Archives for the 'Software' Category
Google Sky is Launched!
Published on 30 Aug 2007 at 2:28 am.
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Filed under Astronomy, Exploration, Fun, Internet, Software, Space.
The new version of Google Earth comes with Google Sky! GoogleSky allows you to explore the sky just as you have been exploring the earth.
I am currently installing it and will write more about its functionality in the very near future.
Kevin Knuth
Albany NY
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Human Computation
Published on 22 Aug 2007 at 11:44 am.
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Filed under Computation, Internet, Programming, Research, Software, Technology.
My friend Carlos recently emailed me an interesting talk on leveraging human computation to solve difficult computational problems. The talk was by Luis von Ahn from the Computer Science Department from Carnegie Mellon University, and was presented as a Google Tech Talk last year on July 26, 2006.
As a physicist, I have always marvelled at [...]
iPhone, Communication, Security and Diversity
Published on 7 Aug 2007 at 2:14 am.
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Filed under Internet, Inventions, Neuroscience, Software, Technology.
I will admit that the iPhone was one of the sexiest looking pieces of technology to come along in recent years. After the first time I saw the ad on TV, I thought “I must have that!”
However, after a little reflection, I realized that I need a phone. I don’t need a multi-tool. I need [...]
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GoogleSky at DMASES 2007
Published on 14 Jul 2007 at 1:34 am.
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Filed under Astronomy, Computation, Internet, Photography, Research, Software, Space.
Sam Roweis emailed me to explain that he is affiliated with astrometry.net
I have re-written this entry and corrected the errors.
http://www.huginn.com/knuth/blog/2007/07/17/astrometrynet/
Kevin Knuth
Albany NY
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Powerset Due to Launch
Published on 12 Jun 2007 at 10:42 pm.
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Filed under Computation, Entrepreneurship, Internet, Inventions, Research, Software.
I received an email from my friend Barney Pell the other day announcing the launch of Powerset in September 2007. Powerset is developing the next generation search engine, which relies on natural speech processing! Right now you can sign up to try the Powerset demo before its release!
A video introduction to Powerset can be found [...]
