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September 16, 2016

IBM Just Made It Easier to Build Apps That Harness the Weather

IBM Just Made It Easier to Build Apps That Harness the Weather

The Weather Company just put its entire weather API on IBM's BlueMix development platform, making it easier for developers to exploit the power of that data. The post IBM Just Made It Easier to Build Apps That Harness the Weather appeared first on WIRED.

Deep Thunder Can Forecast the Weather—Down to a City Block

Deep Thunder Can Forecast the Weather—Down to a City Block

Want to know which way the wind blows? IBM's new Deep Thunder tool combines the Weather Channel's data and forecasting with analytics for business applications. The post Deep Thunder Can Forecast the Weather—Down to a City Block appeared first on WIRED.

Silicon Valley Daycares Still Have Big Vaccination Problems

Silicon Valley Daycares Still Have Big Vaccination Problems

This year's public health data again shows subpar vaccination rates at daycares used by employees of Google, Genentech, and IBM. The post Silicon Valley Daycares Still Have Big Vaccination Problems appeared first on WIRED.

November 25, 2015

IBM’s Watson Won’t Be Predicting Eruptions Anytime Soon

IBM’s Watson Won’t Be Predicting Eruptions Anytime Soon

Although we might get a better idea of how the Earth works, Watson isn't likely to start predicting eruptions and earthquakes.

The post IBM’s Watson Won’t Be Predicting Eruptions Anytime Soon appeared first on WIRED.