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The Most Interesting and Innovative Uses for Big Data

As big data grows and we begin to understand how to effectively represent and repurpose complex information through advanced analytics, companies both big and small will find new and exciting uses for this bottomless ocean of data. Read on to learn of some of the best big data products.

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Josiah Renaudin
Consumer Technology Trends for 2015

The Consumer Electronics Show happens early in January every year and is a key event that in some ways defines the industry for the year ahead. This year was no exception, and a look at some of the stand-out products in the show indicates which consumer technologies will dominate the market.

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Rajini Padmanaban
Instead of Texting, Send a Hologram

At the recent Microsoft’s Windows 10 event, one of the more intriguing technology announcements was a head-mounted holographic computer: Microsoft HoloLens. According to Microsoft, the headset will let the wearer blend the digital world with the real world to conceptualize and share ideas.

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Pamela Rentz
Thanks to Smarter Analytics, Big Data Will Be the Talk of 2015

Just because big data—which has become one of the most talked about buzzwords in the industry—hasn’t reached its full potential yet doesn’t mean it won’t. Better analytics and a greater understanding of the science behind big data will go far to make big data a much more prominent tool in 2015.

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Josiah Renaudin
My Smartphone Is Making Me Stupid

There's no denying that smartphones are useful. But is that constant connectivity truly helpful—or healthy? Uninterrupted access can actually be bad for productivity and creativity. That's why a new project is proposing a week of challenges to get you off your phone and back inside your own head.

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Heather Shanholtzer
Important Factors in the Move to Mobile

The popularity of mobile devices is making the decision to have a mobile presence inevitable. But the move is not always an easy one. When crafting or modifying a mobile experience, you have to take into account design, user experience, and—perhaps most importantly—extensive testing. Read on.

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Mukesh Sharma
NASA and Nissan Partner to Research Self-Driving Vehicles

Researchers from NASA’s Ames Research Center and Nissan North America’s Silicon Valley Research Center have joined forces with a five-year research and development partnership agreement. The first part of the agreement involves algorithms, concepts, and integrated prototypes for self-driving cars.

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Pamela Rentz
Why Facebook Is YouTube's Biggest Rival

Dozens of different video hosting brands have tried to topple YouTube for years, but according to new data posted by Facebook, the social media giant has seen a significant spike in video views and uploads that may make it a true challenger to the throne.

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Josiah Renaudin