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Can We Identify a Person From Their Voice?

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Secret Service claims to be able to identify an unknown person in a voice-only lineup, comparing a recording of an unknown voice with a recording of a known speaker, as a reference. As such, there are many reasons to be concerned about its use in the criminal legal system. A 2020 U.S. Government Accountability Office report says that the U.S.

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Complex Haptics Deliver a Pinch, a Stretch, or a Tap

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The sensation of touch is the most personal connection that you can have with another individual, says John Rogers , a professor at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, who led the project. Beyond just buzzing, the device simulates sensations like pinching, stretching, and tapping for a more realistic experience.

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Penske Truck Leasing kicks off a US rooftop solar rollout in Illinois

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Image: Penske Truck Leasing Penske Truck Leasing is rolling out rooftop solar on its US truck leasing, rental, and maintenance buildings, starting in Illinois. The 200 kW system is expected to generate about 80% of the building’s energy needs, and the rest will be supplied by the local utility. Get started here.

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Rivian to build second U.S. assembly plant, location to be determined

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It would follow the company’s first facility located in Normal, Illinois. Rivian is seemingly already preparing for a massive shift in what consumers are buying for vehicles, whether personal or professional use. The post Rivian to build second U.S. According to a report from Reuters , several U.S.

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7-state Midwest EVOLVE project to promote electric vehicles; Ford, GM, Nissan initial automotive partners

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The American Lung Association of the Upper Midwest announced the launch of Midwest EVOLVE , a three-year project to promote electric vehicles in seven Midwestern states: Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and North Dakota. The Midwest is often overlooked as a market for electric vehicles.

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Tesla registers insurance company at Giga Berlin’s address

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Last month, those plans seemed to be pushing forward with the company taking steps to introduce Tesla Insurance in other US states, including Texas, Illinois, and Washington. Last week, Elon Musk shared that Tesla was building up its collision repair capabilities.

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Bionic Hand Gives Amputees Sense of Touch

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That was the first time he had met a person with a limb difference. Twenty-one years later, in 2015, the IEEE member founded Psyonic , which designs and builds advanced, affordable artificial limbs. I loved everything about engineering, programming, and building things," he says. "I Akhtar is the CEO. and a Ph.D. in tandem.

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