Data points way to more efficient, secure networks
Let's say a bunch of people in a small town in British Columbia are trying to stream the latest Star Wars movie.
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Energy & Green Tech
Novel solar cells arrive at International Space Station for testing
Five different types of solar cells fabricated by research teams at the Georgia Institute of Technology have arrived at the International Space Station (ISS) to be tested for their power conversion rate and ability to operate ...
Nov 7, 2019
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Robotics
Abusing a robot won't hurt it, but it could make you a crueller person
Set in a dystopian 2019, the sci-fi classic Blade Runner explores how artificial humans could impact our humanity. Harrison Ford's character experiences powerful emotional and moral effects as he goes about hunting "replicants".
Nov 7, 2019
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Hardware
OpenTitan for data centers: Google, partners push secure silicon design
The Google Security Blog on Tuesday announced OpenTitan as an open source chip design, where other organizations have joined Google in an effort to further rise the bar on security surrounding the original Titan chip.
Skip the queue: Singapore hotels use face recognition check-in
Tourists visiting Singapore can now check in at some hotels using facial recognition technology under a pilot programme that could cut waiting times and help tackle a labour crunch.
Nov 7, 2019
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Business
German cabin crew kick off 'massive' Lufthansa strike
Tens of thousands of Lufthansa passengers faced disruptions Thursday as cabin crew in Germany staged a "massive" 48-hour walkout in the biggest escalation yet of a bitter row over pay and conditions.
Nov 7, 2019
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Internet
Documents show Facebook controlling competitors with user data: report
Leaked documents from a civil suit against Facebook show how the social network aimed to employ user data as a tool for bargaining and to manipulate competitors, NBC News reported on Wednesday.
Nov 7, 2019
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Software
Hideo Kojima: enigmatic games creator inspired by movies
Hideo Kojima, creator of the hugely anticipated Death Stranding game released this week, turned a family obsession with film into a talent for making highly cinematic video games.
Nov 7, 2019
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Business
HP says it has received a 'proposal' from Xerox
Computer and printer maker HP Inc. said Wednesday it had received a "proposal" from copier maker Xerox and has had conversations "from time to time" with the company about a potential business combination.
Nov 7, 2019
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Business
Baidu Q3 revenue beats expectations but profit drops
Chinese internet search leader Baidu beat revenue estimates in its latest quarter but still posted a net loss, which it blamed largely on equity investments that fared poorly.
Nov 7, 2019
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