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Multiply and subtract your way to more lifelike VR avatars
POSTECH's (Pohang University of Science and Technology) Professor Inseok Hwang's team has developed ArithMotion, a mobile virtual reality (VR) system that enables anyone to express a wide range of avatar motions with ease. ...
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AI energy use: New tools show which model consumes the most power, and why
AI users and developers can now measure the amount of electricity various AI models consume to complete tasks with an open-source software and online leaderboard developed at the University of Michigan. Companies can download ...
Feb 23, 2026
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Security vulnerabilities in Tesla's Model 3 and Cybertruck reveal how connected cars can be hacked
Hackers could exploit wireless systems in Tesla's Model 3 and Cybertruck to track vehicles, disrupt communications, and interfere with network performance, according to research from Northeastern University posted to the ...
Feb 19, 2026
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AI threatens to eat business software—and it could change the way we work
In recent weeks, a range of large "software-as-a-service" companies, including Salesforce, ServiceNow and Oracle, have seen their share prices tumble.
Feb 15, 2026
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Decoding the shadows: Vehicle recognition software uncovers unusual traffic behavior
Researchers at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed a deep learning algorithm that analyzes drone, camera, and sensor data to reveal unusual vehicle patterns that may indicate illicit activity, ...
Feb 5, 2026
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They're robots, and they're here to help: Computer scientist improves robot interactions with human beings
Friendly robots, the ones people love to love, are quirky: R2-D2, C-3PO, WALL-E, BB-8, Marvin, Roz and Baymax. They're emotional, prone to panic or bossy, empathetic and able to communicate like humans do—even when they ...
Feb 3, 2026
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Software engineering: How hybrid delivery systems adapt to real-world challenges
New research into project management in software engineering shows that the most successful systems are not the ones that follow a fixed blueprint from the start, but those that evolve in response to real challenges as projects ...
Jan 23, 2026
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AI is already writing almost one-third of new software code, study shows
Generative AI is reshaping software development—and fast. A new study published in Science shows that AI-assisted coding is spreading rapidly, though unevenly: in the U.S., the share of new code relying on AI rose from ...
Jan 22, 2026
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MorphoChrome pairs software with handheld device to make everyday objects iridescent
Gemstones like precious opal are beautiful to look at and deceivingly complex. As you look at such gems from different angles, you'll see a variety of tints glisten, causing you to question what color the rock actually is. ...
Jan 20, 2026
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New framework verifies AI-generated chatbot answers
How do you know if a chatbot is giving the correct answer? This is an important question for companies that use large language models to communicate with their customers. The Dutch company AFAS was using chatbots to generate ...
Jan 13, 2026
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'Are You Dead?': Chinese app for solo dwellers goes viral
"Are You Dead?", an app that sounds the alarm if a user doesn't check in every 48 hours, was one of China's top-selling paid apps on Tuesday as the country's growing class of solo dwellers flocked to download it.
Jan 13, 2026
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AI is quick but risky for updating old software, researchers warn
At first glance, artificial intelligence looks like a software developer's dream. A recent McKinsey & Company report found that programmers generated code up to 45% faster with the help of generative AI.
Jan 6, 2026
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No-code machine learning development tools
Since 2021, Korean researchers have been providing a simple software development framework to users with relatively limited AI expertise in industrial fields such as factories, medical, and shipbuilding, providing them with ...
Jan 2, 2026
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Lowering barriers to explainable AI: Control technique for LLMs reduces resource demands by over 90%
Large language models (LLMs) such as GPT and Llama are driving exceptional innovations in AI, but research aimed at improving their explainability and reliability is constrained by massive resource requirements for examining ...
Dec 23, 2025
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Netflix to launch FIFA World Cup video game
Netflix is set to release a FIFA soccer simulation game exclusively on its gaming platform in summer 2026, timed to coincide with the World Cup, the streaming giant said Wednesday.
Dec 17, 2025
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Professors and students create face-reading software that helps people communicate and move
Observing a young man in a wheelchair with motor impairment struggle to communicate with his parents profoundly affected Chetan Jaiswal.
Dec 16, 2025
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New software could reduce dependency on big data centers for AI
EPFL researchers have developed new software—now spun-off into a start-up—that eliminates the need for data to be sent to third-party cloud services when AI is used to complete a task. This could challenge the business ...
Dec 15, 2025
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Making extended reality experiences more accessible for blind and partially sighted people
Abertay University has collaborated with Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) on a groundbreaking project to make extended reality (XR) experiences—which include virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), ...
Dec 15, 2025
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French indie title 'Clair Obscur' dominates Game Awards
French indie title "Clair Obscur: Expedition 33" dominated the annual Game Awards in Los Angeles, winning a record of nine categories including best video game of the year.
Dec 12, 2025
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Seamless tech: 'OriStitch' threads computation and 3D textiles
Could a flat piece of fabric hold a 3D shape, the way paper does in origami? Aiming to find out, researchers from the Cornell Ann S. Bowers College of Computing and Information Science developed OriStitch, a new software ...
Dec 10, 2025
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Speech-to-expression: Controlling digital head avatars via audio signals
Realistic digital avatars are becoming increasingly relevant, for example in virtual and augmented reality applications, video conferencing, films and computer games, or in medicine. Researchers at the Max Planck Institute ...
Dec 9, 2025
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People, not software, pose bigger risk to health care cybersecurity, says researcher
A new doctoral dissertation from the University of Vaasa, Finland, argues that health care cybersecurity will remain fragile unless technology, humans and organizational processes are treated as a single unified system. According ...
Dec 8, 2025
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Research shows utilities the path to software-defined operational technology
The next era of power system operations is taking shape through digitalization, artificial intelligence, and intelligent automation. To help utilities and navigate this change, Fraunhofer FIT and Accenture have published ...
Dec 4, 2025
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Software platform helps users find the best hearing protection
The world is loud. A walk down the street bombards one's ears with the sound of engines revving, car horns blaring, and the steady beeps of pedestrian crossings. While smartphone alerts to excessive sound and public awareness ...
Dec 4, 2025
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