Data Science Programs That Set You Up for Long-Term Success

Pick from top data science courses to unlock career opportunities There is a massive shortage of data scientists in the U.S. as companies compete for the talent necessary to unlock the benefits of big data. The University of Illinois and University of Michigan’s data science degrees provide their students with the tools necessary to take […]
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When Your Amazon Purchase Explodes

Why is it still so easy for consumers to buy poorly made, dangerous batteries that explode, and why is it so difficult to tamp down on counterfeits or hold the sellers — or the platforms the sellers use, such as Amazon — accountable? From a report: In the massive global network of manufacturers, distributors, sellers, and resellers, it can be nearly…

A ‘Cyber Event’ Disrupted the Power Grid in California and Wyoming, But Don’t Panic Just Yet

The Department of Energy says a “cyber event” disrupted operations in California, Wyoming, and Utah last month. But it’s unclear if hackers were behind it. Source: https://motherboard.vice.com/en_us/article/9kxb85/cyber-event-california-wyoming-utah-dont-panic…

Why Big-Data Science Depends on Skilled Data Engineers

As the field of data science matures, a distinct specialization is emerging: data engineering. Tech giants like Facebook, Amazon, and Google recognize the value of data engineers relative to data scientists. That’s why they’re targeting candidates with skills to build critical infrastructure like data pipelines and warehouses. The best computer science degrees keep up with […]
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Check if your browser uses Secure DNS, DNSSEC, TLS 1.3, and Encrypted SNI

Cloudflare’s Browsing Experience Security Check online tool tests the capabilities of the web browser in regards to certain privacy and security related features. For a subset of Internet users, privacy is of […]
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When Digital Textbooks Make College Students Pay to Turn In Their Homework

Slashdot reader jyosim writes:
A professor at Arizona State U says he was let go from his teaching job in the economics department because he wouldn’t embrace assigning homework software that he says “requires students to pay just to turn in homework.” His students rushed to his defense on social media, saying that many of their courses now require them to pay…

How Online Computer Science Degrees Can Solve the On-Campus CS Crunch

Computer science (CS) degrees are in demand — and for good reason. Jobs that rely on CS skills are growing fast in exciting fields like artificial intelligence, data science, and biotech. Many of these career paths offer six-figure salaries straight out of school.   Unfortunately, a recent story in The New York Times highlights growing […]
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‘Boiling Point’ – San Francisco’s Wealthy Fighting to Keep the Homeless Away

Tyler Durden – Something has to give. Source: https://www.wakingtimes.com/2019/04/25/boiling-point-san-franciscos-wealthy-fighting-to-keep-the-homeless-away/…

Can we trust the people who got us hooked on the internet to save us from it?

Source: https://www.vox.com/the-goods/2019/4/25/18515981/google-tristan-harris-attention-economy-silicon-valley…