Spark creator bags computing gong for making big data a little bit smaller

When Zaharia started work on Spark around 2010, analyzing "big data" generally meant using MapReduce, the Java-based ...
The Next Web

Databricks co-founder Matei Zaharia wins ACM Prize and declares AGI is already here

Apache Spark creator and Databricks CTO Matei Zaharia wins the 2026 ACM Prize in Computing and argues that AGI has already ...
Communications of the ACM

The Origins of GPU Computing

Government-funded academic research on parallel computing, stream processing, real-time shading languages, and programmable ...
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IndyCar fast-tracks new Dallara chassis, with IR28 tests set for summer

IndyCar is finally preparing to move on from the aging Dallara IR-12, with a new IR28 chassis being pushed onto an ...
New York Magazine

The People Falsely Accused of Using AI

When Jared Hewitt’s co-worker claimed last winter that Hewitt used AI to write an incident report, she did it publicly. “And I work at a day care, so she was berating me in front of children,” he says ...
Statesman Journal

How Salem is working to reduce drug use in the city

Salem City Council will discuss launching a "Prevent, Treat, and Enforce" framework to reduce drug use in the city during its March 23 meeting. Salem residents identified drug-related issues as the ...
The Indianapolis Star

Using local AI-enhanced workflows on AMD Ryzen AI PCs can dramatically reduce task completion time for professionals

In our tests of developer and project-management scenarios, AI on new PCs saved 2 or more workdays per week vs. traditional approaches on older PCs SANTA CLARA, CA ...
The Telegraph

Five simple ways to reduce electricity bills and save on power use this summer

Kolkata is about to enter its peak summer period, and the temperature rise is pushing electricity consumption up. Household electricity use is set for a sharp increase as air conditioners, air coolers ...
PC Magazine

Still on Windows 10? Do This Now to Protect Your PC

When the IBM PC was new, I served as the president of the San Francisco PC User Group for three years. That’s how I met PCMag’s editorial team, who brought me on board in 1986. In the years since that ...
CNET

7 Kitchen Items That Could Have You Accidentally Eating Microplastics

Opting for plastic-free materials in your home isn't just about being eco-friendly. Particularly in the kitchen, forgoing plastic is also a way to reduce your consumption of microplastics, tiny ...
The New York Times

Microplastics Are Everywhere. Here’s How to Avoid Eating Them.

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Katie Okamoto Katie Okamoto is an editor focusing on sustainability. She’s ...
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Zelenskyy shares what he told Trump using Ukraine's battle map

A map of Ukraine in the White House allowed to show US President Donald Trump the situation on the battlefield. It was prepared by the American side but contained certain inaccuracies, according to ...