More and more driver-assist systems are installed in new automobiles, companies still bear the liability of ensuring that the technology is used by drivers in a safe and responsible manner. This usually comes in the form of a driver-monitoring system,…
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Technical papers written in the field of wireless sensor networks
NTSB Requests for More Guidelines for Self-Driving Cars from NHTSA
While Tesla’s car features are fun-sounding, such as the Ludicrous, Fart mode and Autopilot, it can give the user a false sense of confidence. The most recent and conspicuous example is the ‘Full Self-Driving’ (FSD) option Tesla has been advocating…
Automated Drones used in Search & Rescue at Wind Farm in the North Sea
A series of tests using drones at a wind farm in the North Sea has been finalized, giving us another illustration of how technology can improve the renewables sector. The tests were done at the 309 megawatt Rentel offshore wind…
Google to Cease Tracking of Users for Targeted Ads
According to a statement by Google on Wednesday, they will cease tracking users across their internet searches to sell targeted ads. The tech giant confirmed in a blog post of their plans to not create a substitute method to track…
Second Security Bypass Detected in Credit Cards
After the discovery of a loophole in some credit cards, ETH researchers have now figured out a way to bypass the PIN codes for other payment cards. Contactless payment is very important, especially during these trying times to help reduce…
New Executive Order by Biden to Address Chip Shortage
On Wednesday, President Joe Biden signed an executive order to address the worldwide chip shortage affecting a vast range of industries; from electric vehicles to medical supplies. The order consists of a 100-day review of essential products including semiconductors and…
The Challenges of Online Voting Discussed by Experts
The use of technology in electronic voting for elections has been a constantly discussed topic for years. It has the potential to reduce the stress associated with manual voting and collate results faster and more accurately. However, it is not…
Clearview AI App Faces Opposition from Canadian Government Over Privacy Issue
Clearview, the facial recognition app has been declared illegal in Canada. The country’s privacy commissioner said on Wednesday that the parent company should delete Canadians’ faces from its database. ‘What Clearview does is mass surveillance, and it is illegal’, said…
Singapore With Wide Tech Talent Gap as Tech Giants Scale Up
Every day, Singapore-based Software Engineer Xiao Yuguang is approached with job offers from at least three recruiters. Xiao’s skills have been in high demand since his graduation in 2014 with a degree in Computer Engineering. However, since his recruitment into…
Filling of Gender Gap in Cyber Security Sector
While the pandemic led to an exponential increase in remote working and more attempts for hackers to exploit systems, it inadvertently led to an increased need for cyber security analysts. ‘People are starting to understand the role of cyber security…