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