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Researchers to Create Algorithm for Detecting and Eventually Predicting Crime at Sea
A surprising amount of crime takes place at sea, ranging from illegal fishing to drug smuggling and human trafficking. To detect, locate and eventually predict such activities, researchers from Oregon State University are developing new algorithms based on artificial intelligence and big data.
Database Maps Photovoltaic Installations in the Contiguous U.S.
The database includes location, size and type information for 1.47 million solar power systems.
Nvidia Making Fake Faces with Machine Learning
Using a new type of generative adversarial network (GAN) technique, a team from tech company Nvidia created images of people who do not actually exist.
Study: Personality Trait Makes Certain People Vulnerable to Cyber Attacks
Ever wonder what it is that makes a person vulnerable to cybercrime? Researchers from Michigan State University believe they have the answer and it has to do with a specific personality type.
Amazon, Ring File Patent Application for Facial Recognition Doorbell
According to recent reports, Amazon and its recent acquisition Ring filed a controversial patent application for exploring how to incorporate facial recognition technology into Ring’s line of video-audio doorbells.
3D-Printed Head Can Unlock Most Smartphones Secured by Facial Recognition Tech
Securing devices such as smartphones and tablets is no longer a matter of selecting an easy-to-remember password.
Trial of Facial Recognition Technology Underway in Central London
It should come as no surprise that facial recognition technology is everywhere, tracking folks at beer festivals, airports and every place in between. Shoppers in central London can also soon expect to be under the gaze of facial recognition technology as they prepare for the holidays this week as part of trial of the technology underway by the Metropolitan Police Service (otherwise known as the Met).
Skyworks Announces New Power Amplifier for Cellular 4G and 5G Infrastructure
Skyworks has unveiled its latest cellular infrastructure innovation, the SKY66313-11 — a wide instantaneous bandwidth power amplifier with industry-leading efficiency for FDD/TDD 4G LTE and 5G applications.
The Benefits of Working a Second Job, Part 2
In addition to extra funds, a second job can enrich one's life in several ways. Consider trying to turn your creative passions into some extra cash or a way to make new friends.
Offering a Helping Hand at Work Might Backfire
Is it better to offer a struggling coworker or employee a helping hand on the job or merely a “shoulder to cry on”? The answer to that question, according to a San Francisco State University-led study, is “it depends.”
Older Employees Leaving the Workforce Over Age Stereotypes
According to research from the University of Queensland School of Psychology, older workers may be leaving the workforce earlier than planned due to feeling stereotyped because of their ages.
Reporters Discover That Robot is Actually Just Man in Costume
Appearing as part of a demonstration at a recent state-sponsored event in Russia, Robot Boris, a robot capable of walking, talking and dancing, piqued the interest of journalists reporting on the event so much so that they discovered the robot was just a costume and underneath was simply a walking, talking, dancing…man.
NeuroData: Open-Source Repository for Big Neuro Data
The world’s largest and most diverse public neuroscience data repository holds nearly 100 public and private datasets.
DroneShield Earns Spot in 2019 Governmental Australian Military Sales Catalogue
DroneShield Ltd. has announced that its products DroneGun, DroneSentry and DroneSentinel have been approved for inclusion in the 2019 Australian Military Sales Catalogue.
Space Technology May Speed Up Airport Security
Thanks to computer learning, the scanner can tell threats from non-threats without requiring passengers to stand still or to take off outerwear as they pass through the scanner.
The Benefits of Working a Second Job
Maybe you have gotten behind on credit card or car payments? Regardless, there is no better way to earn more than to take on additional work.
As Brand Loyalty Grows, IT Departments Struggle to Find Balance
The issue is that consumers, many of them also business professionals, are building loyalty to certain brands or products and are beginning to use them in the office without IT approval.
Study: Lack of Sick Leave and Financial Worry Often Connected
Researchers LeaAnne DeRigne (FAU) and Patricia Stoddard-Dare, Ph.D., (Cleveland State) found in their original research that workers without paid sick time reported significantly more financial distress than people with the benefit.
Skyworks Announces Next-Generation of SPDT Switches
Skyworks has announced its newest family of high power SPDT switches.
Study: Modern Workers Not Equipped to Tackle 21st Century Problems
The number of concerns plaguing the 21st century, chief among them being catastrophes caused by climate change as well as rapidly escalating cybersecurity threats, are likely to worsen as, according to new research, humans are not equipped to battle these issues.