Tech Netcasts!
What are your favourites?
Netcasts (also known as webcasts) are the new age talkback radio. They're an audio file - sometimes pre-recorded, other times live - which is broadcasted via the Internet. The popular 'podcasts' are a derivative of netcasts, but are typically restricted to the iTunes distribution channel. The term 'podcast' is often abused and used in place of netcasts, much like how the term 'iPod' is used in place of 'MP3 player', despite the brand. From a technical perspective, a netcast is just an ordinary audio file, typically MP3.
I've collated some of my favourite tech netcasts for you all to enjoy!
The elements of horrible tech aesthetics
Free polishing cloth with every purchase!
There's an abundance of utterly hideous equipment on the market, ranging from mobile phones to desktop computers to anything designed by a collection of stale engineers. Sometimes it's a subtle flaw, such as an upside-down logo on your laptop lid. Other times you'll come across something that's so insanely blemished, that you struggle to comprehend the fact that a living human being produced and released this device to the market - at least, not with a straight face.
Elementary, dear Watson
IBM's Watson seeks intelligence, prize money
Not to be outdone by insignificant humans, IBM's Watson supercomputer has made an appearance in a behind the scenes sneak peak video, showcasing its ability to answer complex natural language questions in real-time. Watson is one of IBM's latest projects, designed to push the boundaries of computing hardware/algorithms, and ultimately, produce convincing artificial intelligence. But, IBM aren't aiming to pass the ever conquering Turing test. Instead, they're going to compete during an episode of the American quiz show Jeopardy! using Watson as a contestant. Excited? Watch the video below and bask in its awesomeness!
Project Natal has a name – Kinect!
Tracking your every move has never been easier!
Microsoft have announced a new name for their Xbox 360 motion-tracking peripheral today. The Microsoft Kinect - a play on 'kinetic' and 'connect' - allows users of the XBOX360 console to interact with their games and media without a physical controller.
Now on Twitter!
Chirp!
Would you look at that, I'm now on Twitter! Now you can get updates in 140 character snippets! Get in on the action at:
- Vito
Portal 2: Rise of the Spams!
Starring, everyone's favourite senator!
I'm sure you've all heard about Australian Senator Stephen Conroy's craziness during a recent press conference. The pro-filter communications minister had a few things to say about the usage of portals, and their habit of being targets of malicious spam.
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