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Quantum mechanics meets computer chess to defy physicists, computers and grandmasters alike

The inexorable multiplication of transistors predicted by Moore’s Law always predicted the toppling of human chess grandmasters by dedicated machine thinkers. At this point, companies like IBM have proved that brute force coupled with a playbook of every chess game ever is enough to defeat even the best players. It’s a simple matter of processing [...]

Tweet tweet: Today's top sports chatter

Athletes are guarded in front of a mic, but give em 140 characters on a phone and you won't believe how much they'll say. Sports - Twitter - College and University - People - Recruiting

Gonzalez tweeting his way toward 1,000 catches

Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez is tweeting his way toward 1,000 catches. Gonzalez launched a contest on his Twitter page (TonyGonzalez88) to reward one lucky fan after he becomes just the seventh player in NFL history to reach 1,000 receptions in a career. He's already the leader among tight ends, going into Sunday's season opener at Pittsburgh with 999.

This Is What Happens When You Live-Tweet Your Own Heart Attack

Ever wonder what would happen if someone live-tweeted their own heart attack ? Neither did I, until I was actually having one. Once I did, it was an irresistible notion, an inversion of the social media update-as-trivia curve, and an opportunity for a pitch-black meta joke. The story caught on , becoming a worldwide sensation , and I didn't die. Here's what else happened in between, and what I ...

Will weird things happen at TIFF 2010? You bet

From movie mobs to celebrity antics, there's one thing we can always expect: the unexpected.