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LG CNS, Lunit to apply AI, cloud into X-Ray analysis
LG CNS will collaborate with medical AI start-up Lunit to use the cloud to analyze X-Ray videos within 15 seconds to diagnose lung diseases.
Amazon expands machine learning services ahead of re:Invent
After rolling out a slew of new services at last year's re:Invent conference, AWS is polishing them up before this year's big event.
Exponential risk: The mathematical case for an AI toolkit in enterprise cyber security
We talk attack vectors and digital security with a threat management pro.
Bringing Alexa to seniors: What can it teach us about tech?
As CEO of K4Connect, Scott Moody brings new technology to senior living communities. Those deployments, he says, reveal how "technology is a euphemism for poor design."
China identifies 17 key areas to make AI breakthroughs
The Chinese government is also inviting private entities and research institutions to join the development of key AI projects as the country aims to lead global AI races by 2030.
Nuance spins off automotive segment into new publicly traded company
Nuance said the move will help the company become more focused on its healthcare and enterprise verticals.
SAP purchases intelligent robotic automation firm Contextor
The deal is focused on improving SAP's Leonardo machine learning portfolio and overall business process automation.
Samsung SDS AI wins StarCraft competition
Samsung SDS's artificial intelligence team has won a tournament of the popular strategy game StarCraft.
APAC firms look to edge for faster response but worry over data security
Edge computing is being sought out for faster response and cost savings, but there are concerns about security and latency when large volumes of data are processed on such platforms.
CSIRO coughs up AU$35m for Australia's space and AI efforts
The funding will be used to explore the use of artificial intelligence and advanced satellite imaging.
AI startup InsideSales asks if a machine can be taught to sell
Armed with hundreds of millions of dollars in funding from Microsoft and Salesforce, InsideSales believes it can make computers an intelligent assistant of sorts for salespeople.
Automating the warehouse: These self-driving robots aim to modernize materials handling
Talking with Pittsburgh-based Seegrid, we explore why robotics in materials handling is maturing at a rapid pace.
These AI-generated fake fingerprints can fool smartphone security
Attackers no longer need your actual fingerprint to unlock your phone.
Amazon tops smart speaker market in Q3
The battle between Amazon and Google drove smart speaker sales higher in the US and several other key markets, according to research firm Canalys.
Making sense of Microsoft's approach to AI
Microsoft has a master plan for trying to get more customers to jump into the AI waters. Here's an attempt to explain how containers, accelerators, and APIs all figure in.
Fog computing, artificial intelligence, mobility and cloud computing: Research round-up
Using data to tell the story of the last month in technology news.
16 office furniture upgrades and other work space must-haves
From standing desks to telepresence robots, we dug deep, to find interesting tech buys for your office.
Driven from distraction: Products that won't steal your focus
While smartphone and PC vendors respond to the backlash against excessive notifications, a range of products have been designed to keep you in the flow, whether you're striving for productivity or relaxation.
Scary smart tech: 9 real times AI has given us the creeps
When machines become intelligent, weird things start to happen. Here are a few spin-chilling stories from the first wave of Artificial Intelligence.
IT spending, smartwatches, AI and the cloud: Research round-up
We tell the story of key technology trends from the past month.
When chatbots are a very bad idea
Not every business problem can be solved by using chatbots. Here are some inappropriate uses for the AI tool.
Maker Faire New York 2018 shows the play's the thing
This year's version of the annual event for makers shows that imaginative play can come from 15-foot tall robots or humans using no gadgets at all.
McAfee opens Advanced Threat Research Lab
The Hillsboro, Oregon lab showcases a range of threats, including adversarial machine learning used on autonomous vehicles, Windows vulnerabilities, medical device flaws and blockchain attacks.
13 highest-paying tech jobs in the US for 2018
Job search site Glassdoor released its list of the highest paying jobs in the US for 2018, and 13 of them were in the technology field -- up from 11 last year, and more than any other field.
Retailing, digital transformation, IT skills, and personal computing: Research round-up
Our analysis of the data that matters from the past month.
Cloud computing battles, AI and digital transformation: Research round-up
Our analysis of the stats that matter from the past month.
AI, blockchain, servers, smartphones and more: Research round-up
We summarise the charts that tell the tech story of the past month.
How computers of the future will recognise us
Many now think that passwords cannot secure their PCs and phones, so how will we gain access to our devices in the near future?
Useful devices for your smart home office
From audio-augmenting ear buds to automated coffee machines, here are the best devices for an effective home office set-up.
Get geeky for Father's Day 2018
We've selected a dozen unique, affordable, and geeky gifts your dad is sure to love.
Retrofitting existing tractors to drive themselves
Igino Cafiero, co-founder and CEO of Bear Flag Robotics, talks with Tonya Hall about using machine learning and artificial intelligence to reduce farm labor.
Cloud computing is helping healthcare organisations to digitise paper records
The NHS still relies on paper for many patient records. Getting rid of it could free up time, and money.
How machine learning and AI are transforming customer support
Tonya Hall sits down with Amit Sood, chief technology officer and head of product at Simplr, to talk about how the company is building custom data sets for customer support.
Alibaba’s 11.11 Global Shopping Festival by the numbers
From artificial intelligence to datacentre cooling, machine learning, and blockchain, Alibaba used new technology to surpass its record 11.11 Global Shopping Festival sales figure set last year by 45.3 billion yuan.
Sharing our wants and needs with machines
ZDNet's Tonya Hall talks with Adam Cutler, distinguished designer at IBM Design, about designing AI to understand our wants and needs.
Researchers develop optical fibre capable of over 1 petabit per second
Boffins claim new fibre can transmit 12 times as much data as existing optic fibres.
Efinix works to add AI efforts in IoT
Sammy Cheung, chief executive at Efinix, talks about how the six-year-old startup company has created an intriguing twist on the FPGA technology dominated by Intel and Xiliinx.
AI killer robots are coming but the UN wants them banned
Machines that can decide to kill humans are "morally repugnant", says UN general secretary António Guterres. Read more: https://zd.net/2PdnrbK
Drones help plant the smart seeds for forest recovery
A Spanish startup says it's developed a cheap method of rapidly rebuilding damaged ecosystems using Iseeds.
It's Business Time: Rocket Lab mission finally launches from New Zealand
After first scheduled to launch in late June, Rocket Lab's It's Business Time has successfully completed its mission.
Company partnership could produce first national biometric database
AI-based facial recognition and fingerprinting are allowing new levels of authentication, but privacy advocates should be concerned. Read more: https://zd.net/2Pakpos
Integrating AI and mental health
Tonya Hall discusses applications for AI-based empathy with Alvaro Marquez, chief creative officer.
Having a conversation with customers through AI
Ken Dodelin, vice president of conversational AI products at Capital One, talks with Tonya Hall about the company's innovations to integrate AI into banking.
How AI is evolving to read emotions
Rana el Kaliouby, CEO and co-founder of Affectiva, tells Tonya Hall how AI is evolving to measure an individual's mental health.
Baidu, Ford to kickstart autonomous vehicle trials
Two-year initiative is expected to kick off by year-end with autonomous vehicles rolling on Chinese roads, following efforts by Ford engineers to equip the vehicles with Baidu's Apollo Virtual Driver System.
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Dragon NaturallySpeaking 9 is the best tool available for dictating text and commanding a Web browser by voice, despite the gradual adjustments needed to conform to your personal manner of speaking.
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