Wii U has a front facing camera, microphone, touchscreen, accelerometer and other features that help it extend the screen of Wii gaming.

E3: Nintendo announces Wii U, handheld device that extends the screen of Wii game play

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 12:55:08 -0700

The Wii U has a 6-inch touchscreen, controls, but stops short of enabling mobile gaming.

E3: Talk to game characters with new Kinect feature

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 10:44:30 -0700

Microsoft Kinect for Xbox 360 now lets gamers talk to in-game characters.

E3: Dance Central 2 adds simultaneous multi-player dancing

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 10:43:47 -0700

Gamers playing Dance Central two can dance side by side. Harmonix said that more than 100 songs will be avaialble for the game.

E3: Sony's PlayStation Vita designed for gaming on the go, coming this holiday season

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 22:18:14 -0700

Previously NGP, or next generation portable, the PlayStation Vita has dual touchpads, dual cameras and networking options like 3G and WiFi.

E3: Sony introduces low cost 3D TV bundle

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 21:25:33 -0700

Sony plans to sell a 24" 3D television along with a pair of glasses and a game for $499.

E3: Kinect Fun Labs creates a digital version of you

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 15:22:20 -0700

At the E3 game convention Microsoft showed off Kinect Fun Labs for Xbox 360 that includes tools to instantly create life-like avatars. Gamers can also make digital representations of their favorite physical objects.

E3: Bing voice search, new partners announced for Xbox 360

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 14:14:44 -0700

Kinect now supports voice control of the Xbox 360 console. Users can voice search with Bing for content across a number of platforms including Hulu+, Netflix and others.

E3: Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 game play

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 13:43:00 -0700

Game play of Call of Duty Modern Warfare 3 at the XBox 360 media briefing at E3 in Los Angeles. The game goes on sale November 8, 2011, for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and PC.

Xbox Kinect sensors used in gesture-controlled projects

Tue, 03 May 2011 04:39:31 -0700

With the release of the software development kit for Xbox Kinect, do-it-yourself techies can build all sorts of contraptions based off of the game console's motion sensors.

Nintendo 3DS offers 3D gameplay without glasses

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 13:39:48 -0700

Nintendo's portable glasses free 3D game console, the Nintendo 3DS went on sale in the US this weekend and droves of gamers braved the midnight cold for a launch event in New York City.

DEMO 2011: Next Island virtual world merges WoW, casual game features

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 16:20:56 -0800

The Next Island virtual world is an MMO that combines the graphics and gameplay of World of Warcraft with casual gaming features found in Farmville. The company also chats about what it learned from worlds like Second Life.

Japan robot lab shows new nuclear plant explorer, interactive projection table, mars simulator

Fri, 25 May 2012 01:49:39 -0700

The Future Robotics Technology Center held an open house in Tokyo to show off several of its projects

Angry Bird robots under Wi-Fi control

Mon, 23 May 2011 11:03:21 -0700

A number of bots were on show at the Beijing International High Tech Expo this week.

Robots go where humans can't, into crippled Fukishima power plant

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 11:00:12 -0700

In the days following the earthquake and tsunami in Japan iRobot sent two Packbots and two Warrior robots to inspect the Fukishima nuclear power plant, keeping humans out of harm's way.

MIT robots take stage in new opera

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 09:51:40 -0700

In Death and the Powers, a new opera by MIT Media Lab professor Tod Machover, the main character wishes to leave the physical world, but remain there digitally. He downloads himself into The System and continues to interact with the audience and othe

2010 Robots Review

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 00:31:18 -0800

Dec. 15, 2010 - This has been quite a year for our gear-driven robot friends. They've cycled hundreds of kilometers, they've walked for hours without a break and one almost got into space. Here's our review of the year's robot news.

Robotic submarines navigate underwater course autonomously

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:31:15 -0700

July 27, 2010 - Teams from nine universities gathered at NATO's Undersea Research Center to pit their robotic submarines against each other.

Intel's HERB robot is a butler

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 12:38:38 -0700

July 1, 2010 - On display at Research at Intel Day he was assigned to hand bottles to people, then take them back and drop them in a recycling bin.

Robots protect Marines on battlefield

Thu, 13 May 2010 13:36:19 -0700

May 12, 2010 - Robots accompanied the Unites States Marines for a friendly invasion of Boston last week. While they aren't cyborgs like in Iron Man 2, the robots used in the military today help to separate humans from danger.

Simon the Robot can help around the house

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 07:13:48 -0700

April 13, 2010 - On show at the Computer Human Interaction conference in Atlanta, Simon can learn new tasks.

Soccer robots compete for title

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 12:21:11 -0700

More than 50 teams from across the northeast United States and 3 other countries built homemade robots to play a game of soccer.

Robot Cup Champs hit Cebit

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 07:56:02 -0800

Winners of last year's Robo Cup, the team from Bremen University is at this week's Cebit IT fair demonstrating their skills. The robots won the annual competition by out-scroing the opposition 64 goals to one -- and they made it sound so easy.

NASA, GM team up on "Robonaut"

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:16:36 -0800

The Robonaut2 is being jointly developed by NASA and General Motors to help humans in space and on Earth.

Gundam Christmas Tree and other Japanese holiday treats

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:38:38 -0800

Hiroko has the holiday spirit. She shows you a Gundam Christmas tree in Akihabara, we travel to Singapore to check out the Anime Festival Asia and interview Alodia, check out an Atom Boy iPhone app and look ahead to the launch of Final Fantasy XIII.

Akibatteru #9

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 11:48:27 -0800

In this episode of Akibatteru we're in Roppongi in central Tokyo for the Charapa cos-play party and event. We have performances from Team Jyunjo and atGumi, both from @homecafe, and Hiroko chats with idol Ami Tokito.

Japanese Robotic Muscle Suit

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 11:08:16 -0800

Students at Tokyo's University of Science have developed a new version of their muscle suit, a wearable robotic suit that assists the muscles when carrying out strenuous tasks.

Japan's Hottest Robots

Wed, 02 Dec 2009 11:06:51 -0800

A robot that builds Lego models is among the attractions at this year's International Robot Exhibition that got underway on Wednesday in Tokyo.

Johnny 5 takes driving lessons

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:59:38 -0800

Researchers at MIT are working to develop a set of algorithms and a robot to help with everyday errands.

Robots, virtual reality collide

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:11:42 -0700

The Digital Contents Expo highlighted some of the latest university research, including a laundry-folding robot and robots that aid in virtual reality simulations.

Panasonic's Robot Plans

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:29:40 -0700

The company wants to make robotics into a major business and has demonstrated its latest research.

KDDI shows a helper robot for a cell phone

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 07:52:50 -0700

The robot can take data from the phone and manipulate it to help the user, the company said. It could become a product next year.

Panasonic develops robotic bed/wheelchair

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 13:05:32 -0700

The bed is designed for people who have limited mobility and is intended to provide an extra level of independence.

Honda's UX3 personal mobility device

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:26:45 -0700

Look out, Segway! Honda's U3-X lets riders travel in all directions on a single wheel.

Speedy Robots Compete

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 13:14:55 -0700

Harbin Institute of Technology beat off challengers from 18 other Asian nations to win the ABU Robocon 2009. The finals were hosted by NHK and held on August 22 in Tokyo.

Robot Talent Show hits Akihabara

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 12:21:58 -0700

Manoi athlete humanoids recently took part in a series of robot races in Tokyo's Akihabara. They also performed party tricks during a robot talent show.

Panasonic's Evolta robot cycles into the record books

Sun, 09 Aug 2009 19:04:53 -0700

The little Panasonic robot manages to make it more than 5 times around the famous Le Mans track in France on just 2 AA batteries in 24 hours for a new Guiness World record.

Panasonic robot to tackle 24 Hours of Le Mans

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 02:51:34 -0700

The 20cm high Evolta robot will attempt an endurance record powered by 2 AA batteries.

$27k to get close to Gundam!

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 03:19:35 -0700

A charity auction ends for the chance to meet the Tokyo Gundam eye-to-eye.

Giant Gundam comes to life in Tokyo

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 11:16:07 -0700

After months of anticiptation, an 18-meter high, full size Gundam came to life in Tokyo on Friday night.

Robots improve efficiency at Thai hospital

Wed, 13 May 2009 10:59:52 -0700

Despite a hefty price tag, the hospital views robots as essential in helping reducing human errors.

Robot Fight Club

Thu, 07 May 2009 10:49:47 -0700

At the Kondo Battle robots from across Japan came to fight and win bragging rights to top place in each of three classes: exhibition, open and university, and win an entry on to the bigger Robo-One event.

Robot mower uses GSM

Mon, 04 May 2009 14:24:36 -0700

The Automower 260 ACX can navigate and cut up to 6,000 square meters or about an acre and a half all on its own. It can also keep its owner updated on progress or problems via text message.

IBM supercomputer takes on Jeopardy!

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:47:26 -0700

What is Watson? That’s the name of the advanced computer system IBM unveiled on Monday that producers of the long running TV game show Jeopardy plan to pit against human contestants.

Honda demos motion-assistance devices

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 15:47:07 -0700

A team of engineers from Honda’s research division showed off a piece of the future in New York Wednesday, unveiling for the first time outside of Japan two motion assistance devices.

Robot control via brain waves

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 09:45:04 -0700

Forget remote controls. In the future you might be able to switch on and off gadgets using nothing more than the power of thought.

Robotic "model" hits the catwalk

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 07:34:38 -0700

The $2 million HRP-4C robot opened Japan's Fashion Week in Tokyo. Designed to match the shape of the average Japanese woman, the robot is the latest in ongoing research into humanoid robots.

Students learn through robot battles

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 13:16:18 -0700

The FIRST Robotics Competition pits homemade robots, built by high school students, against one another. The compeition helps the students learn science and math through the thrill of victory.

CEBIT: Justin, the robot tea preparer

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 10:33:06 -0800

Meet Justin, a space-age robot that makes the tea.

Robots heading to the arcade

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 06:01:54 -0800

Robots are busting out of the research labs and coming to a game center near you.

Year in Review: Robots Everywhere!

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 12:08:25 -0800

2008 was a big year in robotics. We take a look back at some of the more exciting developments in this field.

Robot solves Rubik's Cube

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:49:59 -0800

At the RoboDevelopment Conference in Santa Clara, California this week a UC Berkeley alumnus showed off a robot designed to solve one of the great mysteries of mankind: The Rubik's Cube.

Robot plays Guitar Hero

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 06:24:09 -0800

At the RoboDevelopment Conference in Santa Clara, California, this week, there were a lot of different robots for a lot of different missions. One of them played Guitar Hero.

Toyota unveils the Winglet personal robotic transporter

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 04:15:13 -0700

Toyota is taking aim at the Segway with its new Winglet transporter.

A robot for your living room

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 15:52:00 -0700

Toshiba's prototype robot can control devices in your living room. The robot, called ApriPoco, learns from users and then can act on their command. Toshiba hopes to commercialize ApriPoco one day.

Aerohive offers distributed control over wireless LANs

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 11:13:44 -0700

June 8, 2010 - At IT Roadmap in Boston, Neal Weinberg talks with Aerohive about how they offer distributed controls over wireless LANs vs. centralized control from other vendors.

Meraki: Control Wi-Fi APs via the cloud

Wed, 26 May 2010 14:14:09 -0700

May 26, 2010 - At the IT Roadmap event in Boston, Neal Weinberg talks with Meraki about their Wi-Fi access points that can be managed and controlled via the cloud.

Xirrus shows 802.11n Wi-Fi Array

Wed, 26 May 2010 13:50:23 -0700

May 26, 2010 - At the IT Roadmap show in Boston, Xirrus shows Neal Weinberg the latest 802.11n Wi-Fi high-performance array for indoor wireless usage.

It's a Vase! It's a PC! It's both!

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:16:08 -0700

Built as a concept design by Taiwan's Elitegroup Computer Systems, a contract PC maker, inside the plastic vase is a home media computer complete with a Blu-ray Disc player offering full 1080p high-def playback.

Shuttle Shrinks the Desktop

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 13:12:21 -0700

Shuttle used last week's Computex show in Taipei to unveil a couple of small form-factor PCs that can be mounted behind a monitor for a clean, all-in-one PC look.

Computex: Intel aims for all-day netbook battery

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 18:25:56 -0700

Netbooks are a hit but despite their small size they still don't last a whole day on battery power. That's something Intel has in its sights as it works on future versions of its Atom platform.

Computex: Acer's Android netbook

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 18:35:46 -0700

Acer shows an Android-based Atom netbook that could be out this quarter.

Computex: Windows 7 touch-screen netbook

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 12:46:30 -0700

A revamped netbook with Windows 7 touchscreen and a machine based on Intel's new CULV chip are among new laptops from Taiwan's Gigabyte, on show at Computex on Monday.

Computex: First look at Android netbooks

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 12:41:53 -0700

Netbooks running Google's Android operating system have been talked about for a while but on Monday we got to see some, when Qualcomm used Taiwan's Computex to show laptops running its Snapdragon processor and the Google OS.

Computex: Snapdragon CPU prototype displayed

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 12:38:44 -0700

Inventec, one of the world's largest contract PC makers expects to begin making its first laptop based on Qualcomm's Snapdragon microprocessor later this year.

Can a Bug save the world?

Thu, 07 May 2009 10:41:14 -0700

Human Rights Watch is trying to get funding for a project that would equip the group's observers with the BUG so they could do things like measure the use of chemicals in global conflicts.

Inside the Enigma: Not a Riddle

Wed, 06 May 2009 10:55:17 -0700

Neal Weinberg gets a special sneak peek inside the Enigma device, which was used by the Allies in World War II to help crack German codes.

CTIA wrap-up

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 12:20:50 -0700

Companies intro inexpensive phones for texting, world records get shattered, new OLED technology debuts and Clearwire expands coverage. A wrap-up of this week's CTIA show.

CTIA: Nokia rolls out U.S. phones

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 12:19:02 -0700

Nokia introduces a phone with an LED flashlight, a table top speaker and a U.S. version of the E71.

CTIA: RIM opens BlackBerry App World

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 12:15:18 -0700

This week at CTIA in Las Vegas Research in Motion opened App World an on-device application store for Blackberries.

CTIA: Motorola does LTE drive-around

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 15:53:19 -0700

At CTIA Motorola gave a glimpse of LTE, the next-generation mobile technology for many of the world's carriers.

CTIA: Samsung shows mobile WiMAX device

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 13:19:14 -0700

As the CTIA Wireless trade show got off the ground in Las Vegas, the South Korean electronics giant unveiled the Mondi, a mobile Internet device that will run on Clearwire's WiMax data service.

CTIA: Skype goes mobile with iPhone, BlackBerry versions

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 13:17:17 -0700

Skype's peer-to-peer VOIP software is now available on the iPhone and a beta version will be coming soon for the Blackberry.

The bathroom of the future

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 06:52:11 -0700

At CEBIT, the Fraunhofer Institute shows a vision of the future bathroom, complete with reminders on the mirror for brushing your teeth or taking pills.

Smart meters aim to save energy, money

Mon, 09 Mar 2009 08:42:05 -0700

The monthly electricty bill is typically the only data consumers get - until now. German utility Energie Baden-Württemberg began late last year rolling-out smart meters and was demonstrating them at the Cebit IT fair.

CEBIT: Arnold promotes California tech

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 10:31:41 -0800

Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger comes to Cebit to promote California.

CEBIT goes green

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 10:28:25 -0800

Greenpeace uses Cebit to launch a new environmental campaign.

DEMO 09: SmartyCard lets kids earn if they learn

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 15:55:18 -0800

The SmartyCard system provides rewards for tweens if they complete educational quizzes. Also, Keith finds out that he's not smarter than a fifth grader.

DEMO 09: Purewire checks online reputation

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 15:43:26 -0800

Purewire's Purewire Trust service lets users check out the online reputation of people, Web sites and things to make sure bad stuff doesn't happen to Web surfers.

DEMO 09: Touch-screen netbook from Always Innovating

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 14:24:47 -0800

Keith checks out the Touch Book from Always Innovating, a netbook with a detachable touch-screen that you can also put on your refrigerator (it has a magnetic backing).

CEBIT: Asus shows a dual-touchscreen prototype

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 14:12:45 -0800

CEBIT: Asus shows a prototype computer with dual touchscreen.

CEBIT: Internet radio to your car via 3G

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 14:03:07 -0800

CEBIT: Blaupunkt has new car radios that can stream Internet stations over 3G.

DEMO 09: Avaak's Vue cameras

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 10:33:33 -0800

The Vue personal video network uses wireless mesh technology and lets you place wireless Web cams almost anywhere.

DEMO 09: Symantec's MyGuru

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 09:49:16 -0800

Symantec's MyGuru service offers the "tech gurus" of the world an easy way to provide technical support to friends and family members.

DEMO 09: Xandros' Presto

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 09:48:18 -0800

Linux app for Windows that turns an older machine into a Netbook that boots quickly and runs a number of popular Web apps.

DEMO 09: Citrix's GoView

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 08:37:12 -0800

Keith discovers an easier way to do screen recordings for training purposes, via Citrix Online's new GoView software.

DEMO 09: Ontier's Pixetell

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 08:30:51 -0800

The Pixatell on-demand software goes beyond e-mail communication, letting users visually explain concepts much better than just typing out long notes.

CEBIT: MSI shows off its latest X-Slim laptop

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 13:17:39 -0800

MSI unveiled on Monday a new version of its X-Slim laptop.

CEBIT: Fujitsu's low-power PC, server

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 07:51:03 -0800

CEBIT: Fujitsu shows the first zero-watt PC and an energy-efficient server.

Cebit prepares for lower attendance

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 07:48:20 -0800

CEBIT: As Hanover readies for Cebit, organizers expect a smaller fair this year.

Building a better kiosk

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 09:47:55 -0800

Self service kiosks aren’t a new idea. We see them everyday at places like airports and banks, but a Microsoft Research project hopes to improve interactive systems.

Microsoft TechFest: Commute UX keeps your eyes on the road

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 14:45:08 -0800

At TechFest 2009 Microsoft Research is showing off many projects in development. One of them is an in-car infotainment technology called Commute UX.

Microsoft TechFest: The low power data center

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 14:41:29 -0800

Microsoft Research hopes to make data centers more efficient. They are testing a prototype data center that runs off of low-power processors.

Microsoft TechFest: Real and virtual worlds collide

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 14:35:58 -0800

Augmented reality technology mixes the real world and the virtual world. At TechFest 2009, Microsoft Research demoed its augmented reality tools.

MWC: Samsung introduces Memoir phone

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 12:21:39 -0800

At Barcelona’s Mobile World Congress, Samsung unveiled the Memoir, a touch screen cell phone with an 8 megapixel camera, a first for the US according to the company.

Samsung puts projector into cell phone

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 19:07:37 -0800

Samsung has partnered with Texas Instruments to create a mobile phone with an embedded projector.

LG's Arena: A closer look

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 13:07:50 -0800

Check out LG"s KM-900 Arena phone, which launched at this year’s Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.

Solar-powered phones shine at MWC

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 09:41:24 -0800

At Mobile World Congress this year Samsung and LG showed off prototype cell phones that can be recharged by solar panels built into the case.

Samsung Omnia HD adds video

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 08:03:18 -0800

At the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Samsung showed off the Omnia HD phone, which now can play video files.

HTC launches new Touch devices

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 07:58:06 -0800

HTC launches the Touch Pro 2 and Touch Diamond 2 at this week's Mobile World Congress show in Barcelona.

CES: Tom Hanks with Sony glasses

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 06:08:27 -0800

Sony CEO Howard Stringer presented a futuristic pair of glasses during a keynote speech at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas on Thursday and the audience got an instant review from actor Tom Hanks.

CES: Fexible OLED screen

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 06:02:09 -0800

Sony has brought to the Consumer Electronics Show a flexible color OLED screen that could be used in future, highly portable electronics devices. The 2.5-inch screen was presented by Sony CEO Howard Stringer during a keynote speech at the event.

Week in Review - 1/9

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 05:52:55 -0800

This week we’re at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas where Microsoft launches Windows 7 beta, Sony shows off a flexible OLED, and Powermat lets you recharge your electronics without wires.

CES: Steve Ballmer keynote

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 09:09:47 -0800

Steve Ballmer took the stage Wednesday night to deliver Microsoft’s keynote at the Consumer Electronics Show.

How to build a budget desktop PC

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 12:37:35 -0800

In this video we’ll show you how to build a budget desktop that has enough power to do typical computing tasks as well as play HD videos and most games for under $500.

How to install Ubuntu Linux on a PC: PC World video

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:33:53 -0800

In this walkthrough, senior editor Robert Strohmeyer takes you through the steps needed to install Ubuntu on a PC. The community developed, Linux-based operating system contains a slew of applications and is fast to boot up and operate.

How to automate Windows 7 backups: PC World video

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:33:42 -0800

Senior Editor Robert Strohmeyer takes a look at how to set up and automate backups in Windows7 and shows you how to restore files after a meltdown.

How to set up a Windows 7 network: PC World video

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:33:19 -0800

When Senior Editor Robert Strohmeyer held his Windows 7 launch party, his guests got tips on how to set up a Windows 7 network, how to share files--and cake!

How to retrieve deleted files: PC World video

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:33:10 -0800

If you've deleted a critical file for which you have no backup, there's a good chance it's recoverable even if it's no longer in the Windows Recycle Bin. Check out our tips for using Undelete tools, Vista's Shadow Copy feature, and more.

How to install Windows 7: PC World video

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:33:04 -0800

Microsoft begged us all to host Windows 7 launch parties to celebrate the intro of its newest operating system. So allow Senior Editor Robert Strohmeyer to show you how to install Windows 7 easily.

Windows 7: Libraries and Search

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 11:32:09 -0800

InfoWorld video series on new Windows 7 features. In this video, we explore the concept of virtual libraries and see how searching for documents has changed.

Windows 7: New for IT

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 11:30:28 -0800

InfoWorld video series on new Windows 7 features. In this video, check out some of the new features for IT administrators.

Windows 7: Control Panel Apps

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 11:28:02 -0800

InfoWorld video series on new Windows 7 features. In this video, see some of the new Control Panel applications.

Windows 7: Networking Changes

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 11:26:36 -0800

InfoWorld video series on new Windows 7 features. In this video, explore the changes in how Windows 7 handles networking.

Windows 7: Display Changes

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 11:24:18 -0800

InfoWorld video series on new Windows 7 features. In this video, see the new ways you can change the wallpaper and other display settings.

Windows 7: Action Center

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 11:22:35 -0800

InfoWorld video series on new Windows 7 features. In this video, we check out the Action Center and look at changes to the much-maligned user account control settings.

Windows 7: Updates to favorite apps

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 11:20:12 -0800

InfoWorld video series on new Windows 7 features. In this video, see what's been changed to old favorites like Paint, WordPad and the Calculator app.

Windows 7: SuperBar and Aero

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 11:17:50 -0800

InfoWorld video series on new Windows 7 features. In this video, we check out the SuperBar and Aero features.

Windows 7: New Desktop

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 11:15:32 -0800

InfoWorld video series on new Windows 7 features. In this video, see how much (or how little) the desktop has changed.

Windows 7: Installation

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 11:11:41 -0800

InfoWorld video series on new Windows 7 features. In this video, see what's changed in the installation procedures.

Are self-service kiosks the future of health care?

Thu, 06 May 2010 15:22:04 -0700

May 6, 2010 - Keith Shaw interviews Bart Foster, CEO of Solo Health, about self-service health care kiosks and how the future of health care will focus on preventive care.

Steve Ballmer on SharePoint

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 08:20:22 -0700

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer sits down with Network World Senior Editor John Fontana to discuss SharePoint, online services and some of his highs and lows after 10 years being the Microsoft CEO.

Seven steps for weathering the economic storm

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 07:57:57 -0700

Steve Goldman, director of enterprise architecture at CME Group, gives the keynote address at IT Roadmap Chicago.

Aligning business and IT

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 07:53:56 -0700

Jose Ruiz, CIO and director of programs at Northrop Gruman, gives the keynote address at IT Roadmap Denver.

Green IT more than just energy efficiency at Citigroup

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 07:44:38 -0700

Michelle Erickson, initiative director for environmental sustainabiliy for global IT at Citigroup, gives the keynote at IT Roadmap New York City.

Imprezzeo's impressive image search engine

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 05:12:36 -0700

Searching for an image based on text is frustrating. But Imprezzeo's new search engine technology lets you find what you're looking for based on similar images. CEO Dermot Corrigan explains how the tech works.

The Force is with LucasFilm's computing systems

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 09:28:38 -0800

Peter Hricak, senior manager for network and telecoms at LucasFilm, discusses what it takes to keep the movie giant up and running. Hricak was the keynote speaker at IT Roadmap in San Francisco.

5 Technologies That Will Change IT

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 12:17:35 -0700

Larry Quinlan, CIO of Deloitte & Touche LLP, draws on vast IT experience to discuss the tehnologies that will change the industry.

Dealing with security in an open network environment

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 12:34:34 -0700

What can corporate IT shops, which are faced with increasing pressure to allow mobile devices and more open access, learn from a university environment? Boston College's David Escalante, director of computer policy and security, explains.

Recovery lessons from Hurricane Katrina

Tue, 06 May 2008 20:13:38 -0700

In a keynote at IT Roadmap, Marshall Lancaster talks about his IT staff weathered Hurrican Katrina without suffering any downtime.

NetApp targets data security

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 14:00:22 -0800

Network Appliance's approach to data protection.

Keeping insider information inside

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 14:00:19 -0800

Keep company secrets from getting out.

What's new about the "new" CA?

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 14:00:18 -0800

Customer needs to come first as CA changes thinking.

Papadopoulos: An industry in flux

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 14:00:18 -0800

Greg Papadopoulos, EVP & CTO of Sun, shares his vision and excitment for the future.

DataPower

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 14:00:17 -0800

Dealing with Web Services data on the network

Odd couple: Online gaming and IT

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:47:42 -0800

Howard Anderson says online gaming could be the killer app for convergence.

Oracle in trouble?

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:47:40 -0800

Analyst Curt Monash sees a tough road ahead for the database giant.

Standing out in the RFID crowd

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:47:31 -0800

What makes Reva unique in a crowded field?

Reinvent or be marginalized

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:47:28 -0800

Author Geoffrey Moore explains Core vs Context.

Root out vulnerabilties like a hacker

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:47:23 -0800

A hacker system for the good guys.

What makes appliances sexy?

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:47:20 -0800

BlueCat aims to simplify and scale basic management tasks.

Big ROI with mobile technology

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:47:19 -0800

Intel Chief Strategist Chris Thomas talks about mobilization and big ROI.

Achieving operational excellence

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:47:05 -0800

Ed Kamins, COEO of Avnet, shares his secret to success.

Can you hear me now?

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:46:55 -0800

Brix helps measure VoIP call quality.

Better security through industry standards

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:46:51 -0800

Do you have the Trusted Platform Module in your PCs?

Finding a niche in virtualization

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:46:44 -0800

Virtual Iron describes its methods for making data center apps flexible.

Guaranteeing application availability

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:46:40 -0800

Using virtualization for failure prevention.

A healthy identity challenge

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:46:35 -0800

Sentillion molds its information technology systems to the healthcare workflow.

The real star behind Priceline.com's network

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:46:33 -0800

Priceline.com CIO Ron Rose on next-gen data center technologies.

Securing the database

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:46:25 -0800

Application Security's Ted Julian explains his company's strategy for keeping your information ...

Brandeis University goes all-in on VoIP

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:46:21 -0800

Failing TDM network replaced by VoIP in one fell swoop.

Look ma, no tapes

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:46:17 -0800

Sepaton's Miki Sandorfi explains the benefits of a virtual tape library.

Diving into ITIL

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:46:14 -0800

ITIL helps Kaiser with network management efforts.

Taking on Google in the enterprise

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:46:11 -0800

Why comumer-oriented search tools don't cut it in the enterprise.

A NAC for containing virus outbreaks

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:46:07 -0800

The UNH InterOperability LAB puts NAC to good use.

Quarantine dirty systems

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:46:00 -0800

NetClarity picks up where other security products leave off.

Management appliance keeps lean IT staff efficient

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:45:57 -0800

GotVMail manages 30,000 users and four data centers with small staff.

Protecting corporate data

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:45:53 -0800

Tizor's Prat Moghe describes how to protect your sensitive data.

Northeastern speeds app delivery with SoftGrid

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:45:49 -0800

Virtualization technology streams apps to desktops as needed.

Catching up with Nick Carr

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:45:44 -0800

Does author Nick Carr still think "IT Doesn't Matter"? Find out.

Harvard Business School shores up security and saves money

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:45:40 -0800

Locking down ports results in hefty savings on ISP charges.

Drilling down on application firewalls

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:45:35 -0800

BorderWare's Tim Liesman explains why you need application-specific firewalls.

Symantec helps secure CareGroup's medical records

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:45:31 -0800

Traditional security tools were not enough to protect sensitive medical records.

Haile's perspective

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:45:25 -0800

Don Haile, venture partner at Fidelity Ventures, brings perspective on what tech leaders need t...

Giving NAC a whirl

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:45:21 -0800

Whirlpool looks to improve security with NAC.

Securing SIP

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:45:15 -0800

Covergence's Bob O'Neil on SIP security and management.

Not all VoIP rollouts go as planned

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:45:14 -0800

Even with a new building and new networking gear, a voice over IP implementation does not alway...

Easier enterprise collaboration?

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:42:59 -0800

Jive looks simplify enterprise collaboration.

Revving up databases

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:42:48 -0800

Avokia's virtualization tech makes databases fast.

Model-driven business transformation

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:42:47 -0800

David Cohn of IBM helps achieve business goals with efficient IT operations.

Storage resource management on the rise

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:42:44 -0800

Making storage more efficient through SRM.

Corente delivers applications globally

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:42:42 -0800

Corente CEO Jim Zucco explains the benefits of virtual network operator.

Mainframes are alive and well at Hewitt Assoc.

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:42:23 -0800

Linux blades helps beef up processing power.

The good and bad of the 'Net

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:42:19 -0800

Scott Bradner talks about big opportunities and threats on the 'Net.

Optimizing WAN performance

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:42:17 -0800

App acceleration speeds file delivery.

Fixing the plumbing of storage

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:42:14 -0800

Dave Ellard of Glasshouse explains how his company can remedy data retention problems.

Better backup through virtual tapes

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:42:10 -0800

Diligent CEO Doron Kempel on the benefits of virutal tape backup.

Identity-driven network security

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:42:05 -0800

Infoblox founder Stuart Bailey talks network security.

Detecting abnormalities in the network

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:41:53 -0800

Jack Boyle, CEO of Arbor Networks, on securing the network.

Config. management aids compliance

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:41:45 -0800

Voyence's Susasn NasTaking a bite of out compliance problems.

Protecting online transactions

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:41:43 -0800

Verid explains how your mental fingerprint can protect you online.

Savvis looks to ease infrastructure mgmt. pain

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:41:21 -0800

Savvis President Jonathan Crane on managed services.

Making distance learning useful

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:40:53 -0800

Passing on knowlege to workers through multimedia.

Bit9

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:40:40 -0800

Bit9 blocks unwanted software

Egenera

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:40:38 -0800

Better data center management with virtualization.

Good Will Hacking

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:40:36 -0800

Fiberlink's Dan Hoffman on ethical hacking.

Acopia

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:40:34 -0800

Acopia takes on storage virtualization rivals

Rooting out app performance issues

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:40:31 -0800

Get ahead of the pain of user complaints.

The king of Cool Tools

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:38:52 -0800

Keith Shaw talks about the latest Cool Tools for home and office.

Mixed wireless environments

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:38:50 -0800

MobileAccess Networks blends wireless, cellular and two-way radio.

Charting the IT rollercoaster

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:38:49 -0800

IDC chief researcher John Gantz looks into his crystal ball.

Fear and loathing of video on the LAN

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:38:44 -0800

Video on the LAN is doable, says VBrick's Rich Mavrogeanes.

Managing storage resources efficiently

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:38:40 -0800

How United manages one-half petabyte of data.

Enterprise security trends

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:38:36 -0800

Analyst Paul Stamp discusses network and application security.

Battle for wireless supremacy

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:38:26 -0800

Jim Vogt, president and CEO of Trapeze Networks

VoIP's not just another data app

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:38:25 -0800

Qovia's David Woodall on the biggest gotcha for VoIP.

Patch and protect servers virtually

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:38:22 -0800

Blue Lane tries to ease 'Patch Tuesday' burden.

A better NAC plan than Cisco?

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:38:19 -0800

StillSecure CEO says better interoperability, security than Cisco.

The insider threat

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:38:17 -0800

Author Brian Contos: Insider threats can do greater damage and cost more.

Desktop support without a client

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:38:08 -0800

NetworkStreaming takes appliance approach to support.

Speeding up the WAN

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:38:05 -0800

Certeon optimizes SSL traffic and more on the WAN.

Protecting against rogue applications/users

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:38:04 -0800

Mazu detects rogue users/applications in the network.

A blind eye to Web applications?

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:38:00 -0800

Real-user monitoring of Web apps.

Saving money and time in the data center

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:37:49 -0800

Can BladeLogic deliver an impressive ROI?

Entuity

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:37:41 -0800

A different take on network management

Cutting the cost of storage

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:37:38 -0800

Consolidating servers with network-attached storage.

Microsoft vs. Google: Who will win?

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:36:45 -0800

Jeff Kaplan answers and gives his predictions for 2006

Security trends for 2007

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:36:42 -0800

What works for stopping data leaks.

Sling speeds application downloads

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:21:07 -0800

CDN aids company's global software distibution effort.

Hospital simplifies access with single sign-on

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:21:05 -0800

Single sign-on reduces "hassle factor".

Google's enterprise strategy

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:21:03 -0800

Is Google looking to topple Microsoft?

Breaking the cord

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:21:00 -0800

Getting rid of the fixed-line phone.

Red Hat's Matthew Szulik

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 08:20:58 -0800

Szulik on Red Hat: "More boring, less Hollywood"

CES: Palm introduces Pre and webOS

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 07:06:05 -0800

The Pre touch phone and webOS has unique features, but also ones that are more commonplace. With nods to the iPhone gesture controls and a flick of the finger let users scroll through picutes. You can also use two fingers to zoom in and out.

Airline boarding passes on your phone

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:38:23 -0700

At a number of US airports Continental Airlines passengers can now carry their boarding passes with them on their smart phones.

Memjet turbo-charges inkjet printing

Mon, 12 Jan 2009 07:37:51 -0800

Memjet's new ink-jet printing technology makes pages fly out of the printer.

DormNoise syncs student calendars together

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 09:42:23 -0700

The on-campus calendar service DormNoise that pulls student calendars together and then syncs with any calendar application is displayed at the Campus Technology Conference in Boston.

MIT electric car may rival gas versions

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 09:59:23 -0700

By the third quarter of 2010, the MIT Electric Vehicle Team's goal is to build an all electric car with similar performance capabilities of gasoline-only counterparts.

Chameleon guitar merges acoustics, electronics

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 10:47:28 -0800

Much of the sound from an acoustic instrument is due to its wood grain patterns, but a new prototype guitar built by an MIT student combines the natural acoustics of wood with the power of electronic processing.

NASA and Caltech Test Steep-Terrain Rover

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 07:51:13 -0800

Engineers from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and students at the California Institute of Technology have designed and tested a versatile, low-mass robot that can rappel off cliffs, travel nimbly over rocky terrain, and explore deep craters.