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09/14/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Safety alert: Experts recommend disabling many of your new car’s features due to risks of driver distraction

Many vehicles come with infotainment systems meant to make the task of driving that much easier. Researchers from the University of Utah have found these features to be anything but helpful, however. According to the researchers, these infotainment systems place high demands for the drivers’ attention that make them distractions and, as such, should be […]

05/08/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

3D printable robot arm created that could be used for sign language, making communication easier for hearing-impaired

Sign language interpreters aren’t always available, making communication between the hearing and deaf communities all the more difficult. Closing this gap through technology is an option that continues to see numerous attempts. The latest of these is a robotic sign language interpreter that takes the form of an arm. The creation of researchers at the […]

05/07/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Self-driving cars will soon use lasers to see hidden dangers

Whether you’re a hands-on driver or someone who enjoys a self-driving car, unexpected obstacles are a danger you risk facing every day. You can make split-second decisions based on what’s in front of you. But what if that object or person is hidden behind a tight corner? There’s no way for you to see it […]

04/13/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

SCARY: Computer experts show how easy it is to hack off-the-shelf smart devices like baby monitors and home security cameras

Is anyone truly secure in their home? That may not be the case in a world where bridges are being connected by rapidly improving technology. And with off-the-shelf smart devices becoming increasingly common features in homes, it seems that it’s easier than ever to invade the sanctity of a personal space. This was demonstrated by […]

04/06/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Creepy or cute? Russian company can print a 3D model of your unborn child based on ultrasound photos

The future of ultrasound has arrived: expectant mothers may soon be able to acquire 3D print models of their unborn babies. This unique service is being offered by Russian firm, Embryo 3D. Their process is simple enough. Once they’ve been given a complete ultrasound scan of an embryo, they then go about converting it into […]

01/29/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Technology removes one more degree of humanity from hospitals: New AI can accurately predict when patients will DIE

When will you die? It’s a morbid question that no one is able to answer with certainty; but a new artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm can. Developed by researchers from Stanford University, the AI is said to be capable of predicting the time of a patient’s death with terrifying accuracy. Tests have shown it to be […]

01/27/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

You CAN clone yourself – in about 20 years, according to Microsoft; a “robot second-self” will act as a digital extension of your consciousness

In 20 years, humans will have robot doubles containing digital copies of their consciousness. That’s the future envisioned by Microsoft executives Brad Smith and Harry Shum. According to the two men, artificial intelligence (AI) alter egos are inevitable. This is just one of the predictions they’ve outlined in their book, “The Future Computed.” In the pages, […]

01/23/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Your car is a double agent: Internet connectivity allows it to monitor and report your location and driving habits

If you’re one of the tens of millions of drivers whose car is connected to the Internet, beware: Your car could be spying on you. This foreboding warning comes from various auto and privacy experts who’ve noticed disturbing trends among the majority of modern automobiles. According to the DailyMail.co.uk, there are a plethora of ways […]

01/11/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Chip design flaw bigger than first thought – billions of Intel and AMD-powered devices are vulnerable to hackers

Researchers from Project Zero, a team of security analysts under Google, have uncovered two computer chip security flaws that could potentially impact millions. Known as Meltdown and Spectre, these exploits first came to light in early 2018 but were already the subject of speculation in late 2017. According to the DailyMail.co.uk,, they only recently became […]

01/03/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Even AI doesn’t want to see THAT: Met police want to use artificial intelligence to identify child porn, but it keeps tagging pictures of the desert

Part of combating child pornography is poring over images and videos containing such content. Going over footage child abuse is enough to distress any member of the force, but help may soon be on the way. The Metropolitan Police, Greater London’s own law enforcement agency, is developing an artificial intelligence (AI) system that can take […]

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