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An anonymous reader quotes Fast Company: Although widely held, the belief that merit rather than luck determines success or failure in the world is demonstrably false. This is not least because merit itself is, in large part, the result of luck. Talent and the capacity for determined effort, sometimes called “grit,” depend a great deal…

Blowing bubbles is a pastime enjoyed by young and old alike. The pleasant motion and swirling colors of the bubbles can be remarkably relaxing. With the right tools and techniques, it’s possible to take striking photos of these soap film phenomena, and that’s exactly what [Eric] and [Travis] did. Adding sugar to the soap solution…

Many a dumpster-diving audiophile scored great finds; others just pick up great gear on the web! …read more Source:: CNet

The Audiophiliac puts the Jamo Studio S 803 through its paces, with music and movies. …read more Source:: CNet

Survey finds enterprises refresh software at least once day, but less than one-third support continuous testing. …read more Source:: ZDNet

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Mercury News: Amid a worldwide race for supremacy in artificial intelligence, Stanford University on Monday will unveil a new institute dedicated to using AI to build the best-possible future (Warning: source may be paywalled; alternative source). The Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence is co-directed by Fei-Fei Li,…

With two weeks to go, organizers would like to quickly highlight some Black Hat Asia Briefings that you may have overlooked! …read more Source:: DarkReading

Show Us Yours: Anil’s home theater has an actual holodeck, and that’s just the beginning. It must be seen to be believed. …read more Source:: CNet

Commentary: As the final season looms, I reckon it’s time I tried HBO’s award-winning fantasy epic — all 67 episodes. And fast. …read more Source:: CNet