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GOAT uses machine learning, computer vision to verify your top dollar sneakers are authentic
GOAT CTO Andy Shin walks us through managing a team, KPIs, cloud computing and how the company goes about verifying those Nikes are real.
Data-driven disaster relief: Measuring the impact of emergency response
With natural disasters picking up in frequency and intensity, the role of NGOs in disaster relief is picking up as well. A key requirement for all NGOs is transparency, and applying data-driven techniques may help.
A Raspberry Pi-style computer you can build yourself: Blueberry Pi
Provided you can think of something useful to do with a board with only 64MB of on-chip RAM.
California firefighters use Augmented Reality in battle against record infernos
Contextual mapping is giving first responders real-time information about threats as they unfold, and more AR tech could be on the way
Senate committee considers EV boost to Australian health and mining
An inquiry in Canberra led by independent Senator Tim Storer has heard from health and mining organisations about the benefits that could result from greater uptake of electric vehicles in Australia.
Over 9 out of 10 people are ready to take orders from robots
If you are unhappy taking orders from your human boss, you might be more inclined to take orders from robots, according to a new survey.
A $2,000 iPhone: It's coming. It's inevitable
With Samsung pushing the envelope on the price of flagship smartphones with its $1,250 512GB Galaxy Note 9, it's only a matter of time before we have a $2,000 iPhone.
Drake dances on tour with indoor micro drones
Verity, the company behind the spectacle, has made its name choreographing elaborate indoor drone displays.
NASA picks three winners in Freelancer robotic arm contest
The space agency has been crowdsourcing ideas for a floating robot cube that will soon board the International Space Station.
Turnbull opens Australian Cyber Security Centre HQ
The federal government said the new headquarters of Australia's cybersecurity centre will be a central hub for cybersecurity information, advice, and assistance to all Australians.
SK Telecom to install earthquake sensors on national network
SK Telecom will install earthquake sensors on over 8,000 radio station clusters nationwide and send the data to the Korea Meteorological Administration.
Before taking that DNA test: Six things you need to know
As DNA testing becomes more common, more and more of us are spitting saliva. But what exactly is a DNA test? How does it work? What are the implications? We try to answer these questions here.
O2 trials wireless networks created from LED lighting
LED lighting is being used to send data across networks while remaining almost invisible to the human eye.
America's 13 highest-paying tech jobs for 2018
Enterprise architect and software development managers topped the list of tech jobs with the highest median base salaries, according to Glassdoor.
Amazon Echo vs Google Home: The smart speaker battle is heating up
Google is eroding Amazon's big lead, but Apple is still a long way back.
What features would a $2,000 iPhone need to make it irresistible?
What would it take for Apple to be able to coax $2,000 out of me for an iPhone? It would take a lot, but I have to admit that Apple could do it.
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.
Galaxy Note 9: Nine ways it beats the iPhone
Samsung has come out swinging hard against the iPhone with the Galaxy Note 9, putting some significant pressure on Apple to raise its game with the next release.
Retailing, digital transformation, IT skills, and personal computing: Research round-up
Our analysis of the data that matters from the past month.
Apricorn Aegis Padlock SSD: Hardware-encrypted solid-state drive that fits in a pocket
The Apricorn Aegis Padlock SSD fits into the palm of your hand, yet features AES-XTS 256-bit hardware encryption, a wear-resistant keypad, and the case is impervious to dust, grit and water.
This drone can deliver the internet from the edge of space
The Airbus Zephyr S high-altitude drone could deliver internet access, or carry out surveillance projects.
Save money on RAVPower wireless chargers for iPhone and Android smartphones
Looking to pick up a high-quality wireless charger for your iPhone or Android smartphone? Here are some exclusive deals for ZDNet readers that are hard to resist.
Cloud computing battles, AI and digital transformation: Research round-up
Our analysis of the stats that matter from the past month.
Anchor Cable: One charging cable that works for Lightning, microUSB, and USB-C
The Anchor Cable is a versatile, rugged cable that can be used to charge your iPhone, Android devices, Kindle tablets, USB-C MacBook, and much more.
Ten unexpectedly useful Apple Watch apps
Over the past year, the Apple Watch has been picking up momentum. In this gallery, we show you 10 apps that might help explain why.
10 indoor security cameras for a smarter home or office
Many of the popular security cameras available to purchase right now not only make your home or office safer but also smarter. They're loaded with intelligent features and sometimes even include support for digital assistants like Alexa, all with the purpose of giving you some peace of mind.
11 fabulous futuristic robots from Automatica 2018
The international automation conference will showcase these robots from ECHORD++, an EU-funded robotics project with a single aim: To bring cutting edge robotics research to market.
11 delivery robots that will soon carry food and packages to your door
Sorry delivery dude, but a recent Amazon patent kicked the race for autonomous last-mile delivery into high gear.
Father's Day 2018: The best tech gifts Dad will actually use
Forget the socks. Each of these tech gifts has been selected, reviewed and tested by a gadget-loving Dad. Practical and fun doesn't have to break the bank, either: Prices start at $10.
AI, blockchain, servers, smartphones and more: Research round-up
We summarise the charts that tell the tech story of the past month.
Broodminder's IoT devices are helping save the bees
Broodminder out of Wisconsin is a company that makes rugged wireless beehive monitors, helping beekeepers figure out the temperature and humidity of their hive. Now, it's launching a new version of its temperature measurement device -- at half the price of the original.
NASA announces winners of crowdsourced robotic arm contest
The space agency has been crowdsourcing ideas for a floating robot cube that will soon board the International Space Station. Read more: https://zd.net/2Pdz3I4
One in four employees using AI at work: Survey
Only 6 percent of HR professionals are deploying AI and only one in four (24 percent) of employees are currently using some form of AI at work. Read more: https://zd.net/2wcEyhc
Are IoT security standards around the corner?
Eran Fine, CEO and co-founder at NanoLock Security, and Tonya Hall discuss the best ways to protect IoT devices.
Smart contact lenses could provide a boost to healthcare monitoring
Health tech: Researchers are working on combining sensors with off-the-shelf contact lenses for a range of medical applications.
Solar science in a micro-circuit society
Dr. Alex Young, associate director for science, heliophysics science division, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, sits down with Tonya Hall to talk about preparing for the Parker Solar Probe launch.
StarVR's eye-tracking headset for the enterprise simulates peripheral vision
With integrated eye-tracking and a so-called 100-percent human viewing angle, the StarVR One is a new addition to the growing field of enterprise-only head mounted displays. Read more: https://zd.net/2KMIpHi
Skip the checkout and pay with your iPhone in this London supermarket
Apple Pay trial allows smartphone users to pay and leave without a trip to the cashier.
Iceland's largest e-commerce firm expands urban drone delivery service
The new routes cover about half of Reykjavik, spotlighting huge gulf in commercial drone adoption between nations.
Digital transformation -- moving from hierarchies to networks
Tonya Hall sits down with Rick McNabb, founder and CEO of Optimity Advisors, to talk about the rapidly changing field of digital transformation.
Samsung focused on bringing foldable and 5G phones to market
Samsung Electronics has reaffirmed its desire to be the world's first vendor to launch a foldable smartphone by next year, while adding that the Galaxy S10 won't be the firm's first 5G phone. Read more: https://zd.net/2KMCj9V
Softbank's next major investment: A robot-centered pizza startup in California
Softbank is in talks to invest up to $750 million. The figure is staggering, but so is what's at stake: A sizable portion of the $33B quick-serve pizza market.
California: Drone pilots warned not to fly until wildfires are under control
The bottom line is simple: Flying a drone near a wildfire could cause catastrophic damage. Don't do it.
Facing the unique challenges of a ransomware attack
Lester Godsey, chief information security officer in Mesa, AZ, discusses how ransomware attacks have changed in the past few years and how to adapt to those changes.
A common charger for all smartphones? The EU says it's about time
Nine years after tech companies first said they would standardize chargers, phone makers insist there's still no need to regulate.
Lenovo M57e
The Lenovo M57 eco is a small form-factor desktop that is promoted by the company as energy efficient. We found it to be a capable and powerful office performer for its size, but with limited upgrade options.
Western Digital WD RE2-GP & WD Caviar GP
Western digital has released a range of hard drives purporting to save up to 40 percent in power consumption over comparable drives. We found the drives not only lived up to promised efficiency, but also were competitively priced.
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