IBM RESEARCH MAGAZINE - Number 1, 2000

Transparent Computing

Tomorrow's user interfaces will respond to your gaze and speech, even your emotional state, letting you concentrate on tasks. It's all part of the concept of "attentive environments."

SILICON INDIA MAGAZINE - May 2000

Computers As Friends

Time was when computers spoke in a Babel of voices. Now researchers, driven by user demand, are designing computers that interact like humans. (Featured: Attentive Environments, Speech)/font>

SANTA CRUZ SENTINEL - April 10, 2000

The latest word on computers

Teenie Matlock and the USER group are working on ways to improve computer interfaces through the application of serious academic models as well as running standard usability studies.

CNET NEWS - February 29, 2000

IBM Jumps into Wireless Pool

IBM jumps into wireless pool IBM today unveiled new software that translates existing information and images on Web sites into a format readable by handheld devices, such as cell phones and personal digital assistants, and by future technology, such as Web browsers in cars. (WBI)

TIME EUROPE - February 28, 2000

Not Very PC

A new generation of devices is moving computing power off the desktop and into everyday items--TVs, phones and even park benches--making access quick, easy and less costly. (Featured: SUITOR)

TIME EUROPE - February 28, 2000

This Year's Models

IBM estimates that within five years at least 30% of new household appliances in Europe will interact with humans through body sensors or speech recognition technology. (Featured projects: Emotion Mouse).

THE NEW YORK TIMES - TECHNOLOGY- January 6, 2000

Soon: Computers That Know You Hate Them

When it comes to emotions, computers are about as warm and understanding as, well, a pile of plastic, silicon, glass and metal. But if the Emotion Mouse ever makes it to the assembly line, people may develop a new, warm relationship with their electronic companions.

IBM SYSTEMS JOURNAL - Vol. 38, No. 4, 1999

Human Interaction with Pervasive Computers
In a world where computers are becoming more pervasive, how will people interact with them?Computers will become intelligent, adaptive elements which will integrate with every day objects in our environment. This issue talks about a broad picture of the altering of the desktop computer into smaller, easier-to-use components.

THE RECORD ONLINE - December 27, 1999

Less obvious but more powerful

Researchers at laboratories such as IBM's Almaden Research Center and the Xerox Palo Alto Research Center are designing technologies that can link to an information network, allowing various appliances to work together and often anticipate user needs. (Featured: SUITOR, Emotion Mouse)

HIGH TECHNOLOGY CAREERS MAGAZINE - August 1999

“Smart” Wallet: Putting your Money Where Your Mouse Is

Scientists are finding ways for technology to fit into smaller and smaller places. An example is the “smart wallet,” where researchers have found ways for technology to fit literally in your pocket.

POPULAR MECHANICS - December 1998

Inside Big Blue

IBM lets us–and you–inside its secret labs and shows off the future.

PC WORLD TODAY - October 15, 1998

Why Do You Need An Ever-Faster PC?

New PCs will turn their power to social and personal good--by adding voice recognition and other ease-of-use improvements.

UPSIDE TODAY - June 5, 1998

Machines Meet Man Halfway - IBM labs make 007 gadgets a reality

007-style gadgets are more than fiction at IBM Corp.'s Almaden Research Center in San Jose.

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