Author Archives: Writer

It’s only been a few years since IBM’s Watson technology beat Jeopardy! champions on US national TV. Now Big Blue’s supercomputer is taking on an even tougher challenge: coming up with trip-planning advice that travelers find relevant. IBM is licensing … Continue reading →

About a year ago, I found myself sitting in the least desirable seat on the plane – the middle of the middle on a massive airliner directly in front of the restroom. On my left was a man in a … Continue reading →

When you’re trying to compete in the phone-making game, there are certain challenges. On the one hand, you want to dazzle customers with innovative features. On the other hand, you want to keep the suit-wearing shareholders happy with growth and … Continue reading →

Boeing said Monday it will build major composite parts of the wing and tail of the forthcoming 777X jet in St. Louis, generating about 700 jobs there at peak production. On the current 777 model, most of that work is … Continue reading →

Satellite communications systems have security vulnerabilities that may allow hackers to gain access to aircraft systems, according to cyber security expert Ruben Santamarta, principal security consultant at IOActive Security Services, speaking at the Black Hat USA conference early last month. … Continue reading →

“Inherent Vice” made its debut at the New York Film Festival on Saturday, the culmination of a week that included an in-depth interview director Paul Thomas Anderson gave to the New York Times and the premiere of the film’s trailer. … Continue reading →