Ever wondered how we can quickly and accurately spot problems on steel surfaces? Enter MSFT-YOLO, a smart detector that's been tweaked for this exact job. It's based on a model called YOLOv5, but with some neat tricks up its sleeve. One of these is a module called TRANS, which is inspired by Transfo
Ever wondered how businesses make big decisions? They use something called Business Intelligence (BI). This is like a smart tool that helps companies figure out what to do next by looking at lots of data. But there's a new way of doing this, called Semantic Business Intelligence. Why is this importa
Ever wondered how businesses keep up with all the new tech? One way they do it is by using something called the SOA framework. SOA stands for Service-Oriented Architecture, and it's like building a business with Lego blocks. Each block, or service, does one thing well and can be easily swapped out o
You know how Newton's laws explain how things move? Well, technology also has its own rules, but for its rise and fall. After looking at thirteen successful tech trends, we've found three laws and five more rules to help understand why some tech sticks around while others disappear. The first law i
Imagine a world where scientific research isn't held back by red tape and slow funding. Welcome to the realm of Decentralized Science, or DeSci for short. This innovative approach uses blockchain technology to shake up the traditional way science gets funded and published. Why is this important? Wel
These days, we rely heavily on technology to stay connected. But during the COVID-19 pandemic, when we were stuck at home, we found ourselves missing something big. A study from spring 2020 showed that Americans really missed those spontaneous chats, feeling close to others physically, and not havin
This year, Black Friday isn't just a day, it's a whole month of savings! Retailers like Best Buy and Walmart are kicking off early, offering incredible deals right now. For instance, Best Buy has the second-gen AirPods Pro with USB-C charging at $169. 99, that's $80 off and just $1 away from their l
Keeping surfaces ice-free is crucial, especially for infrastructure maintenance. Traditional carbon-based materials, despite advancements, face significant issues like environmental sensitivity, poor durability, high energy consumption, and complex manufacturing processes. In this story, researchers
Ever wondered how technologies interact with each other? This study is like a field guide to technology ecosystems. It splits tech interactions into four groups, just like in ecology. First, there's what they call 'technological parasitism. ' One tech is thriving, while the other feels the pinch. Th
In today's world, wars aren't just fought with guns and soldiers. They're also waged on computers and in the digital realm. This is where information technology (IT) steps in, shaping the future of cyber warfare. What was once a simple battlefield has transformed into a complex network of ones and z
