Today’s Tech Sightings:
Sam Alexander holds his son Ben, who has autism, during a class for screenwriting at Tulane University in New Orleans, March 2, 2016. Ben’s father sometimes places his hand over Ben’s mouth to quiet him, or nudges him to participate in a discussion. (AP)
Autism Advocates Look to Tech but Cash Is Tight
Technology could hold the key to help individuals with the autism spectrum disorder, but autism advocates lack the funds to pursue this avenue. Parents and advocates hope apps, robots and wearable devices can open up the world to autistic children and help them develop communication skills.
China’s Riot Control Robot Can Zap Protesters
China has been quietly making strides in artificial intelligence and robotics. The latest revelation is the country’s first “intelligent security robot” – an electrically charged riot control tool that looks eerily like Dalek from the classic Dr. Who science fiction series. One more thing: the robot, built by the National Defense University, has an SOS button for people to get help and can zap protesters with an electrical charge when needed.
Intel Declares Independence From the PC
The message has been clear. PC sales have been taking a nosedive for years as more and more users move to mobile devices. Now Intel, whose products focused on PCs for decades, has announced what it calls a manifesto of new values that focus more on cloud computing, Internet of Things devices, connectivity, memory and manufacturing.
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- The PC Industry’s Consumer Conundrum
- Has Public Wi-Fi Outlived Its Usefulness?
- This Robot Will Take Your Face
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- Jack Ma Overtakes Wanda’s Wang as Asia’s Richest Man
