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05/05/2018 / By Edsel Cook
Scientists use Einstein’s theory of relativity to generate random numbers that can never be hacked
Hackers are now finding it easy to crack encryption systems that rely on random number generators, according to a LiveScience article. In response, Colorado-based mathematicians combined quantum mechanics with Albert Einstein’s theory of relativity to create absolutely arbitrary numbers that cannot be predicted or hacked. Random numbers are the backbone of encryption systems. Computers use them […]
03/21/2018 / By David Williams
Baidu unveils voice cloning artificial intelligence that can swap genders and remove accents using just a few seconds of audio
Artificial intelligence (AI) technology has truly come a long way. Nowadays, it’s used for more than just advanced computing machines and robots. For example, Chinese internet giant Baidu has applied AI to voice cloning technology that it’s currently developing, and the progress it has made so far is remarkable. In just one year, the company has made […]
03/15/2018 / By Zoey Sky
Shocking scientific study concludes violent video games may REDUCE real-world violence by providing a safe outlet for aggression
A recent study published in Violence and Gender reported that video games can “decrease the likelihood of producing hate material online.” According to researcher Jim Hawdon, the results of the study implies that “violent video games may serve as an outlet for aggression, not a precursor.” Hawdon is a professor of sociology and director of the Virginia Tech Center […]
03/03/2018 / By Edsel Cook
“Smart” homes of the future replacing role of biological PARENTS, thanks to creepy new Google patent for Big Brother system
The latest idea from Google goes beyond mere Orwellian Big Brother into full-blown automated robotic parenting. The company is planning a series of smart home technologies that will keep an eye on children and discipline them in lieu of their actual parents, warned an article from The Daily Mail. Google filed a patent involving a smart […]
02/25/2018 / By Edsel Cook
Technology “pollution” threatens astronomy with light from LEDs, satellite, wifi
Technology has light and dark sides. Even as it grants astronomers further sight and deeper insight into the cosmos, it also spawns pollution that veils the empyrean, warned a Science News For Students article. During the annual meeting of the American Astronomical Society this January, astronomers warned about increasing amounts of space debris, light pollution, and radio […]
02/06/2018 / By Lance D Johnson
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak says Elon Musk is essentially a con artist
We all know that special someone in our lives, someone we might’ve grown up with, someone who still stands out in our minds – someone who is an overrated con artist, a braggart and a deceiver. You see them for who they are, all talk and no results. No one ever sets them straight. The […]
02/02/2018 / By David Williams
Human memory could soon be tracked, boosted, or erased with the use of radical new technology
Scientific research on the human brain has yielded some very interesting results. According to the world’s foremost experts on the subject, they have made significant progress on the road to understanding human memories. Soon, they expect to be able to not only understand human memories fully but also to manipulate them at will. Today’s technology […]
01/14/2018 / By Jayson Veley
Surveillance on steroids: New device covertly scans you from a distance with a wifi blast to determine your emotional state, without your consent
Our society has reached a point where it is now more difficult to think of things that are truly private than it is to think of things that are not. Indeed, virtually every new piece of technology has the ability to infringe on your privacy rights to one degree or another. Now, it appears that […]
01/09/2018 / By Russel Davis
Apple’s iPhone X, made in China, is accused of being racist: Chinese users claim its facial recognition system can’t tell them apart
Apple received backlash from Chinese users for its iPhone X’s Face ID feature, many of whom complain that the technology cannot tell users apart. A Chinese woman from Nanjing city in east China, identified only by her surname Yan, reported that her female colleague was able to access both their devices on every single attempt despite personally […]
01/04/2018 / By Russel Davis
No electronics in the bedroom: Any device closer than arm’s length can cause cancer, infertility, and other health concerns, health officials warn
The California Department of Health issued guidelines highlighting the health risks associated with cell phone radiation exposure, and encouraging the general public to minimize their exposure to it. The statewide guidelines came after certain cities such as Berkeley and San Francisco released local warnings that their citizens should make some distance between their mobile phones and their bodies. Health […]
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