WASHINGTON: Just like birds learn to fly by watching other birds, helicopters can also learn complex aerial tricks and manoeuvres by looking at each other, thanks to a piece of software written by Stanford University computer scientists.

Nortel Networks (TSX: NT ) announced Thursday the purchase of DiamondWare , an Arizona-based outfit that produces 3-D voice technology. The acquisition continues Nortel’s move from a telephony hardware vendor toward being a provider of software for the

ARM Developers Conference -- VisualOn, Inc. today announced a multimedia software solution for Texas Instruments OMAP35x applications processors, providing developers with impressive levels of value and performance for their multimedia-enabled consumer de

Even in a seasonally slow month and with the economy in the doldrums, U.S. sales of video game hardware and software soared 28 percent in July, hitting $1.19 billion. According to data from market researcher NPD Group, Americans bought $446.9 million wort

There may be something of a summer lull showing in video game hardware sales, according to July's NPD results -- though year-over-year sales are up 17 percent, all platforms saw declining results compared to June. Analysts aren't worried, though, noting