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Big data’s ambiguous information makes it impossible for corporations to obtain conclusive solutions Big data may be used by businesses to understand their customers better, spot patterns, and solve issues that will help them expand, target their advertising, and create new products. Retailers, for instance, can use big data to better understand the buying habits of their clients and offer each one of them an improved shopping experience. The following are some common misconceptions concerning big data held by…

When Elon Musk amplified an unfounded Santa Monica Observer story about the Paul Pelosi attack over the weekend, it wasn’t the first time the dubious outlet had been in the spotlight.Last year, a Times editorial said the Observer was “notorious for publishing false news,” including claims in 2016 that Hillary Clinton was actually dead and that a body double debated Donald Trump. Months after the Clinton claim, the news site also incorrectly reported that Trump had appointed Kanye West to a high-level position in the…

COVID mortality per capita by race (top); black-divided-by-white (bottom) COVID deaths per capita times 100,000. Credit: PLOS ONE (2022). DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0274580 The early months of the COVID-19 pandemic were marked by far higher death rates among Black people than white people in the United States. Before 2020 ended, however, differences between the two groups had nearly equalized.…

A report by New York Times recently suggested that Twitter's new head Elon Musk is planning to layoff Twitter employees at a date earlier than November 1 to…

Joanna Stern / Wall Street Journal: Some iPhone 14 users say the crash detection feature has triggered false alarms and called 911 during rollercoaster rides or after a phone drop while driving — Apple's crash detection for the iPhone 14 and new Apple Watch models can alert 911 and emergency contacts in the event of a collision. Joanna Stern / Wall Street Journal: Some iPhone 14 users say the crash detection feature has triggered false alarms and called 911 during rollercoaster rides or after a…

Xiaomi on Friday dismissed speculation that the company might move its operations from India to Pakistan. The company responded to a tweet from a portal on Twitter that claimed the Chinese smartphone manufacturer might shift operations after its funds were frozed by authorities in India over alleged violation of the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) rules. Earlier this week, the Karnataka High Court had denied Xiaomi's appeal for relief after nearly Rs. 5,500 crore worth of the company's assets were frozen by the…

Kevin Spacey’s lawyers claim Anthony Rapp has made false sexual misconduct allegations(Pic Credit: Instagram) The ‘House of Cards’ star Kevin Spacey’s legal representatives have now claimed that Anthony Rapp has manufactured s*xual misconduct allegations against the actor, reports ‘Variety’. Furnishing the reason behind this claim, Spacey’s attorneys said that Rapp was jealous of his success and angry about his own stalled career. “He blames Mr. Spacey for everything that hasn’t gone well in his life,” Jennifer L.…

India has the third-largest number of Twitter users in the world. Considering the long-standing geopolitical tensions between India and China, plus the relative lack of knowledge that average Indians likely have about Chinese politics and how to discern Falun Gong–backed media accounts, it’s not necessarily surprising that they fell for and spread the rumor. Despite several recent reports on the rise of bot activity originating in India, there’s not yet enough evidence to determine whether this was a coordinated…

The Fruit of the Loom logo has never had a cornucopia. Credit: Wikimedia Commons Imagine the Monopoly Man. Is he wearing a monocle or not? If you pictured the character from the…

Apple’s new car crash detection feature for the iPhone 14 and Apple Watch Series 8 is one of the standout additions to an otherwise modestly upgraded product portfolio. The focus on user safety is definitely admirable, especially when it comes to calling for emergency assistance if you’re not in the shape to do so. The idea is simple. When the sensors inside your iPhone detect a sudden impact, the screen lights up and shows a prompt asking the user if they need emergency aid. If the user doesn’t respond within 20…