Mark Hearn
California
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Interpreting Eric Hobsbawm's History of the Fin de Siècle ‘Twilight Zone’
Hostname: page-component-8fbbdb9f6-z562n Total loading time: 0 Render date: 2023-03-13T21:29:18.341Z Has data issue: true Feature Flags: { "useRatesEcommerce": false } hasContentIssue true Published online by Cambridge University Press: 07 March 2023 Rights & Permissions[Opens in a new window] Abstract Eric Hobsbawm's account of the fin de siècle of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, and its post-First World War aftermath, raises the questions of how historians place...
Facebook for Android adds stickers, new layout for business pages (update: and 'ongoing notification')
Facebook updated its Android app today, with a flurry of new features. The cutesy / creepy stickers that recently hit its messenger platform are now a part of its core application, along with the ability to delete unwanted comments from posts. The highlight of this new software push is a redesigned layout for business pages, which rolled out on iOS and its mobile web UI last month.
EA scores exclusive rights to develop future Star Wars games
Electronic Arts and Disney announced a multi-year agreement today that will see future Star Wars video games exclusively developed and published by EA. This news comes a little over a month after the house of mouse made the decision to stop internal development at LucasArts. EA's developers scheduled to take on the Star Wars universe include DICE (Battlefield), Visceral (Dead Space) and BioWare, the latter of which will continue development of its already released Star Wars MMO (The Old Republic).
Protecting Service Revenue from Hackers: Cybersecurity for Connected Maintenance Apps
Industry 4.0 has already created a raft of exciting opportunities for manufacturers and predictive maintenance is a great example of this. With the benefits of increased connectivity and real-time data collection, traditional maintenance models are evolving from “repair & replace” to “predict & prevent.” Predictive maintenance shortens service interruptions and can avoid downtime altogether, resulting in enormous cost savings and higher customer satisfaction.
Data Protection | What is GDPR
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a legal framework agreed upon by the European Parliament and Council, superseding the Data Protection Act (DPA). It came into effect across the European Union on May 25, 2018, as the primary law regulating how companies protect the European Union (EU) citizens’ personal data. It sets the rules for the gathering and processing of private data of people within the European Union (EU), while also imposing fines that can be revenue-based.
Fiber Will Enable 5G and a Lot More
It may seem ironic that the success of a next-generation wireless technology depends on the availability of a wired counterpart, but without adequate fiber-optic resources 5G simply will not be able to deliver its vast benefits. While that may not be a news flash for many, what may not be appreciated is whether those wired resources are available now or will be when they’re needed in only a few years.
How to develop the right strategy to increase IoT security
As more and more devices become connected, many industries that were previously secure are experiencing new threats or attacks to their devices and services. In this podcast recorded at Black Hat USA 2018, Mark Hearn, Strategic Business Development Manager, IoT Security at Irdeto, talks about how IoT connectivity opens you up to new cybersecurity risks, and offers insight on how to protect IoT platforms. Here’s a transcript of the podcast for your convenience. Good afternoon.
Time for change: Patek Philippe's MD on UK's watch collectors
Luxury watch collectors and connoisseurs in the UK have been more attracted to complicated timepieces lately. I say that as our customers more and more are looking for complications in a watch. We believe it is because they know more about Patek Philippe via our events, factory visits, and articles, so they appreciate more the intricacies and innovation we bring when developing a new watch, not only in the movement but also in the dial and case.
Karl Marx would find no home in modern China
On the bicentenary of the communist prophet's birth on 5 May 2018, Chinese President Xi Jinping declared that the Communist Party 'has combined the fundamental principles of Marxism with the reality of China's reform and opening up, and the nation who stood up has grown rich'. China's economic system bears no resemblance to the revolutionary overthrow of capitalism advocated in The Communist Manifesto, published in 1848.
How his church learned to embrace multicultural ministry
DULUTH, Ga. (BP) -- I grew up in a small town tucked away in the mountains of Pulaski, Va. This beautiful Appalachian upbringing provided great vistas and wonderful childhood memories. However, it did little to prepare me to be a ministry leader in an increasingly diverse context. After 35 years of pastoral ministry, I wonder if anything could have prepared me for what I encounter today.
Google updates Chrome OS device end-of-life schedule, Cr-48 operating on borrowed time (update)
Nothing lasts forever and if you’ve invested in a Chrome OS-powered device, it’s good to know how much support time you’ll have from Google. The folks in Mountain View recently updated its end-of-life schedule for Chrome OS devices, letting people know how long a specific product will have guaranteed support from Google. What happens when your device reaches its EOL date? It’ll work, however it may no longer receive automatic software updates from Google.
Twitter to start tracking the apps on your iPhone
Twitter is about to get very nosey with its mobile subscribers, and if you’re among the millions of people using the company’s app on your smartphone, you’ll definitely want to listen up. The short-form social media outlet’s new app graph feature will soon start tracking which applications you have installed on your devices. This opt-out feature is being introduced to help the firm insert better ads and recommendations into your timeline.
Google bundling 1TB of Drive storage with the purchase of select Chromebooks
Chromebook’s are becoming a viable option for people with simple computing needs, and while the laptop alternative typically ships with limited local storage, Google often tosses in 100GB of cloud space from Google Drive for two years. But to sweeten the pot this holiday season, the search giant is turning the dial up quite a few notches and tossing in 1TB of Drive storage with the purchase of an eligible Chromebook.
Motorola’s $25 Keylink will help you find your misplaced smartphone with the push of a button
Between the release of the Moto X, Droid Turbo and taking on a new taskmaster, Motorola Mobility has been extremely busy. With no signs of slowing down, the former Google company just announced the availability of the Keylink, a Bluetooth-powered fob that helps you find your misplaced keys or smartphone. Compatible with Android and iOS devices, this $25 accessory can ring up your handset from up to 100 feet away.
Google developing photo recognition tech that accurately describes the content in pictures
Remember that spooky feeling you got when you first tried Google Goggles and it actually worked? Well, prepare to be creeped out yet again by the search giant’s new photo recognition tech. Google has developed a new machine-learning system that automatically assigns captions that accurately describes items displayed in a photo.
US court rules that Google has the right to organize search results as it sees fit
A San Francisco court recently ruled that Google is free to display its search results as it sees fit. Backed by the First Amendment, the tech juggernaut has been battling for this right for several years and a California judge ruled in its favor last week. This situation started when a website called CoastNews filed a lawsuit against Google claiming that the company intentionally lowered its rankings in web search results.
AT&T’s new promo offers 15GB of data for the price of 10GB
AT&T recently ran a promo that offered double data on a select number of its Mobile Share Value plans. As a follow up, the carrier will soon start extending an extra 5GB of data to customers with 10GB plans at no additional charge. The offer starts tomorrow and runs for a “limited time.” AT&T hasn’t clarified how long this promo will be available, so you’ll want to move quickly to take advantage of this deal.
Google Maps for iOS updated with a fresh new Material Design layout, integrated OpenTable and Uber
Google announced an update for its Google Maps for iOS app today that adds a fresh new Material Design layout focusing on bright colors and real world surfaces and shadows. The software’s refreshed interface is set to roll out over the next few days, with new features like dinner reservations from OpenTable (US only) and enhanced information cards with photos and reviews of popular attractions near your location.
Texas hospital using Google Glass to expedite treatment of stroke victims
Stroke experts from Memorial Hermann in Houston are using Google Glass at sites of emergencies to test if the wearable can be used to help save time, money and lives. Dr. James Grotta, director of Stroke Research at Memorial Hermann’s Texas Medical Center hospital started using Glass to share critical medical information with the hospital’s staff while responding to 911 calls related to potential stroke victims.
WhatsApp's data collecting violates Canadian and Dutch privacy laws
WhatsApp's violation of privacy law partly resolved after investigation by data protection authorities Canadian and Dutch data privacy guardians release findings from investigation of popular mobile app Ottawa, Canada and The Hague, The Netherlands, January 28, 2013 -The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) and the Dutch Data Protection Authority (College bescherming persoonsgegevens, (CBP)) today released their findings from a collaborative investigation into the handling of...
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