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NBC Will Live-Stream The Super Bowl For Free This Year
Are you really wanting to watch the Super Bowl at home this year without leaving the comfort of your couch but don’t have access to local television channels? If so, have no fear because NBC is coming to your rescue. They’ve recently announced that they will be live-streaming Super... Read more
Google Creating Its Own Wireless Service In The United States
Google is eyeing up its own wireless service in the U.S., utilizing T-Mobile and Sprint’s network to establish an MVNO (mobile virtual network operator) in the country. The ambitious project would allow Google to offer broadband, TV and wireless in one package, something AT&T and Verizon Wireless are both... Read more
Three To Buy O2 in £10 Billion Acquisition
It has been confirmed that Hutchinson Whampoa has been negotiating for “several weeks” to complete the purchase of O2. The communications firm offered £9.25 billion in cash and up to a further £1 billion when the cash flow for the joint venture is assessed. Initially the news came from The... Read more
MegaChat Encrypted Service Launched
Kim Dotcom, the Internet entrepreneur, has just announced the release of an encrypted chat service, called MegaChat. The service is to compete with the widely used and Microsoft-owned, Skype. The new features will be rolled out gradually, with the initial services starting off with video-calling, Dotcom said. This news has... Read more
13 Of The Best Photobombs Ever Captured
The following photobombs are among the best that the Internet has to offer, some have been provided by nature, others celebs, whereas others are just out-and-out hilarious! This sea creature tried to hitch a ride... Image 1 of 13 Read more
The Best Viral Moments Of 2014 That Broke The Internet
2014 was certainly the year of the selfie, with celebrities like Kim Kardashian and Beyonce stealing the limelight when it came to Instagram and Twitter. However, who can forget the amazing Oscar selfie courtesy of Ellen DeGeneres or the scandal involving naked pictures and numerous celebrities like Jennifer Lawrence... Read more
New York State Governor Announces $1 Billion High Speed Internet Initiative
Andrew Cuomo, New York State Governor, has laid out a detailed and fresh program that is going to give a new lease of life to broadband in the state. Cuomo has spoken of this initiative prior to this, but now the New York State Governor has given more details... Read more
Broadband Without a Landline? You Can With Relish
Now most of us have mobile phones, an odd situation has arisen where the only reason many people really need a landline now is for their internet connection. Some don’t bother having a landline phone at all, they use a mobile for calls and texts and the landline is... Read more
Marriott Hotels To Offer Netflix & Hulu In The Room?
I really enjoy staying in hotels while I’m traveling. However, I always have a bit of a panic attack when I turn on the television. Due to the smorgasbord of channels offered, I never seem to know what’s on/what channel it’s on. (And yes, I do realize there’s a... Read more
The Mario AI Project

The Mario AI Project

Internet January 21, 2015

Artificial Intelligence researchers are always looking for new, innovative applications to push the limits of how their creations think and react. In Germany, Cognitive Modelling researchers at the University of Tubingen have created an artificial intelligence in the familiar shape of Nintendo‘s premiere plumber – Mario. The Mario AI... Read more
Robot Fails Prove They Will Never Take Over The World!
Thanks to scientists and sci-fi movies everyone seems to have a genuine fear of a robot uprising but take solace from these following GIFs. They prove that at best, most robots are still just clumsy pieces of metal that are reliant on humans to program them properly. Here are... Read more
Google Ceases Glass Sales, but is the Wearable Dead?
It had to happen someday, I just thought that it would take while longer than it has done. Google has made the decision to put the current Glass programme on the shelf. The company will stop producing the wearable “in its present form.” Although Google has apparently decided to end... Read more
LA Is Getting WiFi & Cell Service In The Subway
For being one of the largest cities in the United States, Los Angeles is sure behind the times in one area: Having WiFi and cellular service in the subway. That’s right – if you’re riding the subway and need to make a call you’re out of luck. Riding the... Read more
How To Watch Microsoft’s Windows 10 Event On Wednesday
Microsoft’s first event of 2015 will cover the consumer edition of Windows 10, featuring virtual assistant Cortana, Xbox One integration and the formation of one platform for mobile, tablet and PC. Brandon LeBlanc announced the event would be webcast on January 21 (tomorrow), saying “you’ll hear directly from senior... Read more
How To Set Up Chrome Remote Desktop For iOS
Chrome Remote Desktop has been a service from Google that has been around for a while now, in fact, it’s been knocking around for years. The service basically allowed users to gain access to a Mac or Windows computer from another computer or an Android device. Up until now... Read more
Virgin Active Tech Gyms To Giver Members Smart Wristband
As part of a multimillion-pound push to bring its gyms into the 21st century, Virgin Active will offer it’s members smart wristbands, which keep track of their workout history. Virgin Active has launched the ‘Always Discovering’ campaign and has also opened two ‘tech-centric’ gyms in central London,UK as part... Read more
“My Day On A Plate” Goes Viral!
The founder of juice company Plenish, Kara Rosen revealed her daily diet in an interview with the Telegraph for the article “My day on a plate”. She explains how she starts the day with hot water and lemon, followed by a green juice to stop her stomach rumbling –... Read more
Qualcomm And Virgin Are Investing In A Satellite Internet Venture
Richard Branson the head of Virgin, has said that his company is joining up with Qualcomm in order to put thousands of Internet satellites into orbit to offer Web access to remote locations on the planet, which currently don’t have Internet access. The idea of providing Internet access globally is... Read more