Sunday, February 28, 2016

Start-up Lessons From the Once-Again Hot Field of A.I. by STEVE LOHR


By STEVE LOHR

Artificial intelligence technology seems almost magical, but success, experts say, will rely on business virtues like focus, flexibility and speed.

Published: February 28, 2016 at 07:00PM

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Thursday, February 25, 2016

Jury Views Secretly Recorded Nude Videos of Sportscaster by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS


By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

A jury on Thursday viewed nude videos that a stalker secretly recorded of sportscaster and TV host Erin Andrews.

Published: February 25, 2016 at 09:27AM

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The Latest: Jury Views Stalker’s Nude Videos of Sportscaster by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS


By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Latest on sportscaster Erin Andrew’s civil trial against a stalker and the owner and manager of a hotel where she was secretly filmed (all times local):

Published: February 25, 2016 at 12:20PM

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Don’t Blame Recruiting Pipeline for Lack of Diversity in Tech by QUOCTRUNG BUI and CLAIRE CAIN MILLER


By QUOCTRUNG BUI and CLAIRE CAIN MILLER

There are many more black and Hispanic students majoring in computer science and engineering than work in tech jobs. So why aren’t they being hired?

Published: February 25, 2016 at 07:00PM

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Leaving Las Vegas for Natural Beauty and More by LUCAS PETERSON


By LUCAS PETERSON

Lesser-known Vegas day trips: a Martian landscape, a snowy peak and red rocks, all to be savored on scenic drives or hikes.

Published: February 24, 2016 at 07:00PM

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Is Blind Hiring the Best Hiring? by CLAIRE CAIN MILLER


By CLAIRE CAIN MILLER

Most companies say they want to attract a diverse workforce, but few deliver. The only solution may be a radical one: anonymity.

Published: February 27, 2016 at 07:00PM

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Monday, February 22, 2016

A New Breed of Trader on Wall Street: Coders With a Ph.D. by LANDON THOMAS Jr


By LANDON THOMAS Jr

In the growing world of exchange-traded funds, a $2.8 trillion industry, Jane Street takes the marriage of high tech and high intellect to a new level.

Published: February 22, 2016 at 07:00PM

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Experts: The FBI’s iPhone-Unlocking Plan for Apple Is Risky by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS


By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

In its battle with Apple over an extremist’s iPhone, the FBI says neither the company nor anyone else has anything to fear. Although they want to compel assistance from Apple to unlock a phone used by San Bernardino mass shooter Syed Farook,…

Published: February 22, 2016 at 10:37AM

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Sunday, February 21, 2016

Escape From Bushworld by MAUREEN DOWD


By MAUREEN DOWD

A family of privilege can stop pretending that they’re just folks.

Published: February 21, 2016 at 07:00PM

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Teaching Bronx Students the Language of Computers by WINNIE HU


By WINNIE HU

A growing movement in the borough seeks to equip young people with the knowledge and the skills to write code so that they can navigate an increasingly digital world.

Published: February 21, 2016 at 07:00PM

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Apple Still Holds the Keys to Its Cloud Service, but Reluctantly by MIKE ISAAC


By MIKE ISAAC

By encrypting its devices, the tech giant tried to remove itself from the equation when law enforcement requested access. But it faces a bigger challenge with iCloud.

Published: February 21, 2016 at 07:00PM

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Saturday, February 20, 2016

Building a Better Bidding War by Interview by PATRICIA R. OLSEN


By Interview by PATRICIA R. OLSEN

Kyle Blaney is a logistics agent at Proxibid in Omaha, making sure online auctions go well, from posting photos for an inventory list to handling bidding for many buyers.

Published: February 20, 2016 at 07:00PM

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Friday, February 19, 2016

‘WarGames’ and Cybersecurity’s Debt to a Hollywood Hack by FRED KAPLAN


By FRED KAPLAN

After seeing the Matthew Broderick movie, President Reagan questioned the vulnerability of military computers, leading to a classified directive.

Published: February 20, 2016 at 07:00PM

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Wednesday, February 17, 2016

Los Angeles Vows Privately Financed Olympics in 2024 Bid by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS


By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

With 97 percent of the venues in existence or already planned by private investors, organizers of Los Angeles’ bid for the 2024 Olympics are promising a prudent and responsible approach to running the games that would be entirely privately financed.

Published: February 17, 2016 at 08:41AM

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Sunday, February 14, 2016

American Cyclist Coryn Rivera Riding Fast Road to Rio by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS


By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

The sprightly girl aboard the hand-me-down bike had started to cry, tears trickling down her cheeks 50 miles into the longest ride of her life.

Published: February 14, 2016 at 08:53AM

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Saturday, February 13, 2016

Gearing Up for the Cloud, AT&T Tells Its Workers: Adapt, or Else by QUENTIN HARDY


By QUENTIN HARDY

Randall Stephenson, the chief, sees a need to retrain his 280,000 employees — like his older brother, who fixes the lines — to compete with the likes of Google.

Published: February 13, 2016 at 07:00PM

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Thursday, February 11, 2016

Gillian Jacobs, a Neurotic ‘Community’ Favorite, Finds ‘Love’ by RACHEL SYME


By RACHEL SYME

The actresss brings her skewed worldview and withering zingers to a new Netflix comedy produced by Judd Apatow.

Published: February 13, 2016 at 07:00PM

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