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Stanford’s new AI can help doctors spot brain aneurysms

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by on June 10, 2019 at 9:41 am
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Stanford researchers have developed a new AI tool that can help detect aneurysms, a condition that causes blood vessels in the brain to bulge, potentially causing stroke, brain damage or death. The tool, detailed in a paper published in JAMA Network Open, makes use of a deep learning model called HeadXNet to identify areas in the brain that are likely to have an aneurysm. The tool is meant to help clinicians augment their capabilities to detect aneurysm with greater accuracy. According to the findings, the tool “improved clinicians’ ability to correctly identify aneurysms at a level equivalent to finding six…

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The Splinternet is here and your company needs to be ready

Jun10
by on June 10, 2019 at 9:00 am
Posted In: Around the Web, Podium


We are entering a new era, a battleground of sorts between nations, that some government and industry watchers have termed the “Splinternet.” The Splinternet is, essentially, the splitting up of the internet into country-specific and region-specific internets, creating a ‘balkanization’ effect. Why is this splintering happening? Most of it stems from a combination of effects of individual states trying to maintain their own national “data sovereignty.” Most notable of those effects are data privacy and data localization regulations as well as restrictions on data deemed inappropriate by governments. Today, over 30 world regions/nations impose data sovereignty regulations, including the EU,…

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Mozilla will reportedly launch a paid version of Firefox this fall

Jun10
by on June 10, 2019 at 8:31 am
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web


Mozilla’s reportedly set to launch a premium version of its revered Firefox browser this fall. In an interview with German media outlet T3N, the company’s CEO, Chris Beard, said that it’s aiming to launch the new version by October, with features like a VPN and secure cloud storage. The company’s already experimented with a VPN service by partnering up with ProtonVPN and offering a $10 subscription. Now, the company’s thinking of offering some amount of free VPN bandwidth to get you started, and then charge a premium for metered access in the form of a monthly subscription. Beard specified that there’s…

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Microsoft bundles Xbox Game Pass and Live Gold in a $15 monthly plan

Jun10
by on June 10, 2019 at 7:45 am
Posted In: Around the Web, gaming


At its E3 keynote on Sunday, Microsoft officially launched Xbox Game Pass Ultimate to everyone, almost two months after it was unveiled as a beta. The subscription plan, which combines Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass into a single monthly charge, costs $14.99 / £10.99 / ₹999 a month and gives you access to over 100 high-quality console and PC games on Xbox consoles and Windows 10-powered PCs. By doing so, Microsoft has brought several of its game subscriptions together at a discount. Here’s a quick overview of different Xbox subscription plans – Xbox Game Pass PC – $9.99…

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7 easy tricks you can use to improve your office on a budget

Jun10
by on June 10, 2019 at 7:00 am
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As a designer, I often get asked by growing companies how they can improve their offices and create maximum impact with a minimal budget. And it’s a great question, because engaging employees is key to recruitment and retention. So, if you’re looking for ways to improve your company’s offices, or just your personal workspace, I’ve gathered seven easy steps to help you out. Enjoy! 1. Paint A change in color is one of the easiest ways to give your space a new feeling. This can also be a straightforward way of taking your company’s brand and putting it right on…

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