Tech & Security
Thanks to a rapid technological development, millions of people now take things for granted, that they could not even imagine a few years ago. However, everything new brings not only opportunities but dangers as well. In this section we write about the ways to use the former and insure you against the latter. We discuss what each product is intended for, what individual devices can do, who invents and produces them as well as how to keep your data confidential and not fall for machinations, tricks or hoaxes. You will find all about it here.
Flyboard Air: military hoverboard demonstration sparks outrage in Paris
The hoverboard was presented during a military parade in Paris, which is a traditional part of the Bastille Day celebrations. The show made waves among experts and civilians alike.
Dolphin 1 — a New Generation Lifebuoy
Dolphin 1 differs from a regular lifebuoy in that it is remote-controlled. A rescuer can stay on the shore, while Dolphin 1 propels itself out to the drowning person.
Pilots will see through planes
This will be achieved using the Striker II HMD helmet from British company BAE Systems. The device was initially built for military purposes.
Australia Starts Phase 2 of Busbot Programme
The programme is intended for full-scale implementation of unmanned public transport. The honour to receive the know-how was awarded to Coffs Harbor in New South Wales.
Artificial Intelligence Becomes the New World Online Poker Champion
The programme developed by Facebook experts and scientists from Carnegie Mellon University has become the absolute world champion after beating the world’s 12 best poker players.
Boston Dynamics. Company history
How the company became the most famous robot manufacturer without building a single commercial model, and what can be expected from Boston Dynamics in the future
Agent Smith is a threat to the security of your smartphone
The virus replaces WhatsApp and other popular services with harmful copies.
It’s official: Google is listening to us
Company representatives have confessed that the Google Home smart speaker and Google Assistant service transmit users’ voice commands to company experts.
Amazon wants to make their smart home more convenient to use
An interview with Nathan Smith, director of Smart Home UX at Amazon, who is leading a team of developers working on new smart home features for Alexa
German aircraft learn to land on their own
Similar technology has previously worked only for landings at large airports. Soon the autopilot will be used even on small airfields.
American Black Hornet drones sent to Afghanistan
The first batch of devices was sent to soldiers in the 3rd brigade of the 82nd Airborne Division.
Exoskeleton – a dream that becomes a reality in the modern world
The majority of the achievements people have reached were driven by the human desire to be faster, higher and stronger.This is noticeable in daily life and different areas of culture like sports and technologies. People want to surpass themselves and others, and, of course, make their life easier.
Americans build laser that identifies people by their heartbeat
The device was developed as part of the Jetson program created by the Ministry of Defence. The laser is meant to be used for special operations.
Arby Restaurant Presents a “Carrot” Made out of Turkey Meat
The new dish was called "Marrot". Not only does it look and taste like a carrot, but it also has all the nutrients found in the vegetable.
Swedish scientists learn to use wood for printing
To achieve this, researchers from the Chalmers University of Technology in Goteborg improved traditional ‘ink’ for 3D printers made out of wood fibres.
Libra – hype, revolution or sham?
Over the past few weeks, Libra has probably become the most discussed topic in all media outlets. There is a lot of speculation around the topic: someone views initiative as a threat, while others believe that it is a long-awaited breakthrough.
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Voice assistants - the future of tabletop gaming?
The first game in the new genre will be St. Noire detective story from Atari. The product’s features were detailed by the company co-founder Nolan Bushnell and its creative director Zay Ortiz.
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The downfall of Galaxy Fold, the idea crisis and the future of smartphones
Samsung has cancelled the release of Galaxy Fold. Why do engineers, designers and users rarely see eye to eye, and what can we expect from the mobile industry in the future?
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Digital Science's CEO talks about Open Research
Almost every modern science deals with large volumes of data. Digital Science is a company focused on developing instruments for the scientific ecosystem, which will simplify research processes and increase their efficiency.
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