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Wearables That Detect Emotion Could Tell You When The Conversation Is Getting...

MIT Researchers are using neural networks and haptic feedback to make conversations easier to navigate.Wearable electronic devices today are, for the most part, toys for narcissists.Think about it:...

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What You Can Do To Keep Your Data Private When Crossing The Border

Travelers looking to keep device data private at border crossings need to rely on technology, not the law.Anyone who has traveled internationally knows the drill: body scans, bag searches, and lots of...

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Did You Hear That? Robots Are Learning The Subtle Sounds Of Mechanical Breakdown

Expert mechanics can detect what's wrong with a car without lifting the hood. So can deep learning robots, says startup 3DSignals.Sometimes, machines just don't sound right.Brakes squeal, hard drives...

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Got A Hot Tip? Here's How To Leak Securely To The Press

Since the election, media outlets are increasingly using tools that allow secure communication with sources. They're built to maintain anonymity, though extra precaution is advised.Even before...

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In The Trump Age, Developers Are Building Apps To Help Refugees

The (contested) refugee ban has led to the creation of several new apps designed to help refugees, who often carry smartphones.For refugees escaping conflict in the Middle East and elsewhere, simply...

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Building An Iranian App Ecosystem That Promotes Business And Pushes Boundaries

Apps for podcasting, tracking ovulation, and finding a lawyer extend a nonprofit's mission of supporting democracy in Iran.There are an estimated 40 million smartphone users in Iran. But ongoing...

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How A Security Company Learned To Recognize The Sound Of Fraud

The same technology that Pindrop uses to flag phone scams could soon let you unlock your car or phone with the unique sound of your voice.Someday soon, you may be able to unlock your car or even log in...

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Navy Sends Out An H.O.S. Challenge—Hack Our Ship—To Woo Millennial Tech Talent

If you're looking to serve your country with science—but not don the uniform—Uncle Sam has a job for you.Hey millennials: Uncle Sam wants you ...No uniform required.Looking to tap cyber talent in the...

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How Robots Will Help You Get Your Next Job

AI tools could make finding jobs faster and more equitable–and cut back on recruiter spam, advocates say. It’s no secret that finding good workers isn’t easy, particularly in the competitive tech...

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Wearables That Detect Emotion Could Tell You When The Conversation Is Getting...

MIT Researchers are using neural networks and haptic feedback to make conversations easier to navigate. Wearable electronic devices today are, for the most part, toys for narcissists.Read Full Story

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What You Can Do To Keep Your Data Private When Crossing The Border

Travelers looking to keep device data private at border crossings need to rely on technology, not the law. Anyone who has traveled internationally knows the drill: body scans, bag searches, and lots of...

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Did You Hear That? Robots Are Learning The Subtle Sounds Of Mechanical Breakdown

Expert mechanics can detect what’s wrong with a car without lifting the hood. So can deep learning robots, says startup 3DSignals. Sometimes, machines just don’t sound right.Read Full Story

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Got A Hot Tip? Here’s How To Leak Securely To The Press

Since the election, media outlets are increasingly using tools that allow secure communication with sources. They’re built to maintain anonymity, though extra precaution is advised. Even before...

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In The Trump Age, Developers Are Building Apps To Help Refugees

The (contested) refugee ban has led to the creation of several new apps designed to help refugees, who often carry smartphones. For refugees escaping conflict in the Middle East and elsewhere, simply...

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Building An Iranian App Ecosystem That Promotes Business And Pushes Boundaries

Apps for podcasting, tracking ovulation, and finding a lawyer extend a nonprofit’s mission of supporting democracy in Iran. There are an estimated 40 million smartphone users in Iran. But ongoing...

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How A Security Company Learned To Recognize The Sound Of Fraud

The same technology that Pindrop uses to flag phone scams could soon let you unlock your car or phone with the unique sound of your voice. Someday soon, you may be able to unlock your car or even log...

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Navy Sends Out An H.O.S. Challenge—Hack Our Ship—To Woo Millennial Tech Talent

If you’re looking to serve your country with science—but not don the uniform—Uncle Sam has a job for you. Hey millennials: Uncle Sam wants you …No uniform required.Read Full Story

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GE’s $30 Million Streetlamp Upgrade Illuminates The Rewards And Risks...

GE insists its San Diego project—part of a global ‘smart city’ push, with connected sensors, cameras and microphones—will protect privacy. Thousands of new “smart” streetlights to be rolled out across...

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Machine Learning: A New Weapon In The War Against Forced Labor And Human...

This technology can help spot patterns that uncover cases of modern-day slavery, whether in sex work or sweatshops. Recent United Nations estimates indicate that approximately 21 million people around...

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Sharing Economy Giants Are Using Data To Build “The Taking...

Information imbalances benefitting Uber and other services might need new solutions. In less than a decade, so-called sharing-economy businesses have reshaped the ways many Americans live their...

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