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Is Siri Experiencing a 'Salty' Language Glitch?
In recent days, iPhone users have discovered a possible glitch in Siri’s programming that allows the virtual assistant to use “salty” language.
Industry’s First Steeply Dipping Coal Solution Released by RPMGlobal
The mine scheduling solution is specifically tailored for the complex scheduling issues unique to steeply dipping coal mine geology.
Suspected Serial Killer Captured with Help from Technology
The arrest this week of a man wanted in connection with the murders and rapes of several victims in the 1970s and 1980s was, in large part, thanks to technology.
Robots Capable of Conducting Job Interviews: The Future of HR?
Imagine having a life-changing job interview conducted...by a robot. Thanks to Russian startup Stafory, that vision is one step closer to reality with the design of its robot Vera.
Companies in the UK Sign Pledge to Cut Plastic Pollution
In a bid to reduce plastic pollution, over 40 companies in the U.K. have signed a pact promising to do so over the course of the next seven years.
Alexa Will Soon Help Teach Kids to be Polite
Concerned that barking demands at Alexa without an accompanying "please" or "thank you" is sending the wrong message to children, small users will soon be encouraged to be polite in their exchanges with the device thanks to a new feature.
Electronic Hotel Door Locks Vulnerable to Hacking, According to Research
Electronic door locks in some of the most well-known hotel chains around the world are vulnerable to hacking, according to research from the Finnish cybersecurity and privacy company F-Secure.
Streets of Sydney are Paved in Old Printer Toner
Old printer toner is getting a second life as road asphalt in Sydney, Australia, thanks to a collaboration between Australian company Downer and the Close the Loop organization.
Giant Device Will Help Clean Up Plastic in the Ocean
A long-awaited system of tubes designed to help rid the ocean of plastic waste will make its debut this week as it is installed in the Pacific Ocean.
Study: Record Concentration of Microplastics Found in Arctic
According to a new report, record levels of microplastics have been found in floating sea ice in the Arctic.
Florida Police Attempt to Use Dead Man's Finger to Unlock Smartphone
Hoping to gain access to the contents of a dead man’s locked smartphone, police officers in Largo, Florida, used the dead man’s finger in an attempt to unlock the phone.
Watch: Exascale Computing System for Earth Simulation is Released
The release of the Energy Exascale Earth System Model will include model code and documentation, as well as output from an initial set of benchmark simulations.
Army Called In to Help Clear Indonesian Rivers, Canals of Plastic Waste
As evidence of how the plastic pollution crisis, left unchecked, will persist in developing countries, authorities in Indonesia are calling on that nation’s army to help unclog rivers and canals of the gathering waste.
Preventing Jaywalking with Lasers, Facial Recognition Tech...and a Hose
In the Chinese city of Daye, jaywalking is a crime punishable by hose.
Engineering Hacks for the Non-engineer
Not being an engineer, it isn’t often that I can see a simple solution to an everyday problem through all of the minutiae of life. I often overlook details and make seemingly simple tasks more complicated. As such, I am always on the lookout for ways to simplify life and recently discovered a number of engineering hacks designed to do just that: simplify everyday tasks.
Carnegie Mellon and Sony to Create Robot Chefs
With robots being introduced into just about every industry imaginable, it’s only a logical next step that robots would eventually make their debut in the kitchen, helping to streamline food preparation.
Billions of Cockroaches Bred By AI for Medicinal Purposes Could Cause Catastrophe
A cockroach breeding farm run by artificial intelligence (AI) in China is attracting the attention of insect experts concerned that any failure (human or otherwise) to contain the pests would result in the catastrophic infestation of nearby cities.
Keep Your Couplings Clean and Dry
Stafford Manufacturing Corp. has introduced a new rigid shaft coupling cover that keeps couplings protected from dirt, dust and water. Stafford coupling covers are manufactured with ID sizes from 3/4" to 2" and are available in machined, injection molded or 3D-printed versions to fit straight-through and reducer style rigid couplings.
Watch: EV Charging Network, Google Helping Students, IEEE Standards for Autonomous Vehicles
Watch: EV Charging Network, Google Helping Students, IEEE Standards for Autonomous Vehicles
Hawaii Considering Ban on Certain Sunscreens
Environmentalists and lawmakers alike are showing support for a bill that proposes to ban certain sunscreens from beaches on the Hawaiian Islands.