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Companies large and small have already embraced the hackathon as a way to foster collaboration and innovation, and now the NBA has announced that it's jumping on board.

Urbanization is quickly migrating populations back to cities where they once thrived before suburbia's growth beginning in the 1950s. In just 15 years, 60% percent of the world's people will live in cities, a 10% increase.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will host several panel discussions on ransomware next month to highlight the seriousness of the crime wave and offer businesses and consumers ideas to avoid becoming victims.

Women who work in information technology are paid less than men -- that much is clear. The problem is why, and whether IT managers can fix it.

Speed is king

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This year's Hot Chips conference is all about chips that can rake, power efficiency be damned. That's because virtual reality, machine learning, and self-driving cars demand heaps of processing power, not low power consumption. Here are some the fastest chips being detailed at the conference, starting Sunday in Cupertino, California.

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Dell’s massive acquisition of EMC reportedly has passed legal muster in China, clearing what is expected to be its last hurdle.

Hyundai President Jeong Jin Haeng said this week his company is talking to Alphabet's Google unit about helping it develop a self-driving car.

Documents leaked by former National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden share a malware tracking code with several files released this week by hacking group Shadow Brokers, according to a news report.

Train like an Olympian for your next job interview

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Landing a new job is a marathon, not a sprint, so it makes sense to prepare for interviews like an athlete would -- deliberately, methodically and with lots of preparation.

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Best Deals of the Week, August 15-19 - Deal Alert

Check out this roundup of the best deals on gadgets, gear and other cool stuff we have found this week, the week of August 15th. All items are highly rated, and dramatically discounted!

The first clinical integration of a CareKit app in the mental health sector launches this week, the Start app for depression.

When CVS last week (Aug. 11) rolled out its in-store mobile payment app, it was the latest example of the front-loading approach to mobile payments. That's where you let shoppers do as much as possible within the payment app long before they get to the top of the checkout line. That way, what they perceive as the payment part can be as quick and painless as possible. Good move, CVS.

A federal judge in California rejected a proposed settlement between Uber Technologies and drivers in Massachusetts and California in lawsuits that claimed that they should be classified as employees with full benefits rather than as independent contractors.

Tags on a fragile packages may someday be able to say whether the goods are riding safely in the back of a truck or bouncing around in a hazardous way.

Sportswear retailer Eddie Bauer has informed customers that point-of-sale systems at its stores were hit by malware, enabling the theft of payment card information.

The disclosure this week of a cache of files supposedly stolen from the National Security Agency has put a spotlight on secret cyber weapons the NSA has been holding -- and whether they should be disclosed.

Must-have smart gadgets for your small office

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Are you setting up a new small office? Simply looking to revamp an existing location with some spiffy "smart" automation technology? We combed through piles of today's novelty IoT tech to find practical gadgets that can transform your workspace into a smart office that's sure to be the envy of all your coworkers and clients.

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In 2009, Apple CEO Tim Cook memorably trashed Atom-based netbooks for being "junky" hardware that underperformed. Intel's Atom chips have come a long way since, with the latest generation code-named Broxton boasting the most impressive improvements.

There's lots going on with Uber lately.

The ride-sharing service is rolling out self-driving cars in Pittsburgh, buying a self-driving truck startup, Otto, and will partner with Volvo to work on, you guessed it, self-driving cars. It doesn't take a genius to see what these three things have in common, but we'll break it down for you, anyway, since there are a few more pertinent details.

In IT Blogwatch, we hit the road.

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At a time when Tesla has already rolled out advanced autonomous driving features in its cars, Ford is proceeding more cautiously because it believes the industry is not ready to hand over such features to consumers.

Flashback to the 1980s, when handheld barcode scanners are just coming on the market, and this programmer pilot fish works for a small company that has big plans for them.

Even if you're the type of music fan who looks for the best in audio equipment, small and reasonably priced gear can sometimes have its advantages. For example, if you're going to the park or leaving on a business trip, you'll want something that's easily portable, yet still offers decent audio. And if you're like me, you'll also want a device that doesn't cost too much -- because there'll be a lot less angst if you accidentally leave it in the grass or on the side table in your hotel room.