Facebook Plans To Open-Source AI Hardware Design “Big Sur”
Dec 11, 2015 06:01 am UTC| Technology
Facebook on Thursday unveiled its latest Open Rack-compatible hardware designed for AI computing at a large scale, code-named Big Sur. It is the next-generation GPU-based systems for training neural networks. The social...
Microsoft Band 2 Just got Better!
Dec 11, 2015 05:59 am UTC| Technology
Microsoft on Thursday announced several new features to the recently launched Microsoft Band 2. The update includes all-new music controls, activity reminders, and an improved and enhanced Exercise Tile. Users will now...
How Tor's privacy was (momentarily) broken, and the questions it raises
Dec 10, 2015 11:21 am UTC| Law Technology
Just how secure is Tor, one of the most widely used internet privacy tools? Court documents released from the Silk Road 2.0 trial suggest that a university-based research institute provided information that broke Tors...
Google’s Data Loss Prevention Feature To Help Businesses Prevent Email Leaks
Dec 10, 2015 10:25 am UTC| Technology Business
Google on Wednesday announced Data Loss Prevention (DLP) for Gmail for Google Apps Unlimited customers that will add another layer of protection to prevent sensitive information from being exposed to those who shouldnt...
'Facebook At Work' Launch Likely Soon
Dec 10, 2015 09:19 am UTC| Technology
Facebooks professional version of its social networking platform called Facebook at Work is likely to launch in the coming months, following beta-testing for almost a year, a company executive told Reuters. Facebook at...
Walmart Launches Own Mobile Payment System ‘Walmart Pay’
Dec 10, 2015 08:52 am UTC| Technology Business
Walmart on Thursday introduced its own payment solution Walmart Pay, compatible with any iOS or Android device and with any major credit, debit, pre-paid or Walmart gift card, the company said in a press release. It is a...
Facebook Working on Improving News Feeds For Slower Connections
Dec 10, 2015 07:17 am UTC| Technology
Facebook on Thursday announcedthat it is testing changes to News Feed to improve user experience regardless of the device or internet connection being used. The social networking giant said in a blog post that people...
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