Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Google Chrome Blog: Everybody’s talking (and translating) with Chrome




Google Chrome Blog: Everybody’s talking (and translating) with Chrome: "Curious about how speech input can be used in real life? Here’s one example: Using Chrome, you can now translate what you say into other languages with Google Translate. If you’re translating from English, just click on the microphone on the bottom right of the input box, speak your text, and choose the language you want to translate to. In fact, you can even click on the “Listen” feature to hear the translated words spoken back to you!"

How Intel's 3D tech redefines the transistor (FAQ) | Nanotech - The Circuits Blog - CNET News



How Intel's 3D tech redefines the transistor (FAQ) | Nanotech - The Circuits Blog - CNET News: "Intel made one its most significant technology announcements ever today by stating it will base upcoming processors on 3D transistors. So, what is a 3D transistor exactly and why is it important? Here are some answers."

Sunday, May 1, 2011

Self-Powering, Wireless Energy Sensors Join the Internet | Gadget Lab | Wired.com

Self-Powering, Wireless Energy Sensors Join the Internet | Gadget Lab | Wired.com: "The company created a self-powered, energy-harvesting sensor, which which can be found inside of the inexpensive, easy-to-install light switches and thermostats EnOcean manufactures.

Now those sensors are able to communicate via TCP/IP networks, which means that when installed, the energy use of any web-connected building can be managed from another web-connected device."