Wearables: How Accurate Are They? — Part 2
Thousands of people around the world have taken a more proactive approach to their health thanks to wearables. Through a combination of the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and health app development, these devices allow users to monitor their steps taken, calories burned, heart rates, and more. But just how accurate are they? […]
AI Will Create More Jobs Than It Takes
In recent years, the development of artificial intelligence (AI) has advanced rapidly; nearly every week, we encounter a newsworthy breakthrough with the technology. But it wasn’t so long ago that computers couldn’t outperform people in gameplay, speech translation, medical diagnosis, and various other activities. Today, this is no longer the case. AI’s capabilities have transcended those […]
Wearables: How Accurate Are They? — Part 1
Wearables are one of the greatest technological marvels of our time. Emerging from a combination of the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and health app development, these devices were originally employed to track steps. But those days are long gone — wearable technology has transcended this single use case to become something much […]
Do AI Algorithms Have a Place in Law?
The development of artificial intelligence (AI) has opened up numerous possibilities. But should they all come to fruition? Around the world, algorithms are making probation decisions and predicting whether a person will commit a crime. Opponents of this usage of AI are calling for more human oversight. How Predictive Algorithms Affect the Probation Experience in […]
AI Is Giving Machines a More Refined Taste for Food
It takes a refined palate to understand food. With an array of flavors, textures, shapes, and other innumerable factors to consider, it would be easy for one to assume that the task is best left to humans. But the development of artificial intelligence (AI) is proving that there’s merit to giving machines their own “taste […]
Can AI Learn Common Sense?
Thanks to a method known as supervised learning, artificial intelligence (AI) development has made leaps and bounds in the last few years. Numerous AI applications have become possible as a result of these advancements, causing the technology to feel like it’s everywhere. But behind the scenes, innovators are already exploring what’s next for AI. And […]
How AI Will Impact the Advertising Industry’s Future
It’s been almost three decades since the Internet was made available to regular consumers. Many of us didn’t know it then, but the transition of computing technology from giant mainframes that take up entire rooms to personal devices we could have in our homes would revolutionize how we live. Many people found themselves browsing the […]
A Glimpse at the History & Near Future of Smartphone Innovation
2019 was a tumultuous year for the smartphone industry. Manufacturers around the world were faced with the reality that global smartphone shipments are in decline. But innovation for these devices soared; sophisticated new features such as foldable screens debuted, and long-awaited technology like 5G finally arrived (for some regions). While both of these examples were […]
How 3D Printing Is Helping Healthcare Deal With COVID-19
The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has disrupted our global society and economy on an unprecedented scale. As critical supply chains in the healthcare sector falter, digital manufacturers in the 3D printing space are stepping up to deliver much-needed equipment. These ad hoc medical developers are cranking out ventilator parts, face shields, nasal swabs, and more. Adapting […]
Tech Is Not Only Surviving — It’s Thriving in the Coronavirus Crisis
Although the world is freaking out over the coronavirus, self-quarantining, and the effects of the virus on the global economy, there are some businesses that are poised to come out of the dust stronger than ever. San Francisco and Seattle tech giants, like Apple, Google, Facebook, Amazon, and Microsoft, are doing particularly well during this […]