In a world suddenly fearful of touch, voice technology is getting a fresh look. Voice-activated systems such as Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa and Apple's Siri have seen strong growth in recent years, and the virus pandemic could accelerate that, analysts say. Voice assistants are not only answering queries and shopping, but also
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New data seen by Wired UK has revealed that dozens of mobile phone masts are still being attacked by arsonists on a daily basis because of a conspiracy theory linking 5G to the spread of coronavirus. Though social networks have pledged to take more concerted action against it, the theory has
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Modular Mining, the global leader in the delivery of real-time computer-based mine optimization solutions, announced today the launch of its Modular Mining Public Application Programming Interface (API). The new API is designed for superior integration and increased openness among third-party technologies and Modular Mining’s IntelliMine® portfolio, including the DISPATCH® Fleet
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A revolution is underway in the development of autonomous wireless sensors, low-power consumer electronics, smart homes, domotics and the Internet of Things. All the related technologies require efficient and easy-to-integrate energy harvesting devices for their power. Billions of wireless sensors are expected to be installed in interior environments in coming
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The notion of abandoning fossil fuels is a dangerous one, especially proposals by governments and institutions to clear their environmental conscience by “divesting” from oil and gas. After all, we need fossil fuels for everyday life. Now, as communities worldwide continue to deal with COVID-19, the value of fossil fuels is
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The former director of NASA Ames contributed to a new ‘planetary quarantine’ report that discusses concerns about planetary protection In Michael Crichton’s 1969 novel the Andromeda Strain, a deadly alien microbe hitches a ride to Earth aboard a downed military satellite and scientists must race to contain it. While fictional, the plot explores
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Kosmos Energy says its production offshore Ghana has not been severely disrupted by COVID-19. The deepwater Jubilee gas enhancement project was completed in February with subsequent rates of around 90,000 b/d achieved. Currently operator Tullow Oil is raising water injection capacity from two pumps, which should provide necessary pressure support for
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When ultrathin layered materials are coupled with other quantum materials having different properties, the resulting interface could produce a new quantum phenomenon — and new properties of the hybrid system could be unprecedented. This rich interface phenomenon is the topic of new investigation by Jagadeesh Moodera and his group at MIT's Plasma
Read MoreIntroduction As a professional body with 36 years track record of professional excellence, we observed the growing intensity of global discussion on 5G mobile wireless technology. The Institute has taken note of the growing concerns particularly the impact of 5G operations on safety of people, things and applications, etc and wish to proffer expert insights
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The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has led many a people to fall back extensively on digital infrastructure – be it collaborating virtually with co-workers and clients across geographies or ordering essential goods and services through e-commerce portals. If demonetization was the first impetus, COVID-19 may well be the second
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