TECH & INNOVATION

Huawei is Pushing for the Rural Canadian Market Amidst Controversy

TECH & INNOVATION 06.04.2019 05:53 AM

Huawei is continuing to supply equipment to improve internet access in underserved markets. A British Columbia community will soon have faster wireless service through a trial project from ABC Communications using Huawei Technologies equipment.

5G Technology is Considered a Global Health Risk by Some Scientists

06.03.2019 00:14 AM

While 4G was dangerous, 5G could be much worse. Over 180 scientists and doctors in almost 40 countries are warning the world about 5G health risks. "Resolution 1815 of the Council of Europe" spells it out quite concisely: "We, the undersigned scientists, recommend a moratorium on the roll-out of the fifth generation, 5G, until potential hazards for human health and the environment have been fully investigated by scientists independent from industry.

Fake Facebook Accounts: The Never-ending Battle Against Bots

05.27.2019 13:52 PM

Facebook's crackdown on "inauthentic" activity has resulted in the blocking of some three billion account creations over a six-month period

Chick-fil-A’s AI Can Spot Signs of Foodborne Illness from Social Media Posts with 78% Accuracy

05.27.2019 12:31 PM

The fast food franchise is using algorithms for food safety issues. Chick-fil-A might not be the first company that you would expect to see Artificial Intelligence and machine learning in action, but the fast food franchise is using algorithms for food safety issues.

World’s Largest Laser Lab Delayed Due to Disputes

05.27.2019 12:12 PM

Delays and disagreements plague final stages of the world-leading, €850-million Extreme Light Infrastructure being built across Eastern Europe.

Scientists Design Wood With Better Heat Properties

05.25.2019 22:28 PM

Today, the availability of more sustainable material for construction is only a few. Problems such as the amount of carbon emissions are one of the major concerns.

The Drone Market Could Triple in Size by 2023, Says The FAA

05.24.2019 10:48 AM

The market for drones is growing faster than anticipated The Federal Aviation Administration or The FAA has released its forecast for the next 20 years which focuses on the aviation world between 2019 and 2039.

The Government Is Serious About Creating Mind-Controlled Weapons

05.24.2019 09:49 AM

Thought-controlled weapons are in the works. The Department of Defense's research unit, the DARPA, is paying scientists to invent and discover ways to read the minds of the soldiers using tools like genetic engineering of the human brain, infrared beams and nanotechnology.

Facebook’s New Virtual Reality Headset is a Game Changer

05.24.2019 09:46 AM

Facebook says its new Oculus Quest VR headsets are being shipped as of now–for 399 US dollars each.

Microsoft Says Cortana Will Be The Best Digital Assistant

05.24.2019 09:28 AM

Microsoft announced that Cortana will soon gain conversational artificial intelligence During the Build 2019 conference in Seattle, Washington, Microsoft's digital assistant, Cortana, was announced as a conversational artificial intelligence and could soon rival established competitors like Amazon's Alexa.

Researchers Create First Sensor Package That Can Ride on Bees

05.23.2019 11:35 AM

Farmers can now monitor their farms remotely without worrying about recharging their drone batteries.

'Spidey Senses' Could Help Autonomous Machines Avoid Accidents

05.22.2019 07:38 AM

What if drones and self-driving cars had the tingling "spidey senses" of Spider-Man? Andres Arrieta, an assistant professor of mechanical engineering at Purdue University says drones and self-driving cars might actually detect and avoid objects better if they would process sensory information faster.

Artificial Intelligence May Help Doctors in Detecting Lung Cancer

05.21.2019 17:48 PM

Artificial intelligence may help doctors make more accurate readings of CT scans used to screen for lung cancer.

Info 101: Clearing the Air on What A Wind Turbine Is

05.20.2019 17:48 PM

This basic knowledge of wind turbines will clear out any misgivings you have on wind power. (Photo : Dirk Goldhahn) Windmills at the shore of denmark at Bønnerup Strand If you were asked to give one symbol for clean energy, your mind would immediately go to wind turbines.

Using the Virtual Environment to Study Crime

05.20.2019 11:09 AM

The results showed a striking degree of knowledge and skill by experienced burglars in choosing which home to target, how to navigate inside and what to take, revealing unprecedented insight into crime prevention