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This little carbon-sucking machine could crack DAC’s big energy problem

By Siôn Geschwindt Direct air capture (DAC) features prominently in the climate plans of many world governments, and has drawn billions of dollars in private investment. And yet, as the costs of the technology remain prohibitively high, some doubt whether…

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AI to create a half billion new jobs — here’s why

While many users see generative artificial intelligence (genAI) technology as automation tools that will eliminate many of today’s jobs, most in the IT industry see it as a generator of knowledge jobs. That’s because genAI tools such as ChatGPT and Midjourney can help…

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How To Set Up A Remote Game Streaming Server using Moonlight?

By Hisan Kidwai When game streaming platforms like Stadia first launched, they promised a future where people wouldn’t need to invest in a gaming laptop or console and could enjoy games anywhere. While many of these platforms failed miserably, the…

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Riddled with debt, Sweden’s Embracer sells Star Wars game maker for $500M

By Siôn Geschwindt Swedish gaming company Embracer Group has sold a big chunk of one of its biggest subsidiaries, US-headquartered Saber Interactive, in a deal totalling $500mn.  The buyer is Beacon Interactive, a holding company recently formed by none other…

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ASML backs €110M Dutch deeptech fund for quantum, semiconductors

By Linnea Ahlgren The pride and joy of the Dutch tech ecosystem, ASML, has featured heavily in the news this past couple of weeks, after news broke the government was scrambling to keep the company in the country. However, ASML’s…

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Devin AI: Everything You Need To Know About “World’s 1st AI Software Engineer”

By Hisan Kidwai Artificial Intelligence chatbots have taken the world by storm, be it by allowing individuals to make songs or create images. However, perhaps the best implementation of these chatbots is in the coding/programming industry, where they can potentially…

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French MoD taps 5 startups to develop fault-tolerant quantum computer

By Linnea Ahlgren Quantum computers have an almost mythical status among data scientists and researchers. The dream of emerging out of the NISQ (noisy intermediate-scale quantum) era into a world of fault-tolerant qubits generating unbreakable encryption or solving climate change…

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‘French scar’ leaves another mark on TikTok’s painful week

By Thomas Macaulay TikTok’s rough week in the west went from bad to worse today when Italian authorities slapped the app with a €10mn fine over a viral challenge called the “French scar.” The game invites users to pinch their…

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AI hallucination mitigation: two brains are better than one

As generative AI (genAI) continues to move into broad use by the public and various enterprises, its adoption is sometimes plagued by errors, copyright infringement issues and outright hallucinations, undermining trust in its accuracy. One study from Stanford University found…

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Portable Power Bank Statistics 2024: By Market Share, Region, and Technology

By Barry Elad Introduction Portable Power Bank Statistics: As to reports, the market size of portable power banks is expected to reach around $13.87 billion by the end of 2023 and $19.21 billion by the end of 2030. The market…

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UK looks to nature to train AI at 0.1% of the cost

By Linnea Ahlgren Computing power to develop artificial intelligence does not come cheap. While you can build a simple AI chatbot for next to nothing, training a fine-tuned model on large data sets can cost millions of dollars. In order…

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5 Easy Ways To Fix Discord Keeps Crashing Error?

By Hisan Kidwai Discord is by far one of the best online community platforms, owing to its extensive user base and feature-rich design. Despite the company’s ongoing efforts to improve the app, many users still encounter instances where Discord keeps…

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EU finally adopts AI Act, marking a ‘new era’ for artificial intelligence

By Thomas Macaulay The EU has officially adopted the AI Act, the world’s first comprehensive rulebook on artificial intelligence. Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) overwhelmingly endorsed the regulation on Wednesday. The law passed with 523 votes in favour, 46…

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Nike Statistics 2024 By Revenue and Market Share

By Barry Elad Introduction Nike Statistics: Nike is a multi-national corporation engaged in manufacturing, developing designs global marketing, as well as the sales of equipment, footwear development, clothing and services. Nike is the biggest provider of athletic footwear and clothing,…

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Brain stimulation tech wins €5M to fight depression at home

By Linnea Ahlgren Depression affects approximately 280 million people all over the world, and disproportionately affects the female population — it is 50% more common in women than men. Treatments range from psychotherapy and lifestyle adjustments to antidepressants and more…

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This startup taps quantum, AI to fast-track discovery of new materials

By Siôn Geschwindt From batteries and semiconductors to energy storage, the transition to green technologies requires the development of new, sustainable materials at an unprecedented pace. German startup Quantistry believes it can fast-track the discovery of such materials using a…

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Elon Musk’s suit against OpenAI — right idea, wrong messenger

Loose cannon, always-looking-for-attention Elon Musk has again thrust himself into the public eye, this time by suing OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman for breaching its founding agreement by turning the company away from its non-profit roots and cashing in on…

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Healthcare pros show interest in Apple's Vision Pro — survey

Healthcare is a huge opportunity for Apple’s Vision Pro, with up to three-quarters of US healthcare professionals open to exploring how to use the devices at work, a Tebra survey indicates. The survey of of 130 healthcare professionals and 1,003…

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Dutch cybersecurity startup bags €36M amid spike in online attacks

By Siôn Geschwindt Dutch startup Eye Security has raised €36mn as it looks to defend European businesses from cyber criminals.  Founded in 2020 by a group of Dutch intelligence and security experts, the Hague-based outfit provides cyber protection, incident response,…

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Watch: Declassified footage of UK DragonFire laser weapon in action

By Siôn Geschwindt The UK’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) has released declassified footage of its DragonFire laser weapon.  DragonFire shoots a high-power beam at the speed of light. It’s so precise, it can fry a target the size of a…

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