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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.
San Francisco to consider ban on facial recognition technology
A lawmaker in San Francisco has presented legislation that would make the city the first in the U.S. to ban the use of facial recognition technology.
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.
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.
Four NASA tactics to mitigate communications system obsolescence
Learn how to fight obsolescence using these design principles from NASA’s Space Network Ground Segment Sustainment project.
Facial recognition used to locate lost pets
Dog and cat owners can now locate their lost pets with help from facial recognition technology.
Study: Uber, Lyft partly responsible for decline in public transportation ridership
University of Kentucky researchers are suggesting that the introduction of ride-hailing services like Lyft and Uber is responsible for declines in United States public transportation ridership.
China uses AI to capture misdeeds in public kitchens
Authorities in China are using artificial intelligence (AI) to detect unhygienic behaviors in restaurant, hotel and cafeteria kitchens, according to reports.
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.
Historical emissions trends updated with the Community Emissions Data System
The Community Emissions Data System covers the years 1750 to 2014 for carbonaceous aerosols and chemically reactive gases.
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.
Lab-on-a-chip helps locate DNA at crime scenes
A researcher from the University of Twente has devised a system for instantly locating the presence of human DNA at a crime scene.
Report: Employers to increase or maintain headcount thanks to automation
A report from ManpowerGroup projects that employers will hire more or maintain current human employee headcounts this year thanks to automation.
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.
Robocalls, telemarketing calls to increase amid government shutdown
Consumers may experience a surge in robocalls and telemarketing calls thanks to the partial government shutdown in the United States.