IT
Coronavirus: schools closed? Lessons in Augmented Reality are starting
In Italy schools are closed to prevent the spread of Coronavirus: some Institutes have started e-learning programs with real “lessons” in Augmented Reality.
Giovanni Sapere
Tech
Mobile
Patents violated: $837 million fine for Apple
The Cupertino giant has been sentenced to pay a fine of almost one billion: four patents of the California Institute of Technology violated by Apple
Giovanni Sapere
AI
Samsung presents SelfieType, the invisible keyboard designed for smartphones
At CES 2020, Samsung gave young companies the opportunity to showcase their technologies. A start-up linked to Samsung’s C-Lab programme presents virtual keyboard technology that could change the way we work. CES 2020 in Las Vegas is an inexhaustible source of innovative ideas and inventions. In…
Mario Vincenzo La Rocca
Motors
Revolution from Bosch: the Virtual Visor renews the car sun visor after 95 years
The Virtual Visor is equipped with a single transparent LCD panel and, through artificial intelligence, only partially dims and greatly improves driver safety and comfort Wheeled transport is undergoing a period of great development, from electric motors to various improvements aimed at safer and…
Mario Vincenzo La Rocca
AI
Pixel Buds: Google’s earphones that translate 40 languages
Pixel Buds are futuristic headphones developed by Google: thanks to Artificial Intelligence, they can provide immediate translation of what you hear
Giovanni Sapere
IT
Genoa: installed one of the most powerful supercomputer in the world
Leonardo presented the LABS project: in the next 5 years, a network of supercomputers will be installed in research centers throughout Italy, the first is already in operation in Genoa.
Giovanni Sapere
Motors
180 horsepower by 180 kilos: Aston Martin unveils “his” first bike
The first bike produced by Aston Martin will be called AMB 001: carbon fibre frame and 180 hp V-Twin Turbo twin-cylinder engine.
Giovanni Sapere
Motors
Developed a super fast and wireless electric car charger
Researchers at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory have created a new wireless charging method that doubles power density, resulting in a lighter system than existing technologies while maintaining safety. One of the objectives of the scientific world is to reduce city pollution to improve air…
AI
Nao, the ENEA’s robot to save energy at home
Enea’s researchers have developed a robot and a software interface that suggests how to save energy thanks to Big Data analysis and AI
Giovanni Sapere
AI
CapisceAMe, the virtual assistant for those who have difficulty speaking
Davide Mulfari has developed a virtual assistant capable of understanding even the words spoken by those who have language problems or difficulties speaking
Giovanni Sapere
Motors
Cars made by wood, the ambitious challenge from Japan
A project promoted by the Ministry of the Environment, which has already attracted the interest of car manufacturers, encourages the use of nano cellulose in automotive components The automotive market is constantly looking for new materials to be used in vehicles. The aim is to reduce the weight…
Mario Vincenzo La Rocca
AI
Was born Dactyl, the robot that solves Rubik’s cube with one hand
Invented by OpenAI, Dactyl represents a major step forward in the development of even more agile machines. Who hasn’t kept a Rubik’s cube in their hands? This fun three-dimensional cube puzzle was created by Erno Rubik (a Hungarian) in 1974, and is considered the most popular game in the world.…
Ilaria Cuomo
AI
Google announces: “Reached quantum supremacy”. But is it real?
Google has announced that it has reached quantum supremacy, thanks to a computer that can solve in a few seconds a problem that a terminal would solve in 10,000 years. An important step forward in the history of computer science. Assuming it is “true”. Google has announced that it has reached the…
Giovanni Sapere
AI
Five blind patients regain partial vision thanks to the bionic eye
Five blind patients regain partial vision thanks to the bionic eye
Ilaria Cuomo
AI
AIVA: a software that compose original music pieces
Artificial Intelligence Virtual Artist is a program that produces original music following the simple instructions of the user Artificial intelligence is a reality that, day by day, it cuts out an ever-greater slice of everyday life. The AI controls the machines with assisted drive, the houses with…
Mario Vincenzo La Rocca
IT
5G innovation runs fast on the network
Intel, in collaboration with ASTRI, have developed a new technology based on 5G. In detail, the C – RAN network based on 5G technology supports mobile operators in different ways. In fact, it improves the quality of the line, reducing the energy used, and therefore the operating costs.
Giovanni Sapere
AI
Awarded in Geneva to the Chinese proofreader “Nezha”
At the last Geneva exhibition of inventions, several inventions were awarded several times. One of them is “Nezha”. Built on Artificial Intelligence, Nezha is a cloud proofreader that helps people reread sentences, avoiding mistakes.
Giovanni Sapere
Home Automation
Farewell to traditional check ins! The smart locks are made
Vikey is an Italian start-up that has invented a self check in system in a few simple steps. Replacing the traditional handle with a smart lock, the visitor can open the door through an app. Alternatively, the visitor can intercom the host, who can open the door remotely through the same app. Is…
Giovanni Sapere