by Giles Brown | Jan 21, 2021 | Technology
Gun Stabilizer The US Army is developing a gun barrel stabilizer for its next-generation rifle that could greatly level out any unintended movement, Task & Purpose reports. The piece of tech is a leftover part of the military’s Next Generation Squad Weapon (NGSW)...
by Giles Brown | Jan 21, 2021 | Technology
For oil and gas companies, digital transformation is a priority—not only as a way to modernize the enterprise, but also to secure the entire energy ecosystem. With that lens, the urgency of applying artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning capabilities for...
by Giles Brown | Jan 19, 2021 | Technology
Space Heater Cryptocurrency mining computers don’t just eat up a ton of power; they can also put out so much heat that some miners are making their rigs work double duty by mining bitcoin and keeping their homes warm, as The Wall Street Journal reports. In fact, some...
by Giles Brown | Jan 15, 2021 | Technology
Crypto Hitties According to Russian state-owned news agency TASS, hired assassins are taking cryptocurrencies as payment for their crimes. “We are investigating cases of professional perpetrators who are specialists in the IT sphere and feel confident in the cyber...
by Giles Brown | Jan 14, 2021 | Technology
Hybrid Plane A team of engineers at MIT has created a concept for a hybrid-electric plane that could reduce nitrogen oxide emissions, harmful greenhouse gases that contribute to smog and acid rain, by 95 percent. Nitrogen oxides have also been shown to be associated...
by Giles Brown | Jan 14, 2021 | Technology
The year 2020 was profoundly challenging for citizens, companies, and governments around the world. As covid-19 spread, requiring far-reaching health and safety restrictions, artificial intelligence (AI) applications played a crucial role in saving lives and fostering...