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Artificial intelligence has learned to generate human faces

news | Feb 19, 2019 | Tech & Security | 4

The word combination "neural network" has become quite fashionable, but most people only know in theory what it stands for. Site thispersondoesnotexist.com, created to work with the StyleGAN neural network, is a pleasant exception.

Open government: what data the state is ready to disclose?

articles | Feb 19, 2019 | Tech & Security | 4

Governments of different countries are increasingly coming to the practice of more open management and providing more and more data on the work of departments. Nevertheless, to what extent are the authorities really ready to share information with the public? Moreover, where is the boundary between security, data protection, freedom of information and the interests of citizens?

NASA to print equipment on 3D printers

news | Feb 19, 2019 | Tech & Security | 4

3D printing is one of the major inventions of our day. The first 3D printer appeared in 1986, and the technology has made great strides since then. It is nowadays used even in the space industry.\n

China introduces smart prisons

news | Feb 18, 2019 | Tech & Security | 3

The system will be tested in Hong Kong. 8300 inmates currently hosted in local prisons will be controlled by cutting-edge technologies.

3D printing: from cakes to firearms

articles | Feb 18, 2019 | Tech & Security | 3

3D used to be known exclusively in cinemas. But in recent years 3D printing has become increasingly popular, and is sometimes called alternative design. The technology was first introduced in 1984. After several decades it has the possibility to change the world beyond recognition.

Artificial Intelligence looses to a human

news | Feb 13, 2019 | Tech & Security | 3

The Project Debater Programme from IBM is intended to prove its opinion in debates with humans. Last summer it gained an impressive victory over TV anchor Dan Zafir but met with a more challenging opponent a few days ago.\n

When to expect a global wireless Internet

articles | Feb 12, 2019 | Tech & Security | 4

SpaceX, Google, Facebook and other companies are working to create a new wireless infrastructure. The developers will not only have to solve the complex engineering problems of moving the Internet into the stratosphere or into orbit, but also to deal with the space debris, to withstand competition and come to agreement with politicians and antitrust services

Scientists report on the dangers of self-driving cars

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

Sustainability, safety, and elimination of human error – these are all undeniable advantages of self-driving cars. But for any type of technology, there are potential risks…\n

Quantum computer: a panacea for computing technology?

articles | Feb 01, 2019 | Tech & Security | 7

Quantum computers are increasingly gaining traction — not just among scientists, but also with journalists excited about the upcoming computing technology revolution set to completely transform our world....

A new virus attacks computers around the world

news | Jan 20, 2019 | Tech & Security | 4

Information security experts have reported a new virus and there are no efficient methods today to combat the malware nicknamed Djvu. Djvu is spreading on the Internet like an avalanche, attacking many devices...

Project Alias To Protect You From Information Leaks

articles | Jan 16, 2019 | Tech & Security | 4

Virtual assistants today are incredibly popular. These compact devices make people’s lives easier by helping them find necessary information on the web, offering smart home solutions and completing other...

What is Augmented Reality (AR)

articles | Jan 16, 2019 | Tech & Security | 3

Human perception is naturally constrained by the physiological limits of our sensory organs. For thousands of years, we’ve been using a variety of instruments to enhance our perception of the world,...

AMD releases first 7 nm video cards

news | Jan 11, 2019 | Tech & Security | 3

Radeon VII to compete with GeForce RTX 2080 from NVIDIA

Beta Technologies Developing an Electric Vertical Take-off and Landing Aircraft

news | Jan 11, 2019 | Tech & Security | 3

The aircraft maximum speed is 300 km/h and the flight range is up to 250 km

IBM Unveils Its First Quantum Computer Model

news | Jan 09, 2019 | Tech & Security | 3

The IBM Q System One cannot yet be purchased, but users will be able to rent computing power

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Ticket to Weightlessness: How Space Became an Entertainment Industry and Orbit — the New Attraction

articles | Oct 13, 2025 | Business & Startups

Back in the 20th century, space was accessible only to astronauts — though ideas about its commercialization were already being discussed as early as the 1960s. Today, several decades later, more than 50 people have become space tourists, joining research missions without being professional astronauts. So, how much does a space trip cost? Can anyone go to space — and what does the future hold for this new entertainment industry?

Saudi Fintech Startup Tamara Raises Up to $2.4 Billion — Funds to Be Used for Expanding Credit and Payment Products

news | Oct 06, 2025 | Business & Startups

Saudi payment startup Tamara has announced securing a financing package of up to $2.4 billion. The sponsors include U.S. bank Goldman Sachs, financial conglomerate Citi, and private equity funds of Apollo, managed by Apollo Global Management.