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  • Reminder: Watch IBM’s Watson on Jeopardy! starting tonight

    In case it may have slipped your mind, IBM’s Watson will make its first appearance on Jeopardy! tonight!  Check your local listings for the exact time and channel the show comes on but I definitely won’t be missing it!  Normally I am a big fan of Ken Jennings who will also be competing, but this…

  • Global Geek News Podcast #93

    Here are the shownotes for episode #93 for the Global Geek News Podcast. Subscribe on iTunes Download the MP3 Help support us with a $5/mo subscription! Stories: Study:  As more people talk while driving, accidents are dropping 16% of AT&T customers ready to jump ship to Verizon after Verizon iPhone announcement Steve Jobs takes leave…

  • IBM’s Watson supercomputer in Jeopardy practice match [video]

    I’ve long been interested in seeing just how far we can take artificial intelligence which is what has me extremely excited about the upcoming series of Jeopardy! matches with IBM’s Watson supercomputer.  Watson is going up against Jeopardy legends including Ken Jennings.  Here is a video of a practice round held yesterday for the big…