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Deepfakes could help in training videos, University of Bath study claims
Watching a training video featuring a deepfake version of yourself, rather than a clip featuring somebody else, makes learning faster, easier and more fun, according to new research led by the REVEAL research centre at the University of Bath. This finding was seen over two separate experiments, one exploring fitness training and another involving public speaking. Dr Christof…
Tech Digest daily roundup: UK Government plans to rein in big tech
Large tech companies such as Google and Facebook will have to abide by new competition rules in the UK or risk facing huge fines, the government said. The new Digital Markets Unit (DMU) will be given powers to clamp down on "predatory practices" of some firms. The regulator will also have the power to fine…
AR has can benefit older adults but design excludes them, claims study
Augmented reality (AR) is set to revolutionise the way people complete essential everyday tasks, yet older adults – who have much to gain from the technology – will be excluded from using it unless more thought goes into designing software that makes sense to them. Those are the findings of research carried out by scientists at…
Mental Health app could help young people who self-harm
A smartphone app designed to manage negative emotions and periods of anxiety could help to reduce self-harm in young people, according to research. BlueIce is a prescribed app – meaning access must be given through medical professionals – and is designed to be used alongside traditional face-to-face therapies. It was developed by clinical psychologist Professor…
Students use augmented reality tool to help manufacture race car
Augmented reality is being used for the first time to build a race car intended for use in competitive racing, according to a university. Students at the University of Bath are using a new AR tool developed by technology company Rocketmakers in the project. When complete, their vehicle will race in the 2019 Formula Student…
EquiVi fitness tracker for racehorses could enhance performance and reduce injuries
Researchers have developed a wearable device for racehorses – similar to fitness trackers used by humans – to provide real-time measures of vital signs. A team at the University of Bath say the information could help enhance performance, reduce risk of injury and improve welfare through the early detection of disease. The platform, named EquiVi,…
Sat navs sent haywire by Northern Lights
Scientists have discovered that the the effects of the Northern Lights on the Earth’s atmosphere can cause sat navs to go wrong.
Researchers from the University of Bath showed that the electromagnetic interference interrupts signals from GPS satellites to the in-car devices, meaning that sat navs either state faulty positions or lose their places altogether…
