Networking & Computing Technology News & Analysis

Researchers develop monitoring system for coronavirus patients

A team from the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) is turning a wireless monitoring device already in development into a tool for tracking the health of coronavirus patients.

Mitsubishi Electric creates technology for improving production lines

Features of the technology include an integrated design of layout and materials flow for raising planning efficiency and AI simulations for enabling estimates of expected productivity gains.

Video: NASA paints a 3D portrait of atmospheric methane

Researchers may now use a new data visualization tool developed by NASA to track sources of methane emissions and the atmospheric movement of this important greenhouse gas.

First license for Virtual Environment for Reactor Applications (VERA) software

The software package includes computational tools and supporting infrastructure to support light water reactor modeling and simulation.

Assessing the cyber soft spots of sports facilities

In many stadiums, fire alarms and ventilation systems are connected digitally, giving operators more control. This setup is convenient, but may put fans at risk if criminals hack into the system and potentially lure crowds to danger.

Radar system aims to reduce "left baby" heatstroke accidents

The "rear occupant alert" system is intended to prevent passengers from being left unattended in rear seats.

Video: How a collaboration platform can keep the coronavirus threat from killing businesses

GForge is helping businesses adapt to the coronavirus threat by making it easier to use a collaboration platform to empower remote workers.

Video: A nexus observed between air pollution and the coronavirus

Residents of regions with high air pollution levels are at greater risk from the coronavirus, but lockdown and quarantine conditions have resulted in a sharp drop in pollution levels.

Smart 5G patrol robots equipped with Advantech’s MIC-770 edge computer deployed to fight coronavirus

The robotic devices help authorities monitor mask wearing and body temperatures in public places.

How technology is being used to combat the coronavirus

Here is a review of the latest technological tools being used to combat the spread of the virus so far.

Solar cells shine indoors and power IoT devices

The dye-sensitized solar cells are based on a copper-complex electrolyte, making them suitable for harvesting indoor light from fluorescent lamps and LEDs.

Use your computer to help combat COVID-19

Help combat the threat of COVID-19 by donating some unused computational power to the Folding@home Consortium distributed computing project.

Three new cable solutions available from Belden

New products include FiberExpress flexible ribbon cable, DNV GL certified category cables and low-loss ½ in coaxial cables.

Durable sensors produced using nanotech, 3D printing

Engineers from Canada's University of Waterloo have created a durable sensor for wearable devices using nanotechnology and 3D printing.

Watch: Smithsonian Institution launches open access image digital database

An online platform launched by the Smithsonian Institution now provides public access to almost three million high-resolution 2D and 3D images.

Tech company develops a device for thwarting facial recognition 'spoofing' attempts

To thwart facial login “spoofing” attempts — where hackers attempt to gain access to facial recognition-protected smartphones and other devices using pictures, masks and even a 3D-printed head — a team from the tech company Trinamix has developed a “skin-sensing” technology to rival standard facial recognition technology.

Networking and Computing