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Big Data

Data integration startup Xplenty lands $4M and makes its first acquisition

By Maria Deutscher Dec 22, 2016

Moving information from one system to another can either take a few clicks or a few weeks depending on the use case. When it comes to large-scale analytics projects, data transfers are more likely…

Big Data

Anomaly detection keeps ad network humming during busy holiday season

By Paul Gillin Dec 22, 2016

The holiday season is a peak time for e-commerce transactions, but also for the advertising that fuels them. Downtime or slowdowns can be disastrous for companies trying to put forth the latest promotions through…

Emerging Tech

New life for old computers: Makers of Raspberry Pi release PC operating system

By Kyt Dotson Dec 22, 2016

Makers of the tiny Linux-based computer Raspberry Pi just released their own brand of operating system for the PC and Mac, potentially making older computers useful again. It’s based on PIXEL, a desktop environment…

Emerging Tech

Google researchers develop a test for machine learning bias

By Mike Wheatley Dec 22, 2016

A team of researchers at Google Inc. has developed a method for testing whether or not machine learning algorithms inject bias, such as gender or racial bias, into their decision-making processes. For some time,…

Infra

Report: Hackers stealing millions in bitcoin via phone hijacking

By Duncan Riley Dec 21, 2016

In a growing trend, hackers are hijacking phone numbers as a new way to steal funds from bitcoin and other accounts. According to a report by Forbes, hackers were able to fake the identity of Colombian man…

Emerging Tech

White House report mostly optimistic on economic impact of AI and automation

By Mike Wheatley Dec 21, 2016

Artificial intelligence and automation have the potential to boost living standards and lead to an increase in people’s leisure hours, but could also lead to increased economic inequality, the White House said in a…

Apps

Facebook Mentions app for public figures gets new live broadcasting features

By Collen Kriel Dec 21, 2016

Since announcing the availability of Facebook Live for all users in December last year, Facebook Inc. has been pushing its live streaming services hard in 2016. In the last two weeks alone, Facebook has launched…

Infra

Rakos malware infects Linux servers, IoT devices to build botnet

By Duncan Riley Dec 21, 2016

A recently discovered form of malware is spreading across Linux servers and Linux-powered Internet of Things devices, causing network congestion as it attempts to build a botnet. Called Rakos, the malware is attacking vulnerable devices…

Apps

Microsoft makes Office 365 more accessible to the visually impaired

By Mike Wheatley Dec 21, 2016

Microsoft Corp. has made a number of improvements to Office 365, including making documents easier to read for those with poor eyesight. Announcing the updates, Kirk Koenigsbauer, corporate vice president of Microsoft’s Office group,…

Emerging Tech

Indian bitcoin firm Unocoin signs deal with Bitwage for payroll delivery

By Duncan Riley Dec 21, 2016

Indian employees will be able to get paid by foreign companies with bitcoin thanks to a deal between Bangalore-based Unocoin Technologies Private Limited and San Francisco payroll startup Bitwage Ltd. The partnership will allow Indian freelancers and employees…

the latest

Data integration startup Xplenty lands $4M and makes its first acquisition

Anomaly detection keeps ad network humming during busy holiday season

New life for old computers: Makers of Raspberry Pi release PC operating system

Google researchers develop a test for machine learning bias

Report: Hackers stealing millions in bitcoin via phone hijacking

White House report mostly optimistic on economic impact of AI and automation

Facebook Mentions app for public figures gets new live broadcasting features

Rakos malware infects Linux servers, IoT devices to build botnet

Microsoft makes Office 365 more accessible to the visually impaired

Indian bitcoin firm Unocoin signs deal with Bitwage for payroll delivery

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