Computer Software : Discovery News

Which of These Is the World's Smallest Desktop?

Posted by Scott Tharler Thu Feb 2, 2012 02:26 PM ET | 0

Two teensy-weensy PCs offer plenty of brains, braun and options. Read more

Which of These Is the World's Smallest Desktop?

Three States Roll Out Electronic Ballots

Posted by Jesse Emspak Wed Jan 25, 2012 08:55 AM ET | 0

Electronic ballots are being offered by Florida, California and Virginia to help expats and servicemen vote. Read more

Three States Roll Out Electronic Ballots

Wristband Lets You Control Office Temperature

Posted by Nic Halverson Sun Jan 22, 2012 10:52 AM ET | 0

WristQue plugs you into smart buildings and allows you to adjust temperature and lighting levels from your wrist. Read more

Wristband Lets You Control Office Temperature

Software Tells Politicians What People Really Want

Posted by Alyssa Danigelis Thu Jan 19, 2012 10:17 AM ET | 0

New software could tell Washington exactly what social network users are really thinking, collectively. Read more

Software Tells Politicians What People Really Want

Recycle Your Laptop Into a Telepresence Robot

Posted by Jesse Emspak Thu Dec 22, 2011 02:03 PM ET | 0

Want to be in two places at once? Hook up a laptop to a robotic body. Read more

Recycle Your Laptop Into a Telepresence Robot

Beware: Product Reviews May Be Fake

Posted by Jesse Emspak Wed Dec 21, 2011 11:36 AM ET | 0

In China, companies hire paid Internet posters to trash-talk each other in cutthroat competition. Read more

Play a Video Game, Help Cure a Disease

Posted by Jesse Emspak Wed Dec 7, 2011 12:33 PM ET | 0

An online video game lets players chose a disease and then use their skills to advance the frontier of a cure. Read more

A Touch Screen That Touches Back

Posted by Nic Halverson Tue Dec 6, 2011 10:25 AM ET | 0

New technology brings tactile sensations to screens of your smart phone, tablet or television. Read more

Star Trek Holodecks Are Here, Sort Of

Posted by Jesse Emspak Mon Dec 5, 2011 02:48 PM ET | 0

Using a Sony Move controller and pico projectors, two British studios film a Holodeck-like experience, without post-production tricks. Read more

Urinal Lets You Pee 'N Play

Posted by Christina Ortiz Wed Nov 30, 2011 01:45 PM ET | 0

Test out your gaming skills while visiting the restroom, hands-free. Read more

Making Automated Call Centers Less Annoying

Posted by Jesse Emspak Tue Nov 22, 2011 03:11 PM ET | 0

Getting computers to read emotional states may one day make talking to an automated system less stressful. Read more

Making Automated Call Centers Less Annoying

Slim, Touchscreen Insulin Pump Coming in 2012

Posted by Christina Ortiz Fri Nov 18, 2011 02:11 PM ET | 0

Diabetics may have a less noticeable option when it comes to managing insulin levels. Read more

Slim, Touchscreen Insulin Pump Coming in 2012

A Store That's The Apple Of Microsoft's Eye

Posted by Rob Pegoraro Fri Nov 18, 2011 09:59 AM ET | 0

Microsoft's new stores may mirror Apple's, but both are trying to solve similar retailing problems. Read more

A Store That's The Apple Of Microsoft's Eye

Blast Asteroids with Your Eyes

Posted by Nic Halverson Thu Nov 17, 2011 03:07 PM ET | 0

Eye-tracking technology revives a classic arcade game and turns your stare into weaponry. Read more

Home Flight Simulator for Wannabe Pilots

Posted by Christina Ortiz Thu Nov 17, 2011 11:21 AM ET | 0

This flight simulator costs $57,000, sure you don't just want to fly home for real instead? Read more

Computer Software