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Objects Able to "Talk" Using Stereophonic Device
Ever imagine what objects would say if they could speak? Well wonder no more thanks to researchers at NEC Corporation who have designed an acoustic augmented reality technology that gives a “voice” to typically voiceless objects for wearers of specially-designed wireless earphones.
A Control System for Quantum Computers
The era of quantum computers is coming soon. The sheer power of these machines is in direct proportion to the number of qubits. However, a probable break in the development is the difficulty in controlling a large number of qubits simultaneously.
Driverless Cars Will Mean Fewer Deaths, Reduced Insurance Premiums
Presenting his findings at a seminar on the future of travel, Swinburne University of Technology’s self-driving car expert Dr. Hussein Dia blames 90 percent of the 1.2 million worldwide annual deaths linked to auto accidents on human error.
A Jean Jacket...with a Twist
In collaboration with Google, clothing maker Levi Strauss will begin selling a jean jacket with touch controls woven into the fabric.
Two New Security Robots Added to Tech Company Catalog
Designed for use in airports, hospitals and open-air settings, the models are outfitted with infrared cameras and sensors that can detect intruders and weapons.
Technology for a Safer Football Game
A new nanocomposite smartfoam could help to measure impacts sustained while playing football, helping coaches to make sound decisions about player health.
Factors for Predicting Cyberattacks
A new study presents evidence that the number of cyberattacks can be predicted—a finding that could be of significant value to providers of cybersecurity and resilience services.
Practical Localized Air Quality Modeling
A Carnegie Mellon professor developed an air quality modeling tool that requires no expertise to use.
PrivacyStreams Limits Access of Sensitive Information to App Developers
Carnegie Mellon and Peking Universities have been collaborating to develop a service they are referring to as PrivacyStreams, which will help app developers and protect the privacy of smartphone users by providing app developers with the data they need for their apps to function, but not access to private information.
Smart Traffic Signals Designed for Pedestrians with Disabilities
A system now being developed will relay information from a user’s smartphone to traffic signals, prompting timing adjustments to accommodate pedestrians with disabilities.
Preventing Roadkill with an Animal Detection System
A prototype of a roadside animal detection system from Brazilian firm ViaFauna includes a set of motion sensors mounted on poles that can be spaced 100 miles apart.
Shopping with the Help of a Smart Mirror
By observing the age, gender and style preferences as indicated by a customer’s selections, the mirror—equipped with sensors, displays and cameras working in conjunction with an algorithm—can make recommendations tailored to the customer about other items in the store.
The Vulnerability of Fitness Trackers
The personal data, according to the researchers, could be shared with third parties, such as marketing agencies and online retailers or used to manufacture false health records, netting hackers cheaper insurance coverage.
In a Natural Disaster, Fog Computing May Be Essential
Using computing power built into mobile phones, routers and other hardware to create a network, emergency managers and first responders would be able to share and act on information.
Asian Business Leaders Considering Tech Solutions to Fight Abuse of Migrant Workers
Recommendations to protect migrant workers from abuse and slavery were made by Asia’s business leaders at the Bali Process, a forum of 45 Indo-Pacific countries meeting on the topic. Chief among the solutions being recommended included various communication technologies.
Former Google Employees Want to Automate the Traditional NYC Bodega
Former Google employees Paul McDonald and Ashwath Rajan want to automate a New York City fixture -- the neighborhood bodega.
Scientists Create Paper-Based Test for TB
In an effort to improve the wait times for diagnosing tuberculosis (TB) in people living in remote and resource-challenged locations, scientists have created a paper-based tuberculosis test that offers quick results using a smartphone.
'Out of this World' AI Impacts the Future of Space Tech
Artificial intelligence has the potential to address many challenges in space, from planning and scheduling mission operations to automating image analysis for spacecraft guidance, navigation and control.
Johns Hopkins Sets New Record for Medical Delivery Drones
Publishing their results in the American Journal of Clinical Pathology, researchers were able to use the drones to transport human blood samples across the desert all while maintaining a safe temperature for the delicate cargo.
Using Artificial Intelligence to Identify Sexual Orientation
Using artificial intelligence (AI), we can do just about anything from solving crimes to making predictions about a person’s behavior. Now, researchers from Stanford University believe that by using a computer algorithm, they can determine the sexual orientation of a person based entirely on their facial features.