The ubiquity of big data is such that Gartner dropped it from their Hype Cycle of Emergent Technologies back in 2015. Across sectors, businesses are scrambling to make every function “data driven,” and there’s no shortage of firms lining up to help them. The big data analytics industry, dedicated to helping big businesses leverage the petabytes of information they now generate and store, is worth $122 billion — and growing.
Continue reading… “Why the promise of big data hasn’t delivered yet”
Workers who specialize in artificial intelligence also saw big jumps in demand for their expertise.
Continue reading… “VR is the fastest growing skill for online freelancers”
Apple does pretty well when it comes to accessibility for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. The tech giant offers more than 50 models of hearing devices that, when linked to an iPhone, introduce a host of useful settings not available to the basic iPhone user. Continue reading… “The first made-for-iPhone cochlear implant will help even more people FaceTime and listen to music”
Some 62% of security experts believe that artificial intelligence (AI) will be weaponized and used for cyberattacks within the next 12 months, a Cylance survey released Tuesday found. This makes the growth of AI a double-edge sword, according to Cylance’s blog post on the finding.
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Why hire robots when you can just turn your humans into robots?
Continue reading… “Tech firm starts microchipping employees so they can buy potato chips”
Google+ has topped the American Consumer Satisfaction Index’s 2017 list evaluating how users feel about Internet social media companies.
Yes, Google+.
Continue reading… “The most-loved social network among Americans isn’t the one you think”
After an investigation, the Securities and Exchange Commission has concluded that organizations offering or selling digital assets using blockchains or distributed ledgers may be subject to securities laws, depending on the circumstances. This includes “initial coin offerings” (ICOs), a recently popularized crowdfunding method by which an organization issues virtual currencies or tokens.
Continue reading… “SEC concludes that “initial coin offerings” may be securities”
The world is rapidly urbanizing. The United Nations predicts that the number of people living in cities could double by 2050 — to 6.5 billion.
An international team of scientists analyzed data from men around the world and found sperm counts declining in Western countries
Continue reading… “Sperm counts plummet in western men, study finds”
Imagine being able to play back a crystal clear video of the greatest moments of your life: your first kiss, that huge win at the casino, or the time Bill Murray approached you on the street, gave you a bear hug, and vanished into the night. In the near future, we may all be equipped with contact lenses that record video all day long. This isn’t far-flung science fiction. Sony, Google and Samsung are working on the wearable tech right now.
Continue reading… “Smart contact lenses could record everything you see”
India is resisting the push towards driverless cars in order to protect jobs, its transport minister has said.
Continue reading… “India says no to driverless cars to protect jobs”
Sintering Multiple Parts – Desktop Metal’s Studio System includes a fully-automated, office-friendly sintering furnace with fast cycle times and a peak temperature of 1400°C, allowing for the sintering of a wide variety of materials.(Credit: Desktop Metal) Continue reading… “100x faster, 10x cheaper: 3D metal printing is about to go mainstream”
By delving into the futuring techniques of Futurist Thomas Frey, you’ll embark on an enlightening journey.
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