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Policy

Twitter outlines how it will handle world leaders who violate its terms

By James Farrell Oct 15, 2019

Twitter Inc. published a blog post today that explains what will happen if world leaders violate the platform’s rules, and it’s likely they won’t please much of anyone. The company said that this is new…

Blockchain

Breezes for bitcoin: Peter Thiel-backed Layer1 raises $50M to build a cryptomining operation in Texas

By Duncan Riley Oct 15, 2019

Layer1 Capital LLC, a San Francisco-based cryptocurrency investment and infrastructure startup, today said it has raised $50 million to build a wind-powered bitcoin mining operation in Texas. The Series A round included Peter Thiel, Shasta…

AI

UiPath Forward keynote analysis: Riding the crest of the incoming RPA wave

By Betsy Amy-Vogt Oct 15, 2019

“It’s very clear that the age of automation is here,” said Dave Vellante, co-host of theCUBE, SiliconANGLE Media’s mobile livestreaming studio, during the UiPath Forward event in Las Vegas, Nevada. “Machines have always replaced humans…

Emerging Tech

Smart lock maker Level Home launches with $71M funding and a Walmart deal

By Duncan Riley Oct 15, 2019

Home automation startup Level Home Inc. today launched out of stealth mode with $71 million in funding as well as a new smart door lock that integrates with Wal-Mart Stores Inc.’s InHome delivery service. The…

IoT

Intel buys Pivot Technology’s Smart Edge platform

By Mike Wheatley Oct 15, 2019

Intel Corp. said today it has agreed to acquire the Smart Edge platform from information technology infrastructure provider Pivot Technology Solutions Inc. The deal is meant to help Intel fulfill its vision of becoming a leader…

Cloud

Amazon’s consumer business ditches Oracle’s databases

By Mike Wheatley Oct 15, 2019

Larry Ellison, Oracle Corp.’s executive chairman and chief technology officer, will need to come up with another excuse to take a dig at Amazon Web Services Inc. after his archrival announced it has finally…

Big Data

Acronis defines its enterprise value through multilevel cyber protection

By Mark Albertson Oct 15, 2019

Acronis International GmbH has a fairly simple mission: Protect all data in any environment. Yet, cyber environments are highly complex, and the amount of data to be protected can be massive, which makes for…

Big Data

Commvault picks up the pace with new software announcements following CEO hire

By Mark Albertson Oct 15, 2019

The pace at Commvault Systems Inc. is noticeably picking up following the hire of a new chief executive officer in February. Over the past eight months, Commvault brought former Puppet Inc. CEO Sanjay Mirchandani…

Security

Despite warnings, ransomware attacks rise in frequency, impact and intensity

By Betsy Amy-Vogt Oct 15, 2019

Security specialists have been sounding the alarm for years, but despite all the warnings, most organizations still don’t take cyberprotection seriously. Even those that have been hit by ransomware attacks continue to leave dangerous…

AI

OpenAI uses new simulation technique to teach a robot how to solve a Rubik’s Cube

By Maria Deutscher Oct 15, 2019

Automated Rubik’s Cube solvers are such a common sight in robotics competitions that Guinness World Records has a dedicated category for them. But OpenAI Inc.’s new entry into the field stands out. Today, the…

explore news

Twitter outlines how it will handle world leaders who violate its terms

Breezes for bitcoin: Peter Thiel-backed Layer1 raises $50M to build a cryptomining operation in Texas

UiPath Forward keynote analysis: Riding the crest of the incoming RPA wave

Smart lock maker Level Home launches with $71M funding and a Walmart deal

Intel buys Pivot Technology’s Smart Edge platform

Amazon’s consumer business ditches Oracle’s databases

Commvault picks up the pace with new software announcements following CEO hire

OpenAI uses new simulation technique to teach a robot how to solve a Rubik’s Cube

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