Google’s Waymo has patented a technology that will make its self-driving cars soft on the outside if it comes across a situation where there is a possibility of an accident with a human. Continue reading Google’s Waymo patents ‘soft’ self-driving cars
Monthly Archives: August 2017
SpaceX launches cargo to space station
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Florida on Monday, sending the US space firm’s last new first-generation Dragon cargo ship to the International Space Station. Continue reading SpaceX launches cargo to space station
Tweets can signal health issues: Report
The way people express their opinions and emotions on microblogging site Twitter may signal the rise of influenza, depression or other health issues in a specific area, an analysis of millions of anonymous tweets has revealed. Continue reading Tweets can signal health issues: Report
Team-based online game helps patients manage diabetes
A team-based online game designed to improve diabetes self-management appears to be effective in helping patients lower their hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), a key measure of diabetes control, a new study has found. Continue reading Team-based online game helps patients manage diabetes
Google announces voice search support for eight Indian languages
Google on Monday launched voice search support for eight additional languages spoken in India, allowing people to use their voice to dictate queries both in Gboard on Android and in Search through the Google App. Continue reading Google announces voice search support for eight Indian languages
Yonhap unveils ‘robot reporter’ to cover football games
South Korea’s key news wire service Yonhap News Agency on Monday announced that it has introduced an automated reporting system ‘Soccerbot’ to produce news on football games and improve coverage and expand technology-based journalism. Continue reading Yonhap unveils ‘robot reporter’ to cover football games
Earth’s largest volcanic region discovered in Antartica
The largest volcanic region on Earth—with nearly 100 volcanoes—has been discovered two km below the surface of the vast ice sheet in west Antarctica. Continue reading Earth’s largest volcanic region discovered in Antartica
Space Station to get first supercomputer next week
The International Space Station is expected to get its first supercomputer next week. Continue reading Space Station to get first supercomputer next week
New system uses smartphone to spot fake products
Indian-origin researchers have developed a new system that uses Artificial Intelligence algorithms and a smartphone app to instantly distinguish between genuine and fake versions of the same product. Continue reading New system uses smartphone to spot fake products
Soon, speedboats could provide smoother ride for passengers
Boating through choppy waters can soon become a less physically exhausting experience as researchers are developing the science behind improved watercraft design. Continue reading Soon, speedboats could provide smoother ride for passengers