Databricks recently raised a massive $10 billion in funding. Investors are curious about the company's IPO plans. CEO Ali Ghodsi explained why he's holding off until at least 2025. He wants stability and thinks 2024 is too uncertain. This year was an election year, and people are worried about inter
Last night, Sheriff Bob Norris of Kootenai County had a chat with the locals about those license plate readers you see around town. You know, the ones that snap pics of your vehicle's license plate? Well, Norris wants everyone to know that these gadgets don’t invade your privacy. In fact, they only
Imagine you're in a big classroom, and the teacher wants to know if anyone has a cold. Instead of checking each kid one by one, the teacher groups them and tests the whole group. This is called group testing, and it's a smart way to save time and money when checking for diseases. Now, what if the te
Ever wondered how to cram a massive amount of data into a tiny space? Seagate might have the answer with their HAMR drives. HAMR stands for Heat-Assisted Magnetic Recording, and it's been in the works since 2002. The idea is simple: heat up the magnetic materials on a disk to fit more data in smalle
DAT, a big name in the load board business, has slipped a troubling term into its client agreements. This term is found in Section 2. 5 of their terms and conditions. It basically says that you can't share rate data with other services that DAT considers competitive, without their written permission
Ever thought about how machines can figure out what we're doing just by watching? That's what Human Activity Recognition (HAR) is all about! These systems are like super-smart detectives, keeping an eye on us in our homes and even in the world of entertainment. In a recent study, scientists combined
A recent Senate report has thrown some serious accusations at Amazon. It claims that the giant is playing around with worker injury numbers to make its warehouses seem safer. The report, led by Senator Bernie Sanders, says Amazon's obsession with speed is creating dangerous conditions. They found th
Over 900, 000 Americans recently discovered their personal and health information was exposed in a data breach. The breach happened at ConnectOnCall, a telehealth service that also offers after-hours support for medical centers. Between February and May, an unauthorized third party accessed patient
Ever wondered why medical studies sometimes say one thing today and another tomorrow? It might have something to do with fraudulent data. Experts are seeing more and more fake studies popping up, which can really harm patients and shake up trust in doctors. Low-quality studies can mess with clinica
In the fast-paced world of healthcare, digital technology and big data are driving major changes. One such change is happening at the University of Southern California's Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (USC Mann). This forward-thinking school is updating its curriculum
