Intel recently bought an artificial-intelligence startup, and Apple and others have also struck deals this year. Artificial intelligence is important to an array of technologies, including self-driving cars. Technology giants are opening their checkbooks to keep pace in the hot field of artificial intelligence, where some of the best ideas and most sought-after talent reside in small startups a...

Ever notice that underwater images tend to be be blurry and somewhat distorted? That’s because phenomena like light attenuation and back-scattering adversely affect visibility. To remedy this, researchers at Harbin Engineering University in China devised a machine learning algorithm that generates realistic water images, along with a second algorithm that trains on those images to both restore...

Social networks are no longer what they used to be. Case in point: The rise of short video-app TikTok in 2019 is a sure sign that what defines a social network will be very different in 2020.Since the 2000s, social networks were known as places where internet users could create profiles and interact publicly with a network of contacts. While those are still core characteristics, the meteoric ri...

At first glance, paper might not seem the most innovative packaging material (especially in lieu of brands debuting packaging made from seaweed or milk, as well as packaging that you can eat in its entirety), But recently, big-name brands are testing new bio-based paper packaging solutions, paving the way for industry-wide innovation and setting the standard for corporate eco-consciousness.1. C...

Visualizing Technology Hype Cycles (2000-2018). Nothing captures our collective imagination quite like emerging technology.In a short amount of time, technological innovations such as wireless internet and social networking have become a ubiquitous part of our everyday lives, quietly transforming the way we live, work, and communicate. Other promising technologies have their moment in the sun,...

Five trends emerged in the latest research from our Chinese Consumer Survey, offering insight into what over 5,000 consumers in the region think about spending, brands, health, and more.China’s slowing GDP and the trade dispute with the United States have injected a cloud of uncertainty into the Chinese economy. Some observers have predicted that these developments will spell bad news for Chin...

MIT engineers have developed a way to store medical information under the skin, using a quantum dot dye that is delivered, along with a vaccine, by a microneedle patch. The dye, which is invisible to the naked eye, can be read later using a specially adapted smartphone.Every year, a lack of vaccination leads to about 1.5 million preventable deaths, primarily in developing nations. One factor th...

In 2019, companies from 3 continents and 18 industries made it to the CB Insights AI 100. They were selected from a pool of 3K+ companies based on a range of criteria, including patent activity, investor profile, news sentiment analysis, market potential, partnerships, competitive landscape, team strength, tech novelty, and more.[click to enlarge]Since announcing our list, 7 of these startups h...

This is the thinking behind Honda's "Augmented Driving Concept," which it's presenting at CES next month. It's a cheery little open-top roadster with spacey futurey wheels, electric drive and a tiny, low visor as a windshield. Its purpose is to demonstrate a new approach to the venerable steering wheel.The transition to autonomous driving will progress differently in different generations. Youn...