Articles by Peter Grad
Tech Xplore / IBM sees AI benefits in phase-change memory
In a development that holds promise of more sophisticated programming of mobile devices, drones and robots that rely on artificial intelligence, IBM researchers say they have devised a programming approach that achieves greater ...
Tech Xplore / First peek at Microsoft's Surface Duo smartphone
Details about Microsoft's long-awaited Surface Duo smartphone have been sparse since word of its existence was reported last fall. But the first specs have now been released.
Tech Xplore / New Tesla battery poised to reshape auto economics
Tesla will introduce a new battery later this year that promises longer performance and lower cost that will position the auto manufacturer to bring vehicle prices in line with gasoline-powered competitors.
Tech Xplore / Sony unveils first built-in AI image sensors
Sony is bringing machine intelligence to its image sensors. The electronics and entertainment giant announced this week a sensor that applies artificial intelligence while processing imagery without the need for extrema hardware ...
Tech Xplore / Sony designing finger-tracking VR controller
A report by Sony software engineers reveals the company is developing a highly immersive virtual reality motion system likely to be used in its next generation PlayStation controllers.
Tech Xplore / Microsoft-Intel project converts malware into images to cut threats
Two industry giants are working to get a clearer picture of how to combat malware—literally.
Tech Xplore / Critical Thunderbolt flaw enables five-minute stealth attack
A new attack method affecting Thunderbolt-equipped computers can bypass locks, password-protection and encryption on ports produced before 2019.
Tech Xplore / Google updates Read Along and Google Lens apps
Google this week announced upgrades to two programs: one will assist users researching words and expressions and learning foreign languages, and the other will help children who are learning to read.
Tech Xplore / Next up: Charge earbuds wirelessly with NFC
It's going to get a lot easier to wirelessly charge earbuds and smart watches following the release of upgraded specifications for Near Field Commincation (NFC) technology.
Tech Xplore / AI devising a more equitable tax system
Everybody loves to hate taxes. And unless you are lucky enough to live in one of a small handful of countries with no income tax—Bermuda, Monaco or the United Arab Emirates, for instance—you likely dread Tax Day when you ...
Tech Xplore / Cut-and-paste enters era of augmented reality
It was in 1901 that an author of children's books imagined an electronic image that could float over people and provide information about them. L. Frank Baum, who a year earlier penned "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz," referred ...
Tech Xplore / Coming soon: 16K video over USB-C
USB4 will fully support the latest implementation of DisplayPort 2's warp-speed standards.
Tech Xplore / AI program writes music and lyrics
The Rolling Stones summed up popular music in a simple phrase and title in their Eighties hit "It's Only Rock 'n Roll."
Tech Xplore / Raspberry Pi unveils $50 interchangeable-lens camera board
Raspberry Pi's new high quality camera doesn't sport a fancy name—it's actually called "High Quality Camera"—but it packs some new features do-it-yourselfers are sure to enjoy, and it's being offered at Raspberry's typical ...
Tech Xplore / Zero-day exploit hits Sophos Firewall XG
Sophos rushed patches to users of its popular XG Firewall network system following reports the company received last week that hackers were actively exploiting an SQL injection vulnerability.
