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COMPUTERS 
November 21, 2017 The Future of Bitcoin is Threatened by Quantum Computers
A Different Kind of Computing While much of the world is captivated by the meteoric rise of bitcoin’s value, others are focused on the technology behind the cryptocurrency: blockchain. The decentralized digital ledger tech is built upon a peer-to-peer network, and it is far more secure than the centralized systems used by traditional banks and financial […]
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COMPUTERS 
November 21, 2017 Hacking of car’s internal computers can kill millions, risk national security: Expert
Car hacking should be considered a national security issue, as hackers can “kill millions” of people using hijacked cars, warned an expert. Deaths are inevitable within five years if car manufacturers do not rush to solve cybersecurity issues and fix vulnerabilities in technology, Justin Cappos, a computer scientist at New York University, was quoted as […]
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ALL DEALS 
November 17, 2017 The logo on this phone case is what powers its suite of accessories
Though it looks pretty unassuming, this phone case has nine different attachments. Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. At first glance, this just looks like a regular iPhone case, but in fact that logo is composed of some pretty cool tech. The Case By Case […]
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HOME & GARDEN 
November 14, 2017 Inside the ‘spaceship’ house in Highgate longlisted for Grand Designs: House of the Year
The house looks as if a spaceship has docked in north London, wedged in between the houses on either side CREDIT: NICK KANE If you go down to Highgate Wood today you’re sure of a big surprise. On a leafy lane just behind the Tube station it looks as if a spaceship has docked in north London, […]
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November 8, 2017 M&S speeds up shutdown of clothing and scales back Simply Food
Marks & Spencer is slowing down expansion of its food halls. Photograph: Alamy Marks & Spencer is speeding up plans to close underperforming clothing departments and slamming the brakes on expansion of its Simply Food chain as the company fights for its future on the high street. “We have made good progress in remedying the […]
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HOME & GARDEN 
November 6, 2017 This home décor line gives you a tour of world cultures
Perenne Design delves into world cultures for inspiration, for an interesting backstory is slightly more pivotal to it rather than simple aesthetic appeal. Roused by European art forms from the early 1900s—Celtic Art, Art Deco and Modernism—Perenne Design sets itself apart with geometric and asymmetric décor forms.Their upcoming collection, for instance, is a contemporary take on Wabi Sabi, origami […]
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NEWS 
October 28, 2017 The Netflix of Apps Is Coming – Are You Ready?
HIGHLIGHTS Ulysses recently switched from a paid up-front to a subscription model Developers need recurring revenue to cover costs There’s already a service that lets you use many apps for a monthly fee Would you pay Rs. 45,000 to own Adobe Photoshop or would you rather shell out around Rs. 750 per month for it? […]
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COMPUTERS 
October 24, 2017 Windows 10 PCs Running on Snapdragon ARM Chips in Final Stages of Testing: Report
HIGHLIGHTS Microsoft and Qualcomm are working on mobile PCs These mobile PCs will have eSIM and will stay connected at all times These mobile PCs might have ‘multi-day’ battery life, report claims Windows devices running on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon ARM-based processors are inching closer to a retail store near you. Microsoft this week said that it was in […]
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HOME & GARDEN 
October 6, 2017 Of grace and grandeur
Pitted and dented, with silvery scars from many fillings on its surface, an elderly bronze pot, blackened with age, was gathering dust in a store room. During the renovation of Comath House on C.O. Madhavan Road, Pattoor, Sheela Mohan, came across the pot and fell in love with it. She got it polished and buffed […]
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COMPUTERS 
September 23, 2017 Master computer science with 124 hours of training
This bundle replaces an expensive college education, with 980 hands-on video tutorials. You learn a range of skills, from fintech with Python and R, to big data with Hadoop and Spark. Stack Commerce When the tech giants hire new talent, they invariably look for people with computer science skills. Knowing how machines think lets you […]
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NEWS 
September 22, 2017 The Netflix of Apps Is Coming – Are You Ready?
HIGHLIGHTS Ulysses recently switched from a paid up-front to a subscription model Developers need recurring revenue to cover costs There’s already a service that lets you use many apps for a monthly fee Would you pay Rs. 45,000 to own Adobe Photoshop or would you rather shell out around Rs. 750 per month for it? […]
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COMPUTERS 
September 20, 2017 IBM Just Broke The Record of Simulating Chemistry With a Quantum Computer
The Future of Quantum Computing Engineers have modelled the interactions between subatomic components of a complex molecule using a quantum computer, making a significant leap forward in our modelling of chemical reactions. Image Source: Berkeley University The simulations were carried out by IBM on superconducting hardware, and this milestone just pushed into new territory for […]
