Google quantum-proofs HTTPS by squeezing 2.5kB of data into 64-byte space

Google on Friday unveiled its plan for its Chrome browser to secure HTTPS certificates against quantum computer attacks without breaking the Internet.
IEEE

MBISort Algorithm: A Novel Hybrid Sorting Approach for Efficient Data Processing

Abstract: A novel and efficient hybrid sorting algorithm, termed the Merge-Block-Insertion sort (MBISort) algorithm, is proposed. MBISort combines the principles of insertion sort, block sort, and ...

Bringing quantum ideas to the messy world of disordered proteins

Imagine trying to design a key for a lock that is constantly changing its shape. That is the exact challenge we face in ...
InfoQ

Expired Oracle Patent Opens Fast Sorting Algorithm to Open Source Databases

A monthly overview of things you need to know as an architect or aspiring architect. Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with ...
The New York Times

U.S. Inflation Slowed to 2.7% in November as Shutdown Distorts Data

Data collection issues skewed the latest Consumer Price Index report, economists warned, clouding the picture for the Federal Reserve as it also grapples with a cooling labor market. By Colby Smith ...
Reuters

Meta rejects French rights watchdog's ruling against algorithm

BRUSSELS, Nov 4 (Reuters) - Meta Platforms (META.O), opens new tab on Tuesday rejected a ruling by the French rights watchdog against its algorithm after allegations of discriminatory job ...
SiliconANGLE

Data management providers Fivetran and dbt Labs to merge

Fivetran Inc. and dbt Labs Inc., two venture-backed developers of data management software, today announced plans to merge. The all-stock transaction is expected to create a company with nearly $600 ...
CNN

TikTok’s algorithm will be overseen by Oracle in the US after the sale is completed

The White House has answered what had been one of the major outstanding questions regarding its pending deal to transfer TikTok’s US operations to a majority American ownership group: Under the ...
Quanta Magazine

New Method Is the Fastest Way To Find the Best Routes

If you want to solve a tricky problem, it often helps to get organized. You might, for example, break the problem into pieces and tackle the easiest pieces first. But this kind of sorting has a cost.
Cinema Blend

Survivor 50 Is Probably Going To Feature An Annoying Change To Immunity Challenges, And I’m Not Here For It At All

I don't like this. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. There are 24 people on the Survivor 50 cast. As a contrast, all of the ...
IEEE

Cluster Sort: A Novel Hybrid Approach to Efficient In-Place Sorting Using Data Clustering

Abstract: This research work introduces a clustering-based in-place sorting algorithm, cluster sort. It is designed in such a way that it improves sorting efficiency by using data locality. It works ...