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Are self-driving cars better for the environment?
Self-driving cars can reduce fuel consumption by optimising driving patterns, leading to lower greenhouse gas emissions.
North America Institutional
When was the first self-driving car made?
The Stanford Cart in the 1980s and Carnegie Mellon University’s Navlab project significantly advanced autonomous vehicle technology
Global Institutional
Malicious compliance: The hidden rebellion in following rules
It arises from power dynamics, cognitive dissonance, frustration, and sometimes humor, as individuals subtly protest against rigid directives.
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6 popular cars with self-driving technology
The realm of self-driving cars, once a figment of science fiction, is becoming a reality with each passing day. Various automakers and tech companies are relentlessly pushing the envelope, making autonomous vehicles (AVs) a pivotal part of the future of transportation. Here, we…
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5 things you can do with VBScript
VBScript, or Visual Basic Scripting Edition, has been a cornerstone in the automation landscape for over two decades. Despite the emergence of newer scripting languages, VBScript remains a powerful tool for many professionals, particularly those working within Windows…
Europe and Middle East Cloud Services
Neobank Bunq eyes UK market reentry, seeks banking licence
Bunq initially entered the UK market in 2019 but was forced to exit in late 2020 due to Brexit. It is preparing to reenter the UK market.
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Top tech news stories today: June 03, 2024
Trend Micro collaborates with Nvidia on AI cybersecurity tools. Donald Trump joins TikTok, gaining 2.1 million followers in 24 hours.
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AI helps with early heart failure detection
Researchers at the University of Dundee’s School of Medicine analyzed patients’ data to determine how AI could benefit those at risk.
Leaders
Google’s Gemini AI powers Opera’s Aria
According to Kunlun Tech, Opera One Developer Edition browser’s Aria will now be powered by Google’s Gemini.
Leaders
Europol strikes: 4 arrested, 100 servers down
Four arrests were made in Ukraine and Armenia, targeting cybercriminals behind ransomware attacks impacting thousands globally.
Global Cloud Services
Tech giants unite to challenge Nvidia with new AI standard
Specifications for the new standard will be available in the third quarter of 2024 to companies joining the UALink Consortium.
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25 smart home and IoT technologies that might just change your life
For laborers, IoT and smart home enable remote management of many things, ensuring comfort and energy efficiency during workdays.
Companies
TikTok builds a separate US codebase to deal with the US ban
TikTok is reportedly working on a US version of its core algorithm in an effort to appease US authorities and potentially avoid a ban.
North America Cloud Services
Unidentified hackers disable 600,000 US routers
Lumen Technologies’ Black Lotus Labs discovered the attack, attributing it to a malicious firmware update targeting routers.
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Ether ETF approval: Implications for bitcoin and crypto
Pompliano explains that the Ether ETF is unlikely to harm Bitcoin, as they serve different roles within the crypto ecosystem.
Europe and Middle East Cloud Services
5 disadvantages of Medium Earth Orbit (MEO)
MEO satellites suffer significant signal attenuation compared to LEO satellites due to their higher altitude.
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When was the first AI robot made?
Until the 1960s, robots were largely fictional until Charles Rosen and his team at SRI International began pioneering real advancements.
Europe and Middle East Regional ISP
5 companies in microwave backhaul technology
Microwave backhaul refers to the wireless communication links between the core network and subnetworks. As demand for faster and more reliable mobile services increases, the role of microwave backhaul has become crucial. This technology is pivotal in regions where laying fibre is…
Africa Regional ISP
2Africa: The world’s longest subsea cable
The “2Africa” subsea cable holds the title of the longest subsea cable in the world. Spanning an astonishing 45,000 kilometres, this cable system is designed to connect 33 countries across Africa, Europe, and Asia. When completed, it will be longer than the circumference of the…
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How 3D internet works: Key technologies and applications
The 3D internet relies on advanced 3D modeling and animation tools, spatial computing, blockchain for secure transactions and NFTs.