Recently I engaged in a forum geek fight over the randomness of random number generators in computer programs. The discussion began over doubt that the percentages of certain outcomes within a video game were following probability. Fortunately, the game’s code is open source and written in C++ (a language I happen to speak.) Ultimately, I [read Random Numbers: Are They Random?]
Apple Pay and Bitcoin Will Change Money
Apple Pay, a way to make in-store payments with your iPhone, was launched today to much fanfare. Bitcoin, a software based internet payment infrastructure introduced in 2008, has struggled to obtain mainstream adoption. Together, Apple Pay and Bitcoin might just be the combination that starts a revolution in the way commerce is conducted. Bitcoin Overview [read Apple Pay and Bitcoin Will Change Money]
Cable TV Providers Use Congress Against Consumers
Why Do We Need 300 Channels? People aren’t canceling their cable subscription and streaming TV and movies out of spite for their cable provider (well some might be). Consumers who rid themselves of cable have a whole host of reasons for cutting the cord. Perhaps it’s to save money or they enjoy tinkering with a [read Cable TV Providers Use Congress Against Consumers]
One USB Cable to Rule Them All
The USB 3.1 Type-C Earlier this week, the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) announced standardization of the “DisplayPort Alternate Mode on USB Type-C Connector.” This will allow USB Type-C connectors to transport DisplayPort signals. DiplayPort is primarily for video sources. DisplayPort Alternate Mode will allow a USB cable to carry audio and video along with [read One USB Cable to Rule Them All]
The Internet of Things – What is it?
Due to my line of work I have the privilege of going to the Gartner Enterprise Architects Summit every year. It’s a conference where a big chunk of time is dedicated to emerging technologies that could impact our lives or businesses. The topic that repeatedly came up was how the Internet of Things is going [read The Internet of Things – What is it?]
Cost of Internet Access: U.S.A vs The World – Who Pays More?
The High Cost of Internet Access in America Have you ever thought the cost of internet access in America was too high? Until we cut the cord last year my family was spending $250 a month on phone, internet and cable.That’s $3000 a year, or to put it in perspective about 6% of the median household [read Cost of Internet Access: U.S.A vs The World – Who Pays More?]
Are Roller Coasters Safer Than Cars? The Answer
Are Roller Coasters Safer Than Cars? My family and I recently took a day-trip to a certain amusement park that caters to the chocolate obsessed. I, being a huge roller coaster fan, immediately started gauging my 7 year old’s reaction to the 6 or 7 roller coasters winding throughout the park. The park clearly thinks they [read Are Roller Coasters Safer Than Cars? The Answer]
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