Technology Review AudioDizer Podcast - Computing Top Stories

Self-Policing Cloud Computing

David Talbot — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

IBM security tool searches for and destroys malicious code in the cloud.

Bendable Magnetic Interface

Duncan Graham-Rowe — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A sensing surface developed by Microsoft researchers offers new ways to use computers.

Making 3D Maps on the Move

Kristina Grifantini — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A vehicle uses off-the-shelf components to build 3D maps of an area.

DNS Security Protocol Gains Momentum

Robert Lemos — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Secure Internet-address-lookup technology readied for .net and .com domains.

How Secure Is Cloud Computing?

David Talbot — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Cryptography solutions are far-off, but much can be done in the near term, says Whitfield Diffie.

Robo-Rehab at Home

Kristina Grifantini — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Smaller devices can help stroke patients regain function.

Searching an Encrypted Cloud

David Talbot — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Researchers are working on ways to make encrypted data easier to find.

Breaking the Botnet Code

Robert Lemos — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Software that deciphers botnet communications could help infiltrate criminals' networks.

Keeping Pacemakers Safe from Hackers

Erica Naone — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Communicating with ultrasound could help make implantable medical devices safe from attack.

Web Security Tool Copies Apps' Moves

Christopher Mims — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Microsoft software clones the environment running on a user's machine.

A Battery-Free Implantable Neural Sensor

Kate Greene — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A tiny radio chip implanted in a moth harvests power and senses neural activity.

Implantable Silicon-Silk Electronics

Katherine Bourzac — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Biodegradable circuits could enable better neural interfaces and LED tattoos.

An App so You'll Never Forget

Erica Naone — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Adaptive-learning algorithms calculate how often people need to see information to remember it.

Software That Fixes Itself

Erica Naone — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A new tool aims to fix misbehaving programs without shutting them down.

Muscle-Bound Computer Interface

Kate Greene — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Forearm electrodes could enable new forms of hands-free computer interaction.

Microsoft's Many Multitouch Mice

Rachel Kremen — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Apple's Magic Mouse might be slick, but Microsoft is also working on five new designs.

Faster Maintenance with Augmented Reality

Kristina Grifantini — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Augmented reality helps Marine mechanics carry out repair work.

Logging on with Hardware

Erica Naone — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Many users like using devices for authentication. But is it safe?

Vulnerability Seen in Amazon's Cloud-Computing

David Talbot — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

New research reveals how to find would-be victims within cloud hardware.

NASA’s Next Rocket Ready for Lift Off 

Brittany Sauser — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Ares I-X was rolled out to the launch pad in preparation for its historical test flight next week.