Category Archives: Computing

IEEE Provides the Keys to a Smarter Home

Posted on December 21, 2015 by dkohn96

from: The Institute (IEEE) By KATHY PRETZ 1 December 2015 Members are making it possible for all your appliances and devices to communicate with each other That once-futuristic vision of a home full of smart gadgets that anticipate our needs, … Continue reading →

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Hour of Code 2015

Posted on December 19, 2015 by dkohn96

Published on Nov 16, 2015 Computer science is a foundational field that opens doors for all boys and girls. Starring Sheryl Sandberg, Jasmine Lawrence, Karlie Kloss, May-Li Khoe, Mia Epner, Alice Steinglass, Jess Lee, Jessica Alba, Paola Mejía Minaya, Malala … Continue reading →

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Digital Dark Age

Posted on June 28, 2015 by dkohn96

I have often wondered what would happen if a solar flare hit the earth now like it did in 1859 (see wikipedia “Solar Storm of 1859”). Since we are at the peak of the solar cycle, it might be a … Continue reading →

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Amazing Technology Invented By MIT – Tangible Media

Posted on December 31, 2014 by dkohn96

Just found this, but it actually a over a year old: Published on Nov 12, 2013 At the MIT Media Lab, the Tangible Media Group believes the future of computing is tactile. Unveiled today, the inFORM is MIT’s new scrying … Continue reading →

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Watch “A Swarm of One Thousand Robots” on YouTube

Posted on December 23, 2014 by dkohn96

A Swarm of One Thousand Robots:

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Five Famously Wrong Predictions About Technology – IEEE – The Institute

Posted on December 23, 2014 by dkohn96

Five Famously Wrong Predictions About Technology If these came true, there would be no home computers, tablets, or Internet By KATHY PRETZ 19 December 2014 From: http://theinstitute.ieee.org/ieee-roundup/opinions/ieee-roundup/five-famously-wrong-predictions-about-technology With the new year almost here, it’s that time when predictions about the … Continue reading →

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Petition To Bring Google Fiber To Memphis Seeks 10K – FOX13 News, WHBQ FOX 13

Posted on December 20, 2014 by dkohn96

Petition To Bring Google Fiber To Memphis Seeks 10K Posted: Dec 19, 2014 8:31 PM CST Updated: Dec 26, 2014 8:31 PM CST By Sarah Bleau, Reporter From: http://www.myfoxmemphis.com/story/27675398/petition-to-bring-google-fiber-to-memphis-seeks-10k FOX13 News, WHBQ FOX 13 New development announcements for Memphis brought … Continue reading →

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HyQ Quadruped Robot Is Back With Even More Tricks

Posted on August 7, 2014 by dkohn96

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Dean Kamen’s “Luke Arm” Prosthesis Receives FDA Approval

Posted on August 7, 2014 by dkohn96

http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/biomedical/bionics/dean-kamen-luke-arm-prosthesis-receives-fda-approval/?utm_source=roboticsnews&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=052714

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The Aloof Blackjack Player Who Created Our Digital World

Posted on June 30, 2014 by dkohn96

http://gizmodo.com/the-aloof-blackjack-player-who-created-our-digital-worl-1597392517

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