Microsoft Reveals New Video Demo of Windows 8.1Microsoft is releasing a slew of noteworthy changes to Windows 8 in what amounts to a significant software update, once codenamed Windows Blue and now called Windows 8.1. Today, the company released a four-and-a-half-minute video tour through some of the update’s notable offerings.
Not in the Mood: Why Emotion Prediction Software Will Annoy ManyOnce you get over the cool factor of all the really neat things that can be done with emotion prediction software, you start to wonder just how much companies—specifically retailers—will use this information to gain access to not only your money but also your actual emotions and moods.
Google Says No to Facial Recognition on Google GlassGoogle will not be allowing facial recognition on Google Glass any time soon, but that doesn't mean the company is forever ruling out the possibility. Will this be enough to alleviate the privacy concerns of people worried that Google Glass will lead to an Orwellian future?
Supercomputer Provides Crucial Information for HIV ResearchAfter years of research into the chemical structure of HIV to find a way to eradicate the virus, a supercomputer was able to break down the HIV model into subatomic detail, revealing its building blocks. This critical information will help develop drugs that could disrupt the virus's reproduction.
Why Push Notifications Are a Tough Sell for Mobile MarketersIt's difficult to imagine a mobile app that doesn't come with push notifications, and it's becoming even more difficult to imagine those pushes consistently containing valuable information that users actually want. Learn what works and what doesn't when looking to engage with your customers.
How to Get Your App Discovered and DownloadedWith iOS and Android each swiftly approaching 1 million apps, getting an app noticed is no easy task. Here are some suggestions for making your app stand out from the crowd and attracting sticky users. Hints: Fresh eyes help, first impressions are important, and social media sites are your friends.
SAP Hiring Technology Workers with Autism Spectrum DisordersGerman enterprise software company SAP’s new recruiting initiative will focus on enriching its pool of software testers, programmers, and data quality assurance specialists by hiring more applicants with autism spectrum disorders.
When Good Bots Go Bad: How Ticketmaster Combats HackersLive Nation and Ticketmaster are facing daily attacks from hackers worldwide who are looking to make billions of dollars off securing sought-after concert and sporting event tickets. The companies are sparing no expense in trying to avoid a lifetime of cat and mouse when dealing with bots.
