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In fact, the IoT platform market is projected to hit $1.6 billion by 2021. IoT makes it possible for businesses to connect to things, people, and locations, manage those connections and harnesses data that can provide insight for businesses. This report explores key considerations for future-proofing elements of your IT stack and smoothing the transition to IoT components for your business. [Learn More!]( [How is The New York Times Really Doing?]( From the the-future-of-journalism department Wired magazine did a profile on The New York Times in its this month's issue. Talking about the paper's transition from print to more digital-focus than ever, author Gabriel Snyder wrote, "It's to transform the Times' digital subscriptions into... [University Offers Course To Help Sniff Out and Refute 'Bullshit']( From the fighting-back department An anonymous reader shares an Engadget report: There's now a course at the University of Washington, "Calling Bullshit in the Age of Big Data" that helps you find bad information and show others why it's bad. The instructors, Professors Jevin D.... [PHP Becomes First Programming Language To Add 'Modern' Cryptography Library In Its Core]( From the center-of-the-earth department An anonymous reader writes from a report via BleepingComputer: The PHP team has unanimously voted to integrate the Libsodium library in the PHP core, and by doing so, becoming the first programming language to support a modern cryptography library... [Apple Files 14-Point Appeal Against European Commission's $14 Billion Tax Edict]( From the fighting-back department An anonymous reader shares an AppleInsider report: Apple has filed its appeal with the European court of appeals, all declaring that the European Commission's decision to levy $14 billion in taxes on Apple on behalf of the EU is erroneous, against... [EU Privacy Watchdogs Say Windows 10 Settings Still Raise Concerns]( From the some-things-never-change department Julia Fioretti, reporting for Reuters: European Union data protection watchdogs said on Monday they were still concerned about the privacy settings of Microsoft's Windows 10 operating system despite the U.S. company announcing changes to the... [Why Astronauts Are Banned From Getting Drunk in Space]( From the mystery-solved department Bryan Lufkin, writing for BBC: "Alcohol is not permitted onboard the International Space Station for consumption," says Daniel G Huot, spokesperson for Nasa's Johnson Space Center. "Use of alcohol and other volatile compounds are controlled on ISS... [Wyden To Introduce Bill To Prohibit Warrantless Phone Searches At Border]( From the swipe-to-unlock department Trailrunner7 quotes a report from On the Wire: A senator from Oregon who has a long track record of involvement on security and privacy issues says he plans to introduce a bill soon that would prevent border agents from forcing Americans returning... [China's Millennials Are Hustling For Part-Time Gigs Instead of Traditional Jobs]( From the story-of-their-lives department Bloomberg has a report today in which it underscores a growing trend among millennials in China who are looking for part-time jobs. From the article: Hopping from one short-term stint to another isn't the sort of aspiration an earlier generation... [New Zealand May Be the Tip of a Submerged Continent]( From the making-a-case department An anonymous reader shares a report on The Outline: A group of geologists believe it is time to name a new continent. A paper published in the March/April edition of GSA Today, the journal for the Geological Society of America, lays out the case... [Computer Glasses Claim To Protect Eyesight Are Selling Like Hotcakes, But They Probably Aren't Useful]( From the finding-the-truth department People are increasingly concerned that bright light -- especially "blue light" from computer screens -- is causing harm, making it a potentially dangerous public health issue. Eyewear and screen protector companies have been selling products they... [Health Apps Could Be Doing More Harm Than Good, Warn Scientists]( From the getting-to-the-bottom department According to several scientists, fitness apps might be doing more harm than good because they don't work but force people to focus on ambitious goals that they will never reach. Some are so appalled by these apps that they have called it "snake... [Microsoft Confirms Another 2017 Update After Windows 10 Creators Update]( From the more-Windows-updates department Mark Wilson, writing for BetaNews: Windows 10 Creators Update is due to arrive in the spring, and at Microsoft Ignite in Australia, the company confirmed that a second major update is on the way later in the year. We don't know a great deal about... [Intel Supercharges Atom Chips With 16 Cores and Pro Level Features]( From the stepping-up-the-game department Agam Shah, writing for PCWorld: Intel's Atom was mostly known as a low-end chip for mobile devices that underperformed. That may not be the case anymore. The latest Atom C3000 chips announced on Tuesday have up to 16 cores and are more... [Verizon Revises Its Deal With Yahoo, Reduces Price Of Acquisition By $350M]( From the adjustments department Ingrid Lunden, writing for TechCrunch: After the disclosure of two massive data breaches last year, today Yahoo and Verizon finally confirmed new terms for the sale of Yahoo to Verizon: Verizon will pay $350 million less than originally planned,... [Gemalto Launches eSIM Technology for Windows 10 Devices]( From the better-connectivity department An anonymous reader shares a report: Global digital security firm Gemalto on Tuesday announced it will make available its on-demand connectivity and eSIM technology for Microsoft's Windows 10 devices. The eSIM is designed to be remotely... Follow us on [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Google+]( [Submit a Story to Slashdot!]( You are subscribed to this Resource Newsletter as {EMAIL} . 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