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George @George - over 5 years ago

Big Data Career Notes: July 2019 Edition

Big Data Career NotesIn this monthly feature, we’ll keep you up-to-date on the latest career developments for individuals in the big data community. Whether it’s a promotion, new company hire, or even an accolade, we’ve got the details. Check in each month for an updated ...continued

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Gregoria @Gregoria - over 1 year ago

Hitting the Books: The thirty-year quest to make WiFi a connectivity reality

The modern world of consumer tech wouldn't exist as we know it if not for the near-ubiquitous connectivity that Wi-Fi internet provides. It serves as the wireless link bridging our mobile devices and smart home appliances, enabling our streaming entertainment…

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Nestor @Nestor - 8 months ago

What’s on your desk, Joanna Nelius?

The Verge’s new laptop reviewer discusses her use of today’s technology, her fondness for yesterday’s, and how her family’s past has influenced her present.

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Anderson @Anderson - over 3 years ago

The Mayor of Reno Is Betting Big on the Blockchain

Hillary Schieve invests in cryptocurrencies herself, and she sees the technology as a way to improve government services.

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Arvid @Arvid - about 5 years ago

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine explains how startups can help with Artemis Moon missions

NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine explains how startups can help with Artemis Moon missions – TechCrunchAt this week’s International Astronautical Congress, where the space industry, international space agencies and researchers from around the world convene to discuss th...continued

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Mariano @Mariano - over 2 years ago

Sex-Offender Laws Sent a Man to Prison Over a Prayer Livestream

Registries try to prevent sex offenders from using technology. These laws are confusing, unfair, and ineffective.

The man sent to prison for watching a community prayer livestream

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Rowan @Rowan - over 5 years ago

Logicalis Ranks Among Top 20 Managed Services Providers in the World

Logicalis Ranks Among Top 20 Managed Services Providers in the WorldNEW YORK, June 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Underscoring its continued success in managed services, Logicalis, an international IT solutions and managed services provider, ranks among the world's most forward...continued

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Emmie @Emmie - about 2 years ago

‘I’m afraid’: critics of anti-cheating technology for students hit by lawsuits

New technology meant to detect cheating by students taking tests at home could invade privacy, raise anxiety and be discriminatoryIn 2020, a Canadian university employee named Ian Linkletter became increasingly alarmed by a new kind of technology that was exp…

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Assunta @Assunta - over 5 years ago

Swrve Named a Leader in 2019 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Mobile Marketing Platforms

Swrve Named a Leader in 2019 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Mobile Marketing PlatformsSAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Swrve, the world leader in real-time, relevant customer engagement, today announced it has been positioned by Gartner, Inc. as a Leader in the 2019Magic Quadr...continued

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Devin @Devin - over 5 years ago

Minecraft Earth makes the whole real world your very own blocky realm – TechCrunch

When your game tops a hundred million players, your thoughts naturally turn to doubling that number. That’s the case with the creators, or rather stewards, of Minecraft at Microsoft, where the game has become a product category unto itself. And now it is making its bigges...continued

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Delia @Delia - over 5 years ago

U.S. tariffs on China-made consumer tech goods seen cutting sales, delaying upgrades

U.S. tariffs on China-made consumer tech goods seen cutting sales, delaying upgradesWASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. consumers will delay or forgo technology upgrades if President Donald Trump imposes a new round of 25% tariffs on Chinese goods, slowing the U.S. innovation eng...continued

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Iva @Iva - almost 5 years ago

Elizabeth Warren Has a Plan to Make Technology Work for People With Disabilities—Not Against Them

Elizabeth Warren Has a Plan to Make Technology Work for People With Disabilities—Not Against ThemCiting the hard-fought victories and tireless dedication of disability activists like Judith Heumann and Joyce Ardell Jackson, Senator Elizabeth Warren on Thursday unveiled an...continued

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Angus @Angus - almost 5 years ago

Campaign to Ban Face Recognition at U.S. Colleges Gathers Steam

Campaign to Ban Face Recognition at U.S. Colleges Gathers SteamAn organized campaign against the use of biometric surveillance at universities and colleges in the U.S. is ratcheting up pressure on institutions it believes are currently using—or are likely soon to adopt—fa...continued

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Dayton @Dayton - over 5 years ago

Week-in-Review: Google makes a losing bet, Bezos plots his space take-over – TechCrunch

Hey, weekend readers. This is Week-in-Review where I get hopped up on caffeine and give a heavy amount of analysis on one story while scouring the rest of the hundreds of stories that emerged on TechCrunch this week to surface my favorites for your reading pleasure. Last ...continued

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Muriel @Muriel - over 5 years ago

Indexes sink; Netflix miss pulls down communications stocks

Indexes sink; Netflix miss pulls down communications stocksNEW YORK - U.S. stocks moved lower in midday trading on Wall Street Thursday after Netflix reported a slump in new subscribers and dragged down communications companies. The streaming video service plunged after s...continued

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Ezequiel @Ezequiel - over 5 years ago

F1 drivers outline their dream scenario for 2021 rules

F1 drivers outline their dream scenario for 2021 rulesSPIELBERG, Austria -- Formula One's future has been brought into sharp focus after the negative reaction to the dull French Grand Prix last Sunday.After coasting to victory in France, Lewis Hamilton agreed F1 is in a w...continued

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Ezequiel @Ezequiel - over 3 years ago

Drunk-driving provision could fuel demand for driver detection technology

Companies developing driver detection technology could get a boost from a provision tucked inside the 2,702-page $1 trillion infrastructure bill that would require automakers to build into new cars technology that can tell if drivers have had a few cold ones.…

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Bobby @Bobby - over 5 years ago

Iran’s hard-to-attack underground nuke facility part of increasing threat

Iran’s hard-to-attack underground nuke facility part of increasing threatDear Reader, As you can imagine, more people are reading The Jerusalem Post than ever before. Nevertheless, traditional business models are no longer sustainable and high-quality publications, like o...continued

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Giovanni @Giovanni - over 5 years ago

C Spire braces for Tropical Storm Barry's expected landfall along Gulf Coast

C Spire braces for Tropical Storm Barry's expected landfall along Gulf CoastThe slow-moving Barry is expected to carry winds up to 80 mph, storm surge of 3 to 6 feet and rainfall totals of up to 20 inches in some areas. Mandatory evacuations have been issued in parts of ...continued

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Zetta @Zetta - over 5 years ago

Congressmen: Bitcoin “unstoppable,” Libra not that bad

Bitcoin “unstoppable,” Libra not that badUS Congressmen struck a notably more conciliatory tone toward Facebook than their Senate colleagues, going so far as to praise Bitcoin, and the broader cryptocurrency movement, as “unstoppable,” during a House Financial Services Co...continued

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Nestor @Nestor - over 5 years ago

The Knight Foundation launches $750,000 initiative for immersive technology for the arts

The Knight Foundation launches $750,000 initiative for immersive technology for the arts – TechCrunchThe John S. and James L. Knight Foundationis looking for pitches on how to enhance and augment traditional creative arts through immersive technologies.Through a partnersh...continued

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Priscilla @Priscilla - over 5 years ago

'He liked my spirit, and approved my visa on the spot'

'He liked my spirit, and approved my visa on the spot'The BBC's weekly The Boss series profiles different business leaders from around the world. This week we speak to Vik Verma, chief executive of US technology company 8x8.It is hard to see Vik Verma's bold tactic workin...continued

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Delia @Delia - over 5 years ago

Huawei says it will increase its 5G investment

Huawei says it will increase its 5G investmentHuawei has said it will increase its investment in 5G in spite of its US ban. The Chinese tech giant also made a point of emphasizing cybersecurity and privacy as its "top priorities."Huawei was blacklisted last month, being a...continued

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Ryleigh @Ryleigh - almost 5 years ago

The last decade in real estate, and a peek into the next one

The last decade in real estate, and a peek into the next one – TechCrunchAs we barrel towards the start of a new decade, it’s amazing to think about the ongoing transformation within real estate.In the U.S., housing’s contribution to our GDP is ~15-18%spread across reside...continued

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Allene @Allene - about 4 years ago

How Japanese rock star Miyavi performs in a world without live music

The only live music I’ve managed to see all year came from an unexpected place. I recently found myself on a Friday night after hours at teamLab Planets, a popular tourist spot in Tokyo, watching rock star Miyavi working on his latest “Miyavi Virtual” project. Miyavi Virt...continued

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