Experimental release of Robot Operating System for Windows poses attractive pathway for developers
How serious is Microsoft in earning a place in the frontlines of support for developers playing with robotics?
Robotics
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Engineering
Laser-powered-drones may beat endurance hurdles
Hmm. Drones that can be recharged by a laser. So how long could they fly before having to land? How about "never mind"? We can look forward to seeing this idea in action. New Scientist had a story on September 3 that the ...
Software
Is Qualcomm, Microsoft collaboration a sign of less Intel dominance to come?
Judging from technology-watching sites, Intel has something to worry about and it involves a rather well known place on the technology map called Redmond, Washington. Look for the sign that says Microsoft. There.
Consumer & Gadgets
Nokia had the world's best smartphone – then came the 'inferior' iPhone
Ten years ago, anyone who wanted the latest and best smartphone was excited about the Nokia N95. Launched at the Nokia Open Studio in September 2006, it was trumpeted as the all-in-one multimedia computer and went on to achieve ...
Jan 9, 2017
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Security
New software continuously scrambles code to foil cyber attacks
As long as humans are writing software, there will be coding mistakes for malicious hackers to exploit. A single bug can open the door to attackers deleting files, copying credit card numbers or carrying out political mischief.
Nov 16, 2016
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Software
Google, where are you taking Fuchsia and should Android care?
(Tech Xplore)—Projects or experiments at big technology companies go either way. Either they fail to materialize into actual products but turn up some interesting lessons learned for company developers and architects.
Security
Is it time to uninstall antivirus software?
For years everyone has been told that they should run antivirus software on their computer for the best possible protection against the ever growing tide of viruses, trojans and general malware on the Internet.
Jun 30, 2016
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Robotics
Water-based reconfigurable robot could offer new solutions to underground pipe network inspection
Researchers at the University of Sheffield have created an aquatic robot which could be used during underwater search and rescue operations.
May 17, 2016
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Consumer & Gadgets
Canonical trumpets Ubuntu tablet's convergence features
How about that, a tablet running Ubuntu? A new tablet is scheduled to go on sale this year. Canonical announced the launch in a news release datelined London on Thursday. The tablet goes by the name Aquaris M10 Ubuntu Edition, ...
Security
Sophisticated malware won't budge in simple OS re-install
Security watchers had a menace on their minds Monday, and it is payment card malware dubbed Nemesis.
