Google open-sources machine learning to smarten up our apps

From InfoWorld: One day in the not-so-distant future, an app might make a dinner reservation for you before you realize you even want to go out, or your smartphone might suggest tourist sights you'd enjoy when you land in a new city.

It's possible -- and it's really not so far away, say analysts...

Nvidia packs machine learning for Web video in new GPUs

From PC World: Tagging online videos with information about colors, surroundings and even emotions in order to enhance search could soon become easier with Nvidia's new machine-learning graphics processors.

Nvidia's Tesla M40, and its little brother, the M4, both announced Tuesday, are server-based...

China to scrub its Internet of songs deemed offensive

From CNET: China's Internet is one of the most censored in the world and faces even fiercer scrutiny thanks to regulations set to take effect in January.

Under the new rules, announced Monday, companies that provide or host music online must examine what's being made available before it's posted to...

Dangerous bugs leave open doors to SAP HANA systems

From ComputerWorld: Serious software flaws have recently been reported for SAP's HANA, the in-memory database platform that underpins many of the German company's products used by large companies.

While some of the problems require SAP-issued patches that are available, other issues require...

Amazon will open London data center by early 2017

From InfoWorld: Amazon Web Services will open its third European datacenter cluster by early 2017, CTO Werner Vogels said Friday.

The move will "provide ... strong data sovereignty to local users," Vogels wrote in a blog post.

Data sovereignty -- or which country has jurisdiction over data -- is a...

Microsoft adds new tools for reporting spammy Windows Store reviews

From PC World: If you spend enough time browsing the Windows Store, you’re bound to come across a fair share of spammy or “useless” reviews that add little to the conversation. In an attempt to improve matters, Microsoft is now making it easier for developers to report low-quality user reviews.

As...

Apple sets iPad Pro launch for November 11

From CNET: Apple's new iPad Pro finally has an official launch date.

The new big-screened tablet will hit the market this week, Apple announced on Monday. The iPad Pro will be available for sale online starting Wednesday, November 11, at Apple's website and then hit the shelves at Apple stores...

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