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Are Data Scientists Earning Their Salaries?
There have been murmurings that we are now in the “trough of disillusionment” of big data, the hype around it having surpassed the reality of what it can deliver. Gartner suggested that the...
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Open Source Works. Just Ask Facebook
Facebook's latest open source project is already winning over the likes of Dropbox and Netflix. The post Open Source Works. Just Ask Facebook appeared first on WIRED.
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From Big Data to Big Bets on Food Science
Our project is part of a new push in the world of data science. The post From Big Data to Big Bets on Food Science appeared first on WIRED.
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Computers That Know How You Feel Will Soon Be Everywhere
Affectiva cofounder Rana el Kaliouby has built algorithms that decode facial expressions to help computers understand emotion. The post Computers That Know How You Feel Will Soon Be Everywhere appeared...
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One Doctor’s Quest to Save the World With Data
The world has more medical data than it knows what to do with. How can we use it to help save lives? The post One Doctor’s Quest to Save the World With Data appeared first on WIRED.
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The Ex-Refugee Bringing Google-Like Data Tech to Everyone
Christopher Nguyen escaped from Vietnam in the summer of 1978 and went on to become an engineering director at Google. Now he's bringing his data know-how to the world. The post The Ex-Refugee Bringing...
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A First Big Step Toward Mapping the Human Brain
This cell database serves as a first step toward a full-scale understanding of the brain. The post A First Big Step Toward Mapping the Human Brain appeared first on WIRED.
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How Farmers Can Use Data to Push Back Against Big Ag
For decades, farmers have had to rely on seed companies for information about how well their seeds grow. This Google-backed startup is helping farmers share that data with each other. The post How...
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Tech Startup Helps Non-Techies Find Jobs at Tech Startups
Planted uses algorithms and a human touch to help job-seekers and startups break through résumé hell. The post Tech Startup Helps Non-Techies Find Jobs at Tech Startups appeared first on WIRED.
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Connected Semis Will Make Trucking Way More Efficient
Connected cars are nice, says Zonar CEO Brett Brinton. But when it comes to trucks, "we believe it's a completely different story." The post Connected Semis Will Make Trucking Way More Efficient...
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Facebook Knows How You Laugh
Big data is happy data. The post Facebook Knows How You Laugh appeared first on WIRED.
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This App Magically Tracks and Improves Your Golf Game
When paired with TaylorMade's myRoundPro service, the Microsoft Band will help you track and analyze every shot you ever take. The post This App Magically Tracks and Improves Your Golf Game appeared...
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We Should Have Seen This Refugee Crisis Coming
Technology could play a much more vital role in helping the world prepare for and avoid mass migration crises. The post We Should Have Seen This Refugee Crisis Coming appeared first on WIRED.
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What We Can Learn From the Epic Failure of Google Flu Trends
GFT seemingly presented an eerily accurate projection of the prevalence of the flu, turning the digital refuse of people’s searches into potentially life saving insights. The post What We Can Learn...
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The Pitfalls of Using Google Ngram to Study Language
Garbage in, garbage out when it comes to big data analysis of language and culture. The post The Pitfalls of Using Google Ngram to Study Language appeared first on WIRED.
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New Job Search Site Sorts Employers by Political Leaning
CareerLabs lets you filter job search results based on a company's culture, whether it sponsors work visas, and even political leanings. The post New Job Search Site Sorts Employers by Political...
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You’re Probably Not Rich Enough to Opt Out of the Internet
Can we opt out of the Internet? Refusing was once for the olds. then it was countercultural; now its impossible. The post You’re Probably Not Rich Enough to Opt Out of the Internet appeared first on...
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The NFL Is Finally Tapping Into the Power of Data
Even beyond the formidable challenges in capturing data on an NFL football game are the challenges in using that information to elevate the sport. The post The NFL Is Finally Tapping Into the Power of...
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Foursquare’s Plan to Use Your Data to Make Money—Even if You Aren’t a User
Foursquare believes it's found a way to make money from its apps, even if people don't install them. The post Foursquare’s Plan to Use Your Data to Make Money—Even if You Aren’t a User appeared first...
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Google’s City-Fixing ‘Sidewalk Labs’ Is Finally Getting to Work
Nearly a year after launching, Google's urban-facing initiative has hired a team and is getting to work. The post Google's City-Fixing 'Sidewalk Labs' Is Finally Getting to Work appeared first on WIRED.
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