Even after armed with defense tools, CISOs say successful cyberattacks are ‘inevitable’: New study

Image: CROCOTHERY/Adobe Stock In Cisco’s new Cybersecurity Readiness Index, only 15% of respondents to the global survey said their organizations have implemented security programs mature enough to defend against current…

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Soft-bodied robot copies a caterpillar to squeeze through gaps

If you're making a small robot that can explore tight spaces, it would be good if that device could also shimmy its way through narrow gaps. An experimental new robot can do just that, by emulating a caterpillar.

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Pants made with electronic yarn could transmit exhaustion alerts

Most of us don't need special pants that let us know we're exhausted, but for hardcore athletes, such an alert could help stave off injuries. To that end, researchers created an electronic yarn that could detect fatigue based on movement patterns.

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Silk-microparticle dots could help thwart seed counterfeiters

Just like pharmaceuticals, banknotes and alcoholic beverages, the crop seeds sold to farmers are frequently counterfeits. MIT scientists have devised a method of spotting the fakes, by tagging genuine seeds with silk dots.

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Stealth Pro wireless gaming headphones boast best-in-class ANC

Gaming accessory brand Turtle Beach has announced a new pair of flagship wireless gaming headphones called the Stealth Pro, which are claimed to deliver "the most effective noise-cancellation in a gaming headset."

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Cheap, fast induction tech enables unlimited-size 3D metal printing

Arizona company Rosotics says it's ready to revolutionize large-scale 3D metal printing, with a new "rapid induction printing" approach that can print parts of enormous size – with radical advantages in speed, cost, safety and energy efficiency.

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Intel announces new vPro platform running on 13th generation Core

The updated vPro business platform includes enhanced security and faster Windows application performance. Image: wolterke/Adobe Stock Intel announced on Thursday its newest vPro hardware platform, backed up by the full…

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Light-filled Coastal Modern makes the most of its available floorspace

Though it only has a length of 24 ft, the Coastal Modern mitigates its compact size with a flexible and light-filled interior featuring multiple storage areas and folding furniture, and a living room that doubles as a guest sleeping area.

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