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Joshua Shavit
Aug 10, 2022
Amazing new software can edit computer images through the power of human thoughts
We can make a computer edit images entirely based on thoughts generated by human subjects. Nobody has ever done this before.
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Joshua Shavit
Aug 10, 2022
Identifying bird species by sound, an app opens new avenues for citizen science
The BirdNET app, a free machine-learning powered tool that can identify over 3,000 birds by simply recording sounds.
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Joseph Shavit
May 23, 2022
Scientists create new method to kill cyberattacks in less than a second
Artificial intelligence that can detect and kill malware on the fly could help protect laptops, computers and smart devices in our homes.
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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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Joseph Shavit
Oct 21, 2021
New app transforms an iPhone into a 3D augmented reality-ready camera
To capture 3D humans, the standard approach is to perform a volumetric capture within a specialized studio equipped with dozens of cameras.
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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
Open-source software helps cities more effectively plant trees in pursuit of clean air
Software to help towns and cities use street-planting to reduce citizens' exposure to air pollution has been developed by researchers
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Joseph Shavit
Jul 2, 2021
NASA Software Benefits Earth, Available for Business, Public Use
Many of NASA's innovations were developed to help explore space, but the public can download them for applications that benefit us on Earth
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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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