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James Vincent

Latest articles by James Vincent

Technology
Google has given its open-source machine learning software a big upgradeGoogle has given its open-source machine learning software a big upgrade
Technology

A new version of TensorFlow allows the software to run across multiple machines.

By James Vincent
Technology
MasterCard to Roll Out ‘Selfie’ Security ChecksMasterCard to Roll Out ‘Selfie’ Security Checks
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Heartbeat recognition still in the testing stage.

By James Vincent
Technology
‘Five-Dimensional’ Glass Discs Can Store Data for Up to 13.8 Billion Years‘Five-Dimensional’ Glass Discs Can Store Data for Up to 13.8 Billion Years
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“We have the ability to store the culture, language and essence of the human race in a simple piece of glass. For future civilizations -- or whatever else is out there.”

By James Vincent
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Asics Keeps Pace With Adidas With Runkeeper AcquisitionAsics Keeps Pace With Adidas With Runkeeper Acquisition
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“Fitness brands of the future will not just make physical products.”

By James Vincent
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T-Mobile Squeaks Past Verizon for Title of Fastest LTE NetworkT-Mobile Squeaks Past Verizon for Title of Fastest LTE Network
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AT&T and Sprint battled it out for third and fourth place, says OpenSignal.

By James Vincent
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Microsoft Is Experimenting With Underwater Data CentersMicrosoft Is Experimenting With Underwater Data Centers
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Because it’s cool.

By James Vincent
Technology
Stanford Study: T-Mobile’s Binge On Is ‘Likely Illegal’Stanford Study: T-Mobile’s Binge On Is ‘Likely Illegal’
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“The program limits user choice, distorts competition, stifles innovation and harms free speech on the Internet,” says the study’s author.

By James Vincent
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Facebook, Microsoft and Google Say U.K. Spying Laws Are ‘Step in the Wrong Direction’Facebook, Microsoft and Google Say U.K. Spying Laws Are ‘Step in the Wrong Direction’
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Concern over privacy, encryption and losing the trust of users.

By James Vincent
Technology
Qualcomm Video Shows How Much Smarter Drones Will Get in 2016Qualcomm Video Shows How Much Smarter Drones Will Get in 2016
Technology

A quick preview of the new Snapdragon Flight chipset.

By James Vincent
Technology
Samsung Unveils a Trio of Experimental GadgetsSamsung Unveils a Trio of Experimental Gadgets
Technology

Ready for a smart belt?

By James Vincent