Coronavirus US: Boston Dynamics’ robot dog detects symptoms

A hospital in Massachusetts has found another job for Spot, Boston Dynamics’ dog-like robot: Doctor. The yellow-and-black quadruped has been proven able to take patients’ vital signs from a distance of over six feet. That could allow healthcare workers to keep a safe distance from patients who may be infected with the coronavirus or other … Read more

New type of taste bud is discovered that detects almost all flavours

New type of taste bud cell discovered on tongues that can detect sour, sweet, bitter and umami flavours all at the same time Most taste bud cells can only detect a narrow band of flavours and not all of them But cells found in mice are responsive to  sweet, sour, umami and bitter tastes Believed … Read more

Touchless screen that detects what car drivers want to press in mid-air created

Modern cars and their often clunky interactive screens are getting a revamp, courtesy of artificial intelligence experts at the University of Cambridge.  The new system works by tracking a user’s finger in mid-air and does not need them to physically touch the screen in order to select an option.  Instead, an array of sensors, cameras … Read more

Researcher detects malware designed to steal credit card information on more than 1,200 online shops

Researcher detects malware designed to steal credit card information on more than 1,200 online stores The malware was detected on more than 1,200 online stores  Magecart allows scammers to skim credit card information from online forms  The infections were found in general online shops and some adult websites  By James Pero For Dailymail.com Published: 23:08 … Read more

Kaspersky detects fake NHS site that steals credit card data

Kaspersky Founder and CEO Eugene Kaspersky believes cyberattacks on hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic are on par with terrorist incidents.   In an online press conference on Wednesday, April 22, Eugene Kaspersky said that despite the current social distancing measures in place around the world, there will be very little impact on the cybersecurity landscape.   ‘Cybercriminals are … Read more