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U.K. Testing Warning System for Drivers Using Phones
A scheme designed to curb the number of drivers using their phones is currently underway in the U.K.
Diamond Flaws: Bad for Weddings, Good for Quantum Communications
Researchers have discovered that implanting flaws in diamonds could be a key to preserving quantum communications information over long distances.
Watch: Apple Fix for Locating 911 Calls, Environmentally Friendly Explosive, More Delivery Drones
The Engineering360 video news brief for the week of July 4, 2018.
Honda to Consider "Retiring" Japan's Famous ASIMO Robot?
At 18 years old, the ASIMO robot from Honda may be preparing for retirement, according to reports.
Facebook Working on Feature for Users to Track Time Spent on the Platform
While it might not come as much of a surprise that the majority of folks on social media are wasting a significant amount of time on social media, Facebook users in particular will have access to actual numbers thanks to a new Facebook feature.
Orlando Drops Amazon's Controversial Facial Recognition Tech...For Now
After a trial of an Amazon-created facial recognition technology program — called Rekognition — the city of Orlando, Florida’s police department has announced that it will no longer employ the technology amid criticism from privacy advocates.
Alexa Is Acting Creepy...Again
Following news that Alexa could erupt into spontaneous, creepy laughter, and amid concerns that Alexa-enabled Amazon Echo devices are recording private conversations, comes even more disturbing news.
Most Humans Uncomfortable with Robots in the Home
As robots capable of cleaning up after, caring for and protecting humans emerge, it seems that humans aren’t entirely excited about inviting them into their homes, according to a recent survey.
Bringing Multifunctionality via Sensors to the Contact Lens
Soft contact lenses that not only correct vision but that also monitor glucose and medical conditions and can be used for drug delivery.
Facebook Experimenting with 'Eye Opening' Technology
Using a machine learning system, the Facebook researchers can fix an image by replacing the closed eyes in the image with open eyes.
Alexa Will Offer Concierge Services at Select Hotels This Summer
Alexa will soon be joining folks on vacation as Amazon unveils a version of the voice assistant designed for hotel rooms.
Watch: New Device for Heart Attack Patients, Ancestry Site Hacked, Analyzing Organic Compounds
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Apple Vows To Solve Problems with Locating 911 Calls
Because the system that handles 911 calls was designed for landlines roughly 50 years ago, it is thought to be vulnerable to errors. Apple is hoping to help correct those errors with a new feature built into the upcoming iPhone operating system.
'Babysitting' Robot Makes its Debut at CES Asia
A companion robot that can help children feel less lonely made its debut this week at the Consumer Electronics Show Asia in Shanghai.
Paris Hospital Offers Patients VR Therapy in Lieu of Pain Medication
A hospital in Paris, France, is offering patients an alternative method for pain management, replacing doses of pain medication with doses of virtual reality (VR) technology.
Uber Patents Tech that can Detect when Passengers are Inebriated
A patent has been filed by ride-hailing service Uber for technology that would use machine learning to determine whether or not a passenger is inebriated.
Graphene-based Bolometer Can Operate at Any Temperature
Researchers from MIT, Columbia University and Raytheon BBN Technologies have created a new bolometer that doesn’t require low temperatures, a revolutionary development for electromagnetic radiation measuring.
Automation to Hit Smaller Cities Harder than Larger Cities, According to Study
The study, conducted by a team of researchers from MIT and Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management, asserts that job loss thanks to automation will hit smaller cities harder than larger cities due to the types of jobs that dominate in those different geographic locals.
New Fuses for Electric Cars Offer High Performance in Harsh Environments
Mouser Electronics, Inc. is now stocking the Nano2 885 Series AECQ-compliant fuses from Littelfuse.
GM and Honda Partner Up on Batteries for EVs
The companies will collaborate based on GM's "next-generation" battery system. Honda would source battery modules from GM.