Rare signed 1991 Steve Jobs letter taking a job at a computer company set to fetch more than $25,000

A letter signed by Steve Jobs in which he accepts an ‘insanely great’ job offer is estimated to sell for over $25,000 at auction this month. The letter, signed by the former Apple boss, offers him a position with NeXT Computer Inc. on November 14th, 1991. The two-page typed letter offers him the title of … Read more

Coronavirus: Computer model shows where spread occurs in cities

Researchers have developed a computer model that predicts how the novel coronavirus spreads in US cities. The model looks at three factors that play a role in infection risk: where people go during the day, how long they stay, and how many other people are visiting the same place at the same time.  It found … Read more

‘Superspreader’ computer model shows most COVID infections in cities spread in restaurants and gyms

Researchers have developed a computer model that predicts how the novel coronavirus spreads in US cities. The model looks at three factors that play a role in infection risk: where people go during the day, how long they stay, and how many other people are visiting the same place at the same time.  It found … Read more

Drew Barrymore shows off her multitasking skills as she walks with her computer in ONE hand in NYC

Drew Barrymore wears a red lip mask with a layered look as she carries her opened computer with just ONE hand during late night outing in NYC By Sarah Abraham For Dailymail.com Published: 18:31 GMT, 6 November 2020 | Updated: 18:31 GMT, 6 November 2020 Drew Barrymore seems to be busier than ever now that … Read more

BBC’s Diana scandal files: Computer disks containing forged documents were ‘swiped’

Vital evidence in the Princess Diana BBC interview scandal was stolen in a mysterious burglary, it was claimed yesterday. Computer disks containing forged documents were allegedly swiped in a night-time raid on a London flat. The break-in was at the home of Matt Wiessler, a graphic artist who had mocked up bank statements on behalf of … Read more

Giant robotic scorpion could be the ultimate gaming computer rig with motorized tail

Giant robotic scorpion could be the ultimate gaming computer rig with motorized tail to support three overhead screens, heated recliner seat, keyboard attached to its claws – and a $3,999 price tag A firm unveiled its cutting edge gaming and working station chair  The Scorpion Computer Cockpit that is powered with a push of a button … Read more

Should you trust a computer algorithm to run your portfolio?

Computer-generated results have not received a good press in recent weeks, particularly with the A-level results debacle. So it is no surprise that some investors are questioning whether they should be willing to trust a computer with managing their hard-earned cash?  Applying algorithms – or predefined sets of rules – to stock market data in … Read more

Blue light from a computer or phone can age the skin as badly as the midday Sun

Leading Optometrist, Dhruvin Patel is a specialist in the impact of blue light on eye health – that is light produced by phone and computer screens.  Blue Light can make it harder to fall asleep and have an impact on the health of eyes Researchers say exposure to blue light could increase the risk of … Read more

Police recruit used force’s computer to find out if her brother was in prison with officer 

Police recruit used force’s computer to find out if her killer brother was in prison with an undercover officer Naomi Jayne Buckland, 22, ‘acted out of misguided loyalty to brother Nathan’  He was accused of killing man outside pub in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham Buckland was working as a civilian apprentice with Durham Police in … Read more

Elon Musk is demonstrating his Neuralink implant, which connects your brain to a computer

Elon Musk has long envisioned a system that merges humans with computers and after nearly five years of work, the world is set to see that dream become a reality. Musk’s secretive Neuralink startup plans to demonstrate a working ‘device’ at 6pm ET, Friday, claiming it will show off its brain chip that aims to … Read more