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Machine learning & AI May 10, 2019

People more likely to trust machines than humans with their private information

Not everyone fears our machine overlords. In fact, according to Penn State researchers, when it comes to private information and access to financial data, people tend to trust machines more than people, which could lead to ...

Business Apr 30, 2019

Apple tops forecasts as pivot to services shows progress

Apple delivered stronger-than-expected results Tuesday for the past quarter as gains in services helped offset slumping iPhone sales, sparking a rally in shares of the technology giant.

Analytical Chemistry Mar 29, 2019

Quantum physics and origami for the ultimate get-well card

Paper-based diagnostic tests are cheap, convenient and biodegradable. However, their use is limited by conventional dyes—which are not bright enough to show trace amounts of analyte, are prone to fading, and can be environmentally ...

Business Mar 25, 2019

Apple pivot led by star-packed video service

With Hollywood stars galore, Apple unveiled its streaming video plans Monday along with news and game subscription offerings as part of an effort to shift its focus to digital content and services to break free of its reliance ...

Economics & Business Mar 21, 2019

Why benefits of a cashless society may be overrated

After recreational cannabis use became legal in Canada last October, research shows the number of bank notes in circulation fell sharply. Before, marijuana buyers used cash to keep their transactions anonymous. After, there ...

Consumer & Gadgets Mar 7, 2019

The wallet as you know it may be dying

You grab your keys, smartphone and wallet when you leave the house. Would it be such a disaster if you left that last one behind?

Computer Sciences Mar 6, 2019

Fingerprint and face scanners aren't as secure as we think they are

Despite what every spy movie in the past 30 years would have you think, fingerprint and face scanners used to unlock your smartphone or other devices aren't nearly as secure as they're made out to be.

Other Feb 26, 2019

Mobile tech is going to the dogs... literally

Is your dog getting enough exercise? Who will change your cat's litter box while you are away on holiday?

Materials Science Jan 21, 2019

Mechanical engineers develop process to 3-D print piezoelectric materials

The piezoelectric materials that inhabit everything from our cell phones to musical greeting cards may be getting an upgrade thanks to work discussed in the journal Nature Materials released online Jan 21.

Security Jan 18, 2019

Data breaches are inevitable – here's how to protect yourself anyway

It's tempting to give up on data security altogether, with all the billions of pieces of personal data – Social Security numbers, credit cards, home addresses, phone numbers, passwords and much more – breached and stolen ...

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