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IBM laying off 1000 workers
IBM laying off 1000 workers
IBM has laid off 1000 employees, and that may just be the beginning. The company does not comment on specifics, but Alliance@IBM/CWA Local ...... 28 Feb 2012 - 3 comments
IBM reveals their annual '5 in 5' predicitions
IBM reveals their annual '5 in 5' predicitions
As part of their annual '5 in 5' predictions, IBM says mind reading is coming sooner than you think. The list is the company's way to predict ...... 19 Dec 2011 - 5 comments
Google patent purchases continue with 1,023 more patents from IBM
Google patent purchases continue with 1,023 more patents from IBM
Google is continuing their patent buying spree, acquiring more than 1,000 patents from IBM. This is the second such deal between the two ...... 15 Sep 2011 - 4 comments
IBM now using Watson supercomputer to save lives
IBM now using Watson supercomputer to save lives
IBM's supercomputer will now help save lives. After beating up on lowly humans on 'Jeopardy,' IBM's supercomputer Watson will now help Wellpoint ...... 13 Sep 2011 - 7 comments
IBM announces new chips modeled on the human brain
IBM announces new chips modeled on the human brain
IBM has unveiled an experimental new type of microprocessor, called a cognitive computing chip, which is designed to emulate the operation of ...... 18 Aug 2011 - 12 comments
PC era ending, says IBM PC engineer
PC era ending, says IBM PC engineer
Dr Mark Dean says variety of devices are starting to end the era of the PC. Dean was one of the engineers of the first IBM PC, holding 3 ...... 14 Aug 2011 - 12 comments
Google buys up 1029 IBM patents
Google buys up 1029 IBM patents
Google has confirmed they have purchased 1029 patents from IBM this week, for wide-ranging tech. All 1029 are listed here thanks to SEObythesea ...... 31 Jul 2011
IBM turns 100
IBM turns 100
On June 16th, 1911, the Computing-Tabulating-Recording Company (C-T-R) was founded, later changing its name to IBM in 1924. The company has ...... 16 Jun 2011 - 4 comments
IBM confirms processor technology in 'Watson' will power Wii U
IBM confirms processor technology in 'Watson' will power Wii U
IBM has confirmed this week that it will be providing the microprocessors for the upcoming Nintendo Wii U console, and that the technology will ...... 12 Jun 2011 - 9 comments
Watson beats puny humans in last day of 'Jeopardy' event
Watson beats puny humans in last day of 'Jeopardy' event
The IBM supercomputer 'Watson' has finished handily defeating its human opponents on Jeopardy today, beating former champions Ken Jennings and Bruce Rutter. ...... 17 Feb 2011 - 21 comments
Man versus machine 'Jeopardy' is highest-rated episode in years, Watson fumbles important question in day 2
Man versus machine 'Jeopardy' is highest-rated episode in years, Watson fumbles important question in day 2
Last night's showing of "Jeopardy!," which featured former champions Ken Jennings and Brad Rutter taking on IBM's supercomputer Watson, was ...... 16 Feb 2011 - 4 comments
IBM supercomputer beats humans in Jeopardy practice round
IBM supercomputer beats humans in Jeopardy practice round
IBM's supercomputer "Watson," set to take on human contestants on "Jeopardy" this month, has beaten its two competitors in a quick practice round. ...... 07 Feb 2011 - 3 comments
IBM makes tech predictions for 2015
IBM makes tech predictions for 2015
IBM has made some technology predictions for 2015 this week, breaking out the crystal ball for its forecast. The company surveyed its over ...... 25 Dec 2010 - 10 comments
IBM supercomputer will compete on Jeopardy
IBM supercomputer will compete on Jeopardy
IBM's supercomputer "Watson" will take on human contestants on "Jeopardy" this coming February, taking on all-time champions Ken Jennings and Brad Rutter. ...... 14 Dec 2010 - 7 comments
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