Earlier this month, the Internet Archive asked a US court to end a lawsuit filed against it by four large book publishers. The Internet Archive is a not-for-profit organisation founded in 1996 that lends digital copies of books, music, movies and other digitised content to the public. It aims to […]
NeuroXess made the list of MIT Technology Review’s TR50 for its silk-based minimally invasive implantable flexible brain-machine interface technology
WUXI, China, July 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — NeuroXess announced that it has been included in MIT Technology Review’s list of the world’s 50 smartest companies – the TR50 list – released on July 29 in Wuxi, China. NeuoXess was recognized mainly for its silk-enabled minimally invasive implantable high-throughput flexible brain-machine interface (BMI) system. […]
Synthetic Media: How deepfakes could soon change our world – 60 Minutes
You may never have heard the term “synthetic media”— more commonly known as “deepfakes”— but our military, law enforcement and intelligence agencies certainly have. They are hyper-realistic video and audio recordings that use artificial intelligence and “deep” learning to create “fake” content or “deepfakes.” The U.S. government has grown increasingly […]
‘Endless river of bats’ emerge from cave in Mexico; internet says ‘Dracula on the move’
Shot outside Mexico’s Cueva de los Murciélagos (literally meaning the cave of the bats), this clip has garnered over six million views since it was posted Representational Image. AP Hundreds and thousands of bats of bats flying together is an uncommon sight, although not so uncommon in films and cartoons. […]
China launches new bid for internet dominance- POLITICO
Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the Second World Internet Conference in Wuzhen Town, east China’s Zhejiang Province, Dec. 16, 2015. | Li Tao/Xinhua via AP Hi, China Watchers. This week we kick the tires on China’s new “cyber sovereignty” initiative, puzzle over […]
Grill gadgets that will kick your summer barbecue game up a notch
These gadgets will simplify grilling and cleanup at your next barbecue Summer wouldn’t be the same without firing up the grill and preparing your favorite meat, fish and vegetables in the great outdoors. Even if you are a pro at making delicious barbecue, a few gadgets can simplify your efforts. […]
Growing the tech talent to stay competitive
When the business history of the 21st century’s first great pandemic is written, CIOs will emerge as resourceful heroes who executed digital transformation at speed, achieving remarkable success in enabling their organizations to function with suddenly dispersed workforces, and do it fast. But that was then. More than two years […]
Viasat’s Satellite Internet Helps Reduce Brazil’s Digital Gap
Company’s in-market investment grows as it reaches 50,000 locations, introduces localized brand and serves more than 9 million Brazilians through the Wi-Fi Brasil program SAO PAULO, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global communications company, has reached the 50,000 sites mark in Brazil, helping to close […]
The metaverse is making significant strides in the business world
Two thirds of organizations are using technologies such as augmented and virtual reality, blockchain, cryptocurrencies and NFTs, according to a new PwC survey. Image: Adobe Stock Metaverse-related technologies are beginning to offer significant business opportunities, a new study from PwC finds. Sixty-six percent of executive respondents report their companies are […]
Registering Your Site With Unauthorized Third Party
Related Practices & Jurisdictions OpenSea have reported a breach whereby email addresses registered with the site have been shared with an unauthorised third party. For landlubbers, OpenSea is the world’s largest marketplace for non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The Head of Security at OpenSea identified an employee of OpenSea’s third party email […]
Big Tech is turning is back on the leap second
I’ve combed the internet to find you today’s most fun/important/scary/fascinating stories about technology. 1 Big Tech wants to kill the leap second The extra time has triggered internet outages and disturbances, they claim. (CNET) 2 QAnon ideology is thriving in the primariesBut savvy Republicans are avoiding explicitly outing themselves as believers. […]
InstaGNG, a Vision Group Company, claims world’s largest Smart Cooler technology provider with global rollout
InstaGNG, announces today a global rollout of its latest Smart Cooler technology serving the non-alcohol beverage industry. HAUPPAUGE, NY, UNITED STATES, July 27, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ — InstaGNG, announces today a global rollout of its latest Smart Cooler technology serving the non-alcohol beverage industry. Leveraging AI-Image Recognition and IoT technology, InstaGNG […]
The University of Technology Sydney to create a world-first collaborative cybersecurity research facility
SYDNEY, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The UTS Vault is the first of its kind, and will play a role in securing the future of Australia’s cybersecurity and defence technology. The UTS Vault is a world-first collaborative research and innovation facility located within Sydney’s newest technology precinct. The University of Technology […]
Micron Ships World’s First 232-layer NAND Technology
Micron Technology, today announced that it had started mass production of the world’s first 232-layer NAND, constructed with industry-leading innovations to push outstanding performance for storage solutions. The new 232-layer NAND produces higher capacity and enhanced energy efficiency over prior eras of NAND to foster best-in-class help for the notable […]
Ginkgo (Fritz) is World Champion!
The International Computer Games Association (ICGA), founded in 1977 by the Scottish IM David Levy, have conducted computer chess world championships since the 1970s. In 2010, software world championships were introduced, open world championships, where each program uses its own machine. Here all programs run on identical machines. The last […]
Best computer deals: Top picks from desktops to all-in-ones
Looking for a gaming PC to max out frame rates in your favorite games? Or perhaps a new workstation PC for the home office? You’ve come to the right place. Not all deals are created equal, so we’re including only the ones we believe offer the best value. We’re starting […]
Keychron Q8 keyboard brings the exclusive Alice layout to the masses
One of the most interesting aspects of the mechanical keyboard community is that it lets builders experiment with unconventional layouts that you might never see on a store shelf. One of the most popular in the last few years has been the Alice, a custom design that mixes the slight […]
U.S. Senate passes bill that could boost Ohio Intel project
The U.S. Senate voted Wednesday to approve billions of dollars for semiconductor manufacturers, which Intel leaders say will help the company ramp up its investment in central Ohio. The legislation, known as the CHIPS Act, would allocate more than $52 billion in subsidies for companies to research, design and manufacture semiconductors. […]
These Free Assets Help You Build a Computer-Generated Sci-Fi World
Creating your own CGI models and assets is a monumental task. ProductionCrate helps you do some of it, free of charge. Ever since 2009, ProductionCrate has been trying to help filmmakers with their VFX. According to co-founder Christopher Kelly, the team’s “goal has always been to provide professional tools and […]
Jimmy Butler Breaks The Internet After Showing Off Fresh New Look
Credit: @Cbrickley603 As his team angles to make a big-time trade, Jimmy Butler is spending his summer in the lab, prepping for the journey ahead. On Wednesday, he gave fans a sneak peek at what he’s been doing with some brand-new workout clips. Of course, fans couldn’t help but notice […]