Technology News
Learning a Second Language Alters Sensory Perception
Neuroscience News - 14 May 2018 18:23
Bilingual people are better able to integrate sight and sound to make sense of speech, a new study reveals. Researchers report, in addition to altering basic sensory experiences, learning a second language can impact mem...
Phones can be tracked without warrants thanks to carrier feature
Slash Gear - 14 May 2018 03:58
As smartphones become more and more a common part of everyday life, so too do their potential to be used for harm. While we mostly rely on laws to protect us both criminals and less conscientious companies, sometimes the...
Yongnuo unveils YN50mm F1.8 II: Version 2 of its 'Nifty Fifty' clone
DP Review - 14 May 2018 17:26
Hong Kong camera gear maker Yongnuo has released version II of its 'nifty fifty' Canon clone: the YN 50mm F1.8 II. The original YN 50mm F1.8 was one of the first lenses the budget brand ever released, undercutting Canon'...
This DeepMind AI Spontaneously Developed Navigation Neurons Like Ours
Singularity Hub - 14 May 2018 17:00
When Google DeepMind researchers trained a neural network to tackle a virtual maze, it spontaneously developed digital equivalents to the specialized neurons called grid cells that mammals use to navigate. Not only did t...
Race is on to set up Europe's electric car charging network
ABC News - 14 May 2018 16:31
Some of Europe's biggest automakers are out to remove the anxiety from the electric car consumer experience by building a highway network of fast charging stations.
How To Continue Growing Your Technical Skills As A Software Engineering Manager
Forbes - 14 May 2018 20:00
As a Software Engineering Manager, how can I continue growing my technical skills? This question was originally answered on Quora by Osman Ahmed Osman.
Zimbabwe warns against cryptocurrencies
Phys.org - 14 May 2018 16:28
Zimbabwe's central bank on Monday warned against trading in cryptocurrencies, saying virtual currencies such as bitcoin were not regulated in the country.
Some Google employees are resigning due to involvement with Project Maven
Android Central - 14 May 2018 16:24
Around a dozen people have left so far. In early March, it was announced that Google was working with the U.S. Defense Department on something called Project Maven – a system that uses artificial intelligence to review...
How banks and finance firms are using AI to better engage with and understand you
Mashable - 14 May 2018 05:02Social Media Roundup: Facebook Cryptocurrency Rumor, Instagram Emoji Slider Scale, Snapchat Rollback
Forbes - 14 May 2018 00:30Google One: What is it?
Slash Gear - 14 May 2018 20:52
This morning Google One was introduced to the world by newly minted Google One VP, Pavni Diwanji. This is a new name for a new subscription system with Google – and it begins with storage. This system takes over what w...
We messed up our figures on how much carbon dioxide is too much
New Scientist - 14 May 2018 18:00
Climatologists have tried to set a "carbon budget" that tells us how much greenhouse gas we can emit and stay below 2°C, but their efforts have only caused confusion
One third off highly-rated N1 wireless headphones
Android Authority - 14 May 2018 17:46
Perhaps MEE Audio are making room for new stock because these comfortable wireless headphones are down to $39.99 this week.
The F8 cordless vacuum cleaner from Xiaomi is coming to the U.S.
Digital Trends - 14 May 2018 17:02
A subsidiary of Chinese technology giant Xiaomi, Roidmi recently debuted its new cordless vacuum cleaner - the F8. The cordless vacuum cleaner promises a similar performance to the Dyson V8 vacuum with a much lower price...
This May Be the Best Evidence Yet of a Water Plume on Jupiter's Moon Europa
SPACE.com - 14 May 2018 17:01Deeper understanding of quantum chaos may be the key to quantum computers
Phys.org - 14 May 2018 17:00
New research gives insight into a recent experiment that was able to manipulate an unprecedented number of atoms through a quantum simulator. This new theory could provide another step on the path to creating the elusive...
What Is CRISPR and What Can It Really Do?
Life Hacker - 14 May 2018 17:00
A DNA-editing technique called CRISPR keeps popping up in the news, in one medical breakthrough after another. In theory, CRISPR can find any problem area in DNA, snip it out, and replace it with a fresh set of nucleotid...
Watch an iPhone explode and burst into flames on video
BGR - 14 May 2018 16:46
Smartphones are powered by lithium-ion batteries, and lithium-ion batteries can explode. It's not terribly common these days, but it can happen. The public was made painfully aware of the realities of battery explosions ...
Why Enterprises Can't Ignore Third-Party IoT-Related Risks
Dark Reading - 14 May 2018 16:30
There's a major disconnect between Internet of Things governance and risk management, according to a new report. Follow these five steps to address the risks.
Facebook Suspended 200 Apps for Suspected Data Misuse
Motherboard - 14 May 2018 16:26
"The investigation process is in full swing."
Why your smartphone may soon start scanning your veins
Phys.org - 14 May 2018 12:30
Manufacturers may be favouring fingerprints over passcodes to allow access to smartphones, but Edith Cowan University (ECU) researchers already see the technology as nearing obsolescence.
Singapore C2C marketplace snags $85M in Series C
ZDNet - 14 May 2018 11:03
Online classifieds marketplace Carousell secures US$85 million in Series C funding, which will be used to bolster its AI and machine learning capabilities, and adds DBS Bank as an investor and retail partner.