Tag Archives: Wolfram|Alpha

Computational Journalism – Already Here but Not Obviously So

Posted on December 30, 2009 by

In my early discussions and presentations regarding Wolfram|Alpha I often used Computational Journalism as the initial non-engineering use case.   Most folks weren’t quite sure what I meant initially by Computational Journalism until I explained how, as a toe in the … Continue reading →

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Wolfram|Alpha iPhone App Released

Posted on October 19, 2009 by

[full disclosure: I've been working with the Wolfram|Alpha team... so I'll leave out a review or discussion on price justification] The Wolfram|Alpha iPhone App is live in the App Store.  The blogosphere has its own impressions.  Argue price, features, business … Continue reading →

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Planet Collision Reports BBC … in 1 billion years … Unverified by Wolfram|Alpha

Posted on June 11, 2009 by

BBC reports on simulations run by astronomers suggesting we could see some planets collide in a billion years or so. What’s fun is that you can actually ATTEMPT to run these computations in Wolfram|Alpha.  Here’s mercury in 1 billion years. … Continue reading →

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The Power of Wolfram|Alpha – Instant Primary Research

Posted on June 9, 2009 by

Investigating causal factors instantly is not only possible it’s GREAT! Check this graph out… think there’s a relationship? GM revenue vs US Carbon Emissions cool. very cool.

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Making Associations Based on What Is Familiar

Posted on June 4, 2009 by

Whether it’s “valid” or not humans (and probably most animals) make associations of new, unknown things with similar-seeming known things.  In fact, this is the basis of communication. In the case of discussing new websites/services/devices like Wolfram|Alpha, Bing, Kindle, iPhone, … Continue reading →

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