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Could Apple And Amazon Embrace Cryptocurrencies Soon?
Some of the world's biggest tech and e-commerce giants are making huge strides toward embracing the burgeoning cryptocurrency industry.
Accelerating Image Recognition In Video Stream With Free GPU
Image recognition in a video stream is actively developing in recent years due to its practical application in various areas starting from security surveillance to virtual reality to robotics. All these areas require the system to be able to process a huge amount of data in near real-time conditions. Thus, a high-speed of computation becomes a primary target for accurate image recognition.
Top 5 Best VPN Services in 2019
Online privacy and security should be one of the topmost priority for every netizen. These are some of the things that a regular internet user takes for granted until hacking, privacy theft, phishing, and other security concerns happen and has wreaked havoc on one's identity and finances.
Top 5 Best Tools To Monitor Website Changes In 2019
The website of a business is like its brand ambassador in the digital space and therefore, it has to look, say, and behave properly. While every company does its best to keep the website up and running, downtime, hacking threat, defacement, and vandalism can never be ruled out.
Recalled Ground Beef That Caused Salmonella Outbreak May Still Be In Your Freezer, CDC Warns
CDC warned the public about double checking freezers for possible remnants of recalled ground beef. People should know the necessary measures to take so the outbreak can completely come to a close.
Video Game Therapy Helps Stroke Survivors Regain Arm Movement
Scientists in Illinois have designed a new video game that helps stroke survivors regain arm movement. This inexpensive and wearable treatment is hope for patients, researchers said.
New Calculations Reveal Venus Is Not The Closest Planet To Earth
Scientists found that contrary to popular belief, the Earth's closest neighbor is not Venus. The formula used to measure distances between planets were not as accurate as people thought it was.
Up To 97 Percent Of Norway's Plastic Bottles Are Now Recycled
Norway announced an environmental feat in the recycling game. The country said that 97 percent of its plastic bottles are now recycled, inspiring other nations to follow suit.
Unvaccinated Oregon Boy Diagnosed With Tetanus Racks Up Nearly A Million Dollars In Medical Bills
A family paid nearly a million dollars in medical bills after an unvaccinated boy from Oregon suffered from Tetanus. The child spent more than two months in the hospital fighting for his life. After the ordeal, the family declined recommended subsequent vaccinations.
Razor Game Closing Its Digital Storefront At The End Of February
Razor Game will be closing its digital storefront on Feb. 28 at 4 am EST. Users are advised to retrieve any unused keys from the store before shutdown occurs. Razer will continue to fulfill any preorders and announced that games will still work as long as users have their stream or Uplay keys.
Gearing Up For 5G: A Miniature, Low-cost Transceiver For Fast, Reliable Communications
Gearing up for 5G: A miniature, low-cost transceiver for fast, reliable communications Researchers at Tokyo Institute of Technology (Tokyo Tech) have designed a 28 GHz transceiver that integrates beamforming[1] with dual-polarized multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO[2]) technology.
Researchers Unveils Key Findings In African Art Thanks To Medical Technology
Researchers unveils key findings in African art thanks to medical technology On Feb. 16, the Art Institute of Chicago announced the results of significant new research on five terracotta sculptures--so named Bankoni after a village in present-day Mali where they were found.
Large-Scale Window Material Developed For PM2.5 Capture And Light Tuning
Large-scale window material developed for PM2.5 capture and light tuning Tuning the light intensity and reducing the concentration of atmospheric particulate matter (PM) in commercial buildings are both crucial to keep indoor people comfortable and healthy.
Use of clinical apps significantly improves quality of cardiovascular care
Use of clinical apps significantly improves quality of cardiovascular care A pilot program using several clinical decision support tools in the outpatient setting to treat and educate stable ischemic heart disease patients has shown success in improving angina in these patients.
Companies With More Financial Analysts Produce More And Better-quality Patents
Companies with more financial analysts produce more and better-quality patents A recent study conducted by researchers from the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M), in collaboration with the Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona (UAB), explores the role of financial analysts on firms' innovation strategy and outcome.
Artificial Intelligence To Boost Earth System Science
Artificial intelligence to boost Earth system science A study by German scientists from Jena and Hamburg, published today in the journal Nature, shows that artificial intelligence (AI) can substantially improve our understanding of the climate and the Earth system.
Shaping light lets 2D microscopes capture 4D data
Shaping light lets 2D microscopes capture 4D data Rice University researchers have added a new dimension to their breakthrough technique that expands the capabilities of standard laboratory microscopes.
The First Walking Robot That Moves Without GPS
The first walking robot that moves without GPS Human eyes are insensitive to polarized light and ultraviolet radiation. Ants, however, can use those to locate themselves in space.
Nearly 50 Percent Of Americans Have Heart-Related Disease, Study Finds
Nearly 50 Percent Of Americans Have Heart-Related Disease, Study Finds According to the new study from the American Heart Association, 121. 5 million Americans, or roughly 48.
Battle of the noses: Why men's noses are bigger than women's?
For people wondering why males have bigger noses, researchers from the University of Iowa might have an answer.
Study: Smart Car Technologies Save Drivers $6.2 Billion On Fuel Costs Each Year
Study: Smart car technologies save drivers $6.2 billion on fuel costs each year On one of the busiest traveling holidays of the year, drivers may be focusing on getting to grandma's house for Thanksgiving dinner, not on what smart car technologies can do to save fuel costs.
Study: Healthcare Providers — Not Hackers — Leak More Of Your Data
Study: Healthcare providers — not hackers — leak more of your data Your personal identity may fall at the mercy of sophisticated hackers on many websites, but when it comes to health data breaches, hospitals, doctors' offices, and even insurance companies are oftentimes the culprits.
Human Images From World's First Total-Body Scanner Unveiled
Human images from world's first total-body scanner unveiled EXPLORER, the world's first medical imaging scanner that can capture a 3-D picture of the whole human body at once, has produced its first scans.
Google Cloud CEO Diane Greene To Be Replaced By Former Oracle Exec Thomas Kurian
Google Cloud CEO Diane Greene to be replaced by former Oracle exec Thomas Kurian. Google has replaced its chief executive officer in the cloud business slump.
Huawei Aiming To Catch Up Samsung By 2020 In Smartphone Market
Huawei Aiming To Catch Up Samsung By 2020 In Smartphone Market Huawei is developing an artificial intelligence chip for smartphones. Last month, Huawei said it plans to commercialize the AI-based chip set "Ascend 910" and the mini version "Ascend 310" next year.
YouTube Announces Support For Virtual Reality Adding The Oculus Go
YouTube announces support for virtual reality adding the Oculus Go. YouTube is making its virtual reality app available on Facebook's Oculus Go, a portable VR headset, and is enhancing VR content accessibility.
Study: Russian physicists upgrade cheap diode laser for use in precise measurements
Study: Russian physicists upgrade cheap diode laser for use in precise measurements Russian physicists have developed a method for drastically narrowing the emission spectrum of an ordinary diode laser, like that in a laser pointer.
Study: Laser technique may open door to more efficient clean fuels
Study: Laser technique may open door to more efficient clean fuels Research by the University of Liverpool could help scientists unlock the full potential of new clean energy technologies.
Study: European Commission launches online tool to measure how well Europe and Asia are connected
Study: European Commission launches online tool to measure how well Europe and Asia are connected On 19 October 2018, as a deliverable of the 12th Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) Summit in Brussels, the European Commission has presented the ASEM Sustainable Connectivity Portal - an online tool offering a wealth of data on the political, economic and social relationship between the two continents.
Eating With Your Eyes: Virtual Reality Can Alter Taste
Humans not only relish the sweet, savory and saltiness of foods, but they are also influenced by the environment in which they eat. Cornell University food scientists used virtual reality to show how people's perception of real food can be altered by their surroundings.
