By David Stock An artificial intelligence has performed with the BBC Philharmonic orchestra for the first time. In Robert Laidlow’s new composition, Silicon, different AI algorithms were used to help create each of the piece’s three movements, which the orchestra performed at The Bridgewater Hall in Manchester, UK, on 29 October. “We’re so entangled with … Read more
A device that uses a piece of glass with little bumps on it can distinguish objects based on how they scatter light, removing the need for a camera or a computer Technology 4 November 2022 By Karmela Padavic-Callaghan The device identifies objects based on how they scatter near-infrared light Getty Images/Stone RF/stilllifephotographer A piece of … Read more
Following the constant introduction of malicious apps into Google Play Store, the Nigerian Communications Commission’s Computer Security Incident Response Team (NCC-CSIRT) has advised against the installation of apps from the offending publisher, the ‘Mobile Apps Group’, whose products were discovered to contain Trojans and adware that are harmful to users and their privacy. NCC-CSIRT’s advisory … Read more
The accelerometers in our smartphones collect information as we travel over bridges, and this can reveal if the structure is weakening and help us know when to fix it to extend its life Technology 3 November 2022 By Alex Wilkins Smartphone information was recorded as cars drove over the Golden Gate Bridge Westend61/Getty Images Engineers … Read more
The US military has spent billions of dollars on spy satellites and supersonic surveillance aircraft, but now it seems to be focusing on slow, lightweight solar-powered planes to do the same job Technology | Analysis 3 November 2022 By Matthew Sparkes The Zephyr made by Airbus is just one of the solar-powered planes out there … Read more
A chemical gel can reveal a secret sequence of numbers if given the right “password” – a combination of heat, light and water. The technology could be used to prevent counterfeiting or in smart labels Technology 3 November 2022 By Alex Wilkins The right combination of heat, light and water could unlock a passcode encrypted … Read more