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Technology news

	Researchers find a simple way to harvest more 'blue energy' from waves As any surfer will tell you, waves pack a powerful punch. Now, we are one step closer to capturing the energy behind the ocean's constant ebb and flow with an improved "blue energy" harvesting device.
	Machine learning enables viability of vertical-axis wind turbines If you imagine an industrial wind turbine, you likely picture the windmill design, technically known as a horizontal-axis wind turbine (HAWT). But the very first wind turbines, which were developed in the Middle East around the 8th century for grinding grain, were vertical-axis wind turbines (VAWT), meaning they spun perpendicular to the wind, rather than parallel.
	Scientists develop novel amorphous flexible mini-inductor A research team has developed a mini-inductor based on amorphous alloys that can achieve both excellent flexibility and high inductance. The study is published in Advanced Functional Materials.
	Drawing inspiration from plants: A metal–air paper battery for wearable devices For more than two millennia, paper has been a staple of human civilization. But these days, the use of paper is not limited to writing. It is also playing a pivotal role in ushering in a greener future.
	Study shows magnetic fields boosts electrocatalysis for sustainable fuel production In an era where the quest for sustainable energy sources has become paramount, researchers are tirelessly exploring innovative avenues to enhance fuel production processes. One of the most important tools in converting chemical energy into electrical energy and vice versa is electrocatalysis, which is already used in various green-energy technologies.
	Keeping your data from Apple is harder than expected, finds study "Privacy. That's iPhone," the slogan proclaims. New research from Aalto University begs to differ.
	Computer scientists show the way: AI models need not be so power hungry The fact that colossal amounts of energy are needed to Google away, talk to Siri, ask ChatGPT to get something done, or use AI in any sense, has gradually become common knowledge.
	Virtual skin contact: Smart textiles are making remote hugs tangible Smart textiles are making virtual reality more immersive and enabling wearers to experience the sensation of physical touch. An ultrathin film that can transmit touch sensations is able to turn textiles into a virtual second skin. For seriously ill children in hospital isolation wards, this new technology offers them the chance to feel the physical closeness of their parents during computer-simulated visits and to experience again the feeling of being held, hugged or cuddled.
	'Smart swarms' of tiny robots inspired by natural herd mentality In natural ecosystems, the herd mentality plays a major role—from schools of fish, to beehives to ant colonies. This collective behavior allows the whole to exceed the sum of its parts and better respond to threats and challenges.
	As international travel grows, so does US use of technology. A look at how it's used at airports The Belgian family of four was on their fourth trip to the United States. They had been dreading the long line at passport control when they entered the country but had heard about a new app they could use to ease their way and decided to give it a shot. Within minutes, they had bypassed the long line at Washington Dulles International Airport and were waiting for their luggage.
	Next-generation ShAPE metal extrusion arrives: Bringing patented technique closer to industrial applications Extrusion, which can produce complex parts made of lightweight metals, is an increasingly important manufacturing process for everything from buildings to electric vehicles. Pacific Northwest National Laboratory's (PNNL's) patented Shear Assisted Processing and Extrusion (ShAPE) technique is a step beyond traditional extrusion, capable of creating materials and components with extraordinary properties that cannot be achieved through conventional manufacturing.
	Hollywood celebs are scared of deepfakes: This talent agency will use AI to fight them As advancements in artificial intelligence proliferate, talent agencies are bulking up their defenses to protect Hollywood stars against misleading, manipulated images or videos that can put them at risk.
	Research team develops reconfigurable photonic computing architecture for lifelong learning Artificial intelligence (AI) tasks have become increasingly abundant and complex, fueled by large-scale datasets. With the plateau of Moore's law and end of Dennard scaling, energy consumption becomes a major barrier to more widespread applications of today's heavy electronic deep neural models, especially in terminal/edge systems.
	Amazon is cutting hundreds of jobs in its cloud computing unit AWS Amazon said Wednesday it's cutting hundreds of jobs in its cloud computing unit AWS as part of a strategic shift.
	Even hands-free, phones and their apps cause dangerously distracted driving Do you ever use your cell phone while driving? Don't feel too guilty about saying yes—nearly 60% of drivers admit to using their phone in hands-free mode while driving.
	America's green manufacturing boom, from EV batteries to solar panel production, isn't powered by renewable energy Panasonic's new US$4 billion battery factory in De Soto, Kansas, is designed to be a model of sustainability—it's an all-electric factory with no need for a smokestack. When finished, it will cover the size of 48 football fields, employ 4,000 people and produce enough advanced batteries to supply half a million electric cars per year.
	Food fraud is a growing economic and health issue, but AI and blockchain technology can help combat it A multi-billion pound criminal enterprise lurks amid our supermarket shelves. Food crime not only harms our wallets but threatens public health. It includes activities such as mislabelling a product, replacing a food or ingredient with another substance that is inferior, and even poisoning.
	Machine learning approach sheds new light on hotel customer satisfaction Customer satisfaction in the service sector, particularly within hospitality, has long been a focal point for both academic research and practical application. Traditional analyses, such as the Kano model and importance-performance analysis (IPA), have offered valuable frameworks but often fall short in capturing the intricate and non-linear nature of the attribute performance-customer satisfaction (AP-CS) relationship.
	Community-based electric mobility projects that integrate equity The backbone of every community, transportation connects people to everything from jobs and grocery stores to health care, vital services and social events.
	Flexible microspectrometer for mobile applications Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Optics and Precision Engineering IOF have developed a very compact spectrometer module. It maps spectra from 39 optical fibers onto one camera sensor in a small space. This is made possible by a special micro-optical system. The technology, which has potential for applications in quality assurance and analytics, will be presented at analytica trade fair in Munich from April 9 to 12.
	Teaching robots to walk on the moon, and maybe rescue one another The Palmer Glacier on Oregon's Mount Hood isn't the moon, but it's a good place to practice.
	High-speed railway track components inspection framework leverages latest advancements in AI In railway maintenance, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and deep learning technologies marks a shift from traditional inspection methods. A new study published in High-speed Railway introduces a high-performance rail inspection system, leveraging the latest advancements in AI, specifically employing YOLOv8 for fast and accurate defect detection.
	George Carlin estate settles with podcasters over fake comedy special purportedly generated by AI The estate of George Carlin has agreed to a settlement with the media company it sued over a fake hourlong comedy special that purportedly used artificial intelligence to recreate the late standup comic's style and material.
	Scathing federal report rips Microsoft for shoddy security, insincerity in response to Chinese hack In a scathing indictment of Microsoft corporate security and transparency, a Biden administration-appointed review board issued a report Tuesday saying "a cascade of errors" by the tech giant let state-backed Chinese cyber operators break into email accounts of senior U.S. officials including Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo.
	Tesla reports drop in auto sales, while Toyota sees US surge Tesla reported sharply lower first-quarter auto sales on Tuesday amid an underwhelming demand outlook for electric vehicles, while legacy players including Toyota rode improved US inventories to higher sales.
	EU probes Chinese-owned solar panel firms over subsidies The European Union on Wednesday announced investigations targeting two Chinese-owned solar panel manufacturers suspected of receiving subsidies as trade tensions heat up between Brussels and Beijing.
	Elon Musk's X has a new safety leader, nine months after predecessor left the social media platform Elon Musk's X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, has named a new head of safety nine months after the last executive to hold the position departed from the social media company.
	Truth Social: Why Donald Trump's social media 'meme stock' surged and fell by over US$1 billion within a week Donald Trump's social media platform, Truth Social, went public on Tuesday March 26. Shares in parent company Trump Media & Technology Group surged 15% after its first day of trading on the Nasdaq stock exchange, adding US$1.1 billion (£876 million) to the company's value.
	Key technologies in digital twin of railway wireless network The railway system will continue to integrate global positioning systems (GPS), artificial intelligence (AI), and other technologies to improve safety, comfort, affordability, and eco-friendliness. This puts forward higher requirements for railway wireless communication networks.

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