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Euralarm releases new white paper on fire alarm sensors

Euralarm releases new white paper on fire alarm sensors

Euralarm has published a White Paper on multi-sensor fire detectors and how these devices can help to reduce false alarms. The document is intended for fire safety professionals, building managers, and regulatory authorities. Fire detection is a critical component of...

Face recognition 2.0 from a great distance

Face recognition 2.0 from a great distance

LiDAR system from researchers at Heriot-Watt University impresses with extremely high resolution: Comparison of a LiDAR image with the original (Photo: Aongus McCarthy, hw.ac.uk) In the future, it will be possible to recognise a face from a distance of hundreds of...

‘SUPER’ races safely through treacherous terrain

‘SUPER’ races safely through treacherous terrain

Drones developed by engineers at the University of Hong Kong use LiDAR technology to orient themselves ‘SUPER’ is what roboticists at the University of Hong Kong (https://www.hku.hk/ ) call their new flying robot, which is designed to move through unfamiliar terrain...

Gecko-inspired non-slip soles developed

Gecko-inspired non-slip soles developed

Silicone rubber as a base – nanoparticles ensure a firm grip on icy surfaces The soles of the gecko's feet have inspired researchers led by Vipin Richhariya from the University of Minho (https://www.uminho.pt/EN ) and Ashis Tripathy from the Vellore Institute of...

Artificial intelligence: What applies to companies from 2 Feb 2025

Further provisions of the European AI Act will come into force on 2 February. These include bans on certain AI practices such as social scoring systems, manipulative AI techniques or emotion recognition in the workplace. In addition, requirements for AI skills for...

East German economy continues to decline

ifo business climate index fell from 86.9 points in December to 85.5 points in January The ifo Institute's business climate index (https://www.ifo.de) for eastern Germany fell in January compared to the previous month. The sentiment barometer for the region's economy...

Sensitive Data Exposed? How DeepSeek’s Cyberattack Could Impact Users

By Aras Nazarovas: DeepSeek's recent large-scale cyberattack spotlights the challenges faced by the global AI industry, particularly for resource-constrained startups navigating rapid growth and heightened visibility. Large-scale cyberattacks usually involve tactics...

SOTI Retail Report 2025: Social commerce on the rise

48% of consumers in Germany consider shopping via social media to be a quick and easy way to keep up with current trends However, 78% are concerned about disclosing personal data digitally Retail is facing a new phase of change: social commerce – the sale of goods and...

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