Energy Idea for Mars Yields a Clue for Powering Data Centers

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/30/business/energy-environment/data-center-energy.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
December 01, 2017 at 01:32AM

The use of natural gas in fuel cells, producing electricity through a chemical reaction, will be given a try at a dozen locations.

A.I. Will Transform the Economy. But How Much, and How Soon?

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/30/technology/ai-will-transform-the-economy-but-how-much-and-how-soon.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
November 30, 2017 at 10:40PM

Three new reports suggest that artificial intelligence can probably do less right now than you think. But by one estimation, up to a third of American workers will have to switch jobs by 2030 largely because of it.

Randi Zuckerberg Says She Was Sexually Harassed on an Alaska Airlines Flight

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/30/travel/randi-zuckerberg-alaska-airlines-harassment.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
November 30, 2017 at 10:26PM

Ms. Zuckerberg, a former executive at Facebook, said that a passenger made lewd comments toward her and that flight attendants brushed off her complaints.

A New Way for Machines to See, Taking Shape in Toronto

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/28/technology/artificial-intelligence-research-toronto.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
November 28, 2017 at 01:00PM

One of the pioneers of so-called computer vision is working on ways to deal with issues his old ideas could not solve.

Gigaom Analyst Bob Egan and Futurist Rita J. King Lead Gigaom #MobilityTalk Chat on Twitter December 7th

Source: https://gigaom.com/2017/11/30/gigaom-analyst-bob-egan-and-futurist-rita-j-king-lead-gigaom-mobilitytalk-on-twitter-december-7th/
November 30, 2017 at 07:53PM

Get the latest strategies in enterprise mobility, security, BYOD, and deployed devices in our 45 minute Twitter chat #MobilityTalk on 12/7 at 1:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PT together with our partner Samsung Electronics America, as co-hosts Gigaom senior executive analyst Bob Egan and futurist Rita J. King, plus experts from Samsung’s security team talk about top enterprise trends in mobility you need to know.

With questions presented by Gigaom and sponsored by Samsung, the chat will follow along as these industry advisors tackle the answers that enterprise executives can’t do without. There will be some time at the end to take questions from the audience.

Check out the questions to be discussed below, and plan to tune in to Gigaom on Twitter, December 7th, 1:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PT.

  • How can businesses make sure innovation doesn’t lower productivity?
  • Will deployed devices eventually replace BYOD in the enterprise?
  • How can CIOs convince their organizations that deployed devices are worthwhile?
  • When it comes to deploying devices, what are the biggest struggles in the enterprise?
  • What is the role of security in your business today?
  • How is security affecting your company’s growth?
  • What are the 3 things your business should consider when deploying devices?

Tech Tip: How to Create Windows 10 Start Menu Folders

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/30/technology/personaltech/windows-start-folders.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
November 30, 2017 at 06:27PM

If you find your Start menu is overloaded, you can save space by storing groups of apps in folders.

The Shift: How 41 People in Lithuania Took Over Your Facebook Feed

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/30/technology/facebook-bored-panda.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
November 30, 2017 at 01:00PM

The viral publisher Bored Panda is thriving on the social network despite the algorithm changes that doomed its competitors.

Article: How Benefit Cosmetics Uses Organic vs. Paid Social

Source: http://www.emarketer.com/Article/How-Benefit-Cosmetics-Uses-Organic-vs-Paid-Social/1016793
November 30, 2017 at 07:01AM

Benefit Cosmetics’ assistant manager of digital marketing, Janine Nguyen, and social media manager Angela Purcaro, talk about balancing organic and paid social campaigns.

Amazon Trumpets Its Cloud Lead With N.F.L. and Other Deals

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/29/technology/amazon-cloud-nfl-deals.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
November 30, 2017 at 03:06AM

The internet retailer used an annual conference to show how machine learning will spur growth at Amazon Web Services, its most profitable business.

D.J.I., the Chinese Drone Maker, Clashes with U.S. Over Data

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/29/technology/dji-china-data-drones.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
November 29, 2017 at 11:37PM

A memo from the Immigration and Customs Enforcement bureau says the firm’s commercial products may be sending sensitive information about U.S. infrastructure back to China, raising security concerns.

Andy Rubin, Android Creator, Steps Away From Firm Amid Misconduct Report

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/29/technology/andy-rubin-android-google-misconduct.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
November 29, 2017 at 11:23PM

Mr. Rubin is taking a leave of absence from the start-up Essential amid a report that he had an inappropriate relationship with a subordinate while he was a Google executive.

SoftBank Is Said to Offer to Buy Uber Shares at a Steep Discount

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/27/technology/softbank-uber-shares.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
November 28, 2017 at 05:28AM

The Japanese conglomerate began a tender offer at a valuation of $48 billion, far below the ride-hailing company’s last valuation of nearly $70 billion.

Justices Consider How to Apply 18th Century Law to Digital Privacy

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/29/us/politics/supreme-court-digital-privacy.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
November 29, 2017 at 08:23PM

The Supreme Court heard arguments on whether the police need a warrant for cellphone location data in a case that could reshape privacy protections.

Tech We’re Using: Why Old-Fashioned Tools Remain Key for Reporting

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/29/technology/personaltech/old-fashioned-tech-reporting.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
November 29, 2017 at 07:00PM

Emily Steel, a media reporter for The Times, uses encrypted messaging apps and plenty of new tech. But she still harbors a love for the telephone.

Tech Fix: The Best Ways to Share Your Smartphone Photos This Holiday

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/29/technology/personaltech/share-smartphone-photos.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
November 29, 2017 at 06:08PM

Tech tools make it easy to efficiently share large numbers of photos with your family. Here are some of the best approaches.

Tech Tip: Making the Leap to D.S.L.R.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/27/technology/personaltech/making-the-leap-to-dslr.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
November 28, 2017 at 02:11AM

If using your phone’s camera has sparked a serious interest in photography, upgrading to a more versatile camera can have creative rewards.

Supreme Court Weighs Streamlined Patent Challenges

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/27/business/supreme-court-patent.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
November 27, 2017 at 11:04PM

The justices seemed divided on the constitutionality of a procedure that makes it easier to seek to invalidate a patent without going to court.

Tech Tip: Punting iPhone Calls to Voice Mail

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/29/technology/personaltech/iphone-voice-mail.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
November 29, 2017 at 05:36PM

When the phone rings and you can’t (or don’t want to) answer the call, you can send it directly to voice mail even if your phone is locked.

Snapchat Remakes Itself, Splitting the Social From the Media

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/29/technology/snapchat-redesign-social-media.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
November 29, 2017 at 05:29PM

Instead of one blended feed of information, Snapchat users will now see a social stream on the app’s left side, and a media stream on the right.

G.M. Unveils Its Driverless Cars, Aiming to Lead the Pack

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/29/business/gm-driverless-cars.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
November 29, 2017 at 04:00PM

Previously reluctant to show the autonomous vehicles it is developing, General Motors now wants to signal its progress in getting them to market.

State of the Art: The Internet Is Dying. Repealing Net Neutrality Hastens That Death.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/29/technology/internet-dying-repeal-net-neutrality.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
November 29, 2017 at 01:00PM

Over the last decade, a few giant corporations became an inescapable part of online life. Gutting net neutrality would cement their power.

Square Feet: Microsoft to Expand Campus, as Amazon Looks Elsewhere

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/29/realestate/commercial/microsoft-headquarters-redmond-washington.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
November 29, 2017 at 09:00AM

The software giant plans to invest billions of dollars in renovating its campus in Redmond, Wash., to create a more urban atmosphere.

Article: eBay: Header Bidding Promises to Bring Transparency to Programmatic Advertising

Source: http://www.emarketer.com/Article/eBay-Header-Bidding-Promises-Bring-Transparency-Programmatic-Advertising/1016789
November 29, 2017 at 07:01AM

JD Boffa, director of product management: advertising at eBay, talks about the role header bidding plays in the future of programmatic advertising.

Article: Navigating the Challenges of Connected TV and OTT Advertising

Source: http://www.emarketer.com/Article/Navigating-Challenges-of-Connected-TV-OTT-Advertising/1016790
November 29, 2017 at 07:01AM

Ryan Reed, director of innovation for TV and video at Lotame, discusses some of the challenges buyers and sellers face when shifting to connected TV and over-the-top inventory.

A New Way for Machines to See, Taking Shape in Toronto

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/28/technology/artificial-intelligence-research-toronto.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
November 28, 2017 at 01:00PM

One of the pioneers of so-called computer vision is working on ways to deal with issues his old ideas could not solve.

Finally Putting Some Fun in Erectile Dysfunction

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/28/style/erectile-dysfunction-pills-over-the-internet.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
November 28, 2017 at 01:00PM

Shove over, silver foxes! Cloud pharmacies will save millennial men from shame, sending trendy boxes of Viagra and hair-loss cures direct to home.

Waymo Seeks Delay in Court Fight With Uber Over Trade Secrets

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/27/technology/waymo-seeks-delay-in-court-fight-with-uber-over-trade-secrets.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
November 28, 2017 at 08:40AM

Jury selection was expected to begin on Wednesday, but Waymo has asked for a delay after a letter from a former Uber employee surfaced.

Article: Listen In: What Augmented Reality Looks Like in the Real World

Source: http://www.emarketer.com/Article/Listen-In-What-Augmented-Reality-Looks-Like-Real-World/1016786
November 28, 2017 at 07:01AM

In the latest episode of "Behind the Numbers," eMarketer's Ezra Palmer and Marcus Johnson discuss some real world applications of augmented reality they are most excited about.

SoftBank Is Said to Offer to Buy Uber Shares at a Steep Discount

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/27/technology/softbank-uber-shares.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
November 28, 2017 at 05:28AM

The Japanese conglomerate began a tender offer at a valuation of $48 billion, far below the ride-hailing company’s last valuation of nearly $70 billion.

Could Robotic Birds Lead to Safer Air Travel?

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/video/opinion/100000005199904/robotic-birds-safer-air-travel.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
November 28, 2017 at 02:45AM

Birds and planes don’t mix — so some airports are testing whether drones (with flapping wings) can scare flocks away. We take you inside a trial program in Alberta, Canada.

As Bitcoin Scrapes $10,000, an Investment Boom Like No Other

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/27/technology/bitcoin-price-10000.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
November 28, 2017 at 02:47AM

The virtual currency’s price reached a new threshold, leaving critics and enthusiasts alike stunned by its soaring value.

Supreme Court Weighs Streamlined Patent Challenges

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/27/business/supreme-court-patent.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
November 27, 2017 at 11:04PM

The justices seemed divided on the constitutionality of a procedure that makes it easier to seek to invalidate a patent without going to court.

Tech Tip: Making the Leap to D.S.L.R.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/27/technology/personaltech/making-the-leap-to-dslr.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
November 27, 2017 at 05:52PM

If using your phone’s camera has sparked a serious interest in photography, upgrading to a more versatile camera can have creative rewards.

Article: CMO One-to-One: How Papa John's Uses Social Media to Change Brand Perception

Source: http://www.emarketer.com/Article/CMO-One-to-One-How-Papa-Johns-Uses-Social-Media-Change-Brand-Perception/1016782
November 27, 2017 at 07:01AM

Brandon Rhoten, CMO of Papa John's International, discusses the formula to having an engaging, interesting and consistent brand voice on social media.

Twitter Says Blocking a New York Times Account Was ‘an Error’

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/26/technology/twitter-says-blocking-a-new-york-times-account-was-an-error.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
November 27, 2017 at 01:32AM

The Times’s international account was locked after a tweet on the Canadian prime minister. The account was down for nearly a day.

Initial Coin Offerings Horrify a Former S.E.C. Regulator

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/26/business/initial-coin-offering-critic.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
November 26, 2017 at 11:03PM

Joseph Grundfest, now a law professor, called funding efforts using virtual currency the most “notorious violation of federal securities laws since the Code of Hammurabi.”

Tech Tip: Choosing a Payment Option for Google Play

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/11/23/technology/personaltech/google-play-payment.html?partner=rss&emc=rss
November 23, 2017 at 11:01PM

Even though you don’t have to pay for free apps, the Google Play store will urge you to add a payment option to your account.