On April 23, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that copyright infringements can only be claimed by humans. In its dismissal of the copyright infringement lawsuit by PETA, the Court upheld a lower court’s ruling that wildlife photographer David Slater was not obligated to share profits with the now famous, selfie-taking monkey known… Continue reading Robots One Step Closer to Being Granted Intellectual Property Rights than Animals
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Researchers Discovered that Alexa can be Used for Eavesdropping
A new discovery made by the Checkmarx researchers carries a not-so-good news for Alexa users. Turns out that Amazon Alexa has the potential to be hacked through the use of a malicious skill that can enable the attacker to listen in on the users’ conversation without them knowing about it. Additionally, Google has decided to… Continue reading Researchers Discovered that Alexa can be Used for Eavesdropping
1,000 Robots to Occupy Educational and Corporate Campuses
Robot delivery vehicles developed by Starship Technologies will soon be seen on corporate and academic campuses across the United States and Europe. as the company announces their major commercial rollout. Starship intends to deploy 1,000 of the small and autonomous robots to its partners before the end of 2018. These new robots have been… Continue reading 1,000 Robots to Occupy Educational and Corporate Campuses
Microsoft Enables Tailored Touchscreen Workspaces with SurfaceConstellations
Microsoft has made tailoring your workspace using touchscreen devices easier with the release of hardware designs for linking multiple touchscreen devices. The release is open source. Working in partnership with University College London, Microsoft Research has released a new modular system for creating tailored workspaces using multiple touchscreen devices including the Microsoft Surface Pro 2,… Continue reading Microsoft Enables Tailored Touchscreen Workspaces with SurfaceConstellations
Japanese Construction Companies Seek Robot Revolution
Japan’s rapidly aging population and shrinking workforce challenge its companies to innovate in automation. This challenge is being felt particularly strongly in the construction industry, which has been slow to adopt automation to date. Japan’s workforce challenge Workers and governments around the world are worried about increased unemployment as companies automate their processes, replacing human… Continue reading Japanese Construction Companies Seek Robot Revolution
New Tattoo Only Appears if Wearer has Cancer
In an effort to create an alternative method for diagnosis, a Switzerland-based research group has developed what is essentially a new type of tattoo that appears in the wake of particular biochemical changes in the host body. A large number of cancer patients suffer from hypercalcemia; the calcium levels in the body are greatly increased… Continue reading New Tattoo Only Appears if Wearer has Cancer
New iPhone Teardown Robot Deconstructs a Phone in 18 Seconds
Apple’s new iPhone teardown robot, Daisy, was recently revealed in their environmental responsibility report, and it will be put to work soon. Although at the rate of one phone per 18 seconds Daisy slower than its predecessor Liam, the new robot is more precise and can disassemble a larger variety of phone models. Daisy can… Continue reading New iPhone Teardown Robot Deconstructs a Phone in 18 Seconds
37 US Parking Lots are Now Home to 300K VW TDIs
Following the scandal regarding the emissions of their diesel-powered vehicles, Volkswagen has vowed to buy back a total of 400,000 cars. So far, the company has reacquired 300,000 TDI cars from their former owners, and the large amounts of cars are currently parked in 37 lots across the US. The company is intent on reselling… Continue reading 37 US Parking Lots are Now Home to 300K VW TDIs
ZTE’s Android License Might Be Revoked, After Series of US Regulations
The Chinese smartphone manufacturer ZTE is facing a new obstacle regarding the US market and its regulations. On Tuesday, US regulators proposed a series of rules that would diminish ZTE sales, as well as a ban on supply that would mean that ZTE can no longer use Android on its devices. On Monday, the Commerce… Continue reading ZTE’s Android License Might Be Revoked, After Series of US Regulations
Fetch Robots Will Automate Warehouse Work
Fetch Robotics is the developer and manufacturer of the Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) collaborative project. Its robots are designed to be used in warehouses and markets. In early December last year, Fetch announced that they have reached $25 million in the funding of their Series B. Now, they have purchased a new building space for… Continue reading Fetch Robots Will Automate Warehouse Work