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Nov 13, 2016

Russia unveils killer robots with deadly range more than FOUR miles

Posted by in categories: drones, robotics/AI, surveillance

Lookout the Russian Robots are coming.


A new pair of Russian robots has been developed that can track and attack humans from more than four miles away. The devices are designed for use on the Russian border and claim to accurately detect and attack ground and aerial threats long before they reach Russian soil.

Key technology at the robots’ disposal includes radar, HD and thermal video imaging, and multiple long-range grenade launchers. The first of the two new robots will act as a pair of scrupulous eyes for Russian border guards.

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Nov 13, 2016

Israeli tech lets diamonds’ true colors, and clarity, shine through

Posted by in category: 3D printing

Excellent! Now, imagine how this technology can be used to improve synthetic diamond quality for things such as 3D printing of syn. diamonds used by QC, Quantum light networks, etc.


Machines can take over from gemologists in grading 2 of the gems’ famous 4 C’s, says Sarine Technologies.

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Nov 13, 2016

Primates Regain Control of Paralyzed Limb with Wireless Bridge Between Brain and Spine

Posted by in categories: biotech/medical, neuroscience

It won’t be long now for humans.


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Nov 13, 2016

Deep Learning Speeds Up Cancer Research

Posted by in categories: biotech/medical, robotics/AI

A research team in the US has created a software that can quickly identify the information in cancer reports that would not only save time and work-hours but also reveal overlooked avenues in cancer research.

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Much of the cancer-related data is drawn from electronic, text-based clinical reports that must be manually curated — a time-intensive process — before it can be used in research.

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Nov 13, 2016

Why the Future of Data Centers Could Be in the Oceans

Posted by in categories: computing, futurism

This research has been going on for a very long time.


Researchers at the National Institute of Informatics are closing in on a solution to keep computers cool by submerging them under water. How will such research benefit the computer industry? What are the implications of such technology?

Underwater computers sound idea but, when you look at the amount of power dissipated by computers, the idea becomes less bizarre.

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Nov 13, 2016

Before you sign up for a self-driving car, pay attention to hacker Charlie Miller

Posted by in categories: robotics/AI, security, transportation

No autonomous cars, planes, ships, weapons (not sure I would even still want these), and other robots for me until we have our Net and other infrastructure replaced with QC.


It seems that all of Silicon Valley is designing artificial intelligence for driverless cars. But before we hand over our driving to computers, Charlie Miller, a well-known computer security researcher, would like car companies to pay attention to security.

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Nov 13, 2016

China adopts cybersecurity law in face of overseas opposition

Posted by in categories: business, cybercrime/malcode, internet, law

Wonder how Tim Cook, Satya & Bill, and Eric and Sergey will respond.


Overseas critics of the law argue it threatens to shut foreign technology companies out of various sectors. PHOTO: REUTERS

BEIJING: China adopted a controversial cybersecurity law on Monday to counter what Beijing says are growing threats such as hacking and terrorism, although the law has triggered concern from foreign business and rights groups.

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Nov 13, 2016

China’s shopping craze turns into environmental nightmare

Posted by in category: sustainability

Where is Waste Management (WM) when you need them. Looks like a golden opportunity for those in the trash and recycle industry.


BEIJING — China’s Singles Day, the world’s biggest shopping extravaganza that fell on Nov 11, saw bargain hunters spend 10 billion yuan (S$2.07 billion) in just seven minutes on the country’s largest online-shopping site, Alibaba’s Tmall, last Friday after midnight.

But the spending orgy could choke landfills and take a huge toll on the environment, employees of waste-disposal and recycling firms say.

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Nov 13, 2016

Don’t copy me, bro: How tech innovators can knock out knockoffs

Posted by in category: transportation

Nice read for global Innovators and companies.


Remember when U.S. Marshals stormed CES to shut down a Chinese competitor advertising hoverboards? Attorney Shawn Kolitch made it happen, and he explains how innovators can fight back against copycats.

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Nov 13, 2016

Russia Tightens Grip on Tech Infrastructure, Cuts Ties With US Firms

Posted by in category: cybercrime/malcode

https://youtube.com/watch?v=gM_TckeBZNY

China and now Russia. Looks like a cold war to me.


As concerns about the Kremlin’s involvement in cyber attacks against the West deepen, Moscow is taking aim at Microsoft, Oracle and IBM. Are these efforts symbolic or strategic?

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