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How the “Frontier” Became the Slogan of Uncontrolled AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been billed as the next frontier of humanity: the newly available expanse whose exploration …
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Dynamic dazzle distorts speed
Dazzle camouflage, as used on World War I battleships to fool U-boat commanders, has been modernised for the twenty-first century with moving patterns.
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Football fans to get smartphone vote to substitute player
An English Premier League club wants to allow supporters to vote via smartphone for the player they want substituted during a match, a data analyst has told a Doha...
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'Technical issue' briefly cripples Swedish air traffic
"A technical issue" temporarily affected air traffic control operations in large parts of Sweden on Thursday, barring planes from taking off for 90 minutes, authorities...
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Why we need to do more for the victims of online fraud and scams
As we come to the end of National Consumer Fraud Awareness Week, I can't help but reflect on my own work researching this difficult and often fraught area.
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Opinion: Four arguments for ethical online shaming (and four problems with them)
In democracies, it's pretty difficult to bring about any agreement on anything. So when there is general consensus that something is a problem, I think it's a good...
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Innovations are needed if Big Data is to boost jobs, says new research
Phenomenal quantities of valuable data are now being collected and created by UK businesses but much of its commercial potential remains untapped.
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France deploying anti-drone technology to protect Euro 2016
France will deploy anti-drone technology to interfere with and take control of any flying machines that violate no-fly zones over stadiums at the European Championship...
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Hill Tech Happenings, Week of May 16
Monday, May 16, 2016 House Floor: H.R. 4743, National Cybersecurity Preparedness Consortium Act of 2016, as amended House Floor Tuesday, May 17, 2016 Hearing: Oversight...
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Construction experts at University of Pittsburgh symposium call for bamboo to become 21st century building material
Bamboo has a critical role to play in the provision of safe and affordable housing and could be a key contributor to greener urban environments worldwide, according...
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US Navy poised to take ownership of its largest warship
The U.S. Navy is ready to take ownership of the Zumwalt, its largest and most technologically sophisticated destroyer.
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Students are using 'smart' spy technology to cheat in exams
Students at a medical college in Thailand have been caught using spy cameras linked to smartwatches to cheat during exams. They used wireless spycams in eyeglasses...
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Explainer: How dangerous is turbulence, and can it bring down a plane?
If you have ever travelled on an aeroplane the chances are you have experienced some form of turbulence. For those of us who fly infrequently, it can be alarming...
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New tech fuelling global boom in child sex tourism: study
Technology is transforming the global sex trade and making it easier than ever for travellers to prey on children, a landmark study on paedophiles warned Thursday...
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A sixth sense protects drivers except when texting
While much has been made about the dangers of texting and driving, less attention has been focused on the age-old distractions of being absent minded or upset while...
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High-tech devices take cheating to new level in Thai schools
Glasses with embedded cameras and smartwatches with stored information seem like regular spy equipment for the likes of James Bond, but for three students applying...
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Phones at the dinner table: Study explores attitudes
Checking email for work. Posting a photo to Facebook. Texting the kids to come downstairs. Sending a quick snap to a friend. People of all ages might use their...
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Digital media may be changing how you think
Tablet and laptop users beware. Using digital platforms such as tablets and laptops for reading may make you more inclined to focus on concrete details rather than...
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Simulation tool uses FinTech quant techniques and big data to guide best health insurance plan
Using technologies originally developed to evaluate complex investments and portfolios, a new data-driven simulator is being developed to help individuals and families...
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