Mind-reading computers seem to be all the rage again. First, Reuters reported that British and American scientists are developing an “emotionally aware” computer that will be able to read an individual’s thoughts by analysing a combination of facial movements that represent underlying feelings. Then, BusinessWeek carried a similar article about a computer developed by British… Read More: Computer, read my mind! »
And it’s not just booth babes. Well, they’re not stationed at the booth alright, but… Coffee, tea or me? VIA tried to wow the crowd with a concert-like performance. Naturally, the skimpy clothing helps. Girls on rollerblades. Many of these “troops” paraded the show ground this year, including a bunch of “Supermen”. (The reason why… Read More: More eye candy at Computex »
Technology is supposed to be sexy… And sometimes, it’s not just the hardware. At this year’s Computex Taipei, there seems to be more eye candy than ever. Here’s a sampling:
Two years ago, when Dell revealed its enterprise strategy, I mentioned that the company will drive industry standards even if such standards happen to be proprietary, presumably because of its customer focus. Hell, I was wrong. Dell’s recent announcement that it will start shipping AMD-based servers was not about putting customers first. If the company… Read More: Can Dell continue to deliver? »
Fancy building a computer case that looks like an atomic bomb? Well, you’re in luck. Bit-Tech, an independent hardware review and PC modification site in the UK, has conjured a Project WMD that allows you to break free of the boxy design of traditional computer cases. Worried about the complexity of such an undertaking? Fear… Read More: Weapons of Mass Distraction? »
It seems that virus writers have created a Trojan that, in addition to harvesting data, deletes illicit files such as warez and porn from infected machines. Called “Erazer-A” (how appropriate!), the malware spreads across P2P networks, where it poses as useful program files. If executed, it scours folders used for P2P applications and erases matching… Read More: Is this a virus or what? »