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US generates more electricity from renewables than coal
According to the Energy Information Administration, the U.S. has generated 23% of its electricity using solar and wind-based generators in April. It's the first time when coal energy production was surpassed by green energy sources, which don't pollute the planet.
The 5G War - technology versus humanity
The new cellular technology relies on the high frequency millimeter wave, which (according to several sources) has been linked to health-related problems, including anxiety and infertility. The Federal Communications Commission hasn't conducted a 5G safety study yet.
Robots may take over 20 million jobs by 2030
A recent study from Oxford Economics has led to a frightening conclusion: robots may take over more than 20 million manufacturing jobs by 2030. The economists have noted that the number of robots has grown by 300% within the last two decades, reaching 2.25 million.
Facebook launches its own cryptocurrency - Libra
The social media giant has announced that its digital currency will allow billions of Facebook users to make financial transactions across the entire Planet. People will be able to make transactions with Libra using dedicated apps, WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger.
People are growing horns due to phone use
New research suggests that due to the forward tilt of the head, young people are growing bones at the back of their skulls. According to biomechanics specialists, weight is shifted from the spine to the back of the head, leading to bone growth in the connecting ligaments.
Camera app removes people from digital images
Bye Bye Camera is able to remove humans from any photo, and can do that automatically. The app determines the person's contour line, and then utilizes a context-aware clone stamp/fill mechanism to remove humans and replace them with credibly looking background elements.
How AI could help small businesses
Artificial Intelligence systems will help entrepreneurs take better decisions, boosting business revenue. An intelligent piece of software could help a small business owner optimize his/her cashflow, provide qualified information regarding sales and cost trends, etc.
10 of the absolute best podcasts for teachers
This article highlights great podcasts for teachers. The list includes HMH Learning Moments: Teachers in America, Teaching Keating with Weston and Molly Kieschnick, The Heinemann, Google Tribe, Book Love Foundation, Flipped Learning Worldwide, and more.
Mind-controlled robotic arm without brain implants
Researchers from Carnegie Mellon have built a noninvasive brain-computer interface which allows people to control a robotic arm using their minds. The breakthrough, made possible by advances in neural decoding, will have a huge impact on the lives of paralyzed patients.
China cuts the number of electric-vehicle companies
The government has decided that its 500 companies which are interested in building electric vehicles are too many. The plan is to have fewer, but more competitive players. New rules will only allow eligible companies to outsource production to third-party automakers.
Huawei will replace Android with Russian technology
The Chinese telecom giant has reportedly found an Android OS replacement in Russia. The Aurora operating system, which is being developed by Russian Mobile Platform, is based on Sailfish OS, a Linux distribution that's optimized for mobile devices.
Google Maps shows live traffic delays for buses
The application will also tell you if your train, subway car or bus is crowded or not. Google Maps has utilized anonymous user data to identify and highlight the most crowded routes in the world. Previous app updates have also predicted the size of crowds in various retail locations, etc.
China produces its first locally designed DRAM chip
Changxin Memory Technologies, a Chinese business that was founded in 2016, will compete with Samsung and Micron Technology. The company has recently invested $8 billion in a chip production plant and intends to produce DRAM chips by the end of the year.
California could limit facial recognition technology
The City Council has recently banned all forms of facial recognition software. There are growing concerns that apps which are similar with the systems used by people to unlock their phones could also be used to wrongfully tag them as being criminals, etc.
Rice is for dinner, not for repairs
According to Jessa Jones, owner of the iPad Rehab repair service, using rice to "fix" your phone after it was accidentally submerged into water won't fix the problem. Component and circuit corrosion start as soon as the phone hits the water, oxidizing the solder joints.
Four mistakes parents make with technology
If you are a parent, you're probably making at least one of these crucial mistakes: you allow your kids to take the phones into their rooms, you don't keep up with technology, you don't set boundaries and you forget that you are the parent, so you should act accordingly.
How to take your smartphone abroad for cheap
Want to take your phone to a foreign country, and still have access to all the apps and services you're spoiled with? Begin by unlocking your phone, and then purchase a foreign SIM card. Download offline maps, and then restrict mobile data consumption.
AI coding language goes beyond deep learning
Researchers at MIT have recently made it easy for beginners to get into artificial intelligence, while allowing AI coding experts to get access to a professional tool. The coding language allows people to create computer vision projects, robotics applications, etc.
