US Army wearable tech to collect biometric data for soldiers

Jennifer Goula
US Army Wearable Tech - soldier with helmet and googles

The goal is to use the IVAS headset in the development of military artificial intelligence. US Army wearable tech intends to collect soldier biometric data in order to integrate these gadgets with several other forms of technology such as augmented reality (AR) and artificial intelligence (AI). The outcome will be AR goggles that will enhance cybersecurity. Among the top technological military goals over the next year will be in user authentication. Network Cross-Function Team senior science and technology advisor Donald Coulter spoke at a C4ISRNET-hotsted webinar at the start of…

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QR code invention wins global impact in electronics award

Stephanie Beck
QR Code invention - figures building QR code

The quick response barcode was first created in Japan by Denso Wave Inc. The initial QR code invention occurred in Japan. These barcodes date back to the 1990s and were created for a reason that has very little to do with how they are used today. This little oft mocked black and white barcode has just received an important award. According to the company behind the QR code invention, the barcode has received an award recognizing its impact on the world as a critical tool for sharing information. The company…

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3 Most Valuable Mobile Marketing Tips for Small Business

Trinidad Aguirre
mobile marketing tips

Mobile marketing is emerging as the most effective marketing technique via which small businesses can engage with its customer at any time of the day regardless of the location. In 2018, it was projected that 98% of U.S. based adults had smartphones. This is a stat that is consistent regardless of household income, race or gender. As a small business, it is critical to ensure your marketing strategy is a mobile first strategy. Why Mobile Marketing Works As a general marketing strategy, you would want to deploy the best marketing…

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Queen of Angels church QR codes promote physical distancing among congregants

Jesse Collins
Church QR codes - inside of church

The barcodes compensate for the lack of Missals in the pews or printed bulletins on posting boards. New Queen of Angels Church QR codes in Brooklyn are helping the clergy and the faithful to remain safer during service throughout the COVID-19 pandemic crisis. Gathering can be a risky activity and the Diocese of Brooklyn has suffered numerous illnesses and deaths. The pandemic has hurt both the clergy and the congregants in the Diocese of Brooklyn, requiring careful efforts for physical distancing and meticulous disinfecting practices. The Queen of Angels church…

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Paid influencers to find it harder to post hidden advertising on Instagram

John Montgallo
Paid influencers - Instagram

The Britain’s Competition and Markets Authority watchdog announced the platform’s agreement. Facebook-owned Instagram has agreed to take action to crack down on paid influencers posting hidden advertising on the platform, confirmed Britain’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). Accounts that have at least one thousand followers on Instagram earn substantial sums from promotions. Paid influencers who boast a minimum of one thousand followers have the capacity to earn considerable fees from companies seeking to promote their products on Instagram. This has become quite an industry for popular accounts on the platform…

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