AI could help predict suicides – but rushing the technology could lead to big mistakes
Oct 21, 2022 06:12 am UTC| Technology
In the UK, a quarter of people who take their own lives were in contact with a health professional the previous week, and most have spoken to someone within the last month. Yet assessing patient suicide risk remains...
LG Uplus, Hyundai Elevator apply IoT technology for worker safety
Oct 20, 2022 23:27 pm UTC| Technology Economy Business
LG Uplus Corp. and Hyundai Elevator Co. distributed safety devices that use Internet of Things (IoT) technology to elevator installation workers. The new technology analyses whether employees correctly tie the chin...
Microsoft discusses plans for a mobile game store that could rival Play Store and App Store
Oct 20, 2022 10:02 am UTC| Technology Business
The potential effects on Microsofts mobile gaming business once its acquisition of Activision Blizzard is arguably less discussed in reports about regulators reviewing the transaction and even among consumers. But...
iPad 10 vs. iPad Air 5: Is the redesigned entry-level tablet a worthy alternative?
Oct 20, 2022 08:06 am UTC| Technology
The 10th generation of the entry-level iPad launched with a major redesign, as Apple finally gave it the all-screen design. With its screen size the same as the existing fifth-gen iPad Air, Apple fans may be wondering if...
Netflix is 'seriously exploring' expanding its gaming business with a cloud streaming service
Oct 20, 2022 07:42 am UTC| Technology Business
Netflix has more plans to prove how serious it is with its gaming venture, including potentially launching a cloud streaming service in the future. The media streaming giant also announced it is establishing another...
'Silent Hill 2' remake will be console-exclusive on PS5 but possibly for a limited time
Oct 20, 2022 07:15 am UTC| Technology
Konami confirmed what fans have already suspected for months, a remake of Silent Hill 2 is coming. The games console availability, however, will be limited to PS5 at launch. A slate of upcoming Silent Hill games was...
LG collaborates with FASSTO to accelerate entry into logistics robot market
Oct 19, 2022 23:45 pm UTC| Business Economy Technology
LG Electronics Inc. signed a memorandum of understanding with artificial intelligence (AI) startup FASSTO to promote cooperation in the supply and system development of logistics robot solutions. According to the MOUs...
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