HEADLINES ARCHIVE
IoT Solutions: Dramatic Reduction in Sensor Power Consumption
An innovative approach to reducing power consumption in sensor nodes may prove a significant step forward for IoT deployment.
U.S. Army Hopes to Attract New Recruits with Video Games
Plagued by low recruitment levels, the United States Army is preparing to launch an esports team to attract America’s youth.
L'Oreal Develops Wearable to Monitor UV, Pollution and Pollen Exposure
Although known for cosmetics and beauty products, L’Oreal is fast becoming a name in the wearables market.
Study Looks at Effectiveness of Hands-Only CPR Training Kiosks
Following the installation of the first-of-its-kind kiosk in the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport back in 2013, hands-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training kiosks have been cropping up in more public places, leading a team of researchers to wonder about their effectiveness when stacked against traditional hands-only CPR training methods.
3D Printing, Digital Photogrammetry and Laser Scanning Used to Recreate 122-Year-Old Train Car
University of South Florida developers have successfully 3D printed a model of a century-old Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey business train car.
"Robocop" Debuting at the Singapore Summit
To demonstrate its devotion to all things high-tech, Singapore has debuted a new member of its police force: an actual robotic police officer.
Six Things You Need to Know About Group Term Life Insurance (and How to Get it Fast)
The most flexible type of insurance to protect the goals and dreams of your family, should your untimely death occur, is group term life insurance.
Some U.K. Companies to Consider Microchipping Employees
Swedish company Biohax announced that it will be working with several well-known firms in the U.K. to microchip their employees.
Was an Amazon Echo Witness to a Murder?
A United States judge is asking Amazon to turn over audio recordings captured by an Amazon Echo located in a Farmington, New Hampshire, home where two women died.
Researchers: 5 Minute Scan May Predict Cognitive Decline
An international team of researchers, led by University College London (UCL), determined that a five-minute scan might detect a person's risk of dementia, well before symptoms of the disease emerge.
Looking for Love with Help from AI
Those in search of love may get a helping hand from an entirely unexpected source: artificial intelligence (AI).
Facebook Messenger Gives Users a 10-Minute Window to Delete Sent Messages
Users of Facebook Messenger will be given a 10-minute window to reconsider messages they’ve sent on the social media platform.
AI Gets a Face with New Social Robot
The next generation of social robots is on its way from Sweden-based startup Furhat Robotics, and they are among the most realistic and relatable social robots yet.
Team Develops Method for Faster, Accurate AI Training
A team of researchers from Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) along with a team from Tencent Machine Learning have successfully developed a new method for training artificial intelligence (AI) machines faster than ever while still ensuring that they maintain accuracy.
Study Finds the Right Method to Deter People from Downloading Media Illegally
A new study from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) has found that pop-up warnings deter people from downloading music and media illegally.
Listen to Orcas to Benefit Marine Conservation
Researchers developed a web app to make it easier for citizen scientists to listen for southern resident killer whale signals from hydrophones.
Harvard Creates Free Database for Developers of Legal AI Software
To help an artificial intelligence algorithm develop legal skills, Harvard Law School announced that it has made over six million court cases available to the general public.
A Green Approach to Recovering Rare Earths from Fluorescent Lamps
The metals are recovered from discarded lamps by means of chelator chemistry instead of the harsh acid extractants commonly applied to dissolve valuable materials.
Locating Subjects in Surveillance Footage Using Soft Biometrics
Researchers have created an artificial intelligence algorithm capable of locating a subject appearing in surveillance footage based on description rather than on facial recognition.
Facial Recognition Tech Proving Useful in Unexpected Markets
Facial recognition technology isn’t only meant for capturing criminals. In fact, the presence of the technology is being felt in some unexpected industries.