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Big Data

Scientists mapping the Universe take on the ultimate big data challenge

By Mark Albertson Dec 4, 2017

Nearly every enterprise has plenty of data to process, but a group of scientists in England may be facing the ultimate challenge. They are researchers with the Centre for Theoretical Cosmology, known as COSMOS,…

Emerging Tech

With Drawboard VR users turn any wall or table into an endless canvas

By Kyt Dotson Dec 4, 2017

Virtual reality peripheral maker Drawboard emerged from stealth mode Friday to reveal its first product: a VR pen that can turn any surface – a wall or a table – into a virtual whiteboard.…

Cloud

VCs suddenly looking to .govs for ROI

By R. Danes Dec 4, 2017

Crawl-paced .govs are good places for Silicon Valley investors to sink dollars they never want to see again, right? Maybe — five or 10 years ago. Today, venture capitalists are actively seeking to expand their portfolios in…

People

Code.org raises $12M to help more kids learn computer science

By Eric David Dec 4, 2017

Code.org, a nonprofit dedicated to improving computer science education, announced today that it has raised $12 million in new funding. The money comes from previous donors The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Infosys Foundation…

Emerging Tech

Nvidia brings its GPU Cloud to desktops in bid to democratize AI development

By Maria Deutscher Dec 4, 2017

Nvidia Corp. is moving to lower the entry barrier to developing artificial intelligence models. The chip maker, which sells graphics processing units commonly used for running AI applications, today updated its Nvidia GPU Cloud to…

Apps

Facebook launches Messenger Kids, a chat app for children

By Eric David Dec 4, 2017

Like many online companies, Facebook Inc. has had a longstanding rule forbidding children under 13 from having their own accounts. Today the social media giant took a step away from that restriction with the launch of Messenger Kids, a…

Infra

Eyeing hostile takeover, Broadcom pushes to oust Qualcomm’s board

By Maria Deutscher Dec 4, 2017

Three weeks after its record-breaking $105 billion bid to acquire Qualcomm Technologies Inc. was rebuffed, Broadcom Ltd. is escalating its takeover effort. The semiconductor giant today issued a proposal to unseat Qualcomm’s board of directors, which…

Apps

Australia probes impact of Facebook and Google on traditional media

By James Farrell Dec 3, 2017

Australia’s competition regulator began a probe Monday into how Google LLC and Facebook Inc. have disrupted media in the country. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has been asked by the government to look…

Emerging Tech

Bitcoin hits new record high as positive news boosts investor confidence

By Duncan Riley Dec 3, 2017

The price of bitcoin recovered from its plunge Nov. 29 to hit yet-another new record high on Sunday as positive market news drove investors back into the market. Pushing near $12,000 for the first…

Emerging Tech

Blockchain-based kitten trading game takes cryptocurrency world by storm

By Duncan Riley Dec 3, 2017

In an unexpected twist, cats may be the next big thing in cryptocurrency, thanks to a new game that uses Ethereum. Called Cryptokitties, the game allows players buy, sell and breed unique cartoon kittens. According to…

explore news

Scientists mapping the Universe take on the ultimate big data challenge

With Drawboard VR users turn any wall or table into an endless canvas

VCs suddenly looking to .govs for ROI

Code.org raises $12M to help more kids learn computer science

Nvidia brings its GPU Cloud to desktops in bid to democratize AI development

Eyeing hostile takeover, Broadcom pushes to oust Qualcomm’s board

Australia probes impact of Facebook and Google on traditional media

Bitcoin hits new record high as positive news boosts investor confidence

Blockchain-based kitten trading game takes cryptocurrency world by storm

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