Business

Is 'the sharing economy' a misnomer?

Considering its disruptive impact, the sharing economy makes suspiciously modest claims for itself, beginning with its very name. Companies such as Uber and Airbnb purport to provide platforms for sharing value from underutilized ...

Computer Sciences

Algorithms that adjust for worker race, gender still show biases

Even after algorithms are adjusted for overt hiring discrimination, they may show a subtler kind: preferring workers who mirror dominant groups, according to a new study from researchers at The University of Texas at Austin.

Robotics

Virtual bow deploys drone swarm in a series of shots

Skoltech researchers have developed an effective—and pretty dramatic—way for positioning a swarm of rescue or research drones. The operator wears a virtual reality helmet and a tactile interface to imitate shooting a ...

Engineering

New inexpensive Wi-Fi system improves fire detection

A Sydney Harbor Tunnel explosion showcases the work of UNSW researchers using wireless signals and artificial intelligence to more accurately identify dangerous fire situations.

Consumer & Gadgets

Why older adults use (and do not use) password managers

Password managers are considered highly effective tools for increasing online security. A study presented at the 2019 Symposium On Usable Privacy and Security surveyed a predominately young population about their use of password ...

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