Biometric security authentication technology has been available for many years and adopted in many industries, including healthcare, to identify an individual’s name with a unique biological trait. This can include a fingerprint, iris scan, voice pattern, token or hand print, among other options.
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Troubled Nuclear Builder Seen Best Fit for Asian Power Ambitions
If Japan’s Toshiba Corp. parts ways with its embattled U.S. nuclear unit, Westinghouse Electric Co., the likely buyer may be a regional neighbor with global ambitions. Westinghouse would be a strategic fit in China or South Korea, which are developing their own reactors for export, according to analysts and academics.
IBM Unveils Quantum Computing Plan
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Massive scale of CIA’s digital efforts revealed
The documents contain references to hundreds of CIA hacking tools. One dubbed “Hammerdrill” is designed to get data from devices that are not connected to the Internet.
Storm Watch – Plowable Snow Potential Sunday – Northeast Blizzard Brewing
Sunday Snow Potential but Springy Next Weekend Our oldest son moved to Seattle with his new bride, taking a job at Cray, the supercomputer company that powers weather models at NOAA and ECMWF . He was hoping to take a badly-needed break from the merciless cold and snow of a Minnesota winter.
Computers in the news – how much can we trust what we read?
The phrase “Never send a boy to do a man’s job” often comes to mind when a computer story hits the mainstream news. The idiom refers to neither age nor gender, it simply means , don’t send someone unqualified to do a job they will inevitably fail at.
Apple, Samsung, Microsoft express concern about Central Intelligence…
“It lools like not only is [the Central Intelligence Agency arsenal] being spread around contractors and former American computer hackers for hire, but now maybe around the black market or being used by these American hackers who sometimes, you know cross both sides of the fence-they’re called grey hats-for attacking others”, Assange said . To Snowden, the biggest story about ” Vault 7 ” is that US intelligence services have purchased software vulnerabilities so it could use them to spy on people, when, in the interests of public safety, it should have turned over the information to the makers of the software.
CIA hacking? Hooray! Privacy advocates see an upside – CNET
It appears US spies are using targeted hacking tools in their investigations. The surprise: That could mean your data is safer.
WikiLeaks Offers to Shield Tech Firms from CIA Hacking Tools
WikiLeaks will work with technology companies to help defend them against the CIA’s hacking tools, founder Julian Assange said Thursday. The move sets up a potential conflict between Silicon Valley firms eager to protect their products and an intelligence agency stung by the radical transparency group’s disclosures.
DNAStorage
In a case of technology meets biology, scientists in labs across the country are experimenting with synthetic DNA as a storage medium, most notably Microsoft and the University of Washington. Engineers have successfully been pushing more storage into smaller spaces for decades, but that can’t go on forever.
WikiLeaks to provide tech firms access to CIA hacking tools: Assange
WikiLeaks has much more detailed information about CIA hacking techniques and will allow tech companies access so they can “develop fixes” before the information is more widely published, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange said Thursday. The news conference took place at the Embassy of Ecuador in London, where he has been holed up since seeking asylum in 2012.
Human-less trucks are here
Tablet computer shows positioning of trucks and stutus of their communications , which is monitored by forward-looking radar sensors. Goal is to increase safety and fuel economy with vehicle-to-vehicle communication.
Child porn case dropped as US refuses to show software code
” Federal prosecutors have dropped child pornography charges against a Washington teacher after the U.S. Justice Department refused to disclose information about a software weakness it exploited during an investigation last year. In 2015, Michaud was arrested and accused of downloading child pornography.
The WikiLeaks CIA release: When will we learn?
This week’s WikiLeaks release of what is apparently a trove of Central Intelligence Agency information related to its computer hacking should surprise no one: Despite its complaints of being targeted by cyberattackers from other countries, the U.S. does a fair amount of its own hacking. Multiple federal agencies are involved, including the CIA and the National Security Agency , and even friendly nations.
Internet-connected ‘smart’ devices are dunces about security
These days, it’s possible to use your phone – and sometimes just your voice – to control everything from your TV to your lights, your thermostat and shades, even your car or medical device. But the WikiLeaks allegation that the CIA commandeered some Samsung smart TVs as listening devices is a reminder that inviting the “Internet of Things” into your home comes with some risk.
Tom DeFanti Awarded Innovations in Networking Award for Outstanding Individual Contributions
Tom’s commitment to advance both technology and the common good is evident to all who are fortunate to work with him. Maxine Brown has worked with Tom DeFanti since 1977, and is now Director of the Electronic Visualization Laboratory at the University of Illinois at Chicago, which Tom co-founded with art professor Dan Sandin in 1973.
Facebook just fired four more shots into the belly of the $53 billion server market
In just six years, Facebook’s Open Compute Project has become a major phenom in the data center hardware industry that has attracted an almost cult-like following among engineers . Facebook announced that it was giving away four new designs for brand-new types of computer servers invented at Facebook.
The Highs And Lows Of Digital Drug Addiction
From desktop computers to smartphones, technology is everywhere. The easy access to email and social media has led some people to become addicted to technology — and it’s not just adults to are getting hooked.
Nvidia announces Pascal-based Jetson TX2 COM
Nvidia’s Tegra X2 ‘Parker’-based Jetson TX2 is to launch later this month, the company has confirmed, offering a considerable performance boost over its Maxwell-based predecessor. Nvidia has announced the Jetson TX2 computer-on-module , featuring its Tegra X2 Parker system-on-chip processor and a claimed performance double that of its predecessor the Jetson TX1.
CIA hacking claims: How worried should you be?
Allegations that the U.S. agency has hacked into smartphones, laptops, and internet-connected TVs to spy on people around the world are enough to make anyone paranoid. But security experts are urging tech consumers to keep calm and take a few simple precautions.
U.S. intelligence officials in a tizzy: Wikileaks’ latest bombshell…
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Q&A-What do I need to know about the CIA’s hacking program?
WikiLeaks, the website that specializes in exposing secrets, on Tuesday released what it said were thousands of documents that described internal U.S. Central Intelligence Agency discussions on hacking techniques it has used to circumvent security on electronic devices for spying. Reuters could not immediately verify the contents of the published documents.
Ebix Inc (EBIX) Upgraded at Zacks Investment Research
The firm presently has a $74.00 price target on the stock. Zacks Investment Research’s price objective would suggest a potential upside of 15.90% from the stock’s previous close.
Job Creation Requires More Than Just “Pro-Growth” Policies Like Tax…
The talk of Washington and Wall Street may be “pro-growth” policies aimed at job creation. But government policy is not the real driver of job growth.
IBMVoice: Paving The Path Toward Universal Quantum Computing
A universal quantum computer promises us more complete knowledge of our environment, down to the molecules that make up everything around us. And much like when the first room-sized computers were turned on in the 1940s, a quantum computer’s full potential is unknown and untapped.
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The research found deficits in both applied and hard tech skills among current employee circles and new applicants, and a general lack of preparedness for individuals entering the workforce with the right level of technical competency. “The tech skills gap is a well-known issue among both educators and employers,” said Alexandra Levit, chair of the Career Advisory Board.
IBM adds new API to quantum computing cloud service
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IBM Building First Universal Quantum Computers for Business and Science
“IBM Q” quantum systems and services will be delivered via the IBM Cloud platform. While technologies that currently run on classical computers , such as , can help find patterns and insights buried in vast amounts of existing data, quantum computers will deliver solutions to important problems where patterns cannot be seen because the data doesn’t exist and the possibilities that you need to explore to get to the answer are too enormous to ever be processed by classical computers.
Why Raspberry Pi is the future of computing devices
On the strength of it new $10 Raspberry Pi Zero W, it’s hard not to look at the Pi and see the technology industry’s next wave. One of the most useful things about the smartphone is how many different technologies and tools it has consolidated into a single device that fits in your pocket.
Why I left Mac for Windows: Apple has given up
If you ask anyone who knows me, I’m probably the biggest Apple fan they know. Ask for a suggestion of what computer to get, and I’ll almost certainly either tell you the MacBook Pro, or to wait, because Apple is about to update its hardware finally.
Performance problems with 4K H.264 playback on Nvidia GTX 770
Hi, I’ve recently purchased a 4K capable camcorder . But I have serious trouble playing the recorded 4K files .
Dell changes the economics of IOT with New Edge Gateway for Small Spaces
Dell Technologies, the broadest Internet of Things infrastructure solutions provider, today announced the new Dell Edge Gateway 3000 Series , offering customers flexibility, connectivity and real-time intelligence from harsh environments and small spaces. The 3000 Series includes three unique models targeted specifically for use cases and embedded solutions in the industrial automation, energy, transportation, and digital signage.
NCR Brings Omni-channel to Life at EuroShop 2017
NCR helps retailers address the most pressing needs in store transformation, unified commerce and digital enablement to implement their omni-channel strategies )–NCR Corporation, a global leader in omni-channel solutions, demonstrates at this year’s EuroShop how retailers can dramatically improve sales growth by using the right technologies. A recent Unified Commerce Landscape Report from NCR, in partnership with research and analyst firm IHL Group, found that retailers who invest in technologies designed to create seamless shopping experiences, personalization and store transformation enjoy sales boosts of up to 100 percent and more.
NCR Brings Omni-channel to Life at EuroShop 2017
NCR helps retailers address the most pressing needs in store transformation, unified commerce and digital enablement to implement their omni-channel strategies )–NCR Corporation, a global leader in omni-channel solutions, demonstrates at this year’s EuroShop how retailers can dramatically improve sales growth by using the right technologies. A recent Unified Commerce Landscape Report from NCR, in partnership with research and analyst firm IHL Group, found that retailers who invest in technologies designed to create seamless shopping experiences, personalization and store transformation enjoy sales boosts of up to 100 percent and more.
Major Geeks: Free Software Downloads For the Computer Experts
Twenty years ago, a computer nerd wasn’t much of a thing. The internet was a delicacy only the tech geeks really knew anything about, and computers looked like boring boxes of wires.
Is The Samsung Galaxy Book a Microsoft Surface Pro Killer?
Samsung unveiled a new 2-in-1 tablet, called the Galaxy Book, at Mobile World Congress 2017. It is a Windows 10 device that comes bundled with a stylus and keyboard case.
Digi International Enabling IoT in Space
Slightly after noontime on Monday, at an altitude of approximately 250 miles, the ISS will release a TechEdSat 5 , a cuboid-shaped device, approximately the size of a fire extinguisher. After a 30-minute time-period, Digi XBee modules, taking the place of wired connections, will begin to operate as the wireless “data-crossroads” between key components of the satellite.
‘Women of NASA’ Lego Set: Q&A with Creator Maia Weinstock
Maia Weinstock is the creator of the Women of NASA Lego set that the company recently announced it will be producing as part of its Lego Ideas program. Lego announced on Tuesday that it would be making a fan-created set called ” Women of NASA ,” featuring five important women who have worked for the agency.
Radware Ltd. (RDWR) Rating Reiterated by Jefferies Group LLC
‘s stock had its “buy” rating reiterated by Jefferies Group LLC in a research note issued on Friday. They presently have a $18.50 price objective on the stock.
Editorial: Teaching digital literacy at our library
While libraries have always promoted literacy in their communities, there are other fundamental skills that need to be emphasized in the 21st century. For example, the internet is becoming more indispensable every day – anyone who doesn’t know how to send an email or avoid websites that might load their computer with malware is at a severe disadvantage.