Can the U.S. Military Stop Deepfakes and Other AI Tricks?
If you haven’t seen the above video before, it was probably quite a shock to hear some of the statements coming out of Barack Obama’s mouth. Let’s face it, AI development has reached a point where it can get downright scary. Consider this technology in our current political climate. It wasn’t so long ago when […]
Banks Are Scrambling to Keep up With FinTech
When tech disruption occurs, it’s best to join in on the movement, not entrench yourself in old habits or long-standing beliefs. Microsoft learned that the hard way with smartphones. Banks aren’t trying to make that same mistake. At least, not if they can help it. Investing in the Future Banks are implementing blockchain technology, and […]
This New MedTech Innovation Creates Natural Motion Through Prediction
As technology continues to improve many applications across most industries, one of the greatest improvements for us, physically and mentally, will be better healthcare and health monitoring devices. Though we have Fitbit and Garmin to help track our steps and hikes, these devices will seem rudimentary when compared to what the future will bring. Biomedical […]
AI That Can Analyze Your Eyes Like a Specialist Just Got Approved by the FDA
IDx-DR is a software program that can detect a certain type of eye disease from photos of a human retina, and it was just approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This is a huge win for artificial intelligence (AI) and MedTech development: this is the first time the FDA has approved an […]
Our Amazing Client, GreyMatters, Won Fast Company’s 2018 World Changing Ideas Awards!
It takes true innovation and grit to persist with creating your vision. This is even more so when the problem you’re trying to tackle is not only difficult but one that is personal to millions of people around the world. We’re extremely proud of our client, GreyMatters, for winning the apps category of Fast Company’s 2018 World […]
A Tech Company’s Seating Chart Gives Its Priorities Away
You can tell a lot about a company from its seating chart. At Overstock.com, CEO Patrick Byrne walks past a small research team whenever he steps out of his office. Google’s CEO Sundar Pichai’s office is right next to the Google Brain and artificial intelligence (AI) development team. John Kotter is a Professor Emeritus at Harvard Business […]
Google is Opening an AI Center in China
Artificial intelligence (AI) is growing rapidly. Last September, Russian President Vladimir Putin declared that whoever becomes the leader in AI “will become the ruler of the world.” The rest of the world seems to agree; if you’re an AI expert, working with a large tech company like Google or Amazon could net you well over […]
Can Smart Cities Become a Reality?
What sci-fi work hasn’t had that epic shot or mention of a futuristic smart city, usually adorned in radiant lights and covered with colossal skyscrapers and flying cars? As we edge closer to a future where hyperloops promise to take us from Los Angeles to New York City in minutes and the idea of going to […]
Researchers Discover Easy Hacks for Popular Dating Apps Like Tinder and OkCupid
Great news, IoT app developers! You get a break from Dogtown Media News’ cybersecurity installment this week. Unfortunately, that means the attention is elsewhere now — dating app developers, sorry, but this one is for you. Cybersecurity researchers recently revealed that they have found multiple ways to hack many popular dating apps like Tinder and OkCupid. […]
The Internet of Things Is Under Attack
Image Source: Robot Tip There’s always something new brewing in cybersecurity. Unfortunately, the headlines aren’t exactly giving good news. We’re only now catching our breaths from the KRACK WiFi hack, yet there are already a few other threats to watch out for. Sorry, Internet of Things developers, but this latest installment about hacks focuses on your […]