Jeopardy IBM: Human vs. Machine Results
By: Peter Chubb | Posted: January 14, 2011Filed under: Computers
Most American’s at some time or another have seen an episode or two of the game show Jeopardy, but I bet you have not seen many that featured a Human vs. Machine? Well this is just what IBM set up…
Tianhe-1A: Chinese Supercomputer – How fast is it?
By: Alan Ng | Posted: October 29, 2010Filed under: Computer Hardware, Computers
The Chinese are celebrating a victory over their Western rivals today, as it has been confirmed that a research center in China has managed to steal the title of developing the fastest supercomputer in the world.
Cray CX1 Desktop Supercomputer with 64-Cores
By: Daniel Chubb | Posted: September 17, 2008Filed under: Computers, Desktops
This is the Cray CX1 desktop supercomputer with 64-Cores, its existence is thanks to a Cray and Microsoft partnership. If you have a spare $25,000 to $60,000 for a new computer then this could be yours
Scientists love gaming consoles instead of super computer, Sony PS3 and Nintendo Wii in particular
By: Daniel Chubb | Posted: February 18, 2008Filed under: Gadgets, Gaming, Nintendo Wii, Sony Playstation 3
16 Sony PS3 consoles used instead of one super computer to simulate two black holes merging is one reason why scientists love gaming consoles. We know that gaming consoles are getting more and more powerful everyday and they are easily…
