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14Oct By listentowebbyNo Comments

What Is NP Arange?

An introduction to np.arange and its uses in the Python language. What Is NP Arange? NumPy.arange, also called np.arange, is a core Python concept that is part of the language’s array (arr) creation routines. With a NumPy array, you can define the different interval (int) values and integers as well as the space between them. The resulting array follows the specified sequence. NP Basics The np.arange syntax is commonly broken into several different parameters. You’ll also have a default step size for your sequence of numbers as well as your integer arguments. You can change this increment as you like though you need a consistent step size and a defined stop value or endpoint. The Start Parameter The first NumPy arange parameter is the “start.” This, of course, is the nu...

2Oct By Emma JonesNo Comments

Advice, Innovation

5 Tech-Related Business Ideas

Starting a business in the midst of a global pandemic may not seem like the best time, but this isn't necessarily true. Roughly 627,000 small businesses start in the United States per year, so it isn't hard to imagine that those with an entrepreneurial spirit want to join in. That said, roughly 20% of businesses fail within their first year, and 50% fail before making it five years. The most common reason for this is a lack of capital. Either business owners fail to secure enough funding in the beginning, or the costs of maintaining their businesses simply become too much. There are ways, however, to fight both the capital issue and the pandemic. If you start a tech-related business online, you should have significantly fewer start-up costs than a brick and mortar business, and you won'...

3 Things to Consider Before Implementing AI with Human Voice in Your Call Center

25Sep By listentowebbyNo Comments

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3 Things to Consider Before Implementing AI with Human Voice in Your Call Center

There are several things you can do to increase productivity in a call center. One of the first things that comes to mind is artificial intelligence (AI). This cuts down on the number of real people you need to hire to keep the business running smoothly. While AI has come a long way, nothing is ever completely perfected. So, if you’re thinking about adding AI with human voice in your call center, consider these three things first: Combining AI interaction and real person interaction While business for employers is generally about the numbers, for the customer, it’s more about feeling positively about a brand. This tends to come from a sense of a “personal touch” that keeps them coming back. However, customers still want a balance to cope with their busy lives. According to McKi...

IBM X-Force discovers Mozi botnet accounts for 90% of IoT traffic

18Sep By listentowebbyNo Comments

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IBM X-Force discovers Mozi botnet accounts for 90% of IoT traffic

Security experts from IBM X-Force have discovered that the Mozi botnet now accounts for 90 percent of traffic from IoT devices. Mozi evolved from the source codes of infamous malware families such as Mirai, IoT Reaper, and Gafgyt. The botnet is capable of DDoS attacks, data exfiltration, and command or payload execution. The post IBM X-Force discovers Mozi botnet accounts for 90% of IoT traffic appeared first on Internet of Things News.Devices, IoT, Security, Smart Cities, Smart Homes, botnet, cybersecurity, devices, featured, ibm, infosec, internet of things, mozi, research, security, smart homes, x-force

UK e-scooters struggle after rulebreakers halt yet another trial

16Sep By listentowebbyNo Comments

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UK e-scooters struggle after rulebreakers halt yet another trial

Yet another e-scooter trial has been put on hold after riders have been caught driving them recklessly. E-scooters should help to alleviate inner-city congestion and reduce pollution, at least in theory. Fewer people requiring the use of their cars can only be a good thing. Trevor Reed, a transportation analyst at INRIX, said last year:... Read more » The post UK e-scooters struggle after rulebreakers halt yet another trial appeared first on Internet of Things News.Connected Vehicles, Smart Cities, connected vehicles, e-scooter, featured, IoT, smart cities, smart city, transport, uk

Baidu’s robotaxi service Apollo Go hits the streets of Beijing

11Sep By listentowebbyNo Comments

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Baidu’s robotaxi service Apollo Go hits the streets of Beijing

Chinese tech giant Baidu’s robotaxi service, Apollo Go, has launched in Beijing following successful trials in other cities. Apollo Go previously launched in the cities of Changsha and Cangzhou back in August. The post Baidu’s robotaxi service Apollo Go hits the streets of Beijing appeared first on Internet of Things News.Connected Vehicles, IoT, Smart Cities, apollo go, autonomous, baidu, beijing, cars, china, driverless cars, featured, robotaxi, vehicles

Japan wants to establish global standards for human-assisting robots

3Sep By listentowebbyNo Comments

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Japan wants to establish global standards for human-assisting robots

Japan has opened a consultation with the International Standards Organisation (ISO) in a bid to establish standards for human-assisting robots. Part of the reason for Japan’s huge investments into robotics is the country’s ageing population. Robots designed to help the elderly are becoming increasingly commonplace. Japan has already created a national standard for robot-to-human interactions. The post Japan wants to establish global standards for human-assisting robots appeared first on Internet of Things News.AI, Development, Devices, Government, Healthcare, Robots, Smart Cities, Smart Homes, ai, artificial intelligence, Coronavirus, featured, health, healthcare, international standards organisation, iso, japan, jis y1001, medical, robotics, robots, standards, tc 299

Atmosic and SMK Electronics team up to make IoT device batteries last ‘forever’

2Sep By listentowebbyNo Comments

Innovation

Atmosic and SMK Electronics team up to make IoT device batteries last ‘forever’

California-based Atmosic Technologies and Japanese components producer SMK Electronics have announced a strategic partnership to attempt to enable ‘forever battery life’. The initiative will integrate Atmosic’s M3 system-on-chip (SoC) into a range of connected devices from SMK. Atmosic’s M3 solutions are based on the Bluetooth 5 standard. The post Atmosic and SMK Electronics team up to make IoT device batteries last ‘forever’ appeared first on Internet of Things News.Development, Devices, IoT, Standards

Eurotech: On edge computing trends, the future of Industry 4.0, and bringing it all together

1Sep By listentowebbyNo Comments

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Eurotech: On edge computing trends, the future of Industry 4.0, and bringing it all together

Edge computing, seen by many industry pundits and analysts as a key piece of the jigsaw in enabling technological convergence, is at a tipping point today. According to a report from Frost & Sullivan, by 2022 90% of industrial enterprises will be utilising edge computing. Many technology vendors are therefore advocating edge’s potential – The post Eurotech: On edge computing trends, the future of Industry 4.0, and bringing it all together appeared first on Internet of Things News.Cloud, Data & Analytics, Devices, Enterprise, IIoT, IoT

Shifting smart priorities amid the Covid-19 pandemic: A guide

24Aug By listentowebbyNo Comments

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Shifting smart priorities amid the Covid-19 pandemic: A guide

Across the globe, governments have fast tracked the use of mobile and IoT technologies in the fight against Coronavirus. At the same time, leading cities are supporting shared bike schemes and dedicated cycle routes. They are also evaluating the viability of public transport systems where ridership has decreased by as much as 90% . The post Shifting smart priorities amid the Covid-19 pandemic: A guide appeared first on Internet of Things News.Development, Enterprise, IoT, Standards