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08/19/2018 / By David Williams

Secure quantum communication could soon be available for all, says new research

It’s only a matter of time until quantum computers become mainstream; and when that happens, conventional encryption methods, which so many standard communication tools use online, will be broken. Now a team of scientists have developed a method wherein users will be able to communicate safely and securely between devices that operate based on quantum […]

05/18/2018 / By David Williams

Chinese fugitive arrested after being identified in concert crowd by facial recognition tech

Facial recognition technology is now being applied to all sorts of things. Recently, a fugitive was arrested for unspecified economic crimes in China through the use of this technology, but the interesting thing was that he was caught while he was in the middle of a crowded concert – meaning his face was scoped out despite […]

03/08/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Prove you’re HUMAN: Real-time Captcha technique relies on human answers to unusual questions

In a happy marriage of old Captcha and new biometric techniques, researchers have devised a new verification methodology called Real-Time Captcha. It presents real-time puzzles that will throw artificial intelligence for a loop and protect the accounts of human users, reported a ScienceDaily article. Real-Time Captcha is a logical evolution of current biometric techniques based on facial photos […]

02/25/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Can Ford’s proposed autonomous “Robocop” car be trusted not to shoot innocent civilians?

What happens when Robocop meets Knight Rider’s KITT? You get Ford’s latest brainchild, a plan for an automated police car that’s either an abuse of privacy and power or the future of unbiased law enforcement, reported The Daily Mail. A recent patent filed by the automaker specifies the concept of an autonomous vehicle that lurks […]

02/10/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

U.S. space secrets are almost impossible to keep: Too many hackers and trackers, warn senior military officials

The race towards space has reached an all-time high. With China throwing its hat into the ring, the U.S. is facing its stiffest competition yet. The interstellar efforts of our nation aren’t helped by the fact that technology has made it easier to keep an eye on our space capabilities. These aren’t the words of a […]

12/27/2017 / By David Williams

Researchers create “virtually indestructible” chips that are also unhackable, study finds

Threats to cybersecurity aren’t just limited to the home or office environment. There are some people who have to handle highly-sensitive data on a routine basis while also enduring harsh environmental conditions. It’s for people like these that researchers in South Korea have tried to come up with a more reliable cyber security solution. There […]

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