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- AI through the ages
A look back over the years at the major stages of artificial intelligence design.
- Cover StoryHow artificial intelligence is changing our lives
From smart phones that act as personal concierges to self-parking cars to medical robots, the artificial intelligence revolution is here. So where do humans fit in?
- Bacon number: Google turns the party game into a new Easter egg
This week Google rolled out Bacon number, another fun feature that's sure to turn a lot of otherwise productive afternoons into time sinkholes. If you've ever wanted to automate the party game "Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon," Google's got your back.
- iPhone 5 pre-order opens Friday. So how does the new Apple phone handle?
We survey a few hands-on tests of the forthcoming Apple iPhone 5.
- Wii U hits stores Nov. 18. Nintendo reveals prices.
The Nintendo Wii U, the successor to the top-selling Wii, will hit the holiday-shopping sweet spot. According to Nintendo, the base-level Wii U will retail for $299.
- Clara Schumann: Five ingredients for a child prodigy (+video) Google marks the 193rd anniversary of the birth of German pianist and composer Clara Schumann, widely regarded as on of the most gifted musicians of her time. By the age of 11, Schumann was touring internationally, and by 18 was granted Austria's highest musical honor. There is no formal definition of "child prodigy," but many psychologists define it as person who, by the age of 10, who can perform a skill at the level of an adult professional. Clara Schumann clearly fits this definition. But how did Clara Schumann become a prodigy? What ingredients – external and internal – combined in just the right way to produce her legendary artistry?Psychology has yet to develop a model that explains why some people can rapidly develop such extraordinary talent – whether it be in art, music, mathematics, or chess – at such an early age. And because prodigies are, by definition, rare, their gifts resist statistical analysis. But research has yielded the emergence of some themes. Here's a list of five traits shared by most child prodigies.
- Reddit rises as Web's best conversation
Social news site Reddit offers a warren of links, forums, and perspectives – including an interview with President Obama.
- Reddit rises as Web's best conversation
Social news site Reddit offers a warren of links, forums, and perspectives – including an interview with President Obama.
- The ExplainerApple vs. Samsung: Who owns smart phones?
Why Apple and Samsung suits and counter suits still fly, and what's next.
- Why Clara Schumann would still be one of today's sassiest musicians
Why Clara Schumann, a Victorian pianist and composer, was way ahead of her time. Google paid tribute to Schumann on what would have been her 193rd birthday.
- 4G LTE: How fast is the new iPhone 5?
The new iPhone 5, which was unveiled Wednesday in San Francisco, has no shortage of features. Perhaps chief among them: 4G LTE.