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Worldwide Communications Processor 2014-2018 Forecast and 2013 Vendor Shares: Market Analysis for Mobile Infrastructure

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This IDC study provides the worldwide market forecast for communications processors for the 2014–2018 period. The study includes market share and analysis of major semiconductor companies, targeting equipment deployed in enterprise networks, mobile service provider infrastructure, and datacenters of cloud and Web service providers.

ELON MUSK: Robots Could Delete Humans Like Spam

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Elon Musk took to the stage last night at the Vanity Fair New Establishment Summit to warn attendees that advanced Artificial Intelligence could spell the end of humanity. Interviewed by Walter Isaacson, Musk warned of the rapid speed of AI development, and the effects it could have: I don’t think anyone realizes how quickly artificial intelligence is advancing. Particularly if [the machine is] involved in recursive self-improvement . . .

Report: Huge spike in mobile malware targets Android, especially mobile payments

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Two very predictable traits drive cybercriminals: First, they tend to focus on targets with the highest odds of success. Second, they prefer attacks that generate profit. A new joint report from Kaspersky Lab and INTERPOL underscores how these two factors contribute to concerning trends in mobile threats. 

Free spreadsheet apps can show you the money, but paid versions spare you from ads

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Free spreadsheet apps are a cool idea, as long as you're comfortable with their limitations. Many are ad-supported, for instance, so expect part of your screen to be trying to sell you something. Upgrading to the paid version (when available) might be worth the ad relief and extra features you'll get in return. 

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