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Startup Splice Machine recently rolled out its relational database management system (RDBMS) into public beta. Introduced in May 2014, the Splice Machine system combines the Java-based Apache Derby relational database with technology from the Apache HBase NoSQL database,

China has signalled plans to invest $16bn into its electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, a move that could stimulate massive growth in EV sales and help the country cut carbon emissions. We take a look at the project and find out what impact an EV revolution could have on the power grid.

Northrop Grumman is developing the MQ-4C Triton unmanned aircraft system (UAS) for the US Navy to provide long-endurance maritime surveillance. The biggest UAS ever operated by the navy, Triton will fly missions of up to 24 hours scouting out large areas of the ocean, working hand-in-hand with the manned Boeing P-8 Poseidon which can fly in for a closer look at targets of interest.

by | 04 February 2015 Due out in a few weeks, Blackhat is a new movie looking at a case of high-level computer hacking - but how accurate is it? Lookout, your friendly neighbourhood hacker-for-good, has taken a closer look, and at first glance it's good news with the film steering clear of tired old tropes.

Numerous options are available for the app developer when it comes to PaaS providers, but who is the best? CBR has compiled a list to help you out. Finding the right PaaS provider can prove to be a difficult choice, many appear to offer the same or very similar services.

News: EMC buy-out debt mountain prompts sell-off - report.

List: Motion gestures, voice commands and Bluetooth calls. The wearables market has had a more rocky start than companies were hoping for. Alongside the usual issues involved with launching a new product category, such as ironing out the user experience and finding effective branding, one of the big hurdles is inventing a series of use-cases that makes people need a smartwatch.

Add to favorites Jason Zander, Corporate VP at Microsoft Azure, took to the Microsoft blog to describe why the tech giant's Government Cloud beat out competitors in its support of the needs and wants of government agencies.