Since summer 2016 when millions of people ran around trying to catch rare Pokemon in airports, churches and public bathrooms, augmented reality has become a part of our lives. Now, Piligrim XXI offers people the chance to create their own Pokemon, Godzilla or any virtual object anywhere in the world without even having to leave …
Russian startup aims to create augmented reality layer on Earth’s surface Read More
A smartwatch can be a fashion accessory, a virtual fitness coach, and apparently a brother-in-arms. During the Zapad-2017 military drills, Russian military police used new smartwatches for guarding army vehicles and hardware. They were first adopted by Russia’s Ministry of Defense in 2015 and are now being handed out to regular troops. For protection of …
The Russian Army’s new smartwatch is revolutionizing combat Read More
An enormous mechanical arm enclosed inside a glass cube dips a brush into a set of paints, and like a real artist, depicts the surrounding landscape. The people who pass by also end up on the canvas. As soon as a new person appears in the robot’s field of view several new dabs of the brush are …
Last week Yandex, the NASDAQ-listed Russian search giant and Google’s archrival on the Russian market, celebrated its 20th anniversary. Why is it so popular among Russians? Yandex is more than a company; it’s a matter of national pride. Russians like to wear clothing by major international and American brands, but when it comes to online services, they go local. In …
A new release of classified documents by WikiLeaks sheds light on how Russia spies on its citizens online. The 35 documents titled, “Spy Files,” are related to a St. Petersburg software company that works on government surveillance projects. According to WikiLeaks, the St. Petersburg-based company, Peter Service, participates in Russia’s digital surveillance operation known as System …
In a new paper published in the Nature magazine, a group of scientists led by Jacob Biamonte, an associate professor at Skolkovo Institute of Technology (Skoltech), analyzed what steps can be taken to make the most of quantum enhanced machine learning. This a major contributon to help us better understand quantum enhanced machine learning, writes Russia Beyond The Headlines. …
In a bid to help tourists have a more authentic travel experienc, programmers from ITMO University in St. Petersburg have created a computer algorithm that allows travelers to find museums, cafes, streets and other interesting spots based on Instagram posts by local inhabitants. To test the algorithm, scientists analyzed photos taken on Instagram in St. …
Russian new algorithm helps tourists find those secret places that locals love Read More
Aspiring female entrepreneur Olga Uskova made her dream come true last week with the launch of her first self-driving harvester. The machine was successfully tested in the Rostov Region in the south of Russia. As a child in the Soviet era, entrepreneur Olga Uskova was inspired by a film that showed a futuristic tractor working …
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Grigory Bakunov, director of technology distribution at Yandex, the Russian search giant, has invented an anti-facial recognition algorithm to conceal people’s identities with the help of makeup. “Facial recognition systems are used by different people for various purposes, and it’s impossible to move around Moscow avoiding cameras,” he wrote on Telegram. Testing the anti-face recognition technology – Photo credit: Grigory …
Top Yandex engineer develops anti-facial recognition techology Read More
After the birth of a child, a young mother needs to be in touch with a doctor practically all the time — to seek help in an emergency, for advice about the health of the baby, or even psychological support. One couple, who found themselves in a situation where they desperately needed assistance with their child, …
Dial-a-doc: How the Internet is revolutionizing medical care in Russia Read More
Thanks to its “Women’s Viagra” drug, the Russian Ivix company has won first prize at the annual StartUp Village Conference, which took place from June 6 to 7 at the Skolkovo technopark. Ivix was subsequently awarded five million rubles (almost $90,000). The Startup Village has been held in Skolkovo since 2012. It’s the largest startup …
‘Women’s Viagra’ wins startup competition in Russia Read More
As the Russian currency lost nearly a half of its value against the US dollar since 2014, it is now cheaper to produce tablets, smartphones and other hi-tech devices in Russia than in China. Developers are also attracted by convenient logistics and a skilled workforce. As a result, a number of Russian gadget developers are beginning …
Russian electronic device makers return home from China Read More
