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08 Aug 2008
Artificial tongue may improve speech recognition software
An artificial tongue developed by researchers in Sheffield mimics the way the mouth produces sound. Researchers hope they will be able to develop better speech recognition software by understanding how sound is produced.
Sign translate software for GPs
A sign language communication program for Deaf people is being provided to all GP practices in England until July 2009.
Text messaging usage continues to grow
Text messaging, picture messaging and mobile internet usage continue to grow. Every week 1.4 billion text messages are sent in the UK.
New Midori software may see the end of Windows
New software called Midori is under development at Microsoft. Midori is being designed to cope with the changing way that people use technology
One standard for wireless technology
Can radio technologies for the home be standardised? Infrared, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee which will take the lead?
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