Food Waste Is a Big Problem – Can AI Solve It?
Approximately one-third of all food produced for human consumption is wasted each year according to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. That equates to 1.3 billion tons and carries an annual cost of $1 trillion. If we could salvage this waste, FAO estimates that we’d have enough food to meet the […]
Examples of Internet of Things Applications Being Used Right Now
The Internet of Things is capable of producing endless innovation and has potential for improving nearly all aspects of business and consumerism. In turn, this means a better experience for almost everyone in the world: at home, work, and as a consumer. But IoT’s limitless potential can backfire in surprising ways. Because of its versatility […]
AI in Healthcare: How It Can Improve Cardiovascular Diagnosis
Artificial intelligence (AI) is impacting every industry. But its most profound effects will most likely be in healthcare. And with some major innovations being realized this year, 2019 is quickly becoming a testament to this fact. For example, IDx-DR, the first autonomous AI system that provides diagnostic support, was recently approved by the FDA. It […]
Can Edge Computing Address IoT Security Concerns?
Edge computing is a new buzzword used to describe a powerful paradigm of processing that’s incredibly flexible, seamless, and fast. Can it solve security issues by acting as an additional layer of protection between the devices that interface with a corporate network and the rest of the devices in an IoT system? Vintage = Vulnerable […]
The British Airways Breach: 22 Lines of Code Stole the Data of 380,000 People
Whether you’re a mobile app developer or user, cybersecurity is serious business. Hackers are becoming more cunning and conniving with each day that passes. The data of approximately 380,000 British Airways customers could have been jeopardized recently. And it only took 22 lines of code to do it. Telltale Signs of a Common Culprit On September […]
Is Machine Learning the Secret to Successful Investments?
It’s no secret that machine learning development is opening up a plethora of new possibilities. This is especially the case in FinTech. We’ve all heard of automated trading powered by artificial intelligence (AI). But what if machine learning could cobble together the DNA of great investing strategies? Would this perfect investment? London-based developer and social trading […]
Facebook Opens Up Data for Election Research
Facebook’s recent involvement with London-based analytics firm Cambridge Analytica revolved around the 2016 Presidential election in the U.S. The controversy surfaced after it came to light that a developer sold data from his Facebook quiz app to Cambridge Analytica. Instead of plugging the data leak and fixing the problem at its root, Facebook recently opted […]
Where Do Tech Titans Draw the Lines on Data?
It’s difficult to look past Facebook’s recent data abuse scandal involving London-based data analytics firm Cambridge Analytica. We know Facebook’s been reckless with securing their data, especially against developers who take advantage of lax rules set in place. After all, that’s how the data scandal occurred in the first place. Data Can Be Dangerous When […]
How IoT Is Keeping Traffic Under Control
It’s inevitable that the Internet of Things (IoT) will become an integral part of infrastructure management. It’s not so much a question of “if” as it is a question of “when.” Another query currently unanswered is who will lead this initiative and establish themselves as the authority in the field. Yotta is a technology company that […]
In Light of Recent Backlash, Facebook Revenue Surges
Although new information keeps popping up about the Cambridge Analytica scandal involving Facebook’s data, the social media giant’s profits are surging. Facebook’s Faltering… Or Is It? Recently, it came to light that Facebook signed a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) with Aleksandr Kogan. Kogan, the data scientist and app developer involved in the Cambridge Analytica scandal, spilled […]