Intel Security created a report on security concerns for cloud usage which was announced at last month's RSA Security Conference. It shows that more companies are embracing the cloud despite their security concerns. Trust now outnumbers distrust for public clouds by more than 2-to-1. 49 percent of professionals slowed cloud adoption due to a lack of cybersecurity … [Read more...]
The Linux Foundation has a conversation keynote on Linus Torvalds
The executive director of the Linux Foundation, Jim Zemlin, had a conversation with Linux creator Linus Torvalds as the keynote to the Open Source Leadership Summit, which took place mid-February. The 25 minute video is embedded below and explains some Linux background, growth, and development of open source. "Always inspiring and depressing, Mr. … [Read more...]
Six Flags and Samsung continue partnership with new Galactic Attack virtual reality coaster
Last August, we shared Six Flags' and Samsung's announcement to use the Samsung Gear VR on roller coasters for a new thrilling experience in 'Rage of the Gargoyles'. Today, a new announcement shows the partnership continues with a new development called 'Galactic Attack' that will be coming to Six Flags Magic Mountain. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Icp34oLtlfM When riders … [Read more...]
Hack Harrassment coalition fights cyber bullying
Hack Harassment is a coalition of Intel, Vox Media, and Lady Gaga's Born This Way Foundation. They are trying to build a more inclusive and supportive online community with less online harassment. A PSA featuring Kesha will run in theatres across the country through the month of February. You can see the PSA embedded below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nyL5G495_4 … [Read more...]
To celebrate the Chinese New Year, Cisco makes a rooster from tech icons
Cisco tweeted an image of a rooster today to celebrate the Chinese New Year. The rooster is simple in its two-color composition but is made of many technology icons. Computers, batteries, phones, links, and other common items are arranged in the shape of a rooster. https://twitter.com/Cisco/status/825372874169077760 Cisco is not being chicken in embracing the Chinese New … [Read more...]