Joseph ShavitMay 9, 2022Apple, Google and Microsoft look to ditch passwords for goodThe US tech giants have announced a new standard that allows people to unlock their mobile phones using biometrics, such as fingerprints.
Joseph ShavitFeb 19, 2022Facial recognition technology taken to the next level in virtual realityOur face can unlock a smartphone, provide access to a secure building and speed up passport control at airports, verifying our identity.
Joshua ShavitSep 16, 2021How to predict climate change from the comfort of your homeThe causes of climate change can be shown using a cheap home or school computer, thanks to a Python program called The Climate Predictor.
Joshua ShavitAug 16, 2021Block by block: Researchers use Minecraft to advance artificial intelligenceResearch to investigate next-generation artificial intelligence (AI) skills and perhaps make Steve, the Minecraft avatar, a little smarter.
Joseph ShavitJul 10, 2021Rare 1987 version of The Legend of Zelda could be yours for $110,000A sealed, rare variant of Nintendo's 1987 classic The Legend of Zelda is currently for sale via auction held by Heritage Auctions
Joseph ShavitJun 21, 2021Stanford researchers develop new software for designing sustainable citiesNew technology could help cities around the world improve people's lives while saving billions of dollars.
Joseph ShavitMay 26, 2021Tech startup launches philanthropy platform to help employees donate to charityAmericans donated $450 billion to charity in 2019, and donations from individuals accounted for 69% of total giving that year