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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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Viewing virtual reality nature programs can improve wellbeing, study

L. Green
Virtual Reality nature - person wearing VR headset outside

New research has shown that just watching VR or high-quality video of natural scenes boosts the mood. Watching virtual reality nature programs or even just high-quality video has the capacity to boost people’s moods, reduce negative emotions and help ease boredom related with isolation or remaining indoors for long periods of time. These were the findings of a new study published in the Journal of Environmental Psychology. The research showed that virtual reality nature viewing had notably greater benefits than simply watching it on a high-resolution TV screen, which did…

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4 Things You Need To Learn To Get Started With Electronics

Guest Post
DIY Electronics

If making your own electronic device sounds far too complicated for you ever to contemplate, you might want to reconsider. Electronics has never been more accessible as a hobby. There is a lot to learn, but the resources to learn it are easily available. Below are four things that anyone can do to prepare themselves to start taking on DIY electronics projects. Learn About PCBs Printed circuit boards are essential to modern electronics. Every electronic device in your home has a PCB at its center, no matter how simple or…

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A Beginner’s Guide to Web Development

Guest Post

What tools and skills do in web development? The basics of HTML, JavaScript, how websites and internet work are all featured in this guide. Read through the guide to learn more on the basics of web development.  Saigon Technology, an award-winning web development company in Vietnam, shares their knowledge in this in depth article about web development. Web development refers to the act of building a website. While the terms may bring to mind the immediate concepts related to web development such as coding and web markup, the entire web…

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