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Smart Speakers Can Be Hacked with a Laser

news | Nov 07, 2019 | Gadgets | 4

The sensitivity of microphones installed in smart speakers turned out to be high enough to transmit commands to them using a laser beam.

The US Army Developing Robots That Can Understand Commands

news | Nov 06, 2019 | Tech & Security | 3

The new military robots should be more independent so that they could be entrusted with a greater number of tasks and reduce the number of human soldiers needed in dangerous areas.

A New Agency to Protect American Citizens’ Digital Privacy

news | Nov 06, 2019 | Tech & Security | 3

The US Congress has proposed a new bill that will limit IT giants in collecting and using user information.

Ford Presents All-electric Mustang with 900 Hp Engine and Manual Gearbox

news | Nov 06, 2019 | Tech & Security | 3

The electric reincarnation of the iconic car has a lot of outstanding characteristics, but the developers have not yet provided any exact figures.

Right Holders Demand That Social Media Strengthen the Fight Against Piracy

news | Nov 06, 2019 | Tech & Security | 3

Representatives of American film companies are sure that the tools used to reveal fake news, violence and abusive publications can also help in identifying pirated content.

The Implementation of Paris Agreement Will Not Stop Sea Level Rise

news | Nov 05, 2019 | Science & Education | 3

Studies have shown that mankind has been significantly contributing to global warming since the 18th century.

Robotic Bees Get Artificial Soft Muscles Similar to Those of Real Bees

news | Nov 05, 2019 | Tech & Security | 3

The new resilient design helps robot bees to better withstand crushing into solid objects.

Scientists 3D Print Living Skin Complete with Blood Vessels

news | Nov 05, 2019 | Science & Education | 4

The technology has so far been tested on mice. For patient testing, donor cells have to be modified using CRISPR.

2017 cryptocurrency price boom may have been caused by one Bitcoin ‘whale’

news | Nov 05, 2019 | Crypto & Blockchain | 3

One year ago, researchers claimed that the price spike was driven by several major players, but after analyzing transactions made in Bitcoin and Tether, they concluded that the crypto race may have been created by just one whale.

Alexa Helps Investigate Murder

news | Nov 04, 2019 | Gadgets | 4

Amazon has provided the police with records made by smart speakers that might have witnessed the crime.

New police drones are to help find missing people

news | Nov 04, 2019 | Gadgets | 3

The drones are equipped with high-resolution cameras and heat-sensitive sensors, the data from which are processed by neural networks.

A software update allows the Tesla Model S to break the Porsche Taycan Turbo record

news | Nov 04, 2019 | Tech & Security | 3

Thanks to more advanced motor control, the Model S will receive an additional 50 horsepower.

Canon’s New Lens Features Sensor Airflow

news | Nov 04, 2019 | Tech & Security | 5

Such technology can clean the image sensor of dust more efficiently than a standard vibration-based system.

MIT creates a vest that can be used to control a robot

news | Oct 31, 2019 | Tech & Security | 3

The innovation allows the robot to gain human reflexes and a sense of balance.

Twitter to Ban Political Advertising from November 22

news | Oct 31, 2019 | Tech & Security | 4

The decision has already affected the company's shares.

Surgeons Broadcast Neurological Operation on Facebook Live

news | Oct 31, 2019 | Science & Education | 3

The goal of the broadcast was to show a successful operation to reduce other patients’ fears.

Apple Reports Results for 4Q 2019: Wearables and iPad Break Sales Records

news | Oct 31, 2019 | Business & Startups | 3

The main growth in the last quarter of the year was accounted for by wearable gadgets, such as Apple Watches and AirPods, as well as iPads, whereas iPhone and Mac sales went down.

MIT engineers create M-Blocks modular cube robots, that perform tasks in a coordinated manner

news | Oct 30, 2019 | Tech & Security | 5

The cubes are able to organize themselves into different shapes, recognizing each other by barcodes.

Facebook sues NSO Group, the spyware developer

news | Oct 30, 2019 | Tech & Security | 3

Attacks on WhatsApp users are the cause of the lawsuit. Facebook believes that the NSO Group has not just provided a software hacking solution, but also helped to implement it.

Waymo Startup Launches Closed Driverless Taxi Tests

news | Oct 29, 2019 | Tech & Security | 3

At the moment, participation in the trials requires the signing of a non-disclosure agreement, but it is still in the air when unmanned trips will be available to general public.

International Energy Agency: Offshore Wind Power Generation Can Provide More Electricity Than Mankind Needs

news | Oct 29, 2019 | Tech & Security | 4

Experts estimate that the development of the industry and the emergence of new technologies will enable offshore wind farms to produce 420,000 TWh of energy per annum, which is 18 times more than currently required.

DJI's New Quadcopter Weighs 249 Grams

news | Oct 29, 2019 | Gadgets | 3

The quadcopter is so tiny that it is not subject to American laws governing the use of aircraft.

Seraph air cargo taxi completes its maiden flight

news | Oct 28, 2019 | Tech & Security | 4

The aircraft is capable of carrying up to 250 kg of payload, but the developers have not yet disclosed the maximum flight range.

Google to replace Home and Mini devices that failed due to firmware upgrade

news | Oct 28, 2019 | Gadgets | 3

The Company has agreed to accept, among other things, devices with the expired warranty period.