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Computers better at spotting fake smiles than humans Scientists have found we are so bad at telling whether a smile is genuine that computers can actually do a better job than humans. telegraph.feedsportal.com
Leap Motion 3D motion-control device changes how we interact with computers Hands-free 3D computing device launches, giving Microsoft Kinect a run for its money www.cbsnews.com
Can cheap ARM servers do real work? ARM servers are inexpensive and use less power than Intel chip-based servers. Do they belong in the data center? read more www.itworld.com
Interview with Ancient DOS Games founder Kris Asick In his Ancient DOS Games reviews, Kris Asick focuses on where to get the classic games and how to make them work on modern computers. www.techrepublic.com
Turning DNA into a hard drive Stanford's Drew Endy and his lab figured out a way to turn DNA into a rewriteable data storage device that can operate within a cell. Silicon-based computers are fine for typing term papers and surfing the Web, but scientists want to make devices that can work on a far smaller scale, recording data within individual cells. One way to do that is to create a microscopic hard drive out of DNA, the ... www.latimes.com
10 Things a Real Geek Would Never Do In May each year, the world celebrates Geek Pride day, but for those of us who are true technology afficiandos, every day presents a new opportunity to celebrate our expertise. If you want to join the geek club, you have to understand the unwritten rules of the fraternity. news.yahoo.com
6 Ways Advertisers Can Adapt To The New Mobile World Guest post written by Matt Lawson www.forbes.com
How to Stuff Five Universities Into One Computer Center A multi-institutional Massachusetts computer center tests out terascale computing—and the social engineering needed to use it spectrum.ieee.org
Recruiters Tell Us: Do Resume Fads Really Work? Job seekers have started to get creative, ditching the traditional resume for art pieces, infographics, and even videos. But what do recruiters really think of these trends? We asked them to weigh in. www.forbes.com
Leap: Control your computer with Minority Report-style gestures The exciting new motion sensor plugs right into your USB port, and seamlessly picks up on hand swipes and finger flicks news.yahoo.com
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