Why Chrome Uses So Much Freaking RAM
Chrome may be the best browser around, but it eats up your PC’s RAM like turkey on Thanksgiving. If you’ve ever looked at your task manager, you’ve probably flipped out at the sheer number of Chrome processes and the memory they hog. Here’s why Chrome uses so much RAM, and how to curb its gluttony.
May 21, 2015 at 01:53PM
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Knife Orchestra Plays A Cutting-Edge Cover Of ‘Stayin’ Alive’
Sixteen knives, a meat cleaver, and whole bunch of noisy motors makes this disco classic possible.
May 21, 2015 at 01:13PM
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The US Wants to Regulate Surveillance Software Like Weapons
Today, the United States is moving towards making sure surveillance software doesn’t fall into the wrong hands. But according to security experts, the proposed rules are too broad and are likely to interfere with research, therefore making computer systems less secure in the long run.
May 21, 2015 at 12:55PM
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Why Computers Suck At Translation
Tom Scott looks at why languages are difficult for computers to translate on the fly.
May 21, 2015 at 11:06AM
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The Bionic Man
Les Baugh lost his arms as a teenager. Engineers at Johns Hopkins are trying to give them back, but better. Mr. Baugh is testing a robotic prosthetic that he can control with his thoughts.
May 21, 2015 at 11:06AM
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Machine-Learning Algorithm Mines Rap Lyrics, Then Writes Its Own
An automated rap-generating algorithm pushes the boundaries of machine creativity, say computer scientists.
May 21, 2015 at 11:01AM
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Slacking Off: Can Office Chartrooms Makes Us More Productive Time Wasters?
Group chatting platforms like the much-hyped Slack are being praised as a fun way to boost productivity at work. But not everyone is a fan.
May 21, 2015 at 09:46AM
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We Stepped Into The Void.
Like most people keeping an eye on virtual reality, I watched the sizzler video released by “The Void” (the fully immersive, mixed reality gaming experience) and thought a few things in succession. Number one: That would be badass. Number two: Who the hell are these guys? And finally: I wonder if they’ve actually built any of this.
May 21, 2015 at 08:36AM
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YouTube eyes Twitch user base, adds 60 FPS live streams with HTML5 playback
Google may have lost Twitch.tv to Amazon, but it still wants in on the live-streaming gaming market. The company has announced that YouTube live streaming now supports 60 FPS 1080p and 720p video streams. This brings YouTube streaming up to parity with Twitch, but YouTube one-ups Amazon’s streaming service with HTML5 playback — Twitch still uses Flash.
May 21, 2015 at 07:38AM
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Can This Man and His Massive Robot Network Save America?
An interview with Zoltan Istvan, the 2016 Transhumanist presidential candidate.
May 21, 2015 at 05:33AM
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