IBM plays prophet as they go on and express their opinion on what technology in the next five years is likely to be. We should take their word seriously as these are the ones who make or break some of … .
Among the most powerful supercomputers in today’s day and age is the IBM Mira. It is touted to be the world’s third fastest computer. To prove its mettle, the computer will be used by a team of cosmologists at the … .
To show off to the world its visions of the future, IBM recently pulled the veil of its Think exhibition. Hosted at the Lincoln Center on Jaffe Drive in New York, the exhibition namely has on display IBMs plans for … .
Typing through on a virtual keyboard isn’t exactly a swell but that’s a price you pay for portability and touch screen interface. But IBM is patenting its new technology where the touchscreen will be morphed or resized and will also … .
No matter how good a particular product or service is, if its USPs aren’t conveyed in the best possible way, it can fail in the market. We have tele-marketers and onsite sales personnel to do that job and since there … .
What could one do to avoid the wrath of a brilliantly constructed supercomputer at a quiz event? I don’t know either. But, maybe the fateful contestants of Jeopardy, a quiz show, will have better explanation to give, once Watson’s done … .
The future of computing was to always promise unbelievable capabilities. But this news from IBM’s brain boys gives us more than a hint of what lies ahead for at least supercomputers. The chip that the company has developed is spun … .
Recent technological developments from IBM may have author Philip K Dick calling for remuneration. Their latest Criminal Reduction Utilising Statistical History (CRUSH) software is being used to predict crime before it happens, just like in his novel-cum-movie: Minority Report, which … .
The Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH Zurich) is has just received a supercomputer with the Aquasar cooling system. This is a system that’s cooled by hot water (????) and has been developed by IBM. IBM says this is … .
IBM scientists have mastered nanotechnology to a level that brings about the possibility of creating the smallest 3D map of the world. They took just over two and a half minutes to do it and there’s a video that explains … .
When it comes to extremes in technology, there’s nothing that can get even close to this. IBM are all set to bring out two of the world’s fastest super computers that will help in the development of Lithium Air batteries. … .
At this year’s supercomputing conference, big brain IBM announced that they’ve made significant progress in creating a computer system that can actually simulate and emulate our own brain’s ability for sensation, perception, action, interaction and cognition, while rivaling the brain’s … .
IBM has filed for patent on technology that will heighten our reflexes so fast that we can actually dodge bullets. The present invention is for protection from projectiles fired from a firearm. The Bionic Body Armor would continuously scan the … .
IBM admits that it prefers to hire employees who play video games, with a preference for WoW players because it “teaches leadership skills.” Hey I’m not saying this but apparently it’s true! For all those who have been blaming, cursing … .
The 4 cores that today’s processors offer are a far cry from the single cores that we were so accustomed to some years ago. IBM on the other hand is developing the Power7 chip, which not only has 4 cores … .
What is the most coveted feature any PC user desires? The ability to boot ones Pc just like you would your calculator. Well computer manufactures IBM & Toshiba have set out to achieve two features that being instant boot and … .
Computer makers have employed liquid cooling in various ways over the decades. We did cover a new computer center in Switzerland that funnels the hot air next door to warm the local swimming pool. Many liquids, and particularly water, can … .
It’s not everyday when IBM decides to work on something big & boy when they think big they mean big. It’s no easy task when they decide to make the entire internet into an application. This mega system relies on … .
Although I’m blatantly lifting off the example cited in the Forbes Auto pages, I can’t help but think how surreal this experience would be if it were to come true. Read on… “As you commute into New York, the Holland … .
Sanyo and IBM Japan together announce the world’s first energy-conserving air conditioner service for server rooms with rack-type servers. The service, combining IBM’s patented technology for directly attaching heat exchange equipment to the rear door of server racks and SANYO’s … .
The National Science Foundation last week received approval from the National Science Board to create a $208 million supercomputer at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. It will be home of the IBM Blue Water, a supercomputer believed capable of … .
