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How is digital transformation changing the healthcare industry?
Healthcare is one of the world’s most important and broad industries. It is also one of the most slow-to-change. However, digital transformation has revolutionised the healthcare industry in recent years. Digital transformation uses digital technologies to improve business…
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WhatsApp starts rolling out Passkeys on iOS
Meta’s WhatsApp is now rolling out Passkeys support for the iPhone version of the app. This means that users only need to log in once to set up their account using their password and not have to enter it again. The Passkeys support Last October, Meta began offering Passkeys…
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Why does AI consume so much electricity?
The exponential growth of AI is projected to lead to a significant surge in energy demand, sparking concerns of the energy crisis.
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Perplexity’s ongoing fundraising spree
Perplexity, a rising star in the AI search engine arena, is garnering significant investor interest with its innovative approach to generative AI. New Enterprise Associates (NEA) and IVP, both previous backers of the company, are among those looking to invest in this larger…
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Apple’s Let Loose event: Coming May 7
Speculations suggest new iPads, featuring M2 and M3 chips, along with upgrades to the Apple Pencil and Magic Keyboard case.
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X set to launch TV app for videos ‘soon’
The upcoming TV app is anticipated to offer users a convenient platform to access various video content directly on their TV screens.
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Coca-Cola signs $1.1 bln deal to use Microsoft cloud, AI services
Microsoft said on Tuesday that Coca-Cola had signed a $1.1 billion 5-year deal to use its artificial intelligence assistant Copilot and cloud computing service Azure. Exploring the OpenAI and Microsoft partnership Copilot for Microsoft 365 gets GPT-4 Turbo, unlimited chats Joi…
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ASML appoints Christophe Fouquet as new CEO
ASML appointed Christophe Fouquet as new CEO and continues to drive the company’s leadership position in the global semiconductor industry.
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Q.Ant debuts its sensor to enable brain signals to direct prostheses
The quantum technology startup Q.Ant has unveiled a sensor that can sense the body’s minute electrical signals and use that information to control exoskeletons, avatars, and prosthetics. About Q.Ant’s sensor Q.Ant’s sensor is more accurate than earlier versions because it can…
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Meta announces passkeys come to WhatsApp iOS app
Meta has now verified that passkey protection for WhatsApp accounts on iPhones will also be an option as reported by Engadget. For Android users, the feature was initially released in October of last year. In the upcoming weeks, Meta claims that all WhatsApp users should be able…
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Binance founder Changpeng Zhao should spend 3 years in prison
The Department of Justice (DOJ) requests that Binance founder and former CEO Changpeng Zhao be locked up for 3 years and pay a $50 million fine for violating the Bank Secrecy Act, which he pleaded guilty to in November. The sentence, per the DOJ sentencing memo Monday, “will not…
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IBM to acquire Hashicorp for $6.4B to move deeper into cloud
International Business Machines (IBM) agreed to buy cloud software company HashiCorp in a deal with an enterprise value of $6.4 billion, extending the tech company’s push into cloud and artificial intelligence as those offerings drive growth. Details about the deal IBM plans to…
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Coca-Cola bets big on Microsoft’s AI with $1.1 billion deal
The Coca-Cola Company is bolstering its core technology strategy by signing a $1.1 billion five-year deal to employ Microsoft’s cloud-based and generative AI-powered capabilities, according to Reuters on Tuesday. Coca-Cola will continue its focus on global productivity and…
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Equinix’s RED: circular IT management aligns with european deal
On April 22nd, Earth Day is observed worldwide, with this year’s theme revolving around “Earth and Plastic.” This occasion prompts reflection on how we can make wiser decisions regarding the materials we use—be it plastic, metal, or others—to minimize our impact on the planet and…
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When did cybersecurity start?
Cybersecurity’s evolution mirrors the ongoing struggle against evolving digital threats, shaping robust defences for a dynamic landscape.
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Why is cybersecurity awareness important?
Cybersecurity awareness is vital in a digital society, involving a security mindset, education, regulations, and technology development.
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How does AI apply to cybersecurity?
AI transforms cybersecurity with advanced threat detection, real-time analysis, and automated response for a robust defence.
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Is deepfake generative AI?
Generative AI innovates content creation, while deepfakes pose escalating risks with their convincing yet deceptive nature.
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What are the 3 advantages of robots in industry?
Robots in the industry can increase productivity, reduce costs and improve the quality of products and the safety of the working environment.
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What is the difference between fintech and blockchain?
Fintech improves the efficiency of traditional financial services. Blockchain focuses on providing security of the data.