A reality-check pilot project has been launched in the Netherlands to see if a proposed governance framework can mitigate the risks inherent in facial recognition surveillance. The result is not suggested as a standard for ethical use of biometric surveillance…
Smart home features are becoming increasingly popular each year. Around the world, people are making the switch to simplify their lives and increase efficiency.While these changes may make your property feel futuristic, what value does smart home integration offer? Read…
The last decade brought a sustained run of profitability to the global airline industry, but carriers must expect that the next five years will be tougher. The seven trends described below will dramatically change how airlines operate. Read more in…
Think of this electronic travel buddy as your virtual concierge, troubleshooter and travel guide. If you don’t have your own ultra-intelligent electronic agent, you will be able to rent one as part of your travel package via the travel agent…
Smart TVs often come equipped with microphones or cameras that enable you to control the device via your voice or use it for video chatting. The FBI’s Portland field office published a blog post detailing all the ways someone could take advantage…
Municipalities can start making their roadways smarter right now by deploying off-the-shelf sensors. Wireless or wired IoT sensors of all types can collect data about a road’s condition, the weather, and wildlife-movement patterns. Read more in spectrum Internet of Things…
Customer scrutiny of the practices of large corporations is increasing at a rapid clip. More than ever, there’s pressure on retailers to reassure buyers that the tantalum used in their smartphones and laptops is not mined in war zones and…
Deep learning is growing in both popularity and revenue. In this article, we will shed light on the different milestones that have led to the deep learning field we know today. Read more in datafloq Deep Learning: Past and Future…
The smart home should make our lives easier, safer and better. But instead it is stuck in project mode, suspended in early-adopter limbo and without mass-market adoption. This research is a new way of looking at how people live at…
Many of the more than 100,000 robots across Amazon’s fulfillment centers are designed to accommodate some interaction with people. Sensor-enabled path planning and obstacle avoidance are front-line defenses against robot-involved accidents. Read more in ZDnet 2019 is the year robotics…
