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Bitcoin-mining power plant raises ire of environmentalists

An obstacle to large-scale bitcoin mining is finding enough cheap energy to run the huge, power-gobbling computer arrays that create and transact cryptocurrency. One mining operation in central New York came up with a novel solution that has alarmed environmentalists. It uses its own power plant. Greenidge Generation runs a once-mothballed plant near the shore […]

Digital Dubai, a preview of a smart city

Digital Dubai took up a large aisle at GITEX 2021; the company laid out a sample of its vision of how a smart Dubai would look like, featuring gardens, contactless and paperless services, as well as the UAE digital pass. Many onlookers of the conference found solace in resting within the greenery of the gardens, […]

“Maira”… a robot that can see, feel and touch you!

Neura Robotics, a high-tech robotics startup based in Germany demonstrated in its booth various robot models, with one taking all the attention, the world’s first cognitive robot, Maira.Maira mirrors the human experience with its sensory features as it can smell, feel, listen, and even see people in front of her.In addition, Maira can be programmed […]

AI and Smart City development

During the conference, UAE-based Evoteq showcased one of its digital transformation solutions in the form of Smart Transport, as the company presented technology that leverages artificial intelligence help cyclists get identified on the streets.The company has a long track record in Public-Private-Partnerships within the UAE to facilitate the creation of smart cities.

VEON’s Beeline and Leading Medical Institute Join Forces to Redefine Future of Medical Diagnostics Through AI

VEON Ltd. (NASDAQ: VEON, Euronext Amsterdam: VEON), a leading global provider of connectivity and internet services, announced on October 12, that its mobile operator in Russia, Beeline, has signed an agreement with Sechenov University to create an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Laboratory for research and development into new technology solutions for healthcare, aiming to simplify and accelerate high-precision diagnostic.  The new AI Laboratory will see data scientists and doctors collaborate on research and development of predictive medicine solutions in traumatology and oncology. Over 120 professionals from Beeline and Sechenov […]

OpenSea fixes vulnerabilities against NFT hacks, research finds

Non-fungible tokens (NFT) marketplace, OpenSea has finally anchored its platform by fixing any vulnerabilities that could potentially expose accounts to NFT hacks on digital wallets and drain it, Check Point Research finds. NFT’s fame spread on all fronts as a crypto trend that transforms any digital asset into a distinctive blockchain asset or provides users […]

Android’s apps trail users’ device interaction, research finds

Google, device manufacturers, and third-party apps could be probing deeper into users’ on-device habits by creating a tailing road to survey their every interaction through Android’s apps OS, a Trinity College’s study revealed. Data breaches and password leaks have taken the world by a swoop the minute a global conceptualization broke out that no one […]

Slain reporter's father takes on Facebook over violent video

The family of a slain journalist is asking the Federal Trade Commission to take action against Facebook for failing to remove online footage of her shooting death. Andy Parker said Tuesday the company is violating its own terms of service in hosting videos on Facebook and its sibling service Instagram that glorify violence. His daughter, […]

Crypto analysis firm Elliptic raises $60 million, SoftBank invests

Cryptocurrency intelligence company Elliptic revealed Monday that the company raised $60 million in a Series C financing round from a multitude of strategic investors, including SoftBank, to expedite its blockchain research and development (R&D). The panel of investors included financial service company, Wells Fargo Strategic Capital, in addition to numerous investors welcoming crypto and similar […]

White House proposes tech 'bill of rights' to limit AI harms

Top science advisers to President Joe Biden are calling for a new “bill of rights” to guard against powerful new artificial intelligence technology. The White House’s Office of Science and Technology Policy on Friday launched a fact-finding mission to look at facial recognition and other biometric tools used to identify people or assess their emotional […]