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Google’s AlphaZero Masters Chess, Go and Shogi in 24 Hours

According to a paper published December 5 by Google DeepMind researchers, their AlphaZero algorithm achieved a superhuman level of play in chess, shogi (Japanese chess) and Go, all within 24 hours.

New Device Can See Through Walls Made of Unknown Material

Researchers at Duke University have devised a way to see through walls using a narrow band of microwave frequencies without any advance knowledge of what the walls are made of.

SeeColors App for QLED TV Supports People with Color Vision Deficiency

The SeeColors app, compatible with all QLED TVs, allows viewers with Color Vision Deficiency to see accurate color through their adjusted displays.

New Generation of Microcontrollers for the Emerging Automotive Market

NXP has introduced a new family of MCUs for electric motor control applications.

Electrochemical System Offers Cost-effective Water Purification

The purification system removes 99 percent of stubborn organic contaminants without generating secondary waste.

Tracking Biomarkers is No Sweat for Wearable Mini-chip

The low-power system can be worn directly on the skin or embedded in a bracelet to monitor sodium, body temperature and other health indicators.

Wheat Growth is Boosted by Purified Nanotubes

The introduction of purified carbon nanotubes appears to have a beneficial effect on the early growth of wheatgrass, according to Rice University scientists.

Watch: Lifelike Artificial Organ Models For Practice Surgeries 3D Printed

A team of researchers, led by the University of Minnesota, has 3D printed lifelike artificial organ models that mimic the exact anatomical structure, mechanical properties, look and feel of real organs.

Wolfspeed Showcases New RF GaN Device Designed for Counter-IED & Mobile Military Communication at 54th AOC International Symposium

This new device is the first 28 V, high-power, pre-matched GaN HEMT optimized for every broadband operation that improves on the current 25–50 W power output capability for soldiers.

World's First Stereo-AEC Linear Far-field Voice Kit for Smart Devices to Sound Off at CES 2018

XMOS will demonstrate this true-stereo solution at CES 2018.

Bioelectronic Nose Can Sniff Out Rotting Food By Smelling Death

Researchers have developed a bioelectric “nose” that can specifically detect a key decay compound at low levels, enabling people to potentially take action before the smell starts to spread.

NETGEAR Recognized by the CTA as a CES 2018 Innovation Award Honoree for Four Products

Arlo Pro 2 Security Camera, Arlo Security Light, Nighthawk Mobile Router and Insight App are among announced honorees.

Blockchain: A Future Foundational Technology?

Blockchain technologies can and have been applied to innovative uses, but some commentators see it becoming a much more foundational technology, raising questions about trust and security.

New Sensor Cleaning Systems Displayed at CES 2018

DlhBOWLES will be displaying their sensor cleaning systems technology as part of the LeddarTech “Leddar Ecosystem Pavilion” at the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nev., from January 9-12, 2018.

Video: First 3D Solid-State LiDAR IC for Autonomous Driving to be Unveiled at CES 2018

LeddarCore solutions to be demoed alongside automotive ecosystem partners.

Scrabble-Playing Robot, Portable Pesticide Detector and More Displayed at CES 2018

The Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) is inviting attendees of the CES 2018 convention to play Scrabble with their robot, use a handheld pesticide detector while washing fruit and vegetables and view nine new artificial intelligence, robotics, smart city and battery technologies.

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