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Report: Prisons building an inmate voice database using voice recognition technology
According to a new report, the voices of U.S. prison inmates are being recorded to build a voice recognition database.
Study: Humans' behavior in VR environments differs from their behavior in real life
Researchers from UBC Research and State University of New York Polytechnic Institute have found that humans behave differently in a virtual reality (VR) environment than they do in real life.
Yellow line, green turf: The innovations that drove sport action tracking
The addition of an on-screen graphic to show TV audiences the first-down line in U.S. football is now so routine that televised games that do not offer a yellow first-down line look like they are missing a standard part of the game.
Quantum computing takes a step toward commercial viability
IBM Q System One, a quantum computer designed for scientific and commercial use, is a fusion of cutting-edge technology, industrial design and systems engineering.
Amazon pledges to fund computer science classes in 130 New York City schools
Ahead of settling into its recently announced New York City headquarters, Amazon has pledged to offer students access to introductory and advanced computer science classes in 130 New York City high schools.
Thanks to AI, Salvador Dalí will live again
The installation is a combination of archival footage, interviews and photographs coupled with newly created footage that features a Dalí impersonator.
Research suggests collaborative gaming could increase office productivity
According to research from Brigham Young University, playing video games with coworkers can lead to improved productivity at work.
Samsung doing away with plastic packaging
The electronics division of Samsung announced this week that it would no longer wrap its products in plastic packaging.
DIY computer kit teaches STEM skills to kids
Piper’s new learning kit teaches kids to code and build their own computer.
Facial recognition used to locate lost pets
Dog and cat owners can now locate their lost pets with help from facial recognition technology.
Graphic designers in Japan create computer-generated fashion model
Graphic artists in Japan have created a computer-generated fashion model, according to reports.
Data scientist best job in US for 2019
According to a recent Glassdoor survey, data scientist tops the list of the 50 best jobs in the United States for 2019.
Facial recognition tech used to stop illegal chimpanzee trade
Facial recognition software is being used to fight the illegal trading of chimpanzees.
China develops app targeting those in debt
Authorities in China have developed an app that lets users know if they are within approximately 1,600 ft of someone in debt, according to reports from China’s state-run media.
Amazon cloaks warehouse workers in protective vests to prevent robot collisions
Humans working alongside robots in Amazon fulfillment centers are now outfitted with “tech vests” to prevent human/robot collisions.
Pope launches 'Click to Pray' app
The app, which will be available in six different languages, will enable more than one billion Android and iOS device users to virtually pray alongside the pope.
Sensata Technologies introduces multi-turn absolute encoders for smart industrial applications
Sensata Technologies has introduced the availability of MHM5 and MHK5 absolute multi-turn encoders with either Ethernet/IP or ProfiNet interfaces for Factory 4.0 applications.
Watch: All about Aceinna's new Open Source IMU package
Aceinna has announced a new video, “All About the New Aceinna OpenIMU Package," to provide a quick and easy overview of its new OpenIMU package.
Video: Metal deposition method yields smart fabrics
It could lead to the development of low-cost medical diagnostic tools and wirelessly powered environmental monitoring sensors.
Watch a robot walk like a 300 million year old animal
The gait of an extinct lizard-like animal was replicated by means of digital simulations and robotics.