The 2012 Nobel Prize in Physics was just awarded to Serge Haroche and David J. Wineland "for ground-breaking experimental methods that enable measuring and manipulation of individual quantum systems". While quantum computers might be the future, today is also celebrating the 50th year since Nick Holonyak Jr. invented the first visible LED. Dr. Holonyak was 33 years old and a GE … [Read more...]
Emotiv – a computer interface for your brain
"Based on the latest developments in neuro-technology, Emotiv has developed a revolutionary new personal interface for human computer interaction. The Emotiv EPOC is a high resolution, neuro-signal acquisition and processing wireless neuroheadset." … [Read more...]
Demand for WD Red HDDs outlasts supply
When it comes to hard drives, I believe most of us care about reliability above all other specs like faster RPMs, cache size, capacity, and others. I, unfortunately, had the pleasure of having a 2TB drive die in my home NAS recently after just reaching 1 year of operation. After filing a warranty claim with Seagate, I was told my RMA was delayed due to low inventory of the … [Read more...]
Mobile Pwn2Own 2012 shows Galaxy S III and iPhone 4S hack
At the EUSecWest 2012 conference, a Mobile Pwn2Own is taking place to test vectors on smartphones mobile web browsers, operating systems, NFC, SMS, and cellular baseband. Prizes are offered to the security researchers able to compromise the device. They will be rewarded with a cash prize and the device itself. A successful attack against these devices must require little or no … [Read more...]
Building a powerful gaming PC, September 2012
If money were not an obstacle and you could build a PC of all the highest tier components, what would you use in your build? Could you then make a few substitutions to bring your build down to a more moderately priced purchase? We're going to find out what we can do using the latest and greatest as of September 2012. Feel free to toss out your recommendations for better parts … [Read more...]