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It’s time for smart fitness trackers to smarten up
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Scientists demonstrate first all-optical neural network for deep learning
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Scientists create low-power, low-cost network for 5G connectivity
Researchers at the University of Waterloo have developed a cheaper and more efficient method for Internet-of-Things devices to receive high-speed wireless connectivity.
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Facial recognition: ten reasons you should be worried about the technology
Facial recognition technology is spreading fast.
Already widespread in China, software that identifies people by comparing images of their faces against a database of records...
AirDrop is making your iPhone vulnerable to attackers
Whether you're checking text messages on your smartwatch or sharing selfies with a friend at a concert, it's becoming easier and easier to send...
Electric car charging stations may be portals for power grid cyberattacks
Electric cars are an essential component of a lower-carbon future.
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