Facebook open-sources its machine learning magic

Google's third zero-day disclosure: Holding Microsoft's feet to the fire EMC shoots down break-up talk: 'We’re better together'

Today's InfoWorld Headlines: Wrap Up January 16, 2015 Facebook open-sources its machine learning magic Facebook has open-sourced tools used with the Torch framework as part of its effort to become a leading force in AI. The open-sourced modules include GPU-optimized modules for large convolutional nets (ConvNets), as well as for networks with sparse activations that are commonly used in Natural Language Processing applications. READ MORE   Issue highlights 1. Google's third zero-day disclosure: Holding Microsoft's feet to the fire 2. EMC shoots down break-up talk: 'We’re better together' 3. New Surface Pro 3 firmware update triggers BSOD White Paper: CloudBees, Dynatrace & IBM 2014 Wrap-Up: IDG Devops Report Devops is one of those rare enterprise IT trends that began with a sentiment rather than a technology: Why can't developers and operations just get along?VIEW NOW Google's third zero-day disclosure: Holding Microsoft's feet to the fire Another day, another zero-day revelation. Yesterday Google released its third recent disclosure of an unpatched Windows security hole. READ MORE Webcast: Skyfence Networks Getting Security Right with Office 365 Join our experienced experts to learn strategies for dealing with the growing challenge of GAINING VISIBILITY, CONTROLLING AND SECURING all OFFICE 365 usage, and to proactively respond to suspicious and anomalous activity that could indicate a threat to your organization and confidential data. VIEW NOW EMC shoots down break-up talk: 'We’re better together' Would EMC ever split up its federation of EMC, VMware, RSA, Pivotal, and now VCE? According to Jeremy Burton, president of products and marketing at EMC, no. "We think we're better together," Burton told Network World on Thursday. "At a time when the tech industry is changing, I think the big guys are going to do better than the midsize guys. It's difficult to make an argument that we'd be better as two smaller entities." READ MORE New Surface Pro 3 firmware update triggers BSOD Microsoft continues to plug away at resolving Surface Pro 3 glitches -- particularly persistent Wi-Fi connection problems -- releasing its 10th firmware update for the Surface Pro 3 on Jan. 15. Although it's much too early to tell if this fix will have the stability problems encountered with earlier Surface Pro 3 firmware updates, as the fixes roll out slowly, there's already one report of a blue screen after installing the latest patch. READ MORE White Paper: NetApp Steps to Simplifying Private Cloud Deployment Today, all the rules are being rewritten, both inside and outside the data center. The reason: virtualization. Read this paper to see how enterprises can derive competitive advantage by using virtualization technologies to build the most agile infrastructures.VIEW NOW>> Join the IDG Contributor Network The IDG Contributor Network is a collection of blogs written by leading IT practitioners about the technology, business opportunities and challenges you face everyday. We invite you to participate by applying to be a contributor today.

BREAKING NEWS: Supreme Court to decide gay marriage this term

The Supreme Court will review a ruling that upheld bans on same-sex unions in four states -- Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and Tennessee -- and a decision is expected by late June. 

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News from The Hill: Supreme Court takes up gay marriage

News from The Hill Supreme Court takes up gay marriage By Peter Sullivan The Supreme Court announced on Friday that it will take up the issue of gay marriage, in what could lead to a landmark ruling. The decision in the case, expected to come by June, could result in the justices declaring a constitutional right to same-sex marriage. The Court is hearing an appeal from a ruling of the Sixth Circuit, which in November upheld bans on gay marriage in Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky, and Tennessee. Read more here.

Ten Original Blockbusters In 2015

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From 'San Andreas' To 'Tomorrowland,' Ten Original Blockbusters In 2015 A listing of the ten would-be “big” live-action movies that are wholly original and not explicitly based on any prior material or characters.Read More > SHARE: Review: Chris Hemsworth's 'Blackhat' Is Timely Fun Movies like Michael Mann’s Blackhat used to be the top of the mountain in terms of what a movie star could accomplish. Now it’s a glorified vacation in between the Walt Disney Marvel movies. Read More > SHARE: SEE PHOTOS  A Look At Marvel's Box Office History A dive into the movies Marvel made in the last several years. SHARE: Marvel And Disney Don't Need Spider-Man Spider-Man, Spider-Man, he’s NOT going to Disneyland! The rumor de-jour from Dave Gonzales over at 'Latino Review' morning was that Spidey would be joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe in 2018 with a role in 'Avengers: Infinity War part I.' Read More > SHARE: Sam Smith Leads Brits Nominations Yesterday, the nominees for the upcoming BRIT Awards were announced, and unsurprisingly, crooner Sam Smith leads the pack. Smith is up for five awards, including some of the biggest categories. Read More > SHARE: 'Birdman' And 'Budapest' Lead A Predictable List Of Oscar Nominees Once again the Academy snubs diversity in the name of honoring the same old kinds of movies. Read More > SHARE:

Duke backs down, cancels Muslim call to prayer from chapel tower

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Duke backs down, cancels Muslim call to prayer from chapel tower Duke University has abandoned its plan to transform the bell tower on the Methodist school's neo-gothic cathedral into a minaret where the Muslim call...

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[CBSNEWS] Supreme Court to take up issue of same sex marriages

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	JANUARY 16, 2015 Supreme Court to take up issue of same sex marriages    The Supreme Court says it will decide whether same-sex couples nationwide have a right to marry under the Constitution. The case will be argued in April and a decision is expected by late June

BREAKING: U.S. Supreme Court agrees to take up the issue of same-sex marriage

January 16, 2015       BREAKING NEWS BREAKING: U.S. Supreme Court agrees to take up the issue of same-sex marriage This is a developing story and we expect to have more information soon. Go toNBCNews.com for further developments.     Keep Reading             For Breaking News, the moment it happens, follow @NBCNEWS Follow @NBCNEWS     More Top Stories     Kentucky Teen Fugitives Spotted Begging in Florida > Terror Raids Thwart Plan to Kill Cops in the Streets: Official > Downward Spiral: Free From ISIS But a Prisoner of Misfortune > You've Been Loading Your Dishwasher Wrong > Obama: Iran Sanctions Would Hurt Nuke Talks >