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Here’s how researchers are making machine learning more efficient and affordable for everyone
The research and development of neural networks is flourishing thanks to recent advancements in computational power, the discovery of new algorithms, and an increase in labelled data. Before the current explosion of activity in the space, the practical applications of neural networks were limited. дальше »
2019-8-5 20:06 | |
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Researchers want to build a space station to recycle junk in Earth’s orbit
There are about 22,000 large objects orbiting the Earth, including working and broken satellites and bits of old rocket from past space expeditions. If you include all the equipment dropped by astronauts while floating in space and the debris from colliding satellites down to around 1cm in size, there are about one million bits of space junk in Earth’s orbit. дальше »
2019-8-5 20:00 | |
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Elliptic Releases Data On $6bn Of Bitcoin Transactions
If you’re trying to launder money, don’t use Bitcoin. Elliptic, a British company providing blockchain monitoring solutions for regulatory compliance, has teamed up with researchers from the MIT-IBM Watson AI Lab to create a public dataset of legal and illegal Bitcoin transactions. дальше »
2019-8-4 18:21 | |
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AI researchers developed a fully imaginary keyboard for touchscreens and VR
A trio of researchers from the Korean Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) recently developed an eyes-free, AI-powered, invisible keyboard interface that positions itself based on where you choose to set your hands when you’re ready to type. дальше »
2019-8-2 22:33 | |
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You’ll Never Guess Reddit’s Favorite Cryptocurrency
Consumer researchers have concluded that general support for cryptocurrency is incredibly high. Comparitech, a firm devoted to research and consumer-centric issues, crunched the data on over 48,000 Reddit posts culled from cryptocurrency subreddits and found that more than 85% of all sentiment was positive. дальше »
2019-8-2 19:48 | |
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China’s Latest Crypto Rankings: EOS and Ethereum Lead the Pack
Coinspeaker China’s Latest Crypto Rankings: EOS and Ethereum Lead the PackChina's CCID has published another crypto project evaluation chart, where it overlooks 37 projects which the country's researchers consider the “best”. дальше »
2019-8-1 10:02 | |
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Report: Jeffrey Epstein wants to freeze his head and penis, seed the world with his DNA
Former financier and alleged sex-trafficker Jeffrey Epstein is an apparent transhumanist who hoped to seed the world with his DNA and have his head and penis cryonically preserved. According to a report from the New York Times, Epstein spent decades cultivating connections within the science and technology communities. дальше »
2019-8-1 02:44 | |
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Watch: Disney’s new anti-vibration tech maps CGI movements onto actual robots
Researchers from Disney have developed software for mapping CGI motion animations to actual robots – without any of the unwanted outcomes of porting virtual movements to the physical world. The researchers note that while it’s fairly easy to create virtual characters with a wide degree of motion, translating those movements to real robots presents a challenge due to “constraints imposed by the size, weight, and placement of [their] mechanical components. дальше »
2019-7-31 18:38 | |
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New Android ‘sex simulator’ ransomware spreads via SMS messages
If you’re using an Android phone, there’s a new family of ransomware attack that leverages SMS to spread, according to new research from Slovakia-based cybersecurity firm ESET. The ransomware — referred to as Android/Filecoder. дальше »
2019-7-31 14:19 | |
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The case for blockchain in creating a more robust Internet is gaining momentum
Since its humble origins among academic circles and DARPA researchers, the Internet evolved from a limited, fragmented set of networks to the ubiquitous global behemoth that it has become today. At the core of the Internet’s ability to empower unprecedented levels of communication is the standardization of a fundamental set of protocols, including the application, […] The post The case for blockchain in creating a more robust Internet is gaining momentum appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »
2019-7-31 13:18 | |
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Facebook is getting closer to letting you type with just your thoughts
During its developer conference in 2017, Facebook announced its plans to develop a brain-computer interface (BCI) that would let you type just by thinking. Now, researchers from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) working under this program have posted a study today noting their algorithm was able to detect spoken words from brain activity in real-time. дальше »
2019-7-31 09:57 | |
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This AI detects 11 types of emotions from a selfie
The machine learning models that can detect our face and movements are now part of our daily lives with smartphone features like face unlocking and Animoji. However, those AI models can’t predict how we feel by looking at our face. дальше »
2019-7-30 15:44 | |
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Google researchers disclose ‘interactionless’ iOS exploits valued at $5M
A duo of Google bug-hunting researchers have disclosed several ed details for only five out of the six bugs found, ZDNet reports. Four out of these bugs can lead to the execution of malicious code on remote iOS devices, without any significant user interaction. дальше »
2019-7-30 13:19 | |
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Researchers: Anonymized data does little to protect user privacy
Providing third-parties with data is a necessary cost of living in the 21st century. Whether it’s securing auto insurance, undergoing a routine examination at the dentist, or chatting up friends and relatives on Facebook, each of us will hand over about 1. дальше »
2019-7-30 03:10 | |
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Watch Samsung’s AI render photorealistic scenes from video
A trio of Samsung AI researchers recently developed a neural network capable of rendering photorealistic graphical scenes with a novel viewpoint from a video. In the above video we see a 3D rendering of a complex scene. дальше »
2019-7-30 23:39 | |
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This AI tool is smart enough to spot AI-generated articles and tweets
Researchers from Harvard University and MIT-IBM Watson Lab have created an AI-powered tool for spotting AI-generated text. Dubbed Giant Language Model Test Room (GLTR), the system aims to detect whether a specific piece of text was generated by a language model algorithm. дальше »
2019-7-29 11:00 | |
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Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Growing To Reach ‘Billions of Users’ Study Finds
The latest decentralized finance (DeFi) aims at creating new business solutions built on distributed, permissionless networks. A Binance Research study shows that DeFi has grown spectacularly in less than a year. дальше »
2019-7-25 19:00 | |
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YouHodler Breach Spills Details on 86 Million Crypto Loan Records
Security researchers have discovered a data breach that exposed 86 million records of the crypto loan platform YouHodler. 86 million YouHodler records exposed According to vpnMentor’s security experts, the breach has exposed a massive amount of sensitive data. дальше »
2019-7-25 14:01 | |
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Russians caught peddling spyware disguised as legit Google and Pornhub apps
The Russian surveillanceware saga continues. Canadian cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new set of Android surveillance tools originating from Russia. The kicker? The spyware can be found in numerous fake apps disguised as legitimate software from Google, Pornhub, Skype, and many other familiar brands. дальше »
2019-7-25 13:09 | |
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Crypto Lending Site YouHolder Left User Info Exposed For Nearly A Month
Security researchers Noam Rotem and Ran Locar found that crypto lending site YouHolder had left customer credit card data exposed and unencrypted for almost a month, with information including credit card numbers, card verification numbers, and card expiration dates. дальше »
2019-7-25 23:59 | |
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Blockchain Ledgers Are Unlocking the Next Level of Forensics
Cryptocurrency gets a bad rap, and the media loves to associate virtual currencies with criminal activity. But an immutable ledger is actually more useful as a tool to fight crime than it is for would-be criminals, as researchers, law enforcement and criminals are learning very quickly all over the world. дальше »
2019-7-23 00:24 | |
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Researchers Have Found Bitcoin’s Most Volatile Daily Period
Cryptocurrencies, unlike stocks and currencies, are quite difficult to trade and keep a track of simply because the market is always open. According to a detailed analysis by LongHash, using data from July 2017 to July 2019, Bitcoin shows the most volatility between 12 A. дальше »
2019-7-19 19:00 | |
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Google and Facebook are tracking your porn preferences – even in incognito mode
It turns out Google and Facebook are tracking your porn consumption habits big time, and even incognito mode can’t save you from their omnipotent gaze – or so say researchers from Microsoft, Carnegie Mellon University, and University of Pennsylvania. дальше »
2019-7-19 15:38 | |
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Ethereum Researcher: In ETH 2.0, PoS Attacks To Be Handled With Grace
There are advances towards Ethereum 2.0 with researchers confident that the new scalable network will be more robust, "handling PoS attacks with grace." The post Ethereum Researcher: In ETH 2.0, PoS Attacks To Be Handled With Grace appeared first on Ethereum World News. дальше »
2019-7-18 13:00 | |
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This Bluetooth security flaw could let hackers track your Windows, iOS, and macOS devices
Researchers from Boston University (BU) have discovered a flaw in the Bluetooth communication protocol that could expose most devices to third-party tracking and leak identifiable data. According to the research paper — Tracking Anonymized Bluetooth Devices — detailed by Johannes K. дальше »
2019-7-18 10:19 | |
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It’s 2019 and Google still can’t keep malware out of its Android app store
Google appears to have a problem with stopping malicious apps from sneaking into the Play Store. In what appears to yet another case of malware disguised as a legitimate app, security researchers from Symantec have found a new app that advertised itself as an unofficial version of Telegram messaging app — only to push malicious websites in the background. дальше »
2019-7-16 14:40 | |
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Dutch researchers are developing quantum technology to secure your bank account
Quantum computers are expected to be commonplace in the next five to 10 years and promise vast increases in processing power over silicon chips. It could mean great things for answering some of the world’s toughest scientific questions, but it’s also a cause for concern. дальше »
2019-7-15 11:27 | |
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CRISPR is less like molecular scissors and more like molecular malware
Last week I read an article about CRISPR, the latest tool scientists are using to edit DNA. It was a great piece – well researched, beautifully written, factually accurate. It covered some of the amazing projects scientist are working on using CRISPR, like bringing animals back from extinction and curing diseases. дальше »
2019-7-14 15:15 | |
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Researchers find terrifying security vulnerability in GE Healthcare anesthesia machines
Security researchers from Israeli firm CyberMDX have discovered a vulnerability in a select number of GE Healthcare’s anesthesia and respiratory devices. CyberMDX, which focuses primarily on medical cybersecurity, states that if successfully exploited, the hole could allow an attacker to interfere the operation of these sophisticated medical machines, thereby posing a risk to patients. дальше »
2019-7-10 23:30 | |
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Banks Consume 133% More Power than Bitcoin: Clean Energy Scholar
There are a lot of loopholes in the conversation around bitcoin and its annual energy consumption rate, says a clean energy specialist. Professor Katrina Kelly-Pitou of the University of Pittsburgh wrote that researchers overestimate their findings of the cryptocurrency’s higher power consumption rates. дальше »
2019-7-9 15:26 | |
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Bitcoin Consumes As Much Power As Switzerland, But Impact Remains Negligible
Much of the conversation surrounding Bitcoin and Switzerland in recent days is focused on the cryptocurrency showing price correlation between it and the country’s native fiat currency, the Swiss franc, which is often viewed as a “safe haven” asset for investors alongside gold and the Japanese yen. дальше »
2019-7-6 04:01 | |
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Monero security flaw could’ve seen XMR stolen from cryptocurrency exchanges
Privacy-focused altcoin Monero has suddenly disclosed nine security vulnerabilities — including one that could have allowed hackers to steal XMR from cryptocurrency exchanges. Until March, rogue Monero miners were hypothetically able to create “specifically-crafted” blocks to force Monero wallets into accepting fake deposits for an XMR amount chosen by the attacker. дальше »
2019-7-4 18:18 | |
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Researchers invent multiplayer Tetris game controlled by brainwaves
A team of scientists from the University of Washington and Carnegie Mellon University have developed a method by which three people can play a Tetris-like multiplayer decision-making game together using only their minds. дальше »
2019-7-2 22:23 | |
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Scientists teleported quantum data into the flawed heart of a diamond
A team of scientists from Yokohama National University recently became the first researchers to teleport a photon into the vacuous space inside of a flaw within a diamond. In other words: physicists just invented quantum bling. дальше »
2019-6-29 01:45 | |
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The first AI capable of simulating the universe works so well it’s scary
A team of researchers recently pioneered the world’s first AI universe simulator. It’s fast; it’s accurate; and its creators are baffled by its ability to understand things about the cosmos that it shouldn’t. дальше »
2019-6-27 00:56 | |
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Tether continues to dominate money flow into Bitcoin as the U.S Dollar follows suit
Bitcoin’s spectacular surge has been the talk of the town, with many analysts and researchers expecting the cryptocurrency to climb to even greater all-time highs. According to a recent analysis, the real reason for Bitcoin’s climb can be attributed to cryptocurrency traders and maturing market fundamentals, and not the introduction of Facebook’s cryptocurrency, Libra. дальше »
2019-6-26 22:30 | |
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What The Libra White Paper Has To Say About Digital Identity
In two short sentences, the Libra white paper touches on Facebook and the Libra Association's goal to create an open identity standard, but some researchers have doubts about how open the standard would actually be. дальше »
2019-6-27 22:10 | |
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IOTA Foundation Shares Details Of Improved Network Security And Scalability
Researchers for the IOTA Foundation have released details of their plan to combine proof-of-work algorithms with proof-of-stake algorithms to improve the IOTA network's ability to avoid congestion and tackle spam attacks. дальше »
2019-6-26 00:43 | |
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Researchers Discover a Material Which Might Prevent Rechargeable Battery Degradation
Batteries have changed our society forever, although the concept itself still warrants some further improvements. For many years now, technology companies and researchers have tried to extend battery life through various means. дальше »
2019-6-25 05:00 | |
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This terrifying AI generates fake articles from any news site
The Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence has an interesting new tactic in the war on fake news: make more of it. A team of researchers at the institute recently developed Grover, a neural network capable of generating fake news articles in the style of actual human journalists. дальше »
2019-6-25 00:49 | |
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ESET Cybersecurity Researchers Discover A Virtual Crypto Mining Threat ‘LoudMiner’
Cyber Security Researchers at ESET- a cyber security firm- have uncovered a new threat in the form of a persistent and unusual mining software, which as of now has been categorized as Malware and has been dubbed- “LoudMiner”, Cointelegraph reports. дальше »
2019-6-24 21:47 | |
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Moonday Mornings: Elon Musk and John McAfee cryptocurrency scams are back
It’s a new week, which means only one thing: it’s time for Hard Fork’s roundup of cryptocurrency and blockchain headlines from over the weekend. Let’s get to it. 1. Security researchers from Trend Micro have uncovered a new type of cryptocurrency mining botnet. дальше »
2019-6-24 10:55 | |
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Study: Google Play is riddled with thousands of data-stealing counterfeit apps
Google’s Android is facing a tough battle against malware apps, and there seems no end in sight. According to new research, Google’s Play Store is riddled with thousands of possible malware-ridden counterfeit apps and games. дальше »
2019-6-24 10:22 | |
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Zero Day Vulnerabilities on Mozilla Targeted Coinbase Employees
Security researchers at Google and Coinbase discovered a zero day exploit on the Firefox browser that would allow an attacker to remotely execute code on an underlying operating system, as reported by ZDNet, June 18, 2019. дальше »
2019-6-23 13:00 | |
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Malaria won’t be solved by feeding mosquitos sugar, researchers conclude
The teasing temptation of a sugary treat can often get the better of us. But don’t worry, we’re not the only ones. The saccharine substance that our sweet tooth finds so hard to resist is also powerfully seductive to mosquitoes. дальше »
2019-6-22 10:36 | |
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