United pays miles to hackers who spotted IT-system flaws
Two hackers have scored a million frequent-flier miles each on United Airlines for finding security holes in the airline's computer systems.
Security
Jul 16, 2015
0
15
Page 17 - News tagged with computer technology
A novel scheme to generate optical Schrodinger cat states leads to unprecedented size and preparation rate
A novel scheme to generate optical Schrödinger cat states leads to unprecedented size and preparation rate.
Quantum Physics
Jul 10, 2015
1
65
Fed agency blames giant hack on 'neglected' security system
The agency that allowed hackers linked to China to steal private information about nearly every federal employee—and detailed personal histories of millions with security clearances—failed for years to take basic steps ...
Security
Jun 16, 2015
0
37
Entangled photons unlock new super-sensitive characterisation of quantum technology
A new protocol for estimating unknown optical processes, called unitary operations, with precision enhanced by the unique properties of quantum mechanics has been demonstrated by scientists and engineers from the University ...
Quantum Physics
Jun 1, 2015
1
5193
Best of Last Week – A quantum shortcut, a ten-engine plane and cell phones that bother babies in utero
(Phys.org)—Once again, it was a good week for physics as a team of researchers found a quantum shortcut that could speed up many quantum technologies—they devised a new method for preparing quantum states for many-body ...
Tackling the fastest and most powerful computing systems on the planet
A world-leading team of academic researchers and industrial experts from across Europe are celebrating the conclusion of a four year research collaboration tackling the challenges posed by the fastest and most powerful computing ...
Computer Sciences
Apr 29, 2015
0
20
World's first 5G radio channel model
While the next mobile network generation – 5G – is yet to be fully realised, the EU has committed itself to ensuring that European businesses and services are able to take full advantage when this new wave of technology ...
Telecom
Apr 21, 2015
0
28
Computer sharing of personality in sight: inventor
The world has only touched the surface of technological progress and computers may soon be able to transmit the complexities of human personalities, a prominent inventor says.
Hi Tech & Innovation
Apr 3, 2015
2
452
Supercomputers give universities a competitive edge, researchers find
Researchers have long believed that supercomputers give universities a competitive edge in scientific research, but now they have some hard data showing it's true.
Social Sciences
Mar 23, 2015
0
44
Research suggests tablet computers good medium for educational materials
Despite being more commonly thought of as a device designed for the passive consumption of content, touch-screen tablet computers can support the learning process when used in an educational setting – and not just as a ...
Social Sciences
Jan 22, 2015
0
29
