Jennifer Alsever
Fortune
Colorado, United States
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Book publishers try writing a new chapter with the help of tech
The stodgy book-publishing industry is trying to accelerate its slow growth by using augmented reality, heat maps, and artificial intelligence. → Read More
Beware: Phone scammers are using this new sci-fi tool to fleece victims
Voice cloning, in which artificial intelligence is used to mimic someone's voice, is increasingly being used to defraud companies. → Read More
What employers need to know about employees micro-dosing cannabis at work
People who use micro-dosing to manage pain, anxiety, and other health issues, don't want to get high, “hey’re seeking a balanced state,” said one medical cannabis expert. → Read More
Why flying taxi makers are hitting turbulence
Google, Amazon, Lockheed Martin, Toyota, and Hyundai, are all developing the much-hyped experimental aircraft. But several companies have run into problems. → Read More
With 5G, wearable devices are expected to become even more sci-fi
But the question remains: Do consumers even want 5G-connected wearables? → Read More
Movies and video games are poised for a 5G upgrade
The superfast successor to today's 4G networks is seen as a big opportunity for the entertainment industry. → Read More
Sci-fi tech tackles climate change with fake trees
Researchers are working on some unlikely remedies to counteract global warming. But critics worry that some of the ideas risk harming nature rather than helping it. → Read More
Medicine by machine: Is A.I. the cure for the world's ailing drug industry?
Computers are sifting through an endless archive of biological data and quickly finding patterns that it would take a human a lifetime to discover. → Read More
The Sound of Silence: Why Automakers Are Changing the Noise That Electric Vehicles (Don't) Make
Without engine noise, hybrids and EVs could be silent killers. But emitting distinct, signature 'engine' sounds, they can keep pedestrians safe—and promote their brands. → Read More
How Robots Are Changing the Construction Industry
Contractors are increasingly using automation for the hard labor that goes into construction. Some workers see it as labor-saving—others, as a threat. → Read More
Cruise Ships Are Exploring Technologies to Help Cut Down on Fuel Consumption
To comply with new environmental rules, one of the world’s most polluting industries is deploying sci-fi technologies. → Read More
Air Quality Monitors Are Quickly Becoming 2019's Must-Have Gadget
Air quality monitors are among the coolest tech gadgets of 2019, simply for their ability to give users the ability to protect themselves from air pollution. → Read More
'Strategic Billing': Vast Expansion of College 'Fees' Means up to $5,000 Extra per Semester
A college funding expert says "the process has become much more a la carte, and there’s a lack of transparency." → Read More
This Oncologist Doesn’t Want Another Person to Die From a Cancer That Was Detected Too Late
“Virtually everyone who dies only dies because cancer is detected too late,” Bert Vogelstein says. He hopes the liquid biopsy he's testing will find cancers much earlier than mammograms or other tests. → Read More
Sonic Logos Help Companies Get Heard in the Voice Computing Age
Audio branding is complex to develop. Just ask Mastercard, which took 2 years and 2,000 melodies to find its signature sound. → Read More
Sonic Logos Help Companies Get Heard in the Voice Computing Age
Audio branding is complex to develop. Just ask Mastercard, which took 2 years and 2,000 melodies to find its signature sound. → Read More
Google Calendar Spam: Here's How to Avoid It
Spammers are trying to schedule time on your Google online calendar. → Read More
ThirdLove: A Rare Tech Company Where Women Dominate
The vast majority of employees at ThirdLove are women, defying Silicon Valley's gender gap. → Read More
How Tech Firms Are Embracing Ex-Prisoners
Tech entrepreneurs are finding that hiring former prisoners can provide a social good and make great business sense. → Read More
Forget Face ID. The Future of Secure Authentication Is Your Voice
Forget fingerprints and face identification. The future of secure authentication is your voice, thanks to artificial intelligence. → Read More