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New 'designer' titanium alloys made using 3D printing

A team of researchers has created a new class of titanium alloys that are strong and not brittle under tension, by integrating alloy and 3D-printing process designs. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/UXa4B8q

Study demonstrates the potential of ferroelectric hafnia for developing low-power logic devices

Transistors, semiconducting devices that regulate, amplify and generate the flow of electrical current, are central components of most electronics. Electronics engineers have been trying to develop increasingly smaller transistors, as this could support the fabrication of more compact devices. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/EkL2WMw

Using search algorithms to help guide unmanned aerial vehicles in dense city environments

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) have important uses ranging from aerial photography for agricultural and environmental monitoring to military and policing use. Much of the current UAV technology requires a line-of-sight connection with the UAV, meaning the operator can see it. The data collected by the UAV is then transmitted via free-space optical communication, which uses light in open spaces to send information. However, this technology is very vulnerable to signal blockage, especially in dense urban areas where the line of sight can be blocked by buildings and vegetation. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/SRojfaI

Job posted to Hacker News: Skio (Subscriptions for Shopify, ReCharge migrations) is hiring

Skio (Subscriptions for Shopify, ReCharge migrations) is hiring by kennandavison | on Hacker News .

AI tools threaten to upend ad industry

Data-driven algorithms supercharged the advertising industry by enabling precisely targeted campaigns, but new AI tools may be about to shake the sector once again. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/MafyFqv

Team develops a revolutionary unpiloted aerial vehicle inspired by science fiction

Imagine a world where science fiction meets reality, where cutting-edge technology brings to life the awe-inspiring scenes from movies like Prometheus. This is the groundbreaking research led by Dr. Fu Zhang, Assistant Professor of Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering, the University of Hong Kong (HKU), who has developed a Powered-flying Ultra-underactuated LiDAR-Sensing Aerial Robot (PULSAR) that is poised to redefine the world of unpiloted aerial vehicles (UAVs). from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/flDTAyB

Job posted to Hacker News: BuildZoom (better way to build custom homes) Is hiring a Growth Associate

BuildZoom (better way to build custom homes) Is hiring a Growth Associate by the_economist | on Hacker News .

A simple test reveals: Bot or human?

Although ChatGPT is still in its infancy, its appearance has impacted virtually all fields relying on technology. Which is to say, pretty much everything is or will soon be touched by it. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/TuIySkl

AI poses 'extinction' risk, say experts

Global leaders should be working to reduce "the risk of extinction" from artificial intelligence technology, a group of industry chiefs and experts warned on Tuesday. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/DIljhJy

Novel solar desalination system for remote areas developed

With summer temperatures soaring, the specter of water scarcity looms large. As a possible solution to increase the availability of clean, potable water, researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have developed a novel thermal desalination system which can work using solar energy. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/sruaGDL

Job posted to Hacker News: MindsDB (YC W20) Is Hiring a Product Designer

MindsDB (YC W20) Is Hiring a Product Designer by adam_carrigan | on Hacker News .

An adaptive artificial cochlea that could enhance the performance of hearing aids

In recent years, electronics engineers have developed a wide range of systems inspired by human and animal biology. By closely replicating complex biological processes, these systems could ultimately tackle numerous real-world problems more reliably and effectively. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/acZPD9i

Job posted to Hacker News: Ivy (YC W23) Is Hiring

Ivy (YC W23) Is Hiring by danlenton | on Hacker News .

Team develops a centipede robot with variable body-axis flexibility

Researchers from the Department of Mechanical Science and Bioengineering at Osaka University have invented a new kind of walking robot that takes advantage of dynamic instability to navigate. By changing the flexibility of the couplings, the robot can be made to turn without the need for complex computational control systems. This work may assist the creation of rescue robots that are able to traverse uneven terrain. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/jnvA6e9

Researchers achieve record 19.31% efficiency with organic solar cells

Researchers from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) have achieved a breakthrough power-conversion efficiency (PCE) of 19.31% with organic solar cells (OSCs), also known as polymer solar cells. This remarkable binary OSC efficiency will help enhance applications of these advanced solar energy devices. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/Qf5kwKF

A worm-inspired robot based on an origami structure and magnetic actuators

Bio-inspired robots, robotic systems that emulate the appearance, movements, and/or functions of specific biological systems, could help to tackle real-world problems more efficiently and reliably. Over the past two decades, roboticists have introduced a growing number of these robots, some of which draw inspiration from fruit flies, worms, and other small organisms. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/RYgmbBf

Researchers develop wireless sensor system for continuous monitoring of bridge deformation

Researchers in Drexel University's College of Engineering have developed a solar-powered, wireless sensor system that can continually monitor bridge deformation and could be used to alert authorities when the bridge performance deteriorates significantly. With more than 46,000 bridges across the country considered to be in poor condition, according to the American Society of Civil Engineers, a system like this could be both an important safety measure, as well as helping to triage repair and maintenance efforts. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/V6B7la4

Safe aid: Protecting privacy in humanitarian operations

EPFL researchers have worked with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to develop a first of its kind, digital system to support humanitarian aid distribution. The design uses tokens to decentralize the storage and processing of recipients information, reducing the risk of harm, and uses advanced cryptography to enable accountability. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/7ORxMGk

Q&A: Expert discusses how to realistically achieve quantum speedups beyond the hype

In theory, quantum computers vastly outperform classical computers in terms of computing speed. For them to do so in practice, it is necessary to design more and novel high-speed algorithms, says ETH supercomputing specialist Torsten Hoefler. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/L4K0jDb

A software package to ease the use of neural radiance fields in robotics research

Neural radiance fields (NeRFs) are advanced machine learning techniques that can generate three-dimensional (3D) representations of objects or environments from two-dimensional (2D) images. As these techniques can model complex real-world environments realistically and in detail, they could greatly support robotics research. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/odfDqVR

Can quantum computing protect AI from cyber attacks?

AI algorithms are everywhere. They underpin nearly all autonomous and robotic systems deployed in security applications. This includes facial recognition, biometrics, drones and autonomous vehicles used in combat surveillance and military targeting applications. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/TjlwdAK

New AI imaging tool allows for interactive 3D manipulations of 2D pictures

A team of computer scientists from the Max Planck Institute for Informatics, MIT, Google and the University of Pennsylvania has developed a new AI imaging tool for user-interactive 3D manipulation of 2D images depicted in a photograph. The team published a paper describing the new tool, which is called DragGAN, on the arXiv preprint server along with short videos depicting what the tool can do. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/QtduACf

Job posted to Hacker News: Finley (YC W21) is hiring to reimagine the debt capital markets (US remote)

Finley (YC W21) is hiring to reimagine the debt capital markets (US remote) by festinalente | on Hacker News .

Sweater-wrapped robots can feel and react to human touch

The qualities that make a knitted sweater comfortable and easy to wear are the same things that might allow robots to better interact with humans. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/9WerX3Q

New research into decarbonization of transportation sector through EV ride-shares

If you are standing on a corner waiting for a ride-share car, would you be willing to wait longer if you knew your driver was piloting an electric vehicle? What if it was powered by 100% green energy? How much longer would you be willing to wait? Would you pay more for the privilege if the app told you about the option? from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/Ugl6Azh

AI tool generates video from brain activity

"Alexa, play back that dream I had about Kirsten last week." That's a command that may not be too far off in the future, as researchers close in on technology that can tap into our minds and retrieve the imagery of our thoughts. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/X0ZtY1C

Study tests the potential of two quantum machine learning algorithms for malware classification

Over the past decades, cyber attackers have become increasingly skilled at compromising systems and circumventing security measures. As a result, detecting and accurately identifying malware is a pressing challenge for many businesses and individuals worldwide. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/HzULvxF

Team develops new 'attacker' device to improve autonomous car safety

Modern cars and autonomous vehicles use millimeter wave (mmWave) radio frequencies to enable self-driving or assisted driving features that ensure the safety of passengers and pedestrians. This connectivity, however, can also expose them to potential cyberattacks. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/VrlzDUX

Math primes high-performance computing for the age of AI

Increasing traffic congestion in the Seattle area is a good analogy for a similar increase in congestion on high-performance computing (HPC) systems, according to scientists at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL). from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/9RekGZD

Mapping volumes rather than surfaces could solve graphics problems in animation and computer-aided design

In computer graphics and computer-aided design (CAD), 3D objects are often represented by the contours of their outer surfaces. Computers store these shapes as "thin shells," which model the contours of the skin of an animated character but not the flesh underneath. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/l9IV1Qg

Exploring new methods for increasing safety and reliability of autonomous vehicles

When we think of getting on the road in our cars, our first thoughts may not be that fellow drivers are particularly safe or careful—but human drivers are more reliable than one may expect. For each fatal car crash in the United States, motor vehicles log a whopping hundred million miles on the road. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/qki15lN

Scientists discover method for enhancing the capacitance of supercapacitors

A supercapacitor is similar to a rechargeable battery, but unlike the latter, it is not intended for prolonged power supply. Instead, it excels at delivering brief yet potent bursts of energy. Supercapacitors are commonly employed as backup power sources in a variety of applications, including smartphones, automobiles, and compact electronic devices. For instance, in DVRs (Digital Video Recorders), a supercapacitor serves to sustain the charge to ensure the completion and preservation of video recordings in the event of a vehicle stall or loss of primary power supply. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/AtU5JQR

Engineers harvest abundant clean energy from thin air, 24/7

A team of engineers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst has recently shown that nearly any material can be turned into a device that continuously harvests electricity from humidity in the air. The secret lies in being able to pepper the material with nanopores less than 100 nanometers in diameter. The research appeared in the journal Advanced Materials. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/OdLAV8Y

A model that can realistically insert humans into images

The recent advent of generative models, computational tools that can generate new texts or images based on the data they are trained on, opened interesting new possibilities for the creative industries. For example, they allow artists and digital content creators to easily produce realistic media content that integrates elements of different images or videos. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/3BuGos8

Job posted to Hacker News: GiveCampus (YC S15) Is Hiring Senior Software Engineers for Education

GiveCampus (YC S15) Is Hiring Senior Software Engineers for Education by mkong1 | on Hacker News .

Researchers build bee robot that can twist

A robotic bee that can fly fully in all directions has been developed by Washington State University researchers. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/i1fWadN

Researchers use AI to identify similar materials in images

A robot manipulating objects while, say, working in a kitchen, will benefit from understanding which items are composed of the same materials. With this knowledge, the robot would know to exert a similar amount of force whether it picks up a small pat of butter from a shadowy corner of the counter or an entire stick from inside the brightly lit fridge. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/cq25FKo

Researchers develop calcium rechargeable battery with long cycle life

A research group has developed a prototype calcium (Ca) metal rechargeable battery capable of 500 cycles of repeated charge-discharge—the benchmark for practical use. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/NR9mL0E

A strategy to induce the formation of a stable salt-derived solid electrolyte interphase in lithium metal batteries

Lithium metal batteries are promising battery solutions that use metallic lithium as an anode. Instead of containing electrode materials that store lithium ions, like commonly employed lithium-ion batteries (LiBs), they use a single layer of lithium near the anode, which can greatly reduce their size and weight. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/GoLp0z8

Job posted to Hacker News: Tesorio (YC S15) Is Hiring Back End Engineers and DevOps

Tesorio (YC S15) Is Hiring Back End Engineers and DevOps by FabioFleitas | on Hacker News .

Historic stone buildings and bridges could be preserved by new engineering technique

A new engineering technique that could help to preserve historic stone buildings and bridges has been developed by researchers at the University of Sheffield. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/bNrE8iJ

Is that self-driving car a boy or a girl? Buyers are less attached to gender-neutral tech, finds study

As new technologies take on increasingly humanlike qualities, there's been a push to make them genderless. Apple's Siri digital assistant unveiled a gender-neutral option last year, and more gender-neutral interactive tools, such as Q and Replika, have recently entered the market. When asked about their gender identities, the AI chatbots ChatGPT and Google Bard each reply, "I do not have a gender." from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/JwXDMSA

Team uses 3D printing to strengthen a key material in aerospace, energy-generation applications

The materials key to many important applications in aerospace and energy generation must be able to withstand extreme conditions such as high temperatures and tensile stresses without failing. Now a team of MIT-led engineers reports a simple, inexpensive way to strengthen one of the key materials used today in such applications. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/vMqQ0Ty

A new approach for map densification in visual place recognition

Visual place recognition (VPR) is the task of identifying the location where specific images were taken. Computer scientists have recently developed various deep learning algorithms that could effectively tackle this task, letting users know where within a known environment an image was captured. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/s9bkMgC

Researchers develop interactive 'Stargazer' camera robot that can help film tutorial videos

A group of computer scientists from the University of Toronto wants to make it easier to film how-to videos. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/YXb63gS

Development of self-healing lens material to prevent traffic accidents in self-driving cars

Safety issues of self-driving cars have emerged due to frequent traffic accidents. A self-healing lens material that can prevent car accidents that occur due to signal distortion by healing scratches on the sensor surface of the self-driving car has been developed. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/7QspvjL

Meta fined record $1.3 billion and ordered to stop sending European user data to US

The European Union slapped Meta with a record $1.3 billion privacy fine Monday and ordered it to stop transferring user data across the Atlantic by October, the latest salvo in a decadelong case sparked by U.S. cybersnooping fears. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/xeDmhVl

Can charismatic robots help teams be more creative?

Increasingly, social robots are being used for support in educational contexts. But does the sound of a social robot affect how well they perform, especially when dealing with teams of humans? Teamwork is a key factor in human creativity, boosting collaboration and new ideas. Danish scientists set out to understand whether robots using a voice designed to sound charismatic would be more successful as team creativity facilitators. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/6qyd5hV

Job posted to Hacker News: Optery (YC W22) Hiring in Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, Business Ops

Optery (YC W22) Hiring in Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, Business Ops by beyondd | on Hacker News .

Job posted to Hacker News: Emerge Tools is building the future of mobile tooling, come join us

Emerge Tools is building the future of mobile tooling, come join us by jshchnz | on Hacker News .

Dark cloud over ChatGPT revolution: the cost

The explosion of generative AI has taken the world by storm, but one question all too rarely comes up: Who can afford it? from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/yFv9aYo

Job posted to Hacker News: Meticulous (YC S21) is hiring founding engineer to build AI for testing

Meticulous (YC S21) is hiring founding engineer to build AI for testing by Gabriel_h | on Hacker News .

Job posted to Hacker News: Generally Intelligent (YC S17) Is Hiring Infrastructure Engineers

Generally Intelligent (YC S17) Is Hiring Infrastructure Engineers by kanjun | on Hacker News .

Researchers use novel approach to teach robot to navigate over obstacles

Quadrupedal robots may be able to step directly over obstacles in their paths thanks to the efforts of a trio of Georgia Tech Ph.D. students. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/Yas3Xvk

Soft e-skin that communicates with the brain

Researchers at Stanford University have developed digital skin that can convert sensations such as heat and pressure to electrical signals that can be read by electrodes implanted in the human brain. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/1IrgyM2

‘Sanctuary’ Review: Who’s the Boss?

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Self-healable and crack-resistant hydrogel microfibers inspired by spider silk

In recent years, material scientists have been creating new materials with a variety of advantageous properties that could enhance the performance of different technologies and devices. This includes hydrogel-based fibers and artificial skins, which could help to create soft humanoid robots, prosthetics, and even comfortable smart clothes or wearable devices. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/0qy8HEb

DreamWaQer: A quadrupedal robot that can walk in the dark

A team of Korean engineering researchers has developed a quadrupedal robot technology that can climb up and down the steps and moves without falling over in uneven environments such as tree roots without the help of visual or tactile sensors even in disastrous situations in which visual confirmation is impeded due to darkness or thick smoke from the flames. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/zwrKFX0

Researchers develop solvent-free process to make better, cheaper lithium-ion battery electrodes

A team led by Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) researcher Yan Wang has developed a solvent-free process to manufacture lithium-ion battery electrodes that are greener, cheaper, and charge faster than electrodes currently on the market, an advance that could improve the manufacturing of batteries for electric vehicles. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/dqW7DgP

‘The Night of the 12th’ Review: When a Case Doesn’t Close

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Improving dopant-free polymeric hole transport materials for perovskite quantum dot solar cells

Solar cells are considered to be an environmentally friendly source of power generation that can effectively reduce the impact of pollution on the environment. In particular, perovskite quantum dot solar cells have drawn significant attention from the academic community due to their lower production cost and their ability to be applied to flexible materials, which conventional silicon solar cells lack. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/2cqAFvK

A technique to spin soft functional fibers for smart textiles and wearable devices

In recent years, material scientists have been trying to develop soft and flexible fibers that could be used to create new electronics. These fibers could, for example, be used to create smart sensing clothes, energy solutions, and wearable biometric devices. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/vb21mWS

Research finds sustainable aviation fuel is not a silver bullet for the industry's colossal climate woes

The global airline industry is fast recovering from the unprecedented pause to flying imposed by COVID-19. In some parts of the world, such as the Middle East, airlines are even expanding rapidly—well beyond pre-pandemic levels. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/DzV8fIU

Job posted to Hacker News: Retool (YC W17) is hiring hackers to combine visual programming with AI

Retool (YC W17) is hiring hackers to combine visual programming with AI by jacqt | on Hacker News .

New transparent augmented reality display opens possibilities to see digital content in real-time

The world's first flexible, transparent augmented reality (AR) display screen using 3D printing and low-cost materials has been created by researchers at the University of Melbourne, KDH Design Corporation and the Melbourne Centre for Nanofabrication (MCN). The development of the new display screen is set to advance how AR is used across a wide range of industries and applications. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/j8KG91Q

Additively manufacturing soft robots could reduce waste, increase performance

Soft robotics have several key advantages over rigid counterparts, including their inherent safety features—soft materials with motions powered by inflating and deflating air chambers can safely be used in fragile environments or in proximity with humans—as well as their flexibility that enables them to fit into tight spaces. Textiles have become a choice material for constructing many types of soft robots, especially wearables, but the traditional "cut and sew" methods of manufacturing have left much to be desired. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/XAeh267

Growing sustainable everyday products using mushrooms

Researchers from The University of Sydney have developed a biological growing process that uses mushrooms to turn organic waste into compostable products as a low-cost, sustainable solution to plastics. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/rhn9vZo

Got robot delivery? New research demonstrates need for robot-friendly infrastructure

Spend five minutes on a college campus and you'll see walkers, runners, cyclists, skateboarders, a dog or two and maybe somebody on a hoverboard. Increasingly these days, you'll also find six-wheeled robots offering contactless food delivery. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/q5ev6Tj

Job posted to Hacker News: Skio (YC S20) is hiring – subscriptions for Shopify, easy ReCharge migrations

Skio (YC S20) is hiring – subscriptions for Shopify, easy ReCharge migrations by kennandavison | on Hacker News .

Researchers find flaws in using source reputation for training automatic misinformation detection algorithms

Researchers at Rutgers University have found a major flaw in the way that algorithms designed to detect "fake news" evaluate the credibility of online news stories. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/iR5XNtQ

New research finds verbal prompts can make semi-automated driving safer

Semi-automated cars are becoming increasingly common, but real dangers exist when technology fails and drivers don't intervene. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/E8Ty6pw

Writing with AI help can shift your opinions

Artificial intelligence-powered writing assistants that autocomplete sentences or offer "smart replies" not only put words into people's mouths, they also put ideas into their heads, according to new research. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/6bao5V3

New water treatment technology could help recycle even super salty waters

As climate change flames a megadrought in the U.S. Southwest, the country is hitting some worrisome records. The water level of Lake Mead, which provides water for millions of people, is hovering near its lowest ever. And in some places, the shrinking Colorado River, which irrigates about 5 million acres of farmland and quenches the thirst of over 40 million people, is just desert and dust. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/e9GaIsM

Compression algorithms run on AI hardware to simulate nature's most complex systems

High-performance computing (HPC) has become an essential tool for processing large datasets and simulating nature's most complex systems. However, researchers face difficulties in developing more intensive models because Moore's Law—which states that computational power doubles every two years—is slowing, and memory bandwidth still cannot keep up with it. But scientists can speed up simulations of complex systems by using compression algorithms running on AI hardware. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/5xRsEKy

Job posted to Hacker News: BuildZoom (better way to build custom homes) Is hiring a Growth Associate

BuildZoom (better way to build custom homes) Is hiring a Growth Associate by the_economist | on Hacker News .

Job posted to Hacker News: Peoplebox (YC S22) Is Hiring a Principal Engineer (Back End)

Peoplebox (YC S22) Is Hiring a Principal Engineer (Back End) by alagu | on Hacker News .

Job posted to Hacker News: Ivy (YC W23) Is Hiring

Ivy (YC W23) Is Hiring by danlenton | on Hacker News .

Researchers make indoor light energy breakthrough for wearable health sensors

Researchers at the University of St Andrews have made significant progress towards powering wearable health sensors through indoor artificial light energy. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/TyiJIOY

New priming method improves battery life and efficiency

Silicon anode batteries have the potential to revolutionize energy storage capabilities, which is key to meeting climate goals and unlocking the full potential of electric vehicles. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/BfPHvWU

Can't find your phone? There's a robot for that

Engineers at the University of Waterloo have discovered a new way to program robots to help people with dementia locate medicine, glasses, phones and other objects they need but have lost. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/gQA9Y2Z

New design strategies to improve the stability and efficiency of bifacial perovskite solar cells

Solar cells based on perovskites, calcium titanium oxide minerals or compounds with similar structures, are among the most promising emerging energy solutions. Over the past few years, engineers and material scientists have been exploring the potential of solar mini-modules (i.e., small cells that can be used to create larger-scale solar panels) made of perovskite bifacial structures. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/bWtVdcn

Novel 3D printing method a 'game changer' for discovery, manufacturing of new materials

The time-honored Edisonian trial-and-error process of discovery is slow and labor-intensive. This hampers the development of urgently needed new technologies for clean energy and environmental sustainability, as well as for electronics and biomedical devices. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/Q7dwckB

Job posted to Hacker News: Infracost (YC W21) Is Hiring a Customer Success Engineer and Software Engineer

Infracost (YC W21) Is Hiring a Customer Success Engineer and Software Engineer by aliscott | on Hacker News .

Job posted to Hacker News: Tavus (YC S21) is hiring ML and full stack engineers

Tavus (YC S21) is hiring ML and full stack engineers by qfavret | on Hacker News .

Job posted to Hacker News: Laudspeaker hiring engineer to build open source customer journey software

Laudspeaker hiring engineer to build open source customer journey software by abe94 | on Hacker News .

Bio-inspired device captures images by mimicking human eye

Drawing inspiration from nature, Penn State scientists have developed a new device that produces images by mimicking the red, green and blue photoreceptors and the neural network found in human eyes. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/UL285PR

Enhancing fuel cell lifespan via catalyst selection

A research team led by Professor Yong-Tae Kim (Department of Material Science and Engineering and Graduate Institute of Ferrous and Energy Materials Technology) and Ph.D. candidate Sang-Hoon You (Department of Material Science and Engineering) at POSTECH has developed a selective catalyst that curbs corrosion in fuel cells used for hydrogen-powered automobiles. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/fYBxyb5

Study observes the interactions between live fish and fish-like robots

In recent decades, engineers have created a wide range of robotic systems inspired by animals, including four legged robots, as well as systems inspired by snakes, insects, squid and fish. Studies exploring the interactions between these robots and their biological counterparts, however, as still relatively rare. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/Ic0KOB2

Toyota: Data on more than 2 million vehicles in Japan were at risk in decade-long breach

A decade-long data breach in Toyota's much-touted online service put some information on more than 2 million vehicles at risk, the Japanese automaker said Friday. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/BLpIPQb

Job posted to Hacker News: Kalshi (YC W19) Is Hiring

Kalshi (YC W19) Is Hiring by tmansour | on Hacker News .

Robotic proxy brings remote users to life in real time

Cornell University researchers have developed a robot, called ReMotion, that occupies physical space on a remote user's behalf, automatically mirroring the user's movements in real time and conveying key body language that is lost in standard virtual environments. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/8mgkYrS

Job posted to Hacker News: RankScience (YC W17) Is Hiring SDR's with a Knack for SEO

RankScience (YC W17) Is Hiring SDR's with a Knack for SEO by ryanb | on Hacker News .

Study finds workplace machine learning improves accuracy, but also increases human workload

New research from ESMT Berlin shows that utilizing machine-learning in the workplace always improves the accuracy of human decision-making, however, often it can also cause humans to exert more cognitive efforts when making decisions. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/VgWX2tf

3D printed elastic conductors for stretchable electronics

Three-dimensional (3D) printing has become increasingly advanced over the past few years and has been successfully used to create countless items, including toys, furniture and electronic components. As 3D printing equipment becomes more affordable, it could potentially also be used to fabricate soft electronic components for wearable devices. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/oTx3tyY

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Job posted to Hacker News: QuestDB (YC S20) Is Hiring a Technical Content Lead

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Google answers ChatGPT challenge with Bard expansion

Google on Wednesday said it is opening Bard, a rival to Microsoft-backed ChatGPT, to 180 countries as it expands use of artificial intelligence across its platform. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/e7hERwP

AI models fail to reproduce human judgements about rule violations

In an effort to improve fairness or reduce backlogs, machine-learning models are sometimes designed to mimic human decision making, such as deciding whether social media posts violate toxic content policies. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/GRkoyMj

Unlocking the power of photosynthesis for clean energy production

As the world faces an increasing demand for clean and sustainable energy sources, scientists are turning to the power of photosynthesis for inspiration. With the goal of developing new, environmentally friendly techniques to produce clean-burning hydrogen fuel, a team of researchers at the University of Rochester is embarking on a groundbreaking project to mimic the natural process of photosynthesis using bacteria to deliver electrons to a nanocrystal semiconductor photocatalyst. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/wExD9py

Job posted to Hacker News: Aviator (YC S21) is hiring senior engineers to build the DX platform

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New devices for conveying olfactory stimuli in virtual reality

A team of biomedical and mechanical engineers at City University of Hong Kong, working with a pair of colleagues from Beihang University and one from Shandong University, has developed two versions of a system designed to convey olfactory stimuli in virtual reality. Their results are published in Nature Communications. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/uUqRzcH

Research shows mobile phone users do not understand what data they might be sharing

Privacy and security features that aim to give consumers more control over the sharing of their data by smartphone apps are widely misunderstood, shows new research from the University of Bath's School of Management. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/onfNvab

Training machines to learn more like humans do

Imagine sitting on a park bench, watching someone stroll by. While the scene may constantly change as the person walks, the human brain can transform that dynamic visual information into a more stable representation over time. This ability, known as perceptual straightening, helps us predict the walking person's trajectory. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/sFwdfrm

Silicon heterojunction solar cells with up to 26.81% efficiency

Solar energy is the cheapest and most accessible form of energy. Now, it promises to be more efficient than ever. Scientists from a Chinese solar technology company have developed a new type of solar cell that could be a game-changer in the world's transition towards renewable energy. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/s74QgZ5

Technologists develop FatNet algorithm

Researchers from City, University of London's School of Science and Technology have developed an innovative algorithm called FatNet. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/YRF0zSy

Researchers create a snake-like robot for traversing extreme terrain

How do you create a robot that can go places no one has ever seen before—on its own, without real-time human input? A team at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory that's creating a snake-like robot for traversing extreme terrain is taking on the challenge with the mentality of a startup: Build quickly, test often, learn, adjust, repeat. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/50jkvt4

A generative AI writing tutor that produces personalized feedback for English learners

Generative AI tools—artificial intelligence models that can create images, texts, videos, or other content in short periods of time—have recently become increasingly popular, especially after the public release of ChatGPT. ChatGPT, the popular chatbot by OpenAI, is now being used by countless users worldwide to source information and even produce creative texts or academic essays. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/FBxqJnG

Researchers make progress towards high-performance, aqueous zinc-ion batteries

A team led by Prof. Song Li from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) proposed the concept of intercalant-induced V t2g orbital occupation and developed an NH4+-intercalated vanadium oxide (NH4+-V2O5) for high-performance aqueous zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs). This work was published in PNAS. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/l3HuI2D

Job posted to Hacker News: Tesorio (YC S15) Hiring Senior Back End Engineer, DevOps, Head of Data Science

Tesorio (YC S15) Hiring Senior Back End Engineer, DevOps, Head of Data Science by FabioFleitas | on Hacker News .

Solar cells inspire Li-ion batteries

Solar energy is at the forefront of the global shift toward producing sustainable energy sources and addressing energy poverty. However, the intermittent nature of solar energy limits its use for applications such as IoT devices, live remote sensing and an off-grid power supply. Conventionally the batteries are powered by solar cells to store the energy for later use. However, the physical combination of these two technologies requires separate packaging of both systems, is cumbersome to install, and requires more electrodes, which increases the cost and ohmic losses in the device. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/lKQWwP9

Why you don't want 'phantom energy' on a spacecraft

You may not have heard of piezoelectric materials, but odds are, you have benefitted from them. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/xDvFIHS

Model aims to help first responders reach accident sites faster

Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a complex model to improve how quickly first responders—such as police and EMTs—reach the scene of vehicle accidents. In computational testing, the model outperformed the existing techniques for getting first responders to accident sites quickly. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/ZUoJcG9

A new framework to design explainable AI for augmented reality applications

While artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning tools are now commonly used to enhance technological applications, the underpinnings of many of these tools are hard to decipher. This is because most of them are based on 'black box' models, models that analyze data and learn to make predictions about it but that do not share the processes behind these predictions with human users. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/ghS82JN

Job posted to Hacker News: Jerry (YC S17) Is Hiring Head of Design, Sr Designer, and PMs

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Job posted to Hacker News: Meticulous (YC S21) is hiring founding engineer to build AI for testing

Meticulous (YC S21) is hiring founding engineer to build AI for testing by Gabriel_h | on Hacker News .

Job posted to Hacker News: Generally Intelligent (YC S17) Is Hiring Senior Software Engineer (Remote)

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Job posted to Hacker News: Bun (YC S19) Is Hiring C/C++/Zig engineers to build a JavaScript cloud

Bun (YC S19) Is Hiring C/C++/Zig engineers to build a JavaScript cloud by Jarred | on Hacker News .

New hybrid photocatalysts for water splitting with an internal quantum efficiency above 100%

As hydrogen inside fuel cells can generate electrical power, scalable methods to reliably split water into hydrogen and oxygen could have valuable implications for the energy industry. These methods could help to produce large amounts of hydrogen for more sustainable energy solutions, helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions on Earth. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/9Ie6VuX

New inspection drone uses wind to lengthen flight times

Elythor, an EPFL spin-off, has developed a new drone whose wing shape can adapt to wind conditions and flight position in real time, reducing the drone's energy consumption. What's more, the position of the wings can change, allowing the drone to fly vertically or horizontally. These features make it a perfect candidate for inspecting power plants. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/CgPmFk1

Job posted to Hacker News: Memfault (YC W19) Is Hiring Their First Product Designer in Berlin

Memfault (YC W19) Is Hiring Their First Product Designer in Berlin by fra | on Hacker News .

AI training: A backward cat pic is still a cat pic

Genes make up only a small fraction of the human genome. Between them are wide sequences of DNA that direct cells when, where, and how much each gene should be used. These biological instruction manuals are known as regulatory motifs. If that sounds complex, well, it is. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/iEAusny

Scurrying centipedes inspire many-legged robots that can traverse difficult landscapes

Centipedes are known for their wiggly walk. With tens to hundreds of legs, they can traverse any terrain without stopping. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/xNLvctu

Researchers develop an additive to efficiently improve the stability of perovskite solar cells

Perovskite solar cells (PVSCs) are a promising alternative to traditional silicon-based solar cells because of their high power-conversion efficiency and low cost. However, one of the major challenges in their development has been achieving long-term stability. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/BsuWIM7

‘Chile ’76’ Review: Domestic Unease That Twists Into Intrigue

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Job posted to Hacker News: PhotoRoom Is Hiring a Senior Django Engineer in Paris

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AMD fTPM vulnerability uncovered

Researchers at the Technical University of Berlin say they uncovered a new vulnerability in AMD's Trusted Platform Module (TPM). The flaw exposes firmware TPMs, or fTPMs, to attack. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/qR56orY

Engineers try to squeeze energy from discarded fruit using microbial fuel cells

When Doc Brown fed his DeLorean food scraps in Back to the Future as fuel, it seemed like crazy science fiction. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/grQkzIZ

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Skio (Subscriptions for Shopify, ReCharge migrations) is hiring by kennandavison | on Hacker News .

Engineers tap into good vibrations to power the Internet of Things

In a world hungry for clean energy, engineers have created a new material that converts the simple mechanical vibrations all around us into electricity to power sensors in everything from pacemakers to spacecraft. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/Yza2N8P

Apple and Google aim to expose Bluetooth tracker abuse

Apple and Google on Tuesday proposed a tech standard to make sure people get tipped off when their movements are being tracked with Bluetooth devices like AirTags or Tile. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/8bYLxry

Data class-specific image encryption using optical diffraction

Optical computing has been making strides in recent years, with its potential advantages in speed, energy efficiency, and scalability. Among various photonic devices, diffractive deep neural networks (D2NNs) have gained growing attention as an emerging free-space platform for optical computing. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/hO4Vif9

A touch-responsive fabric armband for flexible keyboards, wearable sketchpads

It's time to roll up your sleeves for the next advance in wearable technology—a fabric armband that's actually a touch pad. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/mY3oibq

Deep neural network provides robust detection of disease biomarkers in real time

Sophisticated systems for the detection of biomarkers—molecules such as DNA or proteins that indicate the presence of a disease—are crucial for real-time diagnostic and disease-monitoring devices. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/b5nldwr

Mapping the inequalities of low-carbon electricity

Greenhouse gas reduction, new jobs, new investment opportunities: the benefits of decarbonizing the electricity sector—one of the most polluting—are obvious. However, a transition to lower-carbon electricity production could have a negative impact on some regions, depending on their vulnerabilities and their capacity to adapt, while it could have a positive impact on others. from Technology Business News - Technology News, Technology Companies, Technology Business https://ift.tt/BDMU8dc

New inorganic wide-bandgap perovskite subcells that are both efficient and stable

All-perovskite tandem solar cells, stacks of p-n junctions formed from perovskites with different energy bandgaps, have the potential of achieving higher efficiencies than conventional single-junction solar cells. So far, however, most proposed all-perovskite tandem cells have not achieved the desired power conversion efficiencies (PCEs), often due to difficulties associated with creating suitable narrow- and wide-bandgap subcells. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/HRmQAbr

'Godfather of AI' quits Google to warn of the tech's dangers

A computer scientist often dubbed "the godfather of artificial intelligence" has quit his job at Google to speak out about the dangers of the technology, US media reported Monday. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/bY19jpB

Job posted to Hacker News: BuildZoom (better way to build custom homes) Is hiring a Growth Associate

BuildZoom (better way to build custom homes) Is hiring a Growth Associate by the_economist | on Hacker News .

Sensor enables high-fidelity input from everyday objects, human body

Couches, tables, sleeves and more can turn into a high-fidelity input device for computers using a new sensing system developed at the University of Michigan. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/tUgskrB

Novel system uses reinforcement learning to teach robotic cars to speed

Fast cars. Millions of us love them. The idea transcends national borders, race, religion, politics. We embraced them for more than a century, beginning in the early 1900s with the stately Stutz Bearcat and Mercer Raceabout (known as "the Steinway of the automobile world"), to the sexy Pontiac GTOs and Ford Mustangs of the 1960s, and through to the ultimate luxury creations of the Lamborghini and Ferrari families. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/auOG43g

AI-designed unidirectional imagers

Traditional optical imaging and communication systems, typically composed of lenses, perform imaging operations in both forward and backward directions. Similar to a pipe that enables liquid to flow through from one end to the other in both directions, standard optical materials and lenses allow light to travel both ways through devices such as a camera. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/4megMrA

Researchers enhance conversion efficiency of thermoelectric devices

In the effort to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels, one strategy involves harvesting the waste heat that is already being produced by our energy systems. Thermoelectric generators can convert waste heat to clean electricity, and a new design breakthrough may make these devices more efficient than previously possible, according to scientists at Penn State and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/dOYUolc

Job posted to Hacker News: Ivy (YC W23) Is Hiring

Ivy (YC W23) Is Hiring by danlenton | on Hacker News .

Model can predict how humans perceive attractiveness in different faces with high accuracy

Past psychology and neuroscience studies have often investigated how humans perceive different faces during social interactions. Some studies suggest that on average humans tend to find some faces more attractive than others, thus their ratings for specific faces can be similar. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/MmhJ1aN

Study explores individual differences in motion sickness with VR gaming

The way our senses adjust while playing high-intensity virtual reality games plays a critical role in understanding why some people experience severe cybersickness and others don't. from Tech Xplore - electronic gadgets, technology advances and research news https://ift.tt/7aiCfGE