Game designers have new tool to evaluate player experience
A free tool that will enable game developers to accurately evaluate the experience of video game players has been launched by researchers at the University of Waterloo. Read More Views: 0
Even after blocking an ex on Facebook, the platform promotes painful reminders
Anthony Pinter, a Ph.D. student in information science at the University of Colorado Boulder, recently completed a study on people’s experiences with upsetting and unexpected reminders of an ex on Facebook. Read More Views: 0
Data-driven machine learning is the best approach for advanced battery modelling
Demand for electrification of transport has emerged in recent years due to increasing concerns about global warming. The widespread adoption of electric vehicles will result in reduced harmful emissions and cleaner air, among other social and economic benefits. The battery industry is in need of software solutions for battery manufacturers to reduce fabrication and development…
A simulation framework for recreating bat behavior in quad-rotor UAVs
In recent years, researchers worldwide have been trying to develop computational techniques that reproduce behaviors of humans or animals in robots and machines. This includes, for instance, the structure and functioning of the human brain, the swarm communication ability of bees, the locomotion styles of specific species of fishes or amphibians, and much more. Read…
It’s a bird. It’s a plane. It’s an e-scooter?
Since e-scooters arrived in Atlanta in spring 2018, roads and sidewalks from midtown to downtown have been abuzz with the devices, which provide a fast, fun and affordable transportation alternative. Read More Views: 0
Coronavirus could push airlines to merge: AF-KLM chief
The spread of the coronavirus could force weak airlines to merge with competitors, the head of Air France-KLM and the A4E association of European airlines said Tuesday. Read More Views: 0
Dark web study reveals how new offenders get involved in online pedophile communities
The “dark web”—a collection of heavily encrypted websites, forums and social networks—notoriously provides spaces for illegal activities. It’s where child sexual offenders meet to support each other and share indecent images and advice on abuse techniques—with near-complete anonymity. This provides a resource for individuals to learn the “skills” to become more dangerous offenders. Read More…
Foxconn says China factories operating at 50% over virus outbreak
Taiwanese tech giant and iPhone assembler Foxconn said Tuesday its Chinese factories are operating at 50 percent of seasonal capacity and are expecting to take a hit for the current quarter due to the coronavirus outbreak. Read More Views: 0
Google Authenticator app susceptible to malware attacks
New research indicates the Google Authenticator app on Android devices is vulnerable to a form of malware known as Cerberus. According to financial cyber security specialist ThreatFabric, this banking Trojan can steal one-time pass codes generated by the app and potentially enable hackers to access bank accounts. Read More Views: 0
Guideline on parent training to prevent child maltreatment and promote the positive development of children aged 0-17 years
WHO is developing a guideline on parent training to prevent child maltreatment and promote the positive development of children aged 0-17 years. Part of the guideline development process involves constitution of a Guideline Development Group (GDG) which should represent a broad spectrum of perspectives, constituencies, and relevant expertise. The biographies of individuals proposed for membership…