Computerworld: Sharon Gaudin

Update: Amazon scoops up video gamer site Twitch for $970M

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Mon, 25 Aug 2014 20:39:00 GMT

Amazon is acquiring Twitch, a video game live-streaming service, for $970 million.

NASA spacecraft en route to historic look at mysterious Pluto

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Mon, 25 Aug 2014 18:35:00 GMT

NASA's New Horizons spacecraft crosses Neptune's orbit today and is speeding along a path that will give scientists their first real information about the distant and still mysterious Pluto.

Humans want autonomous robots that take control

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Mon, 25 Aug 2014 17:27:00 GMT

If a company wants humans and robots to work well together, they need to give the robots more freedom to work on their own.

Cyborg moths could act like living drones in search and rescue

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Fri, 22 Aug 2014 19:42:00 GMT

By electronically manipulating the flight muscles of moths, scientists are one step closer to creating biobots that could fly over a disaster area and spot survivors or hazards.

Google gets patent to make Glass look like ordinary specs

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Thu, 21 Aug 2014 19:43:00 GMT

Google appears to be redesigning Glass to make the wearable computer look less nerdy and more like ordinary eyeglasses.

Small businesses seek to take off with the cloud

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Thu, 21 Aug 2014 11:34:00 GMT

The co-owner of a small Florida-based company was about to have a baby so she sought a more flexible way to run her business. She found the answer in cloud computing technology

As Ebola death toll rises, scientists work on nanotech cure

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Wed, 20 Aug 2014 10:15:00 GMT

Scientists at Northeastern University are using nanotechnology to find an effective treatment for the Ebola virus, which has killed more than 1,200 people, and sickened even more.

Watch out Spotify; Google's building YouTube 'Music Key'

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Tue, 19 Aug 2014 18:26:00 GMT

Google is reportedly eying the creation of a YouTube music subscription service to take on the likes of Spotify and Pandora.

VC investors hot for the cloud, mobile and robots

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Tue, 19 Aug 2014 15:45:00 GMT

Venture capital fundraising has picked up steam in the U.S., with cloud computing, mobile technology and robotics getting solid backing.

Cosmonauts deploy nanosatellites during spacewalk

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Mon, 18 Aug 2014 18:24:00 GMT

Two Russian cosmonauts are in the middle of a spacewalk outside of the International Space Station, in part to release a nanosatellite that will take images of Earth.

Peer pressure! Business pushing the cloud on enterprise IT

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Fri, 08 Aug 2014 20:04:00 GMT

When you graduated from high school, you might have thought peer pressure was mostly over.

Scientists create self-assembling, working robots

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Fri, 08 Aug 2014 17:14:00 GMT

Scientists have found a way to cheaply and quickly build sophisticated robots that can automate their own design and assembly process.

Facebook moves to protect user data with PrivateCore buy

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Thu, 07 Aug 2014 19:56:00 GMT

Facebook Thursday moved to beef up its servers by agreeing to buy cybersecurity startup PrivateCore.

Google goes after Amazon with same-day delivery

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Thu, 07 Aug 2014 19:28:00 GMT

Google announced that book buyers in three metropolitan areas in the U.S. will be able to order books from local Barnes & Noble stores and get them delivered the same day with Google Shopping Express, the company's fledgling online shopping and delivery service.

When astronauts breathe on Mars, they'll thank MIT professor

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Thu, 07 Aug 2014 17:49:00 GMT

When astronauts are living and working on Mars, they'll be able to thank MIT's Michael Hecht for their ability to breathe on the Red Planet.

After 10 years, and billions of miles, Rosetta catches its comet

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Wed, 06 Aug 2014 19:43:00 GMT

After a decade of traveling at about 34 thousand miles an hour through deep space , the European Space Agency's Rosetta spacecraft has become the first craft to rendezvous with a comet.

Mars rover Curiosity's top 5 scientific discoveries

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Tue, 05 Aug 2014 20:08:00 GMT

NASA's Mars rover Curiosity has already achieved its initial mission, proving that the Red Planet could have once sustained life, but one scientist says its greatest accomplishments could be in the year ahead.

NASA's Mars rover Curiosity closes in on ultimate destination

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Mon, 04 Aug 2014 19:44:00 GMT

As NASA's robotic rover, Curiosity, approaches its second year on Mars, it's also approaching its first good look at its ultimate destination.

Google offloads mystery barge to marine company

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Fri, 01 Aug 2014 19:16:00 GMT

The Boston-based barge and marine contracting company that bought one of Google's mystery barges is still trying to figure out what to do with it.

Update: Facebook back up after crash

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Fri, 01 Aug 2014 18:35:00 GMT

Facebook said its website is back up after suffering a widespread outage for nearly two hours today.

One of Google's mysterious barges is on the move

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 20:59:00 GMT

The Maine-docked Google barge, which created so much curiosity and brouhaha last fall, is on the move.

NASA plans next-gen scientific tools for 2020 Mars rover

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 20:02:00 GMT

NASA has planned out the new and improved scientific instruments that will be included onboard the next robotic Mars rover. The instruments will look for signs of past life and the ability to create oxygen and rocket fuel on the Red Planet.

Vision-correcting display nixes your need for eyeglasses

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 10:43:00 GMT

Scientists at the University of California, Berkeley, are working on computer screens that would adjust their images to accommodate individual user's visual needs. Think of it as a display that wears the glasses so users don't have to.

Stanford surgical students set sights on Google Glass

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Wed, 30 Jul 2014 21:00:00 GMT

Stanford University's medical school plans to start using Google's wearable computer, Glass, to help train students in surgery.

Google makes Hangouts more enterprise friendly

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Wed, 30 Jul 2014 19:45:00 GMT

Google is looking to make your work day a bit more social and is taking its Google Hangouts into the business arena.

Microsoft, IBM make cloud gains against Amazon

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Tue, 29 Jul 2014 16:31:00 GMT

Microsoft and IBM are gaining momentum in the cloud infrastructure services market, putting pressure on Amazon and outpacing rival Google, according to a new study.

NASA repositions Mars orbiters to avoid comet flyby

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Mon, 28 Jul 2014 20:51:00 GMT

With a comet rushing toward Mars, NASA scientists are working to protect their robotic orbiters from being damaged by comet debris.

Google's next frontier: What it means to be healthy

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Mon, 28 Jul 2014 19:38:00 GMT

Google has launched a new project, dubbed the Baseline Study, that seeks to develop a greater understanding of what it means to be healthy.

Changes afoot as DARPA challenge robots prep for upgrade

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Fri, 25 Jul 2014 10:28:00 GMT

As researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute make their humanoid robot more autonomous, they're getting ready to get an upgrade robot this fall.

What to expect in Facebook's earnings call today

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Wed, 23 Jul 2014 19:08:00 GMT

With Facebook set to release its Q2 earnings today, it's a safe bet company execs will talk about mobile issues and user growth.

Google tried to buy music giant Spotify

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Wed, 23 Jul 2014 17:15:00 GMT

Google reportedly tried to buy popular music streaming service Spotify late last year, but the talks broke down and the deal didn't go through.

Google updates the Maps Explore Nearby feature -- for some users

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Tue, 22 Jul 2014 19:32:00 GMT

Google is trying out a new Google Maps feature said to provide people with more information about their destinations, or about nearby points of interest, reports say.

NASA upgrades humanoid robot in space

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Tue, 22 Jul 2014 18:19:00 GMT

The 300-pound humanoid robot working on the International Space Station is in the midst of getting a series of upgrades, including new processors and software in preparation of having a pair of legs attached to it.

Enterprises increasingly look to the private cloud

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Thu, 17 Jul 2014 19:47:00 GMT

Companies interested in moving to cloud computing are increasingly choosing a private cloud for the increased security and, often, compliance features instead of the public cloud, according to a recent survey.

Amazon.com mulls unlimited e-book subscription offer

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 21:23:00 GMT

Amazon.com looks to be prepping a $9.99-a-month e-book and audiobook subscription service dubbed "Kindle Unlimited."

Without the cloud, Microsoft may lose grasp on the enterprise

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 20:11:00 GMT

Microsoft's renewed push into cloud computing, announced this week, doesn't change the fact that it faces unprecedented competition in a business that's critical to its future.

NASA: Finding life on other planets is within our grasp

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Tue, 15 Jul 2014 20:03:00 GMT

Many scientists believe we're not alone in the universe, and NASA researchers say discovering if that's true is within their reach.

Google moves closer to selling smart contacts

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Tue, 15 Jul 2014 16:35:00 GMT

Google has reached a deal with Alcon to work together on smart contact lenses that can monitor diabetics' blood sugar levels.

45 years after moon landing, NASA looks to next giant leap

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Mon, 14 Jul 2014 18:40:00 GMT

Forty-five years after Neil Armstrong stepped on the moon, NASA scientists are looking forward to the next giant leap for mankind, and that next leap is likely to be on Mars.

Google's 3D mapping tech flying to space station

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Mon, 14 Jul 2014 17:29:00 GMT

After a successful Sunday launch, the Cygnus cargo spacecraft is on its way to the International Space Station, carrying a Google 3D smartphone, along with a flock of tiny satellites.

NASA to use Google's Project Tango to update space robot

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Fri, 11 Jul 2014 18:54:00 GMT

Robotic spheres aboard the International Space Station soon will will be quite a bit smarter, gaining the ability to fly safely and adroitly around the orbiter.

IBM eyes new chips for a new digital age

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Fri, 11 Jul 2014 10:30:00 GMT

IBM plans to spend $3 billion to develop new computer chips and chip architectures. So what's this non-silicon future look like?

Particle collider gets an overhaul to better seek out dark matter, God particle

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Thu, 10 Jul 2014 18:33:00 GMT

Scientists are prepping the Large Hadron Collider for the start of its third two-year run next year.

Google goes mum on Glass release plans

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Wed, 09 Jul 2014 20:06:00 GMT

Google executives are no longer saying whethert Glass will be ready for release in 2014.

Could you quit Facebook for 99 days?

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Wed, 09 Jul 2014 18:59:00 GMT

What would you do with your time if you gave up Facebook for 99 days?

Are PCs dead? Certainly not, as demand for upgraded systems is set to explode

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Tue, 08 Jul 2014 20:16:00 GMT

The rumors of the PC's demise have been greatly exaggerated, analysts say.

WPI scientists on the road to DARPA's robotics finals

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Tue, 08 Jul 2014 19:49:00 GMT

With the DARPA robotics challenge finals less than a year away, roboticists at Worcester Polytechnic Institute are already working on the robot they hope will not only win the challenge but one day act as a search and rescue worker.

Google's Larry Page talks of killing the 40-hour work week

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Mon, 07 Jul 2014 20:26:00 GMT

Google co-founder and CEO Larry Page said we may someday see more part-time work weeks than we do today -- and that would be a good thing.

Facebook: We can't and won't control emotions

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 18:40:00 GMT

Speaking about her company's controversial psychological experiment for the first time, Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg apologized for upsetting users.

Google scoops up Songza and its modern version of the 80s mix tape

sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) — Wed, 02 Jul 2014 17:53:00 GMT

Google will acquire music streaming service Songza, which offers customized playlists on its free mobile app.

NASA's spinoff technologies are outta this world

Fri, 09 May 2014 10:00:00 GMT

NASA's technology is often repurposed for commercial use. How do you think we got ear thermometers, LEDs or scratch-resistant glass lenses? Here are a few ways the next wave of NASA tech will benefit the rest of us.

25 years of the World Wide Web

Wed, 12 Mar 2014 11:44:00 GMT

Tech leaders reflect on the Web and all the good and bad changes it's brought.

Robot gladiators take on disaster course

Tue, 24 Dec 2013 11:00:00 GMT

Humanoid robots battle it out in DARPA Robotics Challenge.

Photos of Google's mystery barges unveiled!

Fri, 08 Nov 2013 20:14:00 GMT

After weeks of speculation, we finally get to see what Google's mystery barges are going to look like and how they are going to be used.

U.S. military gets fired up over weaponized robots

Wed, 16 Oct 2013 10:00:00 GMT

Check out photos and video of machine gun-shooting robots at Fort Benning, Ga.

NASA's rover Curiosity's first year on Mars...in images

Tue, 06 Aug 2013 12:38:00 GMT

Images and video tell the story of the super rover's first year of work on Mars.

Citizen science: Go ahead, try this at home

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 10:00:00 GMT

Universities and scientists are looking for online collaborators to help in their work. Here are 10 of the most interesting projects; see if there's one you want to join.