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Obama campaign’s chief data guy gets candid about data strategy that won the election
You’d think the team would have worked with huge amounts of data, but Rayid Ghani says “it was the smallest dataset,” he’d ever used in a real problem.
How cognitive science and user empathy powered Google’s design breakthrough
Google has gone from a company that approached design through cold, hard data to one that’s employing user-centric interfaces.
How should we handle privacy in the age of big data?
Software industry association offers its recommendations for balancing big-data privacy, innovation
Redbox Instant is coming to Google TV soon, Roku up next
The company demonstrated a prototype of its app Friday, and a representative told me that the app will launch within the next few weeks.
Microsoft to unveil new XBox Tuesday as it fends of new breed of competitors
Microsoft Corp. is revamping the Xbox to fend off competitors ranging from Apple to Facebook.
Dell renews call for details on Icahn takeover bid
Dell’s special committee reiterated its call for billionaire Carl Icahn to provide more details regarding his takeover proposal.
IBM, Siemens among companies targeting cities for data analytics
Companies say cities can use data to improve operations, empower citizens.
Facebook, a year after IPO
A year later, Facebook has tightened its focus on becoming a mobile, profitable company.
Should Yahoo buy Tumblr?
Acquisition rumors fly — the popular bogging site would fit with the Web giant’s mobile focus.
Technology videos
Battle brewing for Web TV viewers — Post Buzz
With more people cutting cable in favor of Web TV, The Post’s Hayley Tsukayama runs through potential new services in the battle for Internet viewers.
What will Congress do with the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act?
POST BUZZ | The Washington Post’s Hayley Tsukayama breaks down the calls to re-work the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act and the direction Congess may head when it comes to revamping the law.
T-Mobile CEO: The way the wireless industry works today is a complete joke
John Legere, chief executive officer of T-Mobile USA, talks about the company’s plan to start selling Apple’s iPhone 5 and T-Mobile’s service plans.
Postbuzz video: Can BlackBerry rise from the ashes with the Z10?
The Post’s Hayley Tsukayama talks about the features of the Z10 and also about lawmakers on Capitol Hill interested in letting consumers “unlock” their mobile phones.
Post Buzz: Cash too much of a hassle? Try your phone
Smartphones are getting bigger, faster and offering more. From hailing a cab to paying for coffee you can use your phone for just about anything. This week, the Washington Post’s tech reporter Hayley Tsukayama talks about the latest in cell phone technology as well as security concerns to keep in mind.
A look at the technology behind drones
The latest drone technology can be guided completely by computers without pilots. The military is currently testing the new technology at the Naval Air Station Patuxent River in Maryland.The Post Most: BusinessMost-viewed stories, videos and galleries int he past two hours
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