Rongzhong Li started working on OpenCat as a hobby in 2016 while teaching computer science and robotics at Wake Forest University. He noticed his robot cat attracted students to STEM who might not otherwise care about robots. As a result,…
Is it real or is it AI?
David Pogue talks to to people who load up their computers with art or music and then have their computers create “new” art or music. See if you can tell the difference between original or AI generated art at CBS…
Prisoners learn to code
Silicon Valley is teaming up with San Quentin to train young people to code. Read the entire article at USA Today and learn more about The Last Mile, the company that set up a Technology Accelerator inside the prison.
California unveils digital license plates
California unveils a digital license plate pilot program that displays the license plate number and messages on a Kindle-like device. Dealerships currently sell the plates for $699 with a $7/monthly fee. Read more about it at The Sacramento Bee.
Greatly reduce your workload with cognitive services
The NBA created the “NBA Photo Sorter” tool that helps them reduce a month’s work of photo identification into one day. By using Microsoft’s Cognitive Search services, developers can implement their apps, websites and bots with intelligent algorithms to see,…
Build your AI skills at Microsoft
Microsoft recently announced that Microsoft Professional Program in AI is now open to the public. “The program provides job-ready skills and real-world experience to engineers and others who are looking to improve their skills in AI and data science through…
Do your students empower you be a better teacher?
Hey teachers! In a medium of your choice, show McGraw-Hill Education how your students empower you to be a better teacher and unite the art of teaching with the science of learning. Share your submission by May 4th to win…
Get inspired by women in tech
TechMAKERS is an initiative designed to help women break through the Silicon Ceiling and empower the next generation of female innovators. Watch their inspiring stories at TechMakers.
Mitxela features creatively geeky projects
Mitxela features creatively geeky projects made by Alex Tim. If you have some time to spare, watch his transformation of a music box mechanism into a MIDI music box. And then check out his other projects at mitxela.com
Would you prefer talking to a BlabDroid?
Brent Hoff (left) and Alexander Reben, creators of “Robots in Residence,” hold BlabDroids at the 2013 Tribeca Film Festival in New York City. Hoff and Reben teamed up to see whether they could design a robot that would make people…