IBM has five labs working on AI advancement. They are developing unique processors and memory systems to increase the speed and intelligence of their efforts. The result is that enterprise-grade AIs should become much less expensive and much more powerful, very rapidly.
Website Development Contracts, Part 4: Indemnification
A well-drafted indemnity clause can protect you in litigation ensuing from your violation of a website development contract which results in third-party claims against you and/or your vendor. Whether it is your vendor or a third party that initiates the lawsuit, you will want to know where the proverbial "buck" stops when the legal bills start to roll in.
If you conducted e-commerce transactions since the pandemic struck, you have probably been the target, or even a victim, of online fraud. A report from Sift titled "Q2 2020 Digital Trust & Safety Index" details a 109 percent increase in content abuse and growth of the fraud economy from January through May 2020.
Women in Tech: 20 Trailblazers Share Their Journeys
Successful women in the tech trenches share their insights and tackle subjects ranging from how to search out a strong mentor to how to be one -- from how to advance in a large company to how to start your own firm.
This book is an excellent guide for students considering STEM courses, graduates pondering job choices, and career changers at any stage in life. It's also a useful tool for school and career counselors, recruiters, and HR pros eager to diversify their workplaces.
Artificial intelligence will play a major role as we try to move to a post-pandemic world, especially as it pertains to tracking people's health and wellbeing in public areas. Employers will tap technology solutions to help them face challenges such as adhering to new rules and regulations, monitoring compliance, and ensuring employee confidence and morale remains positive.
The tool, entitled "Estimated Airborne Decay of SARS-CoV-2," accounts for the ambient temperature, relative humidity, and UV index in an outdoor environment to determine how much exposure time is required to "inactivate" certain proportions of aerosolized coronavirus.
Tricentis has published findings that provide new insights on global trends in open-source testing. The results revealed that a lack of technical skills is the major roadblock to open-source tool adoption.
John McAfee Emerges With Private Cell Phone Data Service
The Ghost Cell Phone Data Service is part of a larger ecosystem which includes McAfee's Ghost cryptocurrency and GhostX Exchange for private cryptocurrency exchange.
Tech's Role in the Future of Health and Public Safety
Digital technologies can help shift health and public safety agencies from a "detect and respond" approach to a "predict and prevent" stratagem. They can also set the stage for a more connected and data-led approach through robust cybersecurity.
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I hope everyone had a great weekend. I spent the last few hours of my Sunday watching embattled games publisher Ubisoft tease its latest games, including Watch Dogs: Legion and Assassin's Creed Valhalla, while sidestepping controversy regarding allegations of misconduct, ingrained sexism and sexual harassment. Hours before the showcase, several more senior executives left the company. Given the whole 45-minute stream was recorded in advance, it's disappointing, but not shocking, that the issues weren't mentioned, let alone addressed.
The stream didn't reveal any major gaming news we didn't already know about. Far Cry 6 was apparently the big surprise, but even that was spoiled in advance. Fear not, though, apparently Ubisoft is planning yet another showcase for later this year — perhaps it can hold on to its surprises this time. And we've got hands-on impressions for both the new Watch Dogs game and the latest Assassin's Creed entry.
— Mat
'Far Cry 6' arrives February 18th, 2021
You'll have to take on Giancarlo Esposito as a revolutionary.
Ubisoft's next open-world shooter will arrive on February 18th, 2021, for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, Stadia, PC (via the Epic Games Store and Ubisoft Store) and Uplay+. True to the early scoop, you play resistance fighter Dani Rojas as you aim to take down President Antón Castillo (played by Breaking Bad's Giancarlo Esposito). If you buy the game for PS4 or Xbox One, you'll get to upgrade to the PS5 or Xbox Series X version.
The developer hasn't shed much light on the game mechanics, but you'll have to rely on weapons like a disc launcher and a for-hire "wiener dog on wheels." Good to know. Continue reading.
Tesla drops Model Y price by $3,000
It's also giving Performance buyers a key upgrade as standard.
Tesla
Sudden price-cut alert. Tesla has dropped the price of its Long Range AWD Model Y to $49,990 before taxes and incentives. While Tesla hasn't yet commented on the cut, it seems like a move to maintain car sales momentum as the economy wobbles around the COVID-19 pandemic and people cautiously hold on to their money. Continue reading.
A life-size Gundam statue will be completed outside of Japan in 2021
You'll have to visit Shanghai to see it.
Bandai
The giant Gundam mech statue, typically displayed in Odaiba, a quick ride from Tokyo, has been a tourist hotspot for years. I'm not sure anything else screams Japan quite as much. Now, Bandai Namco has plans to build a 59-foot statue, finishing sometime in 2021, at the LaLaport Mall in Jinqiao, Shanghai, China — the first one outside of the country. Continue reading.
Get your game-streaming empire off to a running start.
It really doesn't take much to start streaming. Using open-source software like OBS, you can go live with just a laptop or a cell phone — but if you want to compete with your favorite streamers, you'll need a few extra pieces of equipment. We outline the gear you'll need to begin building your streaming empire, and we've kept most of the picks under $200. Continue reading.
