Laser-based 3D imaging system enables precise detection and quantification of methane leakage

A research team led by Prof. Zhang Zhirong from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences ...
Hoodline

Arizona Power Giant Seeds Tonto Forest With 112 Wildfire Spy Sensors

Tonto NF are sending live fuel-moisture data to utilities and researchers to help predict fire behavior and protect ...

Greece bets on space technology to contain wildfires in a global first

As Greece braces for another blistering wildfire season, a new line of defense is taking shape in Earth’s orbit.

Suitcase-sized satellites are scanning for Greek wildfires in a global first

As Greece braces for another blistering wildfire season, a new line of defense is taking shape in Earth’s orbit ...
United States Army

U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground tests CROWS integration into M109A7 Paladin

When it comes to impact on Soldier safety and combat effectiveness, the Common Remotely Operated Weapons Station (CROWS) has been one of the more ...
GeekWire

Microsoft’s multi-agent AI system tops Anthropic’s Mythos on cybersecurity benchmark

CyberGym benchmark scores over time, showing the rapid improvement in AI vulnerability discovery capabilities. Microsoft’s multi-model MDASH system (top right) tops the leaderboard at 88.4%. (CyberGym ...
KTLA

Costco says pre‑scan checkout system could take less than 10 seconds

Costco is sharing new details about the technology it has been testing to speed up checkout at its warehouses. During the company’s latest earnings call, CEO Ron Vachris said the pilot program has ...
USA Today

Costco tests pre-scan process that's aimed at checking you out faster

You may get a helping hand during future visits to Costco. The Issaquah, Washington-headquartered warehouse retailer has found that having Costco employees pre-scan shoppers' carts, which allows the ...
Food & Wine

Costco Says Its New Pre-Scan Checkout System Takes 8 Seconds — So I Put It to the Test

The pilot program aims to ease congestion, though early feedback suggests it’s not a smooth ride just yet. Costco is testing a “pre-scan” system that lets employees scan items while customers wait in ...
AOL

Costco Says Its New Pre-Scan Checkout System Takes 8 Seconds — So I Put It to the Test

As much as Costco members love the warehouse giant's savings, $1.50 hot dogs, and tantalizing display of bakery items, there's one thing fans consistently complain about: the checkout lines. These ...
Inc

Costco Rolled Out an 8-Second Checkout System. Early Reactions Reveal 1 Problem

Just weeks after Costco introduced a new checkout system designed to dramatically speed up transactions, the rollout is already exposing its faults, suggesting that efficiency gains on paper don’t ...
EURweb

Costco Launches Pre-Scan Checkout to Slash Wait Times

*Costco is now offering a pre-scan checkout system at its warehouses nationwide, aimed at reducing the time customers spend in line. The system works by having staff scan all items in a shopper’s cart ...