Google making big changes to Glass program
Google will stop selling its Glass head-mounted computer to the public on Jan. 19, as part of other big changes Google is making to the product's program.
Emerging Technologies - News, Features, and Slideshows
News about Emerging Technologies
-
-
Google AI project apes memory, programs (sort of) like a human
The mission of Google's DeepMind Technologies startup is to "solve intelligence." Now, researchers there have developed an artificial intelligence system that can mimic some of the brain's memory skills and even program like a human.
-
Humans want autonomous robots that take control
If a company wants humans and robots to work well together, they need to give the robots more freedom to work on their own.
-
Google gets patent to make Glass look like ordinary specs
Google appears to be redesigning Glass to make the wearable computer look less nerdy and more like ordinary eyeglasses.
-
As Ebola death toll rises, scientists work on nanotech cure
Scientists at Northeastern University are using nanotechnology to find an effective treatment for the Ebola virus, which has killed more than 1300 people, and sickened even more.
Features about Emerging Technologies
-
Even rivals are waiting for Apple to get into wearables
There may be big expectations for the wearables market, but the reality is that until someone transforms the category -- Apple's the usual suspect -- it won't break out of a very small constituency.
-
Your next smartphone is now closer to wireless charging
The Alliance for Wireless Power and the Power Matters Alliance joined forces this week, which should help hardware makers settle on a wireless charging standard for their devices.
-
3D printer prices drop, food printers arrive at CES
The number of 3D printer vendors rose from five last year to more than 20 this year, and prices for their machines have come down dramatically.
-
Gartner's dark vision for tech, jobs
Science fiction writers have long told of great upheaval as machines replace people. Now, so is research firm Gartner. The difference is that Gartner is putting in dates and recommending immediate action.
-
After successful launch, NASA probe heads to the moon
After a successful lift off late Friday night, NASA's lunar orbiter is powered up, communicating and on its way to the moon.
