The ‘distributed cloud’ isn’t emerging — it’s already here
According to Gartner, “Distributed cloud is the distribution of public cloud services to different physical locations, while the operation, governance and evolution of the...
Inside Parler, the Right’s Favorite ‘Free Speech’ App
There are only two rules on Parler, the “free-speech” social network: First, nothing criminal. Second, no spam. Other than that, you can post what...
Facebook’s election woes are headed to Georgia
Less than a week after Joe Biden secured a victory in the 2020 presidential election, it looks like Facebook’s post-election plan is already...
How Biden’s FCC could fix America’s internet
When Joe Biden is inaugurated as president on January 20, he stands to oversee a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that could do remarkable...
Why people don’t trust contact tracing apps, and what to do about it
The news: Digital contact tracing apps have faced a wide range of difficulties, but that doesn’t mean we should abandon the idea, according to...
Python creator Guido Van Rossum heads to Microsoft
In a tweet published Thursday at noon, Python programming language creator Guido van Rossum announced he will be joining Microsoft’s Developer Division, where he...
Are You Giving Every Department Equal Access to Technology? – Harvard Business Review
Uneven access to data, tech investment, and automation tools can have a corrosive effect on morale and business performance. But companies can begin to...
How to use typesafe enums in Java
Java code that uses traditional enumerated types is problematic. Java 5 gave us a better alternative in the form of typesafe enums. In this...
Applying agile in POCs for emerging technologies
There’s plenty of new and exciting technology for developers, engineers, and data scientists to kick the tires on, learn how to apply, and evaluate...
Free, Unlimited Google Photos Storage Will End Next Year
For well over five years, Google Photos has been one of the easiest recommendations in tech. It’s feature-filled, ubiquitous, whip-smart, easy to use, and,...
