Blog Profile / SiliconANGLE
| URL : | http://siliconangle.com | |
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| Filed Under: | Technology / Internet | |
| Posts on Regator: | 15673 | |
| Posts / Week: | 89.2 | |
| Archived Since: | January 11, 2010 | |
Blog Post Archive
#FlashAhead: Will Flash & Software-Defined Storage Be Allies or Enemies?
Two trends in particular have disrupted the storage market in recent years: Flash and software-led initiatives. They’re both game-changers, destined to meet along the path to evolved storage architecture. But will that inevitable juncture be met with harmony or conflict? … Continue reading ?
Troll-Hackers? Is This Nuclear Agency Under Cyber Threat by Familiar Iranian Hacker Group?
The United States National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) is the nuclear energy branch of the Department of Energy (DOE). Their critical operations oversee a number of sensitive nuclear-related missions, including weaponry, nonproliferation, nuclear security, navy operations, counterterrorism and defense. A … Continue reading ?
Analysis: Vertica Momentum A Bright Spot for HP
When a hot tech start-up gets acquired by a mega-vendor, there are a number of natural evolutions that occur. Among them is the inevitable departure of some of the company’s founding members and other top talent. I say inevitable because … Continue reading ?
Google Has Waze to Annoy Facebook In Map Tech Bidding War
Earlier this month it was reported that Facebook was in the final stages of acquiring Waze, the crowd-sourced app that gives users community-generated, real time traffic and road alerts including accidents, hazards, police traps, and more. The acquisition was priced … Continue reading ?
Why Chrome 28 Beta Won’t Lapse & Verizon Fios Apparently Caps – SiliconANGLE News Roundup
In today’s NewsDesk Show news roundup (see full video below): Chrome 28 unveiled a day after predecessor was released; Google’s new photo search feature may violate privacy; Rhapsody releases redesigned iPhone app; Atari to undergo $22.2M bankruptcy auction; Microsoft releases … Continue reading ?
DHS Security Clearance Information Exposed for Four Years
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) put out a notice about a “potential PII incident” this week. PII of course means Personal Identifiable Information. The issue centers on a recently discovered vulnerability that put the personal information of thousands and thousands … Continue reading ?
Facebook Stabs HTC In The Back, Again. Ouch.
If you’re Android user and happen to own a compatible phone, there’s a good chance that you’ve already tried Facebook Home – once – then immediately uninstalled it because it really sucks. This is why Facebook has decided to pull … Continue reading ?
Bridging The Gap Towards Smarter Infrastructure
You may not have seen last night’s news about the collapsed freeway bridge in Washington State that sent cars tumbling into the icy waters of the River Skagit, 55 miles north of Seattle. Thankfully rescuers say that nobody was seriously … Continue reading ?
Yahoo’s True Motive with Free 1TB of Flickr Storage : Battling Facebook, Dropbox or Google in the Consumer Cloud?
As Yahoo announced its acquisition of Tumblr and a significant update to Flickr in the same day — my first reaction was, “why did they blow their load in one day?” Our news cycle is short, but even as short … Continue reading ?
Microsoft Wants to Take a HUGE Cut On Used Xbox One Games
When Microsoft unveiled the Xbox One there were a lot of mixed reactions. Some were impressed, others were disappointed, and some just didn’t care at all. Microsoft touts the One as an all-in-one entertainment system, meaning not only will it … Continue reading ?
Big Pharma Transforming IT to Support Strategic Business Shift to Service-Centric Model
Today most big organization are in a transition, trying to find their way in a new business world that demands agility and harnessing new technologies to seize the business opportunities that will spell prosperity or just survival in the reality … Continue reading ?
Could Big Data Have Saved More Lives in Oklahoma Tornado? Predicting Natural Disasters
Natural disasters can happen in the blink of an eye, leaving a devastating trail of debris and memories. Some say that these tragedies can be prevented lessened, if only we had better technology to predict natural disasters and steer clear. … Continue reading ?
Intel’s High Hopes for Haswell Chips – 50% More Battery Life On PCs
Intel has a lot riding on the success of its upcoming Haswell processor, which represents the next big generational shift in its line of flagship PC chips. In an effort to build up some excitement ahead of its launch, the … Continue reading ?
Appcelerator Takes Data-Driven Development Suite to the Enterprise
The mobile industry is steadily warming up to Big Data. Developers are seeking out new sources of competitive advantage, and gaining a better understanding of their users and applications is often at the top of their lists. This week, Appcelerator … Continue reading ?
LIVE: Google vs. Facebook in Waze Bidding War – The Power of User-Generated Communities
On today’s SiliconANGLE Live NewsDesk Show, (see live feed below or visit youtube.com/siliconangle to watch on-demand), we discuss the crowd-sourced mapping app Waze, and the who’s who of web giants, including Google Now, interested in buying it. Its being reported … Continue reading ?
Patent Abuse Reduction Act Aims To Shoot Down Trolls
The fightback against patent trolls is picking up steam with new ammunition materializing in the form of Texas Senator John Cornyn’s newly introduced Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013. According to Cornyn, the bill is designed to act as a … Continue reading ?
VMware Challenges Amazon with IaaS vCloud Hybrid Service – Analysis by Stu Miniman
On Tuesday VMware unveiled its vCloud Hybrid Service, an infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) solution meant to hinder Amazon’s expansion into the traditional enterprise market. Wikibon senior analyst Stu Miniman discussed the news in a recent interview with SiliconAngle’s Kristin Feledy. VMware first … Continue reading ?
Waze Bidding War? Google, Microsoft + Apple Plot Takeover Bids
What with Facebook’s attempted acquisition of Waze thrown into doubt, reports have emerged that Google is about to drive forward with its own attempt to purchase the social mapping application. With Microsoft and Apple also rumoured to be interested, the … Continue reading ?
Xi3?s Unique Architecture Brings New Possibilities to the Desktop
The desktop is generally a boring place, stuffed with thick, noisy, energy-sucking devices that sit all day and take up valuable desktop space. Of course, without these devices, business across the world would come to a standstill as just about … Continue reading ?
Password Paranoia – How To: Set Up Two-Step Verification on Twitter, Yahoo Mail + More
Perhaps you’ve noticed the surge of online hack attacks in recent months, targeting celebrities and every day users alike. Whether you’re a government organization or a corporate entity, the proliferation of the networked web has opened up infinite paths to … Continue reading ?