Hao Zhang/The New York TimesA voice recognition program translated a speech given by Richard F. Rashid, Microsoft’s top scientist, into Mandarin Chinese. Using an artificial intelligence technique inspired by theories about how the brain recognizes patterns, technology companies are reporting startling gains in fields as diverse as computer vision, speech recognition and the identification of promising...
Nov
24
Scientists See Advances in Deep Learning, a Part of Artificial Intelligence
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Nov
23
Protests Erupt After Egypt’s Leader Seizes New Power
Label: WorldCAIRO — Opponents of President Mohamed Morsi were reported to have set fire to his party’s offices in several Egyptian cities on Friday in a spasm of protest and clashes after he granted himself broad powers above any court declaring himself the guardian of Egypt‘s revolution, and used his new authority to order the retrial of Hosni Mubarak. Maya Alleruzzo/Associated PressEgyptian protesters...
State of the Art: Nokia Lumia 920 and HTC Windows Phone 8X Are Great, and Yet
Label: TechnologyThanksgiving, is it? I’ll tell you what I’m thankful for: competition. Because competition drives innovation. Innovation leads to improvement. Improvement begets happiness. In the tech world, some companies do their most innovative work when their backs are against the wall — especially Microsoft. Last month, it took the wraps off Windows Phone 8, the most polished edition yet of its...
David Taub, Introducer of Pinot Grigio Wine, Dies at 72
Label: BusinessWhen David Taub co-founded his wine importing company in 1977, most Americans knew about two kinds of Italian wine, and those mainly by their packaging: Chianti, for its straw-covered flask, and Soave Bolla, which came in a tall, elegant, rocket-shaped bottle. Palm Bay International.¤David S. Taub, a wine importer who helped introduce Pinot Grigio to the United States. ...
Recipes for Health: Pear Clafoutis — Recipes for Health
Label: HealthAndrew Scrivani for The New York Times NYTCREDIT:If you don’t want to make a crust but want something tartlike for your Thanksgiving dessert, a clafoutis, which is something like a cross between a flan and a pancake, is a great choice. It’s a very easy dessert, yet it’s always impressive. 2 tablespoons pear eau-de-vie or liqueur (optional) 2 tablespoons...
Recipes for Health: Pear Clafoutis — Recipes for Health
Label: LifestyleAndrew Scrivani for The New York Times NYTCREDIT:If you don’t want to make a crust but want something tartlike for your Thanksgiving dessert, a clafoutis, which is something like a cross between a flan and a pancake, is a great choice. It’s a very easy dessert, yet it’s always impressive. 2 tablespoons pear eau-de-vie or liqueur (optional) 2 tablespoons...
Nov
22
With Cease-Fire Joy in Gaza, Palestinian Factions Revive Unity Pledges
Label: WorldGAZA — A cease-fire that halted eight days of lethal conflict between Israel and Hamas brought jubilation to Gaza on Thursday as thousands of flag-waving residents poured into the streets and competing Palestinian factions sought to use the moment to revive their efforts to unify. In Israel, where the mood was more cynical and subdued, troops deployed to the border began pulling back. The...
Gadgetwise Blog: App Smart Extra: A Few More Must-Try Apps for iPad
Label: TechnologyApp Smart this week recommended apps to help new iPad owners make the most of their tablet PCs, whether they have an iPad 4 or a Mini.But there’s space to talk about only a certain number of apps, and Apple still leads its competition in the number it offers, including ones tailored for tablet screens.If the column-based interface of the Jasmine YouTube app that I mentioned in App Smart...
Tool Kit: Online Shopping Tips for the Holidays
Label: BusinessSome people may be looking forward to leaving Thanksgiving dinner before the pie is served to join the Black Friday rush, which will begin during dinnertime Thursday, earlier than ever, at stores like Sears, Walmart and Lord & Taylor. But for those who prefer to stay for the pie course, avoid the lines and freezing temperatures and shop from the comfort of their homes, there are just...
Recipes for Health: Apple Pear Strudel — Recipes for Health
Label: LifestyleAndrew Scrivani for The New York TimesThis strudel is made with phyllo dough. When I tested it the first time, I found that I had enough filling for two strudels. Rather than cut the amount of filling, I increased the number of strudels to 2, as this is a dessert you can assemble and keep, unbaked, in the freezer. Filling for 2 strudels: 1/2 pound mixed dried fruit, like raisins, currants,...
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