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Innovation Outreach: Boston to unpack global impact of disruptive technologies
This month marks the next chapter in the Innovation Outreach program, as tech leaders will meet in Boston to discuss the global impact of the most disruptive innovations. From October 15-17, top minds...
View ArticleHow nanotechnology can improve access to cleaner, safer water
Many people take their access to water for granted. They turn on the faucet and get clean water in seconds, usually not thinking about the people who do not have such resources. In many parts of the...
View ArticleTechnology behind bars on the Brains Byte Back podcast
A 2018 special report from the US Department of Justice put prisoner recidivism rates at 83%. We rarely accept such a high rate of fail as the norm within other areas of society. For example, if 83% of...
View ArticleIoT isn’t just part of the future of manufacturing; it’s the foundation
Hardly any industry has been spared of the seismic effect of digital transformation. One of the disruptive innovations with versatile usage across fields – be it technology or healthcare – is the...
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A 5 minute vision test can spot early stage dementia symptoms
A London-based startup’s simple vision test catches dementia symptoms way earlier than currently available tests, saving time and money for individuals and health systems. Could a five-minute vision...
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‘AI needs to span every battle system we have’: US Army AI Task Force director
AI “needs to span every battlefield system that we have, from our maneuver systems for our fire control systems to our sustainment systems to our soldier systems to our human resource systems and our...
View ArticleUS Army is putting all its AI eggs in one basket, AI in every system
The fact that AI can behave unexpectedly isn’t preventing the US Army from putting all its AI eggs in one basket, with the technology spanning every battlefield system. Making AI trustworthy is the...
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Satellite servicing: because repairing is cheaper than building new ones
With thousands of satellites launched, but with many of them either becoming dysfunctional or running out of fuel, satellite servicing is providing a cheaper alternative than launching new ones. Why...
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DARPA takes another step towards spinal cord injury restoration
DARPA launches a new program designed to restore natural functions after a soldier suffers a spinal cord injury, which comes three years after paralyzed monkeys were made to walk. “to restore natural...
View ArticleLighter, better, stronger, faster VR experience is just around the corner
If you have ever visited the subreddit VRtoER, you will probably know two things: VR is becoming increasingly common in our everyday lives, and most people still don’t understand how to use it. Listen...
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British spy agency launches ‘Safe Citizen’ startup accelerator, new base in...
British spy agency GCHQ is committed to expanding its presence in Manchester, launching a Safe Citizen startup accelerator and a new high tech base in the city. “The accelerator is for companies...
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An AR, brain-computer interface that shows the color, speed and shape of our...
If we could see our emotions through a Brain Computer Interface (BCI) device based on Augmented Reality (AR), what color, shape, or velocity would they be? “Is it really possible to tell someone else...
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Techstars launches Alabama EnergyTech Accelerator for innovation and...
Global startup accelerator Techstars launches the Alabama EnergyTech Accelerator for accelerating solutions that will make long-lasting effects on energy, create jobs, and drive revenue within the...
View Article‘Zuck Buck’ grilled in the House: Facebook CEO defends Libra in hearing
Mark Zuckerberg is appearing before the House Financial Services Committee where Chairwoman Maxine Waters grills him over Libra, political ads, and fact checking. In Waters’ opening statement, she...
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Decentralized cloud storage makes more efficient use of company resources
Decentralized cloud storage systems are making more efficient use of company resources while providing secure ecosystems for businesses. Amazon Web Services (AWS) is market dominant in the cloud...
View ArticleThe unconventional lives of digital nomads on Brains Byte Back
If you have spent any time in cities such as Medellin or Chiang Mai, you have probably met a digital nomad. In its simplest form, a digital nomad is an individual that is location independent and use...
View ArticleUS intelligence wants a super quiet spy drone for 10-pound payloads, military...
US spy agency IARPA is looking to build a super quiet spy drone that can deliver a 10 pound payload for military use through the Little Horned Owl (LHO) program. The Intelligence Advanced Research...
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DARPA, IARPA scientist named 1st permanent director of Space Development Agency
The Department of Defense appoints a former DARPA and IARPA scientist as the first permanent director of the new Space Development Agency. Dr. Derek Tournear will be the new head of the Space...
View ArticleSmart bandwidth key to upcoming surge in wireless device connectivity
Wireless communication has been a key facilitator of most recent and pending technologies. Smart bandwidth usage is a prerequisite if society is to benefit from the surge in wireless devices over the...
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US, China are neck and neck for high-tech supremacy: Defense Innovation Unit
While the US and China are neck and neck in the race for high-tech supremacy, the Defense Innovation Unit offers solutions on how to not let the Communist country set global standards. Michael Brown...
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