[ad_1] COVID-19 contact tracing apps will only be effective across borders if states and countries can readily share data, and a collaboration could soon make that happen in the US. iMore reports that Apple, Google, and Microsoft are working with the Association of Public Health Laboratories to launch a national server to store keys and […]
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App tracks mental health by studying your phone usage
[ad_1] About 300 people are currently testing PROSIT, roughly half of which are patients. Before you ask: the scientists are well aware of the privacy concerns involved in tracking many of the things you do online. Use of the app requires signing a consent form, and the data is stored in a secure location. You’re […]
FBI reportedly uses a travel company’s data for worldwide surveillance
[ad_1] The travel data has also been used to catch people like alleged card scam site operator Alexei Burkov, according to Forbes. Sabre hadn’t responded to requests for comment, while Kher’s counsel and the Justice Department declined comment. Sabre isn’t the only travel data giant (Amadeus and Travelport are the other two), and it has […]
Disney said to have ‘dramatically’ cut ad spending on Facebook amid boycott
[ad_1] If this is tied to the boycott, it could represent the largest financial blow yet to Facebook over claims its hate speech and misinformation policies are inadequate. Pathmatics estimated that Disney was Facebook’s top US advertiser in the first half of 2020, according to the WSJ. While it won’t necessarily cause significant hardship for […]
KFC hopes to develop the first lab-made chicken nuggets
[ad_1] As elsewhere, the lab-produced meat promises numerous advantages. It’s more environmentally friendly, as it doesn’t require nearly as much resources — KFC points to a study suggesting it requires 100 times less farm land, and cuts greenhouse gas emissions by 25 times. They’re also more ethical by avoiding harm to animals, and healthier due […]
Chevrolet is working on a full-size electric pickup truck
[ad_1] GM has revealed its various brands’ electric vehicle plans in its 10th sustainability report, and one of the most notable projects is Chevrolet’s BET Truck. Apparently, Chevy is working on its first full-size electric pickup truck, and it will have the capability to run over 400 miles on a single charge. That’s pretty much […]
AI helps drone swarms navigate through crowded, unfamiliar spaces
[ad_1] An additional tracking controller, Neural-Swarm, helps the drones compensate for aerodynamic interactions, such as the downwash from a robot flying overhead. It’s already more reliable than a “commercial” controller that doesn’t account for aerodynamics, with far smaller tracking errors. This could be useful for drone light shows, of course, but it could also help […]
Apple fans weigh in with their Watch Series 5 reviews
[ad_1] Chris Velazco/Engadget While Apple says the majority of people who purchase one of its smartwatches are first-timers, most of our user reviewers had experience either with other brands or previous versions of the Apple Watch. Michael, who owned the Series 1, waited five years to upgrade and said he couldn’t be happier with the […]
Hitting the Books: How to huck a human into low Earth orbit
[ad_1] The phrase orbital mechanics—like nuclear particle physics or the theory of relativity—is something that makes many people’s eyes glaze over. The average person thinks that subjects like these are far too complex to understand. But if you strip away all the math and simply try to understand what is going on, they are actually […]
Recommended Reading: Livestreamed concerts with no crowds are still extremely risky
[ad_1] Metalcore act Underoath began a series of livestreams this week where the group will play three albums front to back — all together, in the same venue and essentially on stage. Even if you don’t like the music, this piece is worth a read to understand what musicians are facing if they want to […]