This is the Quartz magazine that teaches us this new frightening to say the least: Hitachi, Japanese electronics company (meaning the ittéralement “Sunrise”) announces software for “anticipate” of potential crimes from databases. This data comes from several sources: the places where took place previous crimes, data transport networks, conversations on social networks (it boggles), weather reports …
The messages on Twitter, thanks to geolocation and Search Keys, increases accuracy to identify and stop criminals in organized band or potential terrorist act. It is also necessary that these criminals be connected to Twitter …
“machine that learns from itself” …
“A human can not handle when there are tens or hundreds of variables that could affect a crime” says Darrin Lipscomb, the one of the program managers. Existing programs are based primarily on personal and collective experiences of police officers. Predictive Analytics Visualization Hitachi Crime (PCA) needs no human intervention in data analysis. It is a “machine that learns itself” .
In defining a “risk area” with an accuracy of 200 meters, PCA determines the risk of assaults, thefts, robberies, and even sexual assault. The police can then step up their patrols in these areas.
What about the innocent targeting, like Philip K. Dick book set directed by Spilberg, “Minority Report” ? Similarly, does there not a risk of falling into the trap of ethnic identification, since the US police has the unfortunate tendency to target Hispanics and African-Americans?
The company did not say. One thing is for sure, tomorrow is today.
This is the Quartz magazine that teaches us this new frightening to say the least: Hitachi, Japanese electronics company (meaning the ittéralement “Sunrise”) announces software for “anticipate” of potential crimes from databases. This data comes from several sources: the places where took place previous crimes, data transport networks, conversations on social networks (it boggles), weather reports …
The messages on Twitter, thanks to geolocation and Search Keys, increases accuracy to identify and stop criminals in organized band or potential terrorist act. It is also necessary that these criminals be connected to Twitter …
“machine that learns from itself” …
“A human can not handle when there are tens or hundreds of variables that could affect a crime” says Darrin Lipscomb, the one of the program managers. Existing programs are based primarily on personal and collective experiences of police officers. Predictive Analytics Visualization Hitachi Crime (PCA) needs no human intervention in data analysis. It is a “machine that learns itself” .
In defining a “risk area” with an accuracy of 200 meters, PCA determines the risk of assaults, thefts, robberies, and even sexual assault. The police can then step up their patrols in these areas.
What about the innocent targeting, like Philip K. Dick book set directed by Spilberg, “Minority Report” ? Similarly, does there not a risk of falling into the trap of ethnic identification, since the US police has the unfortunate tendency to target Hispanics and African-Americans?
The company did not say. One thing is for sure, tomorrow is today.
‘re new technologies to the art of service and fine craftsmanship, is the theme given to Nico Raddatz, visual artist designer, for 2015 edition of Macs are arts. Four stagings have been imagined by the artist. D “Articule” land art installation schoolboys Labenne to “synthetic Synesthesia”, a facility bathed in the crystalline world of sound sculpture of Baschet brothers, through “Evening Twilight,” a pictorial projection Didier Leclerc on the front of the hall, or the artists’ village, the Labennais will only have to choose from to satisfy their cultural thirst.
A journey to discover
At the option of a path from the hall to the site of the future Pole plastic arts, the walker will no doubt find happiness in the following program: Friday, from 18 hours, varnishing, the Gardens of the town, of “Articule”. At 18 h 30, opening the artists village and Salon artists and craftsmen (numbering about fifteen) in the Sport hall. At 19 hours, the hall, opening of “synthetic Synesthesia” work of art and musical instrument at a time.
Saturday and Sunday, permanent exhibition, 10 to 19 hours, and “Evening Twilight” at the sunset. In parallel, will be offered workshops to discover 3D printing for school (registration), and 14 h from 30 to 16 pm, a musical moment, a discovery of the Baschet sound structures with Elodie Wachowski and Pascal Gréau (open all age groups).
The study – the first of its kind in Switzerland – was conducted by the University of Applied Sciences in Zurich. It teaches us that children generally receive their first mobile phone to the age of 9 or 10 years. Before, they prefer to play, staying with family, reading or watching TV.
The children still attached to books
If half of 6-13 years have a mobile phone, the ‘Zurich study shows as well as 37% of children are immersed in reading a book for at least half an hour a day -. far screens and applications on their smartphone
The stereotype of child glued to the tablet from the cradle is misleading, according to Sarah Genner, co-author of the study. “This is especially television, music and books that are very important in the daily lives of children,” she said. “They are still fairly traditional, but it changes with age. At six years is obviously different than 12 or 13 years.”
The mobile phone is the preferred media for young people, sometimes to the chagrin of their parents who say they are more worried about what their children find on the Internet for what they see on television. “Parents often do not have internet when they were little, so that makes them a little more scared. But I think they underestimate the effect of TV,” said Sarah Genner.
The essential role of school
The study also emphasizes the role of the school. The authors believe that it is necessary to sensitize children to new technologies from the kindergarten, with lessons in itself.
The graduation ceremony took place on 25 September, attended by the General Director of the Regulatory Agency for Post and Electronic Communications (ARPCE), Yves Castanou. “We do not train alone, we inspire and also orient young people to transform their project ideas,” said the promoter of this project, Max Bombhel.
In addition to the finalists, another group of young people is just learning the mobile application development techniques, a first of its kind in the Republic of Congo. Upon their scheduled release in two months, these learners will have applications demonstration sessions they have designed in some companies of the place.
Note that in addition to certified training, three hundred people benefited from open training every weekends. “To be able to compete with other countries in the world in terms of application development, we invite foreign experts to train high-level young Congolese,” noted promoter Yekolab. Delighted once again the initiative, Yves Castanou wished good luck to young graduates, especially to the founder of the nonprofit organization.
Launched in February by the Director General of the Agency Regulatory Post and Electronic Communications, Yekolab is a project to train young Congolese in the field of information and communications technology. The project also aims to provide nationally concrete answers to the thorny problem of deficit in specialized computer skills and create real competition in the ICT sector, in order to meet the needs of companies based in Congo.
Among the seniors under age 75, 60% are equipped with a tablet or computer. Models specially suitable for them are growing. There are even shops specializing in computer science for the elderly.
The manufacturers rely on custom software, tailored to that audience. “No need to worry about backups. All this is automatically saved on secure machines to allow to free the mind of the person and allow seniors to use computers in the easiest way possible” says François Pernice, creator of Ordimémo. These tablets can be up to two times more expensive than a conventional tablet. The price to pay to stay connected. “The children and grandchildren grow us. We are obliged to be at the page for them,” says one client. The tablet even made his comeback in some retirement homes .
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ehicles remotely controlled, thermal cameras, drones … So many gear that, little by little, are emerging in the barracks and who, according to professionals sector will play in the coming years, a real role in the fight against fires.
And, in the aisles of the national congress of firefighters, held in Agen until Saturday, we do not make a mistake: among the 300 exhibitors, many those with devices that some describe as futuristic. Yet no possible doubt that red drone resistant to snow, rain, winds of 70 km / h and temperatures of 65 ° C is indeed real.
On sale since March with Aeraccess, a young startup born ten months ago, the unit “was created for firefighters” , provides Olivier Jeannot, manager France: “He has three cameras, one day / night, thermal and laser pointer allows to geotag someone at a distance a kilometer. ” Already used in Britain, the IP67 could soon make its appearance in the Bouches-du-Rhône where the county fire and rescue service (SDIS) – already using drones – the would test, including As part of its monitoring activity:
From the watchtowers, firefighters realize the smoke, it means that the fire is gone. With a drone, it saves time … and therefore, potentially, it saves lives
In addition to the prevention, detection, new technologies may also avoiding human commitment on a disaster area. The Andalusian Iturri Group has designed a vehicle that can be controlled remotely. This large-capacity tanker (CCGC), classical in appearance, is equipped with sensors and cameras that allow it to be almost autonomous.
“These are only the beginnings”
“A firefighter can lead to the site and then passed in drone mode, Tocan explains Hervé, president of the group in France. He then exits the vehicle and the driver with a handle. He can attack the fire distance while viewing the area on his tablet or computer. We can imagine applications in parking lots, on nuclear power lights or tunnel … In short, whenever a man will be exposed . ” And Hervé Tocan assures, “these are just the beginnings.” His company is also working on the design of a smaller craft, “the size of a big quad,” which could move continuously: “We are still in the research phase” Proof. , so that developments are still expected.
Firefighters may also rely on other innovations. Cameras, thermal or transmission of data, are becoming more sophisticated. flame resistant and can be fixed on the helmet , the latter including a GPS function that, at any time, to locate wearer. Communications systems, protective helmets, clothing, digital mapping … are all areas where technology takes an ever greater role. Developments increasingly numerous and increasingly sophisticated whose secrets would still unfold in the years and decades to come.
One point, however, could still curb firefighters: price. In August 2014, when it is equipped with two drones, electrical and thermal, SDIS 13 had to pay 130,000 euros for one, 300,000 euros for each other.
Live-tweeter for an opera, placing screens on the stage, develop applications to consult before, during and after a show … The ideas are sometimes materialize, but often divide the public.
On the one hand, there are those who prefer to enjoy classical music as an art spared by new technologies. On the other, those who would like the concerts evolve and classical music fits in our time. 30,000 CDs in one media “I have always said that music is a fundamental human right, and that use technology helps us to fulfill this mission with more force. “ This phrase comes from the mouth of one of the conductors most prominent of our time, the Venezuelan Gustavo Dudamel.
The mission therefore is to make classical music accessible to all with the help of new technologies. This is what already are a number of theaters, concert halls and opera … In the United States, the most advanced on this issue, have launched many projects in recent years, since some have materialized. The former director of the Opera San Diego , William Stensrud , wants to revolutionize the world of classic, short for it at its loss by refusing to move with the times. Desperate by the pessimism in his opera about the future of classical music, he left the opera in 2009, and launched his project: InstantEncore InstantEncore e st application classical music service online. William Stensrud is embarking on entrepreneurship when he realizes he would like to focus its 30,000 CDs in one medium. Besides the streaming service, the application also allows to buy tickets, consult the detailed program, to obtain information about the artist and / or musicians … But William Stensrud wants to go further: “It will soon be subtitles, with, measure by measure, the music score. “ This last option is the one that poses the greatest problem for the supporters because of antis-technology requires the use of Smartphone during the show or opera. The seats reserved for twittos The idea to consult your phone in a room dedicated to classical music is one of the most sensitive points of the debate. Yet last idea launched in a few large institutions operating on this principle. Seats reserved for tweeter In exchange for a free ticket to watch a play, a concert or an opera, the viewer must live-tweet the evening. One way to make the promotion more or less large scale. And as these are installed on twittos special seats, they do not interfere with the general public. In France, the Strasbourg National Theatre had shown interest and comic opera held a first live-tweet evening of November 13 for opening season. Other ideas, sometimes materialized ( Santa Fe in particular), we also find the listing of subtitles on the back of the seat in front from you. This will not bend his neck to follow an opera, or simply to access subtitles, since according to the places, the viewer does not always see the screen placed on top or sides of the scene The Van Beethoven Another initiative that comes from the United States. Van Beethoven. A truckload of bringing classical music to all the people of Los Angeles that have no access to ordinary. Just enter in a van, to properly install and put on eyes for a Oculus Rift (a tool that allows you to see virtual reality). The device connects to a application launched by the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra and allows the visitor to see a concert, but also see behind the musicians, closely observe the gestures of the conductor … The sound changes depending the image so if the tester in the van decides to get behind the drums, he will no longer hear much …
In this same idea, there are many concerts (and this time there are in France), offering to be seen from different angles using a multi-camera system. Then just log in and change the viewing angles to enjoy video (and sound!). The Insula Orchestra and chamber choir Accentus, under the baton of Laurence Equilbey , were able to test this technology during the last year a concert at the Philharmonie de Paris . The evening was broadcast on Medici.Tv but the curious might also enjoy the concert on the web, and live the experience differently through different angles. Finally, one last point divides skeptics Digital: the sound of concerts. “Young people do not like classical concert halls … They would not go unless the music is amplified. “ The words of British composer Jonathan Harvey , 71, calling for more modernity in the halls, it may be the sound of it.
background music for orchestras, yes, but not anyhow, anywhere, especially not with any music. The young chef Maxime Pascal (winner of the Salzburg Prize in 2013), like sound to a whole The Balcony , and for good reason: “Some partitions contain sometimes interpretive gestures that belong to unknown technical at the time of their writing. This is the case for the Italian composer Salvatore Sciarrino, whose music sounds much better if it is wired for sound. “
The actors of all these ideas and all these projects do not appear only fun gadgets and technologies could be their main objective want to “save” classical music, ie interested audiences who do not usually take an interest in classic, break the codes and make accessible a world they admire and respect.
Live-tweeter for an opera, placing screens on the stage, develop applications to consult before, during and after a show … The ideas are sometimes materialize, but often divide the public.
On the one hand, there are those who prefer to enjoy classical music as an art spared by new technologies. On the other, those who would like the concerts evolve and classical music fits in our time. 30,000 CDs in one media “I have always said that music is a fundamental human right, and that use technology helps us to fulfill this mission with more force. “ This phrase comes from the mouth of one of the conductors most prominent of our time, the Venezuelan Gustavo Dudamel.
The mission therefore is to make classical music accessible to all with the help of new technologies. This is what already are a number of theaters, concert halls and opera … In the United States, the most advanced on this issue, have launched many projects in recent years, since some have materialized. The former director of the Opera San Diego , William Stensrud , wants to revolutionize the world of classic, short for it at its loss by refusing to move with the times. Desperate by the pessimism in his opera about the future of classical music, he left the opera in 2009, and launched his project: InstantEncore InstantEncore e st application classical music service online. William Stensrud is embarking on entrepreneurship when he realizes he would like to focus its 30,000 CDs in one medium. Besides the streaming service, the application also allows to buy tickets, consult the detailed program, to obtain information about the artist and / or musicians … But William Stensrud wants to go further: “It will soon be subtitles, with, measure by measure, the music score. “ This last option is the one that poses the greatest problem for the supporters because of antis-technology requires the use of Smartphone during the show or opera. The seats reserved for twittos The idea to consult your phone in a room dedicated to classical music is one of the most sensitive points of the debate. Yet last idea launched in a few large institutions operating on this principle. Seats reserved for tweeter In exchange for a free ticket to watch a play, a concert or an opera, the viewer must live-tweet the evening. One way to make the promotion more or less large scale. And as these are installed on twittos special seats, they do not interfere with the general public. In France, the Strasbourg National Theatre had shown interest and comic opera held a first live-tweet evening of November 13 for opening season. Other ideas, sometimes materialized ( Santa Fe in particular), we also find the listing of subtitles on the back of the seat in front from you. This will not bend his neck to follow an opera, or simply to access subtitles, since according to the places, the viewer does not always see the screen placed on top or sides of the scene The Van Beethoven Another initiative that comes from the United States. Van Beethoven. A truckload of bringing classical music to all the people of Los Angeles that have no access to ordinary. Just enter in a van, to properly install and put on eyes for a Oculus Rift (a tool that allows you to see virtual reality). The device connects to a application launched by the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra and allows the visitor to see a concert, but also see behind the musicians, closely observe the gestures of the conductor … The sound changes depending the image so if the tester in the van decides to get behind the drums, he will no longer hear much …
In this same idea, there are many concerts (and this time there are in France), offering to be seen from different angles using a multi-camera system. Then just log in and change the viewing angles to enjoy video (and sound!). The Insula Orchestra and chamber choir Accentus, under the baton of Laurence Equilbey , were able to test this technology during the last year a concert at the Philharmonie de Paris . The evening was broadcast on Medici.Tv but the curious might also enjoy the concert on the web, and live the experience differently through different angles. Finally, one last point divides skeptics Digital: the sound of concerts. “Young people do not like classical concert halls … They would not go unless the music is amplified. “ The words of British composer Jonathan Harvey , 71, calling for more modernity in the halls, it may be the sound of it.
background music for orchestras, yes, but not anyhow, anywhere, especially not with any music. The young chef Maxime Pascal (winner of the Salzburg Prize in 2013), like sound to a whole The Balcony , and for good reason: “Some partitions contain sometimes interpretive gestures that belong to unknown technical at the time of their writing. This is the case for the Italian composer Salvatore Sciarrino, whose music sounds much better if it is wired for sound. “
The actors of all these ideas and all these projects do not appear only fun gadgets and technologies could be their main objective want to “save” classical music, ie interested audiences who do not usually take an interest in classic, break the codes and make accessible a world they admire and respect.
While we were struggling to get the actual figures, IDC report published Aug. 28 announced that Apple had sold 3.6 million Apple Watch the second quarter. Unclear whether the expected success was the rendezvous, although it would seem that in China the Apple Watch Edition was “robbed” and that all versions of the “gold” at $ 18,000 were gone in less one hour. Everything has been said about this, but this innovation and the changes it introduces are a great case study to see what has changed in the relationship between luxury, new technologies and sustainability.
At first one has to do three very different elements, and sometimes opposed, but which nevertheless have always had a close relationship, as shown by the history of brands and technologies. The Apple brand has always included in this logic. Since its creation Apple wants to pull up the “new technologies”. Steve Jobs has always struggled to be considered as machinery as well as luxury items. By attacking the watch, it seems that the Californian giant has finally found a way to complete this goal.
But despite the efforts, we realize that even a subject requiring such as Apple Watch Gold Edition has not reached quite the prestige of a Rolex Oyster Perpetual or Hublot Big Bang. Not to mention a complication Patek Philippe. It there’s probably several reasons for this, of course Apple is a newborn on the watch market. But the reason that concerns us here and that seems fundamental is the role of technology in luxury.
What makes the Apple Watch Gold Edition is not spontaneously perceived as a luxury watch for fans of the genre, despite its high price and the choice of materials is the intuition obsolescence of the product. Indeed, the purchaser will not have the feeling of owning an object that crosses generations. He will never give it the famous slogan of Patek “You never own a Patek Philippe Actually, You Merely take care of it for the next generation.” Just put on the market, technology product by definition is already outdated. While the luxury product, he may board from one generation to another without suffering the effects of time. Yet there are exceptions. A Ferrari engine V 12 successful example this incredible sleight of passes: very pure technological object, he does not fear obsolescence. But this “right” is not given to all technological objects. Indeed, when it comes to “new technologies” we realize that things are complicated and must add “fireworks” and “marketing” to say “this is a luxury item that we will keep. ” The question that then arises is: “Is not this difficulty to achieve sustainability that prevents new technologies to spontaneously join the luxury world?” This natural demarcation seemed insurmountable because the clean technology c ‘ is to always surpass itself through innovation. Yet this does not mean that luxury goods can only be technological objects.
Luxury brands continue to innovate. Some even now staked everything on innovation. But we can add all the rubies and gold that you want to watch, from the time when we know that it is already exceeded by updating to which it can not escape, she immediately ceases be seen as a pure luxury. Because the main reason why it will be desired by the consumer will be much technological innovation.
The question brands and innovative today is “how to create a perfectly homogeneous object that is a good compromise between luxury and technology?” There is a good illustration of this problem through objects of the brand “Art of Secret”. In reviving the tradition of furniture secrets, she will seek inspiration in the history of the craft and techniques. Thus, the Duo desktop Expression appears at first like a beautiful design object made of precious wood and leather. The technology that allows it to be a secret cabinet is not an end in itself, it is just a means. Being totally invisible, it does not disturb the use. One understands that from the moment the technology is fully integrated in the object and it is not the ultimate goal, then we have partly answered the question: a luxury item may well be an object technology when its use becomes sustainable. The converse is less obvious: a technological object does not automatically become a luxury item, because it would have taken the luxury trappings.
The high-tech devices have many advantages. They allow us to stay connected with our loved ones, regardless of the geographical distance, and help us to share personal and professional information very easily. But for some people, the ubiquity of technology can cause decreased concentration, lack of attention and constant impatience.
Our brain gets used to being rewarded with the feeling of well be it feels after responding to an email or a phone call, and ends up becoming addicted. Result: instead of helping us, the screens absorb us and prevent us from being as productive as we hoped. But reassure you, there are plenty of ways to limit this anxiogenic effect.
Avoid temptations
You need to concentrate on a project, but can not close the Facebook page? There are software “productivity boosters” to help. The site recommends LeechBlock Health, a free extension for your browser that you can set so that it prohibits you scatter you at certain hours of the day. Otherwise, set yourself an alarm clock to give you the time of breaks in time.
Better manage your emails
To avoid spending your time checking your emails, think to change the settings so that the application does to update once an hour. If the emails are an integral part of your work and that you need regularly, try to limit yourself to office hours. If you receive an email not very urgent in the evening or on the weekend, do not respond. The act of sending an email in return may result in a lengthy exchange that will do more harm than good to your efficiency.
A room without technology
The temptation of go to bed with her phone, the tablet or the reading light is strong, but it is resistant improve our sleep. Light screens can disrupt our internal clock and cause insomnia, so we try to delineate the room so that it becomes an area free of any high-tech device.
Moments for dreaming
Have you noticed how our time spent dreaming, reading or thinking has decreased since we have a smartphone in hand? Remake the world in our head is important for our well-being. To preserve this balance, try to find a moment to let the laptop aside. Shopping, gym, meals … choose the opportunity that suits you the most to preserve your dreams.
