Katherine NoyesSenior U.S. Correspondent, IDG News Service
Katherine Noyes has been an ardent geek ever since she first conquered Pyramid of Doom on an ancient TRS-80. Today she covers enterprise software in all its forms, with an emphasis on cloud computing, big data, analytics and artificial intelligence.
Use the internet? This Linux flaw could open you up to attack
A flaw in the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) used by Linux since late 2012 poses a serious threat to internet users, whether or not they use Linux directly.
AI just co-wrote its first horror movie, and you can help make it real
AI has already been dabbling in the arts for some time, but recently it took a big step further and helped write its first feature-length horror film. Now its co-creators are seeking funding to bring the movie to life.
Stale beer no more: This app can tell you when your brew's past its prime
There's a good chance your tastebuds would tell you when you're drinking stale beer, but now science has come to the rescue to spare them that pain.
New wireless tech from MIT promises password-free Wi-Fi
New wireless technology developed by researchers at MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab promises to kill the Wi-Fi password at last.
Dominos has the droid you're looking for, and it's bringing you your pizza
If data science can be used to craft a brand-new beer, why shouldn't an autonomous droid deliver the accompanying pizza?
With machine learning, you can finally make politicians say what you want them to
Anyone who has ever watched a political debate has probably wished they could influence the words coming out of candidates' mouths. Now, machine learning is making that possible -- at least to some extent.
Can computers write hit musicals? At this London theater, we'll soon find out
Computers are increasingly pushing the bounds that have long separated them from humans, but so far their theatrical capabilities have remained largely untested. That may soon change, however, thanks to a new production slated to debut early next year at London's Arts Theatre.
'Sometimes I'm terrified' of the Internet of Things, says father of the Internet
Vint Cerf is known as a "father of the Internet," and like any good parent, he worries about his offspring -- most recently, the IoT.