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HP computers are racist - YouTube - 0 views
NetAppVoice: Wearable Computing: Business Effects Of Google Glass And Smartwatches - Fo... - 0 views
BBC: How computers took over our cars - 4 views
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An interesting article on the myriad electronic systems in modern cars. Also covers leading edge developments such as systems which prevent 'lane drift' automatically. Interesting for a discussion on reliability and the wisdom of handing control over to a machine.
Gartner's 2015 Hype Cycle for Emerging Technologies Identifies the Computing Innovation... - 0 views
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"digital humanism - the notion that people are the central focus in the manifestation of digital businesses and digital workplaces"
Robo-journalism: How a computer describes a sports match - BBC News - 0 views
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How robo-journalism is being used to write thousands of news stories without human intervention
laptop notebook computers with biometrics and cameras - 0 views
Cyber War - 60 Minutes - CBS News - 0 views
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Could foreign hackers get into the computer systems that run crucial elements of the world's infrastructure, such as the power grids, water works or even a nation's military arsenal, to create havoc? They already have. Steve Kroft reports."
Inside Your Computer (video) - 1 views
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A brief overview of the roles played by the CPU, RAM, and hard disk. Useful for students with limited tech background. Should also help clear up difference between memory/RAM/hard disk.
Superhuman performance could betray sports drug cheats - 0 views
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How sports officials are using computer models to determine "maximum possible performance" for events like the Tour de France, based on variables including athletes VO2 max and our physiological knowledge of the human body. Athletes meeting or exceeding these limits are targeted for increased drug testing. *NEEDS SUBSCRIPTION* (or print edition)
Teenager jailed for refusing to reveal encryption keys - 2 views
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A teenager has been given a 16-week prison sentence in a Young Offenders Institution for refusing to give up the encryption key for his computer. Interesting articles that raises questions about police powers, protection against self-incrimination, the right to silence, and the availability of strong encryption.
Howstuffworks - 0 views
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Internet Basics contains articles that explain everything about the Internet from domain names to IP addresses. Check out our Internet Basics Channel.
How stuff works: How 3D graphics work - 0 views
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Explanations and illustrations.
Ethics in computing - 0 views
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An very comprehensive site administered by Dr. Edward Gehringer Associate Professor at NC State University. Articles well organised into topics. This site has been built up over a long time so check dates on articles.
New Scientist - 0 views
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The New Scientist's technology section has a lot of useful information, and a lot of it very easy to understand too. A useful source for articles for discussion, the technology section also breaks down into smaller topics like Computer Crime, Robotics, and Weapons. Some of the "Instant Expert" guides in here are well worth using in class, and some of the articles may also be suitable for Paper 2. (subscription required for some articles)
Intel faces challenges in Windows 7 migration - 2 views
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An article detailing Intel's planned migration from Windows XP to Windows 7. Covers many pertinent points including 64-bit computing, legacy application compatibility, issues with new OS security features, and so on. A good insight into the problems faced in real life organizations during large-scale roll-outs.
Radiation Offers New Cures, and Ways to Do Harm - 0 views
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NYTimes investigation into the use of (computer controlled) linear accelerator machines to treat cancer. Documents several frightening causes of poor training, software errors, user error, and overconfidence. A clear illustration of how we can trust machines too readily.
A Simpler, Gentler Robotic Grip - 1 views
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Researchers from Harvard and Yale Universities have developed a robotic hand that can grab objects delicately and could be useful as a prosthetic arm.
The Loebner Prize in Artificial Intelligence - 1 views
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"Each year an annual prize of $2000 and a bronze medal is awarded to the most human-like computer." Check out the winners each year back to 1991.
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