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Microsoft has been developing cashier-less technology similar to that used in Amazon in its cashier-less grocery store in Seattle. The company has been talking with Walmart about rolling it out with them. They hope to make it available soon in Chicago and San Francisco. Amazon has recently been cooperating with Whole Foods, which it acquired […]

More than 2 dozen inmates of the infamous San Quentin State Prison graduated with skills for computing, coding or construction, according to Fox KTVU. The technology training program is called Code 7370 and teaches inmates computer coding skills to make them more employable after they leave. Those who work for Code 7370 make the highest […]

Elon Musk is leading a project to bring high-speed transit to O’Hare International Airport. The goal? To get from the Loop to O’Hare in just 12 minutes. The plan calls for electric cars traveling underground at 150 mph. Each car will hold up to 16 passengers. Musk’s Boring Company will drill tunnels beneath existing buildings […]

A new lab at UCF is utilizing technology to help people with disabilities lead fuller lives. The lab’s mission is to improve the quality of life for all Floridians with disabilities, and they have a wide range of ways to do it. The objective is to acquire any tool that can be used to help […]

Microsoft has begun an underwater data center located on the sea bottom, 117 feet below the ocean surface off the coast of Scotland. Project Nadick, as it is dubbed, is an experimental project meant to help Microsoft better understand the real-life effectiveness of such a project. It will eventually be used for employee data, but […]

With the increase in distracted driving incidents, anything to help drivers become more aware of bicyclists on the road is a plus. Safety gadgets created for bicyclists such as flashing LED gloves made by Zackees, lighted helmets (including turn signal lights) by Lumos, and pairing capabilities with tech such as the Apple Watch, are already […]

President Donald Trump’s blocking of a Chinese bid to purchase an American chipmaker last year stalled Beijing’s technology grab, but only briefly. Chinese companies have reportedly achieved certain breakthroughs in a semiconductor chip it originally sought from the United States, a component that has extensive military applications, such as in cruise missiles and advanced radars […]

On Google’s company blog, CEO Sundar Pichai outlined the company’s stance on artificial intelligence (AI) development. Pichai made the statements after complaints both inside and outside the company about Google’s participation in Project Maven. Project Maven is a defense department that develops AI for purposes in warfare. Pichai announced seven concrete principles for future development […]

Drones are being used as automated surveillance to detect crime and violent behavior. Researchers are developing ways to use machine learning to analyze violent behavior in live footage with camera-equipped drones. In a research paper from the Department of Engineering at University of Cambridge, titled “Eye in the Sky,” it was revealed that the system […]

The First Trust Nasdaq Cybersecurity ETF (exchange-traded fund) opened under the ticket CIBR. Securities must be classified as Cybersecurity company to be included. An ETF tracks a set of equities and trades like a normal stock. Investors can choose an ETF so that investments are not put into an individual company. Most CIBR are small […]

One tweet from Elon Musk sent shares of Tesla climbing as much as 5 percent. Musk announced through the tweet that the EV maker’s Autopilot driver assistance system will get full self-driving features following a software upgrade scheduled for August. He also mentioned that until now autopilot resources have focused entirely on safety but will […]

Flying cars that look like scenes from Star Wars has become a reality. Companies like eVolo, Airbus, and Ehang are developing drones and flight vehicles that can fly over 11,000 feet. Uber predicts that in 10 years, urban air taxis will be roaming the skies. The company has even taken the initiative to partner with […]

More than a thousand people from around the world flocked to Detroit to attend the Intelligent Transportation Society of America’s annual conference. The latest driverless car technology was on display, as were the most recent innovations in autonomous connected technology. Bosch LLC was there, showcasing its plan to put eyes and ears all over any […]

Technology company Google plans to give Microsoft some competition in the new “Always Connected” technology space. To battle Microsoft’s Always Connected PC platform, Google is adding LTE support to Chrome OS. As reported by Digital Trends, a code commit has divulged that Google plans to add Project Fi for data and eSIM support to Chromebooks […]

A new device that fits on a cellphone could soon replace X-ray machines in airports and security checkpoints, while being affordable enough for schools and nightclubs. Rather than using X-rays, which often require heavy equipment, the new device, SWORD, uses radio frequency. The technology can achieve effects similar to X-rays, but in a noninvasive way, […]

Finnish researchers created a backpack-mounted scanner designed to map changes in the structure of an underground nuclear disposal site. The technology will aid in monitoring the site once opened and is even able to provide an accurate location without the use of GPS. “The main innovation of this system is that we manage to obtain […]

San Francisco’s scooter craze is being temporarily halted this week due to new regulation by the SFMTA requiring scooter permits. The new regulation affects both companies that have been renting out the scooters and individuals who own scooters. Unlike bikes, scooters are dockless, which can be convenient, but also means they can build up. Owners […]

Apple CEO had a confession to make during the annual WWDC developer conference. He, like everyone else, said he spends too much time on his phone. But now Apple has announced new tools to help iPhone users monitor and limit their phone time. A feature called Screen Time will help track the time users spend […]

Citigroup is spending roughly 20 percent of its expense budget on technology—that amounts to $8 billion in 2018. CEO Michael Corbat said the company is spending more on tech than it did in 2017, but the increase is part of an effort to reduce spending in 2019. According to Corbat, the bank was running parallel […]

Police recently announced that the YouTube campus shooter, Nasim Najafi Aghdam, reportedly planned and carried out the attack on her own. Aghdam had been a YouTuber for years, but claimed that Youtube limited her channel’s growth and called their YouTube employees “closed minded.” Her family reported her missing on April 1, although on April 2 […]