Latest From Science, Technology & Medicine [10.01.14]

Computing

• 5 things Microsoft users should know about Windows 10 (USA Today)

"Microsoft is talking about a unified version of Windows that will be tailored for a broad spectrum of devices: PCs, of course, and tablets and phones. But also "connected" everyday appliances known as the Internet of Things. And even, eventually, its Xbox gaming console.

But now the Start menu will include a customizable space for apps you like and Windows Live Tiles (apps that give you at-a-glance info -- new messages say, or the latest update from a friend on Facebook).

It will be easier to work in multiple apps at once. 

Microsoft needs to get companies on board with Windows 10 early, and it believes that opening up the development experience will help it do that."

• Surprise! Microsoft jumps to Windows 10 (CNET)

"We believe that, together with the feedback you provide us, we can build a product that all of our customers will love," Myerson said. "It will be our most open collaborative OS projects ever."



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• Scientific publishing : Grand openings. Changes that will bring scientific discovery more freely into the public domain are happening. About time too (Economist) 

 

Physical Digital Computing

 

• Special Report : Smart Systems [Economist]