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Smart technology is making domestic abuse harder to escape, say advocates

01/26/202301/25/2023 L. Green

Smartphones, connected vehicles, and other commonly used gadgets are increasing some risks. Anti-violence experts are cautioning that current smart technology devices such as smartphones and connected vehicles are making it harder for victims of domestic abuse to escape. These experts have stated that tech is increasingly being used as a part of domestic abuse. Smart technology such as home devices, smartphones, vehicles and others are becoming some of the most commonly used tools used by domestic abusers. “Methods that are sort of presented as advances in technology, whether it’s a…

Virtual reality is changing the way Honda designs its vehicles

01/17/202301/16/2023 L. Green

This may not be obvious from the consumer point of view, but for designers, it’s a big change. Honda has stepped away from the auto design strategy that has been in practice for nearly 100 years and has implemented virtual reality technology to create its cars. Honda continues to rely on life-sized clay models for the evaluation of its newly designed cars. That said, those models – which are an industry-wide practice originally created by Harley Earl, a designer for GM – aren’t as critical as they used to be.…

Wireless service in Russia experiencing measured drop as tech departs

01/12/202301/11/2023 L. Green

Russian telecoms are expected to see increased problems and outages with Nokia and Ericsson departure. Telecom companies are already starting to see reductions in their wireless service quality in Russia as restrictions start showing their impact. The law reigns in Russian military coverage of operations occurring in Ukraine, leading to problems. Nokia and Ericsson both left Russia at the end of 2022, and with the calendar turn into the new year, it was already becoming obvious that problems such as dropped calls, reduced wireless service speeds and increased outages were…

TikTok algorithm insight released to offer a touch of transparency

01/03/202312/21/2022 L. Green

TikTok algorithm - People lookinng at stats

The app recently announced it would provide greater clarity as to why certain videos are suggested. The TikTok algorithm is one of the most mysterious components of the video sharing app, particularly in terms of how one video is recommended to users over others. The way the application gathers and employs data from its users has long been a mystery. That said, in an effort to improve a sense of transparency, the app has indicated that it will be rolling out a new feature that will provide greater insight into…

New telehaptic gadgaet makes it possible to send a remote touch sensations

12/15/202212/14/2022 L. Green

The prototype device is worn on a user’s fingertip and transmits touch in real time. Researchers from South Korea have developed a new type of telehaptic gadget that users can wear to transmit a touch sensation remotely and in real time. This prototype could mean that there will be promising new developments in AR and VR tech. Interface technology that makes a user’s experience natural, intuitive and realistic when interacting physically with devices is key to augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR). That said, other than subtle changes in vibrations, most…