News & Articles By David Williams
03/29/2018 / By David Williams
A.I.-enhanced wearable exoskeletons being developed to turn soldiers into “Iron Man”
The idea of using an electronic exosuit or exoskeleton in order to gain certain physical abilities is nothing new. It has been the stuff of science fiction for the past several decades. Now a group of researchers have thought of adding one more ingredient into the mix, in the hopes that it could further improve […]
03/21/2018 / By David Williams
Baidu unveils voice cloning artificial intelligence that can swap genders and remove accents using just a few seconds of audio
Artificial intelligence (AI) technology has truly come a long way. Nowadays, it’s used for more than just advanced computing machines and robots. For example, Chinese internet giant Baidu has applied AI to voice cloning technology that it’s currently developing, and the progress it has made so far is remarkable. In just one year, the company has made […]
03/18/2018 / By David Williams
Researchers show how a moth’s brain is smarter than artificial intelligence
Insects may be simple, and in terms of intellectual capability, they will never be able to match humans, but they do have brains. They can definitely learn, as moths do when getting acquainted with new scents. But did you know that even moths can be smarter than today’s standard level of artificial intelligence? They are indeed, and […]
03/11/2018 / By David Williams
Intel breakthrough uses silicon to make a quantum processor; are hack-proof computers on the horizon?
Quantum computing is shaping up to be the next best thing since sliced bread, according to many technology industry leaders and experts. Indeed, many of today’s leading technology companies are trying to conduct their own research to advance the field, and they’re all making progress slowly but surely. Now microchip maker Intel has announced that […]
03/01/2018 / By David Williams
Latest Consumer Reports study identifies most hackable Smart TVs
There is a saying in the information security (infosec) industry that anything connected to a network can be hacked. Now, new data from Consumer Reports (CR) reveals that internet-connected Smart TVs can serve as prime examples, since millions of them can be controlled quite easily by hackers who can exploit a number of easy-to-find security flaws. This […]
02/28/2018 / By David Williams
You are being watched: Many apps can still track you, even if you turn off location services
Mobile phones, particularly of the smart variety, often come equipped with location tracking sensors that are used mainly for on-device navigation. These sensors enable phones to make full use of apps meant for maps, ride-sharing, and even simple web browsing, so most users tend leave them on all the time as they are often used. […]
02/27/2018 / By David Williams
Amazon’s new Key device already hacked by security researchers, highlighting security flaws
Online retail giant Amazon has a unique new delivery service feature that allows delivery guys to open locked doors, leave packages inside people’s homes, and leave after locking the door again behind them. This is called Amazon Key, and it’s a service that is now a hot topic in the security industry as one researcher […]
02/25/2018 / By David Williams
Bitcoin wallet devices found to be surprisingly vulnerable to hacking
People have touted bitcoin to be much more secure than most existing financial services. However, it’s not immune to hacks and other intrusions. A group of computer scientists has just shown how vulnerable Bitcoin can truly be, particularly when stored inside so-called hardware wallets that are meant to keep them safe in an analog form. […]
02/18/2018 / By David Williams
Scientists create customizable power source for wearable electronics that can be folded, cut, and stretched without losing functionality
Wearable technology has certainly come a long way ever since they first hit the mainstream market a few years back. But even now, researchers from all over the world are working to reinvent it in ways that will give users more benefits at much lesser costs. The latest advancement in the world of wearables comes […]
02/12/2018 / By David Williams
Ex-Google CEO is concerned Russia and China will “conquer the world” with AI in commercial and military operations
There are many legitimate reasons to be wary about the upcoming Artificial Intelligence (AI) revolution. AI and automation technology threaten to ruin society in a number of different ways, one of which is by taking away jobs that are currently being done by human workers. But — and rather ironically — that’s just if you […]
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