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Improved algorithms may be more important for AI performance than faster hardware

Venture Beast

A new MIT study finds that algorithmic improvements are more beneficial than powerful hardware in AI, at least at a certain point. Read More.

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First Mode wins $1.8M contract to build hardware for Psyche mission to asteroid

GeekWire

million subcontract from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory to build flight hardware for NASA’s Psyche spacecraft , which is due to conduct the first-ever up-close study of a metal-rich asteroid. The contract calls for the hardware to be delivered in early 2021. Seattle-based First Mode has been awarded a $1.8

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Build a better mosquito trap: Buzzworthy study shows how pests zero in on red color in human skin

GeekWire

Marten Edwards, an entomologist and chair of the biology department at Muhlenberg College, called the findings a “major advance” and said the study was unique for its “rigorous testing of the interplay between distinct sensory inputs: carbon dioxide detection and vision.” million separate flight trajectories.

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Open source can boost EU economy and digital autonomy, study finds

Venture Beast

A new report commissioned by the EC sheds light on the potential impact of open source software and hardware on Europe's economy. Read More.

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How to Achieve Elastic High Performance Computing in the Cloud: A Case Study with Bright Computing

CTOvision

The hardware he was using was getting old and starting to fail; therefore, he needed to look to either purchasing a new hardware and replace his on-premise cluster, or look for a more innovative solution with better prospects for the long term. Download this case study here. Find out more information on Bright Computing here.

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3 ways to advance sustainability in high performance computing

CIO Business Intelligence

It’s no wonder that–per a recent study commissioned by Dell Technologies, Intel and NVIDIA–HPC operators have elevated the importance of sustainability to the number two priority, even surpassing price. The supercomputers that power HPC, however, require more and more energy to operate.

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iPhone Vs Android — A Comparative Study 2018

Galido

Information Technology Blog - - iPhone Vs Android — A Comparative Study 2018 - Information Technology Blog. This could be true as Apple software only needs to work on Apple hardware, where Android software needs to work on multiple varieties of devices. Aesthetics, Hardware and Price. Which is known for ease of use?

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