Articles by Sarah Katz
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.
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.
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 ...
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.
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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.
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 ...
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.
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 ...