Abstract: In Internet of Things (IoT) systems, the storage and retrieval of data are often provided by remote servers (e.g., the cloud) due to the constrained resources of devices. Private information ...

The 155-foot-tall Christmas light tree at Zilker Park has been set up by Austin Energy. (Dacia Garcia/Community Impact) The tree is formed using 39 strings of LED bulbs which feature 81 red, yellow, ...

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In 2012, it was announced that Paul McGee was leaving the Whistler in Chicago. At the time, McGee was one of the leading figures in Chicago’s cocktail renaissance, the kind of bartender whose decision ...

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As some of you have already heard, I accepted the role of Microsoft Ads Liaison in June of 2025. That means I will start sharing Microsoft-first strategies. It doesn’t mean: Giving preferential ...

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President Donald Trump and his allies are pursuing an alternative strategy to defend against mounting court orders blocking his policies: Raise the financial stakes for those suing the administration.