Moderna and IBM jointly announced Thursday their intentions to explore technologies, including artificial intelligence, blockchain and hybrid cloud, that could help support smarter COVID-19 vaccine supply chain management. Central to the effort will be a pilot of open, standardized, technology-enabled vaccine distribution approaches aimed to improve supply chain visibility and foster near real-time tracking of […]
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Of the various social networking apps that have made it easier to stay connected amid the pandemic, one of the social platforms that stands out is Soul App; a Shanghai-based application has recently come to North America, Japan, and South Korea. The latest trend, such as the fast-growing Clubhouse app highlights an emerging social media […]
There are a myriad of significant changes that have occurred since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Across the world, schools closed, unemployment increased, economies collapsed, startups and medium sized enterprises across all industries have taken a significant hit to their revenue streams. But what is known about the pandemic’s impact on those still employed? […]
U.K. authorities have launched an investigation into Apple’s App Store over concerns it has a dominant role that stifles competition and hurts consumers. The Competition and Markets Authority said Thursday it was looking into “suspected breaches of competition law” by Apple. The announcement adds to regulatory scrutiny of the iPhone maker’s app distribution platform, which […]
Britain’s treasury chief on Wednesday announced an additional 65 billion pounds ($91 billion) of support for an economy ravaged by the coronavirus pandemic, extending job support programs and temporary tax cuts to help workers and businesses in his annual budget. Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak told the House of Commons that it is too […]
Venture capital firm Decisive Point announced Wednesday an investment in Asylon, Inc., a manufacturer of infrastructure and software for the deployment and operation of autonomous surveillance and defense systems. Decisive Point is a venture capital firm focused on technology for government, public safety, and defense. The amount of the investment was not disclosed. Philadelphia based […]
The world’s hopes for curbing climate change hinge on action by two giant nations whose relations are deteriorating: China and the United States. The two countries both say they are intent on retooling their economies to burn less climate-wrecking coal, oil and gas. But tensions between them threaten their ultimate success. China and the United […]
Dubai’s healthcare regulator announced earlier this week that it will be working on enhancing its MedTech capabilities, emphasizing AI-powered remote patient monitoring. The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) is currently collaborating with homegrown startup Enpy – which specializes in medical artificial intelligence (AI) – to use its AI-powered device for remote patient monitoring. According to the […]
President Joe Biden wants to change the way the U.S. uses energy by expanding renewables, but he will need to navigate a host of challenges — including the coronavirus pandemic and restoring hundreds of thousands of lost jobs — to get it done. The wind and solar industries have managed to grow despite a less-than-supportive […]
Anghami announced on Wednesday its merger with Vista Media Acquisition to become first Arab technology company to list on the NASDAQ, according to statement from the company, a leading music streaming platform and service in the Middle East and North Africa. Vistas Media Acquisition Company Inc. is a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company led […]