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Experimental Phone Network Uses Virtual Sticky Notes
June 21, 2008 — The rapid convergence of social networks, mobile phones and global positioning technology has given engineers the ability to create something they call "virtual sticky notes," site-specific messages ... > full story -
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Chill Out, Your Computer Knows What’s Best For You
June 21, 2008 — Computers are starting to become more human-centric, anticipating your needs and smoothly acting to meet them. The technologies under development leave humans free to concentrate on their real work ... > full story -
Educational Benefits Of Social Networking Sites Uncovered
June 21, 2008 — In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers have discovered the educational benefits of social networking sites such as MySpace and Facebook. The same study found that low-income students are in many ... > full story -
It’s All In Your Head - The Effect Of Metaphor On Web Navigation
June 19, 2008 — In the internet world of sites, pages, lounges and whatever else is out there, most of us have found ourselves 'lost in hyperspace', a frustrating experience of having lost track of where we are, ... > full story -
Consumers May Fare Better With Peer-to-peer Online Lending Web Sites
June 19, 2008 — A new study shows that online peer-to-peer lending Web sites may be more attractive to Americans than traditional financial institutions. Online lending sites enable individuals to lend and borrow ... > full story -
New Intrusion Tolerance Software Fortifies Server Security
June 18, 2008 — In spite of increased focus and large investments in computer security, critical infrastructure systems remain vulnerable to attacks. The increasing sophistication and incessant morphing of ... > full story -
'Saucy' Software Update Finds Symmetries Dramatically Faster
June 17, 2008 — Computer scientists have developed open-source software that cuts the time to find symmetries in complicated equations from days to seconds in some ... > full story -
Using Brainwaves To Chat And Stroll Through Second Life: World's First
June 16, 2008 — For the first time, a person with a serious muscular disorder has used brainwaves to chat and stroll through the virtual world of Second Life. The computer system uses electrodes as small as 1cm in ... > full story -
Self-help Program Delivered Online Can Improve Insomnia In Adults
June 11, 2008 — A cognitive behavioral intervention for insomnia delivered via the Internet can significantly improve insomnia in ... > full story -
A New Way To Protect Computer Networks From Internet Worms
June 5, 2008 — Scientists may have found a new way to combat the most dangerous form of computer virus. The method automatically detects within minutes when an Internet worm has infected a computer network. Network ... > full story -
Instant Messaging Proves Useful In Reducing Workplace Interruption
June 4, 2008 — Employers seeking to decrease interruptions may want to have their workers use instant messaging software, a new study suggests. A recent study found that workers who used instant messaging on the ... > full story -
Computer Scientists Devise A 'P4P' System For Efficient Internet Usage
May 30, 2008 — A Yale research team has engineered a system with the potential for making the Internet work more efficiently, in which Internet Service Providers and Peer-to-Peer software providers can work ... > full story
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