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Tech Xplore / Digital human platform brings to life Einstein's voice for a conversational chatbot

Audio content production company Aflorithmic and digital human creators UneeQ have collaborated to synthesize the voice of renowned historical scientist, Albert Einstein.

Apr 19, 2021
Tech Xplore / New photo colorizing technique uses skin reaction to light for life-like results

Around a century ago when film stocks and photographs were first coming to light, they faced a number of challenges in capturing the essence of an image. In addition to the black and white limitation, photography and film ...

Apr 16, 2021
Tech Xplore / Baubot comes out with two new robots to aid in construction projects

Despite artificial intelligence and robotics adapting to many other areas of life and the work force, construction has long remained dominated by humans in neon caps and vests. Now, the robotics company Baubot has developed ...

Apr 15, 2021
Tech Xplore / FBI launches an effort to mitigate attacker use of Microsoft Exchange vulnerabilities

While web shells have been removed that previously provided attackers access to Microsoft Exchange Servers, the FBI has revealed that some malicious software might remain that hackers are still using as backdoors into victim ...

Apr 14, 2021
Tech Xplore / DuckDuckGo can now block the Google Chrome tracking method, FLoC

In an attempt to better track users and predict their search habits, Google Chrome has developed FLoC (Federated Learning of Cohorts). FLoC provides visibility into user data to any website that desires this information.

Apr 13, 2021
Tech Xplore / Artificial nervous system uses light sensing to catch objects like humans do

With a simple artificial nervous system now able to mimic human responses to light, scientists are learning more about how to program such technology for use in medical robotic prostheses.

Apr 12, 2021
Tech Xplore / Neuralink developing brain-machine interface technology to help people with paralysis operate computers

Since the year 2019, the neurotechnology company Neuralink has been developing technology to better capture the brain activity of humans. Beginning with tests on rodents, the company founded by Elon Musk has succeeded in ...

Apr 9, 2021
Tech Xplore / New Android malware uses WhatsApp to spread

A new form of Android malware has begun spreading itself by creating auto-replies in WhatsApp. Check Point Research recently discovered the malware in a fake application on Google Play.

Apr 8, 2021
Tech Xplore / Google Lyra will enable voice calls for another billion users

During 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has showcased the immense importance of online communication. Regardless of location and network connectivity, communication technology has come into play more than ever before.

Apr 7, 2021
Tech Xplore / Microsoft adopts boiling liquid to cool datacenter servers

Microsoft has implemented boiling liquid to help keep datacenter servers at reasonable temperatures. The company uses electronic equipment and liquid capable of boiling at 122 degrees Fahrenheit, 90 degrees below the boiling ...

Apr 7, 2021
Tech Xplore / GitHub is investigating a crypto-mining campaign exploiting its server infrastructure

The Record, the news branch of the threat intelligence company Recorded Future, has reported that GitHub is currently looking into multiple attacks against its cloud infrastructure. These attacks have enabled cybercriminals ...

Apr 6, 2021
Tech Xplore / A new version of Siri could base speech on environment and user input

Apple has announced research into orienting Siri to recognize user speech patterns. This type of awareness could help inform Siri whether to respond to user voice commands with a shout or a whisper.

Apr 5, 2021
Tech Xplore / Google to restrict which apps can view already installed applications on your device

Google has announced an update to its Developer Program Policy that will help to prevent applications from viewing which other apps are installed on an Android device. The company states that they consider installed apps ...

Apr 3, 2021
Tech Xplore / Apple patents force-sensitive input structure for electronic devices

Apple's MacBook team has announced the development of a force-sensitive input structure for electronic devices, recently approved by the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Apr 3, 2021
Tech Xplore / A Chrome OS bug might reveal user location history

The Committee on Liberatory Information Technology has announced a long-standing Chromebook bug that could reveal user location history. Evidently already on the radar of Google, the platform has a feature allowing anyone ...

Apr 1, 2021