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Microsoft Continues to Win in the Cloud

Microsoft reported its second-quarter results on Jan. 30. The tech giant enjoyed solid gains in revenue and earnings, fueled by strong growth in its cloud-based services. Microsoft’s intelligent cloud division — which... Read more »

Hybrid cloud gains traction in Asia Pacific

The whitepaper by 451 Research, “Going Hybrid: Demand for Cloud and Managed Services Across Asia-Pacific”, was commissioned by NTT Communications in partnership with VMware. The survey was conducted in six countries (Australia,... Read more »

The DIY designer baby project funded with Bitcoin

Cryptocurrency, biohacking, and the fantastic plan for transgenic humans. Read more »

A new Harry Potter–themed cryptocurrency is like a more private version of Bitcoin

Grin, a strange new coin that runs on a technology called MimbleWimble, has captured the blockchain world’s imagination. Read more »

We analyzed 16,625 papers to figure out where AI is headed next

Our study of 25 years of artificial-intelligence research suggests the era of deep learning is coming to an end. Read more »

Crowd-sourced maps should help driverless cars navigate our cities more safely

Swedish startup Mapillary is compiling a huge database of roadside objects such as signs and markings to help driverless vehicles get around. Read more »

Will people ditch cash for cryptocurrency? Japan is about to find out

The world’s largest experiment in using blockchain-based networks to pay for things is about to begin. Read more »

Can a Hybrid Cloud Strategy Boost IT Transformation Adoption?

Breaking out of old perceptions about the role of IT departments be the key to being part of companies' overall digital transformation strategies. Read more »

Let’s keep the Green New Deal grounded in science

Advocates hope the proposal will inspire voters, but that’s no reason it has to ignore the latest research. Read more »

Giving algorithms a sense of uncertainty could make them more ethical

Algorithms are best at pursuing a single mathematical objective—but humans often want multiple incompatible things. Read more »