Stephen Wolfram: Computing a theory of everything

Stephen Wolfram, creator of Mathematica, did a brilliant talk at TED2010, about his quest to make all knowledge computational, able to be searched, processed and manipulated. His new search engine, Wolfram Alpha, has no lesser goal than to model and explain the physics underlying the universe. Still creator of a “new kind of science“? What [...]

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A Classification of Computer Science Research

Work is going hard, but once in a while i need to distract mind. This is a view of computer science research. Sarcasm abounds. This is supposed to be funny, but it can offend people. Don’t read if you are easily offended, and don’t get angry if your most favorite research topic is not presented [...]

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Data Visualization Presentation from RIAdventure

Doug McCune’s a “Data Visualization Engineer”, made a interesting presentation on the RIAdventure conference about the past, present, and future of data visualization. On the RIAdventure conference I gave a presentation about the past, present, and future of data visualization as I see it (fun side note: RIAdventure is the only conference I can say [...]

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Entity Extraction & Content API Evaluation

Rob DiCiuccio wrote a very broad and complete comparisson of Entity Extraction & Content API Evaluation and content evaluation tools. Check it out: …The technologies developed by these partners have allowed us to leverage powerful tools for entity extraction and content discovery, and facilitate integration with the emerging Semantic Web. These tools allow us to [...]

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Apple showcases HTML5 demos

After the fight with Adobe,  Apple is pushing out their first demo samples of HTML 5 in Safire. Video effects Web typography Web gallery Photo transitions Audio 360° VR Canvas pixel manipulation Sticky notes Concert Poster Checkers Light table Offline calendar Movie trailers More.

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First Draft of SPARQL 1.1

The SPARQL Working Group has published a First Public Working Draft of SPARQL 1.1 Federation Extensions, which defines extensions to the SPARQL Query Language to support distributed SPARQL query execution. The group also published 5 updates, listed below. The group seeks feedback, particularly on open issues identified in each document. Learn more about the Semantic [...]

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What is data science?

Mike Loukides produced an interesting article, studing how companies and people can that turn data into products. In the post In this post, he examines the many sides of data science — the technologies, the companies and the unique skill sets. Check the article.

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Hacker Monthly #1 Out

Code Quarterly is still looking for writers, but there is a new magazine in town. The issue nº 1 of Hacker Monthly is out, it includes 16 articles, from programming to startup, contributed by programmers, hackers and big names like Steve Blank and Paul Graham. It has 40 pages. You can download here, or buy [...]

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Linked data keeps rolling

A Library Linked Data Incubator Group was formed at W3C. The mission of the Library Linked Data Incubator Group is to help increase global interoperability of library data on the Web, by bringing together people involved in Semantic Web activities—focusing on Linked Data—in the library community and beyond, building on existing initiatives, and identifying collaboration [...]

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Historical browser statistics

A clear graphical visualization representing the percent of people using different browsers ranging back to 2002 View it HERE.

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