Today’s Tech Sightings:
Master Xianfan looks at robot monk Xian’er as he demonstrates the robot’s conversation function during a photo opportunity in Longquan Buddhist temple on the outskirts of Beijing, April 20, 2016. (Reuters)
Robots May Be Able to Lift, Drive, Chat, but Are They Safe?
Robots are slowly taking up support roles to care for the elderly, chat with children, or navigate a driverless car, to name a few functions. But so far, many questions surrounding the safety of these assistants remain unanswered. Massachusetts Institute of Technology Professor Emeritus Thomas Sheridan believes the time has come to examine challenges surrounding human-robot interaction.
GozNym Banking Trojan Ramps Up Attacks, Targets Europe
A financial Trojan named GozNym that launched a campaign against U.S. banks earlier this month is now targeting financial institutions in Europe. IBM’s X-Force security team reports the malware is now targeting up to 17 Polish banks, one in Portugal, and several corporations.
The PC Industry Needs to Evolve or Get Ready for Extinction
PC sales have been dropping over the past few years, with no end in sight. To avoid absolute extinction, writer Adrian Kingsley urges PC manufacturers to assess the landscape and take a more innovative approach to lure customers back to new, more affordable PCs for Windows 10.
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- High-tech Gloves Turn Sign Language Into Speech
- Why Is the PC Industry Trying to Kill the PC?
- Security Firms Raise Concerns About Cruz, Kasich Apps
- Spotify Credentials Appear Online as Users Report Accounts Hacked
- SWIFT Warns Customers of Multiple Cyber Fraud Cases
- German Smartphone Users Get Traffic Lights on Sidewalks
