new The idea that we live in a permanent AI revolution means that companies’ transformation efforts are most likely to succeed when designed with a dual intent: successful adoption of mature technologies and readiness for accelerated experimentation with inchoate ones. Since companies continue to learn at a slower rate than technology advances, success will largely hinge on a business’s relative rate of learning—which, in turn, depends on their ability to become early adopters of the foreseeable technologies on the horizon. Today, for companies working on the adoption of stand-alone LLMs, this challenge takes the form of shaping those LLM-based transformation plans with an eye towards the arrival of what’s coming next—autonomous agents. — Fortune, 9h ago

new Of course, digital protection measures such as antivirus software, secure gateways, firewalls, and virtual private networks (VPNs) remain crucial. And, incorporating advanced digital strategies such as machine learning to monitor for behavioural anomalies, provides an added layer of security. Leadership teams should also assess whether similar approaches have been applied to address any physical vulnerabilities. For example, a combination of manned entry points, locked facilities, cameras, and security alarms offers robust protection. It’s unlikely that a physical intrusion will occur simply to steal a laptop. Instead, these malicious actors commonly look for a way to access data or install malware inside the organisation’s physical perimeter where some protections may be lacking. — IT Brief New Zealand, 9h ago

new In this behind-the-scenes video, Jiggie Alejandrino, a wedding photographer hailing from the Philippines, provides viewers with a glimpse into the art of using just one light source for an engagement photoshoot, offering several noteworthy takeaways for photographers of all levels. Strategic light placement is a central theme throughout the video. Alejandrino carefully positions the light source to complement the existing ambient light, creating a harmonious blend of artificial and natural illumination. This approach preserves the authenticity of the location while achieving well-lit subjects. Creative experimentation is also a recurring theme. His willingness to explore different lighting setups showcases the potential for diverse image outcomes. By making subtle adjustments to light direction and contrast levels, he demonstrates the value of creative exploration in photography. Altogether, it's a great demonstration of how important the ability to mix natural light and artificial light is, and it's worth a watch by any photographer learning how to light portraits. Check out the video above for the full rundown. — Fstoppers, 21h ago

new Though NASA had detected similar fascinating Martian polygons on previous occasions, this is the first time anyone's used ground-penetrating radar (GPR) to take measurements on them. While they can't say for certain just yet how the polygons were formed, the CAS researchers posited in their paper that they were "possibly generated by freeze-thaw cycles" such as those that happen in the winter and spring here on Earth. — Futurism, 1d ago

new CEO Bentzion Levinson emphasized the transformative nature of the H2D200 Series during the Monaco Hydrogen Forum. He stated that the drones not only represent a leap forward in technology but also underscore HevenDrones’ commitment to building a smarter ecosystem in the skies, harnessing the full power of AI and a clean, readily available fuel source. Levinson expressed excitement about bringing these innovations to the world and collaborating with forward-thinking organizations that share their vision. — Wonderful Engineering, 1d ago

new Looking ahead there are many potential applications for responsive machines that can delicately interact with people and unpredictable environments. Examples span search and rescue, industrial inspection, surgery, rehabilitation and assistive devices, wearables, and more. As the components continue advancing in durability and sophistication, soft robots integrating distributed stretchable electronics could profoundly impact society much like past waves of automation. Yet this time bringing enhanced adaptability and cooperation closer to the animal kingdom’s graceful expertise. — nanowerk.com, 1d ago

new Chemical trails, on the other hand, are dispersed from transport planes at around 10,000 and 12,000 feet. If a plane is flying at this elevation, there should be no contrails or any visible sign of water vapor. However, the plane identified on that day was able to make suspicious grid patterns out of a substance that was coming from the plane, and the obvious spraying was taking place at an elevation not conducive for contrails to form. Moreover, the spraying could not have been part of an operation to cleanup oil spills, which was what the planes were licensed for. — sgtreport.com, 1d ago

new From a vertiport standpoint, the existing heliport infrastructure can potentially support AAM; however, there is a need for purpose-built buildings for ease of public access and to account for the autonomy of UAVs. The character of the flow fields for different wind conditions around vertiports must be analyzed in ways like those conducted for heliports. — Connected World - IoT and Digital Transformation, 2d ago

new A very nice video discussion, but I believe the process described by Ms. Hopper is only partially complete. She describes learning a very important element of photography - compositions, not photography in general. Most experienced photographers are observing their surroundings regularly to discover an area that has promise to be captured. Still, to make the photograph requires skills with a camera and the technical aspects and understanding of light that will enable the photographer to produce an image to reflect what that photographer want us to see. Lastly, if one is an event or street photographer, the option of observation may be very short or nil where the photographer has to react quickly, requiring a complete knowledge of the tools being used to capture the image. — Fstoppers, 1d ago

new Drones have been a feature of war for several decades, but recent conflicts such as the Israel-Hamas war and the Ukraine war show how the technology is changing modern combat. Ever more powerful drones have become cheaper and easier to fabricate and deploy. Terrorist groups and even criminal enterprises have invested in drone technology, which makes it easier for them and other non-state groups to attack and wage war on more powerful states. As William C. Banks writes, today drones are everywhere, and their use as weapons of war and advanced surveillance are making conflicts more lethal, with escalating human and economic costs. Read the essay. — The Globe and Mail, 2d ago

new An Autonomous Emergency Braking System (AEB) is an advanced safety technology designed to enhance vehicle safety by helping to prevent or mitigate collisions. Also known as Automatic Emergency Braking or Collision Avoidance Systems, AEB systems use sensors, cameras, radar, or lidar to monitor the road ahead and detect potential collisions with other vehicles, pedestrians, or obstacles.When the system identifies an imminent collision, it can autonomously apply the brakes to either reduce the severity of the impact or, in some cases, prevent the collision altogether. AEB systems are typically designed to work in various driving conditions and can operate at different speeds. Some systems are capable of detecting not only moving vehicles but also stationary objects and pedestrians.Autonomous Emergency Braking System Market Competitive Landscape & Company Profiles... — openPR.com, 2d ago

new Anduril’s Roadrunner-M variant is designed to rapidly identify, intercept, and destroy aerial threats that are up to 100 times more expensive. It can also be recovered and reused at almost zero cost. It is built to address threats that extend across legacy air defense echelons, thereby combating adversary attempts to design around gaps in current air defense architectures. — Inceptive Mind, 2d ago

new Drones have been a feature of war for several decades, but today’s conflicts such as the Israel-Hamas war and the Ukraine war show how the technology is changing modern combat. Ever more powerful drones have become cheaper and easier to fabricate and deploy. Terrorist groups and even criminal enterprises have invested in drone technology. Today, drones are everywhere, and their use as weapons of war and advanced surveillance are making conflicts more lethal, with escalating human and economic costs. The technology also makes it easier for terrorists and other non-state groups to attack and wage war on more powerful states. — The Globe and Mail, 2d ago

new This myth (more of a misunderstanding) is extremely common among those who object to speed enforcement cameras. Red light and speed enforcement cameras are similar in that both capture a picture and video of the violation to include the license plate. These images and videos are reviewed by an empowered official who make a determination to issue a ticket or not. Red light cameras are deployed 24 hours a day year-round. Speed camera deployments are based on the circumstances of deployment; for instance, a speed camera in a school zone can enforce speeding during the specific times of the day when children are walking to and from school and during the instructional time the children are in school. Another deployment example would be a speed camera in a construction zone that is only enforcing the speed while the construction workers are actively working in the construction zone to ensure the safety of the workers and motoring public. Both are equally important to reduce fatalities for any safety program; however, the deployments are defined very differently. — Police1, 2d ago

new The plan relies heavily on oil and gas companies adopting technology to monitor their sites and encourages the use of “innovative technology” such as aerial screening, sensor networks and satellites that help operators find and fix leaks more quickly. — NBC News, 2d ago

new Vegetation distribution in the Alps is directly related to geomorphic processes, water availability, plant dispersal modes (eg animals, wind) and indirectly to human activity from agriculture to leisure, and tourism. Nevertheless, recent warming trends have begun to affect the limits and spatial structure of vegetation colonies in the Alps thereby threatening existing ecosystems in the upper altitudes. While these changes can be monitored locally, a region-wide characterization is needed to accurately model and forecast potential change scenarios. To address this need broad scale species distributions are required, accurately linking in-situ observations with Earth observation (EO) data. — EPFL, 2d ago

new Ravi Annavarapu, President, FMC India commented, “FMC India has always demonstrated a strong commitment to the well-being of India’s farming community. Through this safety awareness program, we want to improve farmers’ awareness and knowledge of using agrochemicals in a safe manner, while preventing accidental poisoning. Every year, FMC provides more than a million farmers in India with training on the responsible and safe use of pesticides. We believed it was appropriate to provide local physicians with the same training in order to assist them in detecting and treating any cases of pesticide exposure. We will steadily scale up the program to reach the wider farming community in the state”. — Chemical Industry Digest, 2d ago

new CASA CEO and Director of Aviation Safety Pip Spence said ensuring the safety of passengers in commercial aircraft was a priority for the safety authority. “TAWS is a valuable safety tool that has been shown to prevent accidents involving collisions with terrain,” Spence said. ‘Widening the number of aircraft required to be fitted with the technology is in keeping with CASA’s mandate to protect Australia’s strong safety reputation. It complements existing safeguards that include ramp checks, audits and other surveillance measures.”... — Asian Aviation, 2d ago

new Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Communication, Information Processing and Ergonomics FKIE are now looking to close a gap in the provision of disaster management services with a new technology: In the future, drones equipped with microphone arrays will be able to precisely locate cries for help and other acoustic signals from victims from the air and supply information about their location to the rescue teams. This significantly increases the chances of a rapid rescue for victims who cannot be spotted by camera. — techxplore.com, 2d ago

new Quatro++ is a highly effective global registration framework for LiDAR SLAM that addresses issues of sparsity and degeneracy. It achieves this by utilizing ground segmentation to enhance robust registration, particularly for ground vehicles. One key feature that sets Quatro++ apart is its use of a quasi-SO estimation with ground segmentation. Experimental results on the KITTI dataset have demonstrated that Quatro++ can significantly enhance translation and rotation accuracy in loop closing, and it has also been shown to be applicable in INS systems by compensating for roll and pitch angles. — MarkTechPost, 2d ago

new The researchers now intend to work with industry partners to develop the technique further and get it ready for series production. There are numerous applications in which drones can be used to apply coatings, ranging from ice protection for wind turbines and overhead lines in rail transport to building refurbishment—for example, repairing defects in render on parts of buildings that are difficult to reach. — techxplore.com, 2d ago

new Ever thought of how much a satellite weighs? Large satellites weigh over 1,000kg, while medium ones are around 500kg. Arkedge Space is a Japanese startup company specialized in the design and manufacture of nanosatellites for low earth orbit and deep space exploration missions. At COP28, the company has put on display one such satellite that weighs 10kg – the size of a large shoe box. They can be used for geological surveys to maritime safety, from disaster monitoring to agricultural improvement. — gulfnews.com, 2d ago

new The advent of smart TVs, streaming services, and digital set-top boxes has revolutionized the way we consume content. However, the challenge lies in integrating these modern systems with traditional TV aerial setup. Many homeowners find themselves grappling with compatibility issues, especially when trying to access terrestrial broadcasts alongside online streaming services. — techregister.co.uk, 2d ago

new The swift development of new technologies using these crystals hinges on the capability to manufacture them effectively. A paper authored by our collaborators at Berkeley Lab highlights a significant advancement in this area. Researchers demonstrated that a robotic laboratory could expedite the creation of new materials through automated synthesis techniques. Leveraging materials from the Materials Project and stability insights provided by GNoME, this autonomous lab was able to formulate new recipes for crystal structures. Impressively, it successfully synthesised over 41 new materials, thereby paving the way for innovative avenues in AI-driven materials synthesis. This development marks a significant stride in the field, showcasing the practical applications and potential of AI in revolutionising material production. — electronicspecifier.com, 2d ago

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