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Monday, 24 November 2014

Big data: Five ways to make your project a success

Big data is a big deal, but how do you get started and get it right? Here's some advice from IT experts working on successful projects.

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Drones? What could possibly go wrong? Plus can China cripple our power networks? [Government IT Week]

ZDNet's David Gewirtz has been warning about China and the risk to US infrastructure for years. The NSA now seems to agree. Plus the FAA was to restrict commercial drones, which we all knew was inevitable. Plus lots more government IT news from the world over that's both interesting and appalling.

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Can the Internet Count Coins as Well as a Bank Machine?

Is the wisdom of the crowd as good as the bank's coin counter? Guess how much money is in this huge jar of coins to help us find out.

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Are These the Self-Driving Cars of the Future?

Review: Togs handlebar thumb grip extensions

Togs let you keep a grip on your handlebar when riding with your thumbs on top (Photo: Ben...

Back in the 90s, a lot of mountain bikes sported handlebar end attachments – they provided the rider with more hand positions, plus they were claimed to increase leverage. Since then, bar ends have largely fallen out of favor. This has been partly because of concerns over them hooking onto things like trees, and partly just due to the whims of fashion. Now, however, a new product is attempting to bring back some of the attributes of bar ends, without their bulkiness or hooking hazards. They're called Togs, and I recently got to try a pair out. .. Continue Reading Review: Togs handlebar thumb grip extensions

Section: Bicycles

Tags: Comfort, Cycling, Ergonomic, Mountain Bikes, Reviews

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