Today, Google put the spotlight on its cloud computing deal with American sporting goods retailer Sports Authority — boasting that with the Google Cloud Platform, Sports Authority can handle 2,000 transactions per second.
It's no coincidence that Google is shouting this deal from the rooftops: In the ongoing cloud computing war with Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure, Google is seen as lagging in appeal to the crucial and lucrative enterprise market. With deals like this one with Sports Authority... Читать дальше...
BEIRUT (AP) — In another setback to international efforts to resolve Syria's devastating civil war, peace talks are not to resume next week in Geneva, a U.N. envoy announced as Turkey on Frida…
BEIRUT (AP) — In another setback to international efforts to resolve Syria's devastating civil war, peace talks are not to resume next week in Geneva, a U.N. envoy announced as Turkey on Frida…
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Apple Inc. and the U.S. government are making their cases before anyone steps into a courtroom over a judge's order forcing Apple to help the FBI hack into an iPhone in a ter…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Apple Inc. and the U.S. government are making their cases before anyone steps into a courtroom over a judge's order forcing Apple to help the FBI hack into an iPhone in a ter…
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NEW YORK (AP) — The government is cracking down on hoverboards.
NEW YORK (AP) — The government is cracking down on hoverboards.
In a letter to manufacturers, importers and retailers, U.S. regulators said they will seize or recall any of the of the two-wheeled, self-balancing scooters, which were a huge hit this holiday season, if they fail to meet federal safety standards. Concerns that lithium-ion batteries inside the hoverboards could spark a fire have led to bans by several airlines and college campuses.
In a letter to manufacturers, importers and retailers, U.S. regulators said they will seize or recall any of the of the two-wheeled, self-balancing scooters, which were a huge hit this holiday season, if they fail to meet federal safety standards. Concerns that lithium-ion batteries inside the hoverboards could spark a fire have led to bans by several airlines and college campuses.
(AP) — The committee leading the search for a new president of Washington State University has settled on eight final candidates and is on track to make their selection in April. Worthy told The Associated Press on Friday that the finalists include women and members of minority groups.
Russia has agreed to provide a $200 million loan to Armenia to fund the purchase of Russian weapons.
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Malcolm Gladwell has made his own cottage industry out of explaining complicated topics to the masses.
Last week, Gladwell sat down with The Sacramento Bee to discuss how he tackles subjects as diverse as technology, psychology, and sociology, and then ties them all together to come up with new conclusions about the human condition.
His secret? Keep asking questions until you've literally run out of things to ask about.
"[I]f you make enough phone calls and talk with enough people... Читать дальше...
Police raided the headquarters of Uganda’s main opposition party, firing tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse party officials who were due to hold a news conference alleging vote rigging in this week’s presidential election.
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Mike Krzyzewski stresses he has "every intention" to coach Team USA in the Rio Olympics despite planning to have knee replacement surgery immediately after his Duke Blue Devils conclude the college basketball season.
When Alyce Sugiyama hears U.S. presidential hopeful Donald Trump provoke fear and anger over Syrian refugees, Muslim-Americans and immigrants in general, the 90-year-old Sonoma County native recalls the four years she spent in a Japanese internment camp during World War II.
Four contractual labourers with the railways lost their lives after being knocked down by a local train on the Kurla-Vidyavihar stretch early on Friday. The four had wrapped up work and were taking a short-cut across the tracks to reach their home near the Kurla yard
Six-time series champion, who will start last in Sunday's race, is fastest in No. 48 Chevrolet among 13 drivers.
Image source: Flickr/Steven Depolo There's a reason venture capitalists invest in so many different companies: It's hard to tell the winners from the losers.
The understanding and running between the wickets between the duo has been notable.