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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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