The market for devices that allow you to control your own data is hot right now. Sure, the available-anywhere cloud is an extremely convenient place to store your files, but for many people , the idea that a third party has access to your data and is responsible for its security just doesn’t sit well.
Category: Computer Science
The best deals of 2016 from the Boing Boing Store
The Boing Boing Store had plenty of great items over the past year, but these 8 deals top each catagory. From course bundles in an array of professional programming and IT subjects to futuristic vaporizers, this guide features healthy discounts on leading tech finds.
T-zone – Vision for the Future
This year at CES 2017 mark you map and visit the T-zone, the new VR and Robot Tech marketplace in the Hall G, Global Technology, Venetian/Sands! From January 5-8, we invite you experiencing all kinds of the latest technology in the industry of VR and Robot. At 4:00 – 6:00 pm, January 6, we invite all VR and Robot fans to attend the happy hour of a networking cocktail.
Robots Are Coming to Take Your Job
Throughout history technology has taken over jobs that people used to do. We no longer beat our laundry clean in the river or even wash our dishes by hand.
Why connecting all the world’s robots will drive 2017’s top technology trends
If you want to make predictions for the future, you need to find the trajectory of events in the past. So to work out what shape digital technology will likely take next year, we should look back to the major developments of 2016.
Why 2016 a vibrant season to the computing industry
As the semiconductor industry matures and consolidates, the year 2016 has been a vibrant season to the computing industry with latest breakthroughs. A year ago, analysts were divided over whether virtual reality would gain traction in 2016 or just crash and burn again.
China’s Zhizhen eyes global push on artificial intelligence
Shanghai-based software company Zhizhen Network Technology, which sued Apple four years ago over a voice recognition patent for the iPhone Siri “personal assistant”, plans to expand into the US in 2017 with ambitions of becoming a global leader in artificial intelligence. It will set up offices in Hong Kong and Silicon Valley to develop software to cater to local clients, a fresh sign that Chinese technology firms are speeding up their “go-global” drive to take on big-names such as Microsoft and Amazon for world markets.
Recounts or no, US elections are still vulnerable to hacking
Jill Stein’s bid to recount votes in Pennsylvania was in trouble even before a federal judge shot it down Dec. 12. That’s because the Green Party candidate’s effort stood almost no chance of detecting potential fraud or error in the vote – there was basically nothing to recount. Pennsylvania is one of 11 states where the majority of voters use antiquated machines that store votes electronically, without printed ballots or other paper-based backups that could be used to double-check the balloting.
Arnold Spielberg (Steven’s dad) developed the first computer to run BASIC in 1964
Arnold Spielberg developed the computer that first ran the BASIC programming language on May 1, 1964. Here’s an interview with 99-year-old Arnold on the exciting early days of computers .
After a big 2016, next year may be A.I. tipping point
After years of researchers saying artificial intelligence was on the cusp of a revolution, the technology has made major advances this past year. “It’s been a huge year in A.I.,” said Patrick Moorhead, an analyst with Moor Insights & Strategy.
The Morning After: Tuesday December 27, 2016
Welcome back from the long festive weekend. In the midst of all that egg-nog, present opening and family router troubleshooting, you might have missed Apple’s first published AI research, the worst gadgets of the year, and the latest Chinese luxury smartphone that goes all-in on battery life.
The Resurgence of C Programming
This is the full ebook “The Resurgence of C Programming,” by Mike Barlow. A downloadable edition of this ebook is also available .
Export selected items from RSS reader using Microsoft PowerShell
Do you want to export your favorite items from RSS reader? With reader’s API is such task easy to automate. Once upon a time there was Google RSS Reader, but its management decided to destroy it.
Export selected items from RSS reader using Microsoft PowerShell
Do you want to export your favorite items from RSS reader? With reader’s API is such task easy to automate. Once upon a time there was Google RSS Reader, but its management decided to destroy it.
Gateway plan approved
Executives at the riverside CAT Tower of state-owned CAT Telecom have approved a plan to consolidate all internet gateways under a National Gateway Data Centre. The board of CAT Telecom has finally approved the consolidation of its internet data centre and submarine cable network businesses after nearly six months of uncertainty.
Gateway plan approved
Executives at the riverside CAT Tower of state-owned CAT Telecom have approved a plan to consolidate all internet gateways under a National Gateway Data Centre. The board of CAT Telecom has finally approved the consolidation of its internet data centre and submarine cable network businesses after nearly six months of uncertainty.
Technical developments in Cryptography: 2016 in Review
While 2016 may not have been the banner year for cryptographic exploits that 2015 was , researchers around the world continued to advance the state of the art. The biggest practical development in crypto for 2016 is Transport Layer Security version 1.3 .
World’s Largest Hedge Fund To Replace Managers With Artificial Intelligence
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The Guardian: The world’s largest hedge fund is building a piece of software to automate the day-to-day management of the firm , including hiring, firing and other strategic decision-making. Bridgewater Associates has a team of software engineers working on the project at the request of billionaire founder Ray Dalio, who wants to ensure the company can run according to his vision even when he’s not there, the Wall Street Journal reported .
Learning to trust the machines: AI and company culture
We all like to believe we are rational human beings, and can understand the power of machine learning, just as we understand the simple logic of an A/B test. But how will company cultures react to machines that could be seen to undermine your star copywriter or best biz dev guy? Though in some areas such as search and advertising, machine learning has been working in the background for a while and is an implicit part of their functionality, in other areas the rise of machines presents a cultural issue.
Learning to trust the machines: AI and company culture
We all like to believe we are rational human beings, and can understand the power of machine learning, just as we understand the simple logic of an A/B test. But how will company cultures react to machines that could be seen to undermine your star copywriter or best biz dev guy? Though in some areas such as search and advertising, machine learning has been working in the background for a while and is an implicit part of their functionality, in other areas the rise of machines presents a cultural issue.
Workplace takeover: Report claims almost half of U.S. jobs at risk from AI
Over the next couple of generations, one of the biggest challenges we may face as a species is what to do with ourselves. When artificial intelligence and robots can do most of the work for us, what will we do? Over the next couple of generations, one of the biggest challenges we may face as a species is what to do with ourselves.
Workplace takeover: Report claims almost half of U.S. jobs at risk from AI
Over the next couple of generations, one of the biggest challenges we may face as a species is what to do with ourselves. When artificial intelligence and robots can do most of the work for us, what will we do? Over the next couple of generations, one of the biggest challenges we may face as a species is what to do with ourselves.
Data Center Security Market to Reach $17.84 Billion With 13.4% CAGR Forecast to 2022
PUNE, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, December 23, 2016 / EINPresswire.com / — Data Center Security Industry Description According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Data Center Security market is expected to grow from $7.38 billion in 2015 to reach $17.84 billion by 2022 with a CAGR of 13.4%.Growing acceptance of virtualization and cloud computing, raising global cyber attacks, and increasing data traffic are the major factors fueling the market growth. In addition, technological advancements in data security is the key factor contributing the market growth.
Sighthound Unveils Sighthound Video 4.0
Sighthound, Inc. today announced the release of Sighthound Video 4.0, the latest version of its state-of-the-art security software for homes and businesses. Sighthound Video is artificial intelligence software which allows a computer to monitor a home or business and look for people.
Cloud Infrastructure Manage Tools Market Set to Grow Exponentially by 2024
Cloud infrastructure manage tools includes software and technologies designed for operating and monitoring applications, data and services offered through the cloud. Cloud infrastructure manage tools assist cloud computing service providers to check cloud computing based resources are working efficiently and smoothly, interacting with users and other services.
Enterprise Network Managed Service Market to Register a Strong Growth by 2024
Managed services are essentials part of most of the enterprises. Managed services have many classification such as HR-activities and maintenance and support of entire IT infrastructure of a particular business organization.
Economics of Big Software: What you need to know
While the cost to deploy OpenStack is relatively low, the ongoing investment in maintenance, labour, and operations can be high. However, today’s IT director is facing significant business disruption from very real concepts including Software as a Service, big data, cloud, scale-out, artificial intelligence, containers, OpenStack and microservices.
The Smart & Connected to the Cloud World: 2016 and Beyond
The global robotics and AI market is estimated to grow to $153 billion by 2020, which includes $83 billion for robotics and $70 billion for AI-based analytics. In 2016, people have witnessed the digital and physical worlds continuing to merge as everyday objects, commercial and industrial equipment, and entire cities become smart and connected to the cloud.
Leading Service Providers Are Succeeding With Nutanix
Nutanix , a leader in enterprise cloud computing, announced ongoing success of service providers globally with its Enterprise Cloud Platform. Nutanix solutions align with service providers’ business model including fast performance and linear scaling, 1-click operational simplicity and predictive analytics, and flexible purchasing options.
Leading Service Providers Are Succeeding With Nutanix
Nutanix solutions align with service providers’ business model including fast performance and linear scaling, 1-click operational simplicity and predictive analytics, and flexible purchasing options. Service providers play an important role in delivering IT services in an increasingly competitive and dynamic market.
Google open-sources test suite to find crypto bugs
Working with cryptographic libraries is hard, and a single implementation mistake can result in serious security problems . To help developers check their code for implementation errors and find weaknesses in cryptographic software libraries, Google has released a test suite as part of Project Wycheproof .
Four short links: 20 December 2016
Ingestible Origami Robot — The researchers tested about a dozen different possibilities for the structural material before settling on the type of dried pig intestine used in sausage casings. “We spent a lot of time at Asian markets and the Chinatown market looking for materials.”
Four short links: 20 December 2016
Ingestible Origami Robot — The researchers tested about a dozen different possibilities for the structural material before settling on the type of dried pig intestine used in sausage casings. “We spent a lot of time at Asian markets and the Chinatown market looking for materials.”
Rating, ranking and recommending: Three R’s for the internet age
This holiday season, when we Google for the most trending gifts, compare different items on Amazon or take a break to watch a holiday movie on Netflix, we are making use of what might be called “the three R’s” of the Internet Age: rating, ranking and recommending. Much like the traditional “three R’s” of education “reading, ‘riting and ‘rithmetic” no modern education is complete without understanding how websites’ algorithms combine, process and synthesize information before presenting it to us.
Nigeria can become Africa’s outsourcing headquarters for data…
A Nigerian newspaper and Online version of the Vanguard, a daily publication in Nigeria covering Niger delta, general national news, politics, business, energy, sports, entertainment, fashion,lifestyle human interest stories, etc He got a global recognition at the INSNA conference in California after concluding his PhD sabbatical which took him across three nations – London, India and America. Bayo Adekanmbi, C-Level Executive, MTN, recently completed a globally acclaimed book titled “The Future is Shared”.
Nigeria can become Africa’s outsourcing headquarters for data…
A Nigerian newspaper and Online version of the Vanguard, a daily publication in Nigeria covering Niger delta, general national news, politics, business, energy, sports, entertainment, fashion,lifestyle human interest stories, etc He got a global recognition at the INSNA conference in California after concluding his PhD sabbatical which took him across three nations – London, India and America. Bayo Adekanmbi, C-Level Executive, MTN, recently completed a globally acclaimed book titled “The Future is Shared”.
Able Were We Before We Became Abel:
OUR AUTOMATED FUTURE : How long will it be before you lose your job to a robot? Economic history suggests that this basic pattern will continue, and that the jobs eliminated by Watson and his ilk will be balanced by those created in enterprises yet to be imagined–but not without a good deal of suffering. If nearly half the occupations in the U.S. are “potentially automatable,” and if this could play out within “a decade or two,” then we are looking at economic disruption on an unparalleled scale.
Quantum Satellites Are a Big Step toward the Unhackable Internet
Perfectly secure cryptography requires no technology more exotic than pencil and paper: Choose a random string of letters and numbers to serve as the key for an enciphered message. Write the key down on a piece of paper, use it once and then burn the paper.
3 Reasons AMD Stock Could Fall After Gaining 280% in 2016
The company is still unprofitable, but investors are betting that AMD is on the verge of a historic turnaround. Polaris, AMD’s mainstream-oriented GPU, launched earlier this year, producing growth in the company’s core business after a long streak of disappointing results.
Ohio universities receive $8.5 million for high tech research
Public and private universities in Ohio, including Case Western Reserve University, received $8.5 million from the Ohio Federal Research Network to lead high tech research for the defense and aerospace industries. The statewide initiative supports university Centers of Excellence , which highlight strong research areas.