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SWARM INTELLIGENCE
Simulating a flock of over 7300 starlings being attacked by predatorsan explanation on how the software works.
http://greenhecktech.com/2014/04…
There's also a link at the bottom of the page to the source code (C#) for the object files.Iain Couzin on Collective behavior
- yuekit0
The Gene Hackers
A powerful new technology enables us to manipulate our DNA more easily than ever before
- sofas0
https://www.buzzfeed.com/mathona…
Amazon Created A Version Of Alexa Just For Kids
The personal assistant gets more kid-friendly, less swear-y, and a little bit cuter.
- albums0
FBI surveillance malware in bomb threat case tests constitional limits
http://arstechnica.com/security/…
"The order gave the FBI two weeks to attempt to activate surveillance software sent to the e-mail address. All investigators needed, it seemed, was for Mo to sign onto his account and, almost instantaneously, the software would start reporting information back to Quantico."
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"The warrant authorizes an "Internet web link" that would download the surveillance software to Mo’s computer when he signed onto his Yahoo account. (Yahoo, when questioned by the Post, issued a statement saying it had no knowledge of the case and did not assist in any way.)"
- ali0
More cool than scary
Seemove
http://seemove.net/
- dijitaq0
The bebionic3 by RSLSteeper is a carbon-fiber myoelectric hand which is also made from aluminium and alloy knuckles. It utilises leading-edge technology and unique, ergonomic features that make it unlike any other hand available. These innovations combine to give the hand unrivalled versatility, functionality and performance. The prosthetic limb uses sensors to trigger one of 14 pre-programmed grips that mirror common human hand movements.
- detritus0
"..someone might be able to drive your robot around your home, look around the house, listen in on conversations, and knock over small objects". https://www.cs.washington.edu/re…
Not an item of tech as such, but a paper focusing on the hackability of current consumer robots. No pictures, not that much content - just one of those little things that reminds us we're beginning to live in the future.
- jhey0