GE has developed something like Siri for industrial machines, so engineers can ask a turbine or jet engine what’s wrong and how to fix it. (Read more about digital twins on Fast Company.)… Read the rest
IBM’s artificial intelligence chief calls for building a window into the inner workings of algorithms so we understand what AI is up to. (Read more on Fast Company.)… Read the rest
Companies such as Qualcomm are reimagining networks to let them connect just about everything—from drones to surgical instruments. (Read more about 5G on Fast Company.)… Read the rest
A billion people have diminished lives due to the cost and stigma of in-ear devices. The solution? Bring prices down and style up. (Read about hearing aids and hearables on Fast Company.)… Read the rest
The language-learning platform is launching “nonjudgemental” AI so beginners can practice foreign languages without feeling intimidated. (Read more on Fast Company.)… Read the rest
AI systems are beginning to acquire emotions. But whether that means they deserve human-type rights is the subject of a thorny debate. (Read about robot emotions on Fast Company.)… Read the rest
Lisa Joy and Jonah Nolan explore dark sides of AI and humanity in series that reboots the 1973 film about a robotic theme park gone haywire. (Read more about Westworld on Fast Company.)… Read the rest
Eschewing a fancy remote control, ornate voice interface, or complex apps, Roku’s biggest product launch emphasizes straight-up TV watching. (Read about Roku on Fast Company.)… Read the rest
Action cameras aren’t just ruggedized and protected against the elements, they offer ultrawide viewing angles to capture the full experience of ski runs, skateboard tricks, snorkeling adventures or just pet antics (several companies make harnesses for your dog). (Read action camera reviews on Fast Company.)… Read the rest
Nikon says image quality will be the killer feature in its rugged, $500 KeyMission 360 virtual reality camera. (Read about Nikon on Fast Company.)… Read the rest
