Brad Jones
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Long before Gates or Jobs, 6 women programmed the first digital computer
ENIAC was the world's first electronic digital computer, and though it was glossed over in the history books, it was programmed by a team of six women. Remembering their contributions could inspire young women looking to break into the male-dominated tech industry. → Read More
You may never own a quantum computer, but IBM will still let you use one
There’s currently only a small number of people who have good reason to take advantage of the power of quantum computing, and they’re spread all over the globe. IBM is making sure that they all have the opportunity to work with its standout quantum hardware, thanks to its cloud-based IBM Q platform. → Read More
Blockchain is coming to an election near you, but don’t expect it to be perfect
It seems likely that blockchain technology will be introduced to voting systems in the US in the next couple of years. Here’s what it will look like. → Read More
IBM’s blockchain-ready CPU is smaller than a grain of salt, costs just 10 cents
IBM kicked off its Think 2018 conference today with a bombshell announcement: It has made the world's smallest computer, and it's designed from the ground up to work with the blockchain. → Read More
How a former Kodak janitor built MS Paint, the world’s most popular image editor
The software you know as Paint started its life as PC Paintbrush. Digital Trends spoke to its creator about how the project came about, and its lasting popularity. → Read More
SEC shuts down AriseBank initial coin offering after it made fraudulent claims
The initial coin offering for a new cryptocurrency backed by AriseBank has been shut down following various doubts about the project's legitimacy. → Read More
Google now allows users to mute those annoying reminder ads
Google has unveiled new controls that will allow users to take control of what content is served up to them via the company's ad platform. → Read More
A working version of the canceled Xbox smartwatch surfaces
More images of the cancelled Xbox smartwatch have leaked online, showing off the ill-fated device's operating system. → Read More
Camera app gets user interface upgrades in latest Windows 10 build
Microsoft has issued an upgraded version of the Windows 10 Camera app to members of the Insider program as part of build 17074. → Read More
The German ratings board nearly threw the Nintendo Labo in the trash
German video game classification agency the USK has owned up to nearly mistaking Nintendo Labo for waste paper. → Read More
You can use Google’s new Fuchsia operating system on the Pixelbook
Google's in-development operating system Fuchsia can be installed on the Pixelbook, even though it's far from finished. → Read More
The city of Barcelona is dumping Windows in favor of Linux
The Spanish city of Barcelona is ending its reliance on Microsoft products in favor of free, open-source alternatives. → Read More
These wireless carriers provide LTE for Windows Always Connected PCs
Microsoft and Qualcomm have detailed which wireless carriers will provide LTE connectivity for their new line of Always Connected PCs. → Read More
Bungie promises big changes ahead for ‘Destiny 2’ in 2018
Many Destiny 2 players have been turned off by the game's grind and a perceived lack of rewards, and now Bungie is taking action. → Read More
Prepare to die all over again in ‘Dark Souls: Remastered’
Namco Bandai has confirmed that a remastered version of Dark Souls is heading to the Nintendo Switch, Playstation 4, Xbox One, and PC. → Read More
Razer unveils Hyperflux wireless mouse and Nommo speaker line for gamers
Razer has shown off new audio hardware with gamers in mind, as well as a technologically advanced wireless mouse. → Read More
Computers saw Jesus, graffiti, and selfies in this art, and critics were floored
From IBM Watson’s conservative approach to Microsoft Azure’s avant-garde analysis, it seems that machine learning can say a lot about art. → Read More
Computers saw Jesus, graffiti, and selfies in this art, and critics were floored
From IBM Watson’s conservative approach to Microsoft Azure’s avant-garde analysis, it seems that machine learning can say a lot about art. → Read More
How ‘Coco VR’ convinced Pixar to put its pixels (and pride) into virtual reality
This year, Pixar took its first steps into the world of virtual reality with 'Coco VR', and the experience could change its filmmaking process for the better. → Read More
The Computer History Museum will open source Apple’s Lisa OS in 2018
The Computer History Museum has announced plans to release an open source version of the operating system for Apple's Lisa computer. → Read More