Two researchers have developed a computer model that makes both cheaper and more effective decisions about patient treatments. Find out more at Gigaom.
Category Archives: This Week’s Popular General Interest Articles
Netflix reveals Silicon Valley’s most important document ever
From freedom to leave at any time, to unlimited holidays. Netflix gives us a look at its creative company culture. Read the whole presentation at Slideshare.
Astronomers accidentally discover largest Spiral Galaxy
Using a telescope designed to spot ultraviolet light, astronomers stumble upon the largest spiral galaxy known to man. Get the full story at BBC News.
Like listening to music while lying down?
The super-comfy SleepPhones let you relax with your favorite tunes in any position without any ear poking discomfort of traditional headphones. Find out more at CNET Asia.
Special class of drug could help restore hearing
Originally tested on mice, once permanently destroyed hearing cells could soon be revived with a specific class of drug. Find out more at Wired.
10 technologies from the future available now
High tech gadgetry that only existed in the realm of sci-fi flicks is picking up pace in labs across the world. See into the future today on Youtube.
How your Smart TV could be watching you
A security issue in Samsung’s Smart TV’s gives hackers access to its built-in camera and microphone. Find out more at RT.com.
Why U.S. Internet Access is still slow and expensive
Around 19 million American’s still can’t get high speed internet access, and connections remain relatively sluggish and pricey compared to the rest of the developed world. Find out why at Wired.
How the iPad dominates the online shopping experience
Black Friday saw 88% of online shopping activity coming from iPad’s. But what makes iPad owners more tap happy than other device owners?. Find out on Tuaw.
Putting off removing that band aid? Now you can peel it off without the pain
A new band aid makes it possible to remove the tape off your skin without taking your hair with it. Find out more with io9.