Scientists create tiny brain in lab, on path to creating ‘living computer’

Desk Report: It may sound like science fiction. But some researchers are actually trying to build computers using brains grown in the lab, and some progress has been made. A team of scientists in Switzerland is leading this journey into the strange world of biocomputing. Scientists hope to one day see data centers that will house ‘living’ servers. These servers will mimic some aspects of how artificial intelligence (AI) learns and will operate using less power than current methods. The components of a conventional electronic computer can be divided into…

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Android operating system coming for computers

Desk Report: Google has finally officially announced that the Android operating system will soon be available on desktop and laptop computers. Google Senior Vice President Rick Osterloh made the announcement at the Snapdragon Summit held in Hawaii. Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon was with him on stage. Rick Osterloh said that until now, Google has used separate platforms for smartphones and separate platforms for computers. Now, Google is working with Qualcomm to create a common platform that can be used on laptops and desktop computers. He said that Android will work…

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