The ISS’ spherical robot helper has returned to Earth
The next-gen CIMON bot will be considerably smarter. Humans are one step closer to having robot assistants in space. The IBM- and Airbus-made CIMON (Crew Interactive Mobile Companion) robot returned to Earth on August 27th after successful testing aboard the International Space Station. The spherical machine demonstrated both its AI skills (such as recognizing astronauts […]
Emulator uses AI to offer the translations your games never had
This includes languages that might never have been considered before. Many classic video games are only available in one language, making it difficult to enjoy them as a non-speaker unless you have a fan translation. Now, though, you might just need the right software. Version 1.7.8 of the RetroArch emulator front end has introduced an […]
Sites stealing iPhone data reportedly targeted Uyghur Muslims
The Chinese government is considered the likely culprit. The websites stealing data from iPhones might have been used for particularly sinister purposes. TechCrunch sources claim the sites were part of a state-sponsored campaign, presumably from China, targeting the country’s Uyghur Muslim population. The pages would have let China swipe sensitive info like messages and passwords, […]
TiVo’s leaked Edge DVR touts Dolby HDR and Atmos audio
Streaming will be just as important as cable with this set-top box. TiVo is apparently renewing its efforts to serve cord-cutters. Zatz Not Funny has obtained snapshots of an Arris-made TiVo Edge DVR that would cater to both the streaming crowd and cable TV diehards in equal measure. It wouldn’t be as flamboyant as the […]
Stocks to Watch: Ellington Financial LLC (NYSE:EFC)
Stock market investors may be closely tracking recent trends. Many investors will keep an eye on where a certain stock has been when trying to project where it is headed. Tracking recent action for Ellington Financial LLC (NYSE:EFC), we have seen shares trading close to the 17.47 mark. Taking a wider look back, shares have […]
Stocks to watch: Popular, Inc. (NASDAQ:BPOP)
Checking up on some historical performance on shares of Popular, Inc. (NASDAQ:BPOP), we can see that the stock price performance for the last week is 3.04%. If we scroll back to the full year reading, shares have performed 4.28%. Investors may be trying to figure out if it is a good time to get into […]
Stocks to Watch: Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSII)
Checking up on some historical performance on shares of Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CSII), we can see that the stock price performance for the last week is 0.44%. If we scroll back to the full year reading, shares have performed 26.75%. Investors may be trying to figure out if it is a good time to get […]
Stocks to Watch: Camden National Corporation (NASDAQ:CAC)
Stock market investors may be closely tracking recent trends. Many investors will keep an eye on where a certain stock has been when trying to project where it is headed. Tracking recent action for Camden National Corporation (NASDAQ:CAC), we have seen shares trading close to the 41.46 mark. Taking a wider look back, shares have […]
Organics pilot project sets the tone for Edmonton’s future waste system
Of the 8,000 households in the organics pilot, only 13 have refused to participate If the future of waste efficiency in Edmonton is in the hands of its residents, the first few months of an organics pilot project bodes well. City councillors agreed to a revamped strategy Thursday with the eventual goal of keeping 90 […]
Confusion trips up sweeping overhaul of Canada Labour Code
Employers demand exemptions related to schedule changes, rules mandating regular breaks and rest periods Chris Rauenbusch says he doesn’t know if his employer can summon him to work on a day off after a series of sweeping federal labour reforms went into effect Sunday. “I don’t know if I am entitled to take a break […]