Information technology
To handle big data, shrink it
21 May 2015
A new algorithm reduces size of data sets while preserving their mathematical properties by finding the smallest possible approximation of the original matrix that guarantees reliable computations
Smarter computer brains that are more like our own
13 May 2015
For the first time, a circuit of about 100 artificial synapses was proved to perform a simple version of a typical human task: image classification
App makes short work of getting user of bed
11 May 2015
“Fingerprinting” chips to fight counterfeiting
05 May 2015
Researchers create random variations in silicon chips as authentication identifiers for consumer products
Packing more laser beams, data, into fibre optic strands
30 Apr 2015
As digital traffic soars, researchers strive to send multiple laser beams, each with it’s own data stream, through fibre optic strands that can only handle a single beam today
Cloud security reaches silicon
By By Larry Hardesty | MIT News Office | 23 Apr 2015
From the pattern in which your computer accesses its memory banks, adversaries can infer a shocking amount about what’s stored there
Engineers working to pack more laser beams, and data, into fibre optic strands
30 Mar 2015
As digital traffic soars, researchers strive to send multiple laser beams, each with it’s own data stream, through fibre-optic strands that can only handle a single beam today
Chip implants replace ID cards at Swedish firm
02 Feb 2015
Workers inside a new Swedish office block area are getting computer chips implanted under their skin instead of using ID cards
Self-powered intelligent keyboard could provide a new layer of security
23 Jan 2015
The self-powered device generates electricity when a user’s fingertips contact the multi-layer plastic materials that make up the device
Polish start-up develops computer within a mouse
21 Jan 2015
A Polish start-up has developed a computer within a mouse fitted with a quad-core processor, Wi-Fi and 128GB storage; the only extra hardware needed is a monitor and keyboard
Stanford computer scientists extend web browsers to make the internet safer
10 Jan 2015
A new security system called COWL protects privacy while helping web developers create richer and more secure online content.
Stanford to host 100-year study on artificial intelligence
07 Jan 2015
Stanford University will lead a 100-year effort to study the long-term implications of artificial intelligence in all aspects of life
Big-data analysis reveals gene sharing in mice
19 Dec 2014
Stanford team combines logic, memory to build a 'high-rise' chip
17 Dec 2014
Stanford researchers are building layers of logic and memory into skyscraper chips that are smaller, faster, cheaper – and taller