Today: September 20, 2024
Today: September 20, 2024

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Tim Draper leads $2.5 million funding round for crypto startup Ark Labs

Ark Labs, a three-month old startup developing solutions to speed up bitcoin transactions and lower costs, has raised $2.5 million in a pre-seed funding round led by

Tim Draper leads $2.5 million funding round for crypto startup Ark Labs
Environment|Science|Technology

Lithium mining is slowly sinking Chile's Atacama salt flat, study shows

Chile's Atacama salt flat is sinking at a rate of 1 to 2 centimeters (0.4 to 0.8 inches) per year due to lithium brine extraction, according to a study by the

Lithium mining is slowly sinking Chile's Atacama salt flat, study shows
Science|Technology

From thoughts to words: How AI deciphers neural signals to help a man with ALS speak

Listening in on neural activity is a promising way of restoring the ability to communicate for people whose bodies no longer can. Artificial neural networks are the key middleman in the process.

From thoughts to words: How AI deciphers neural signals to help a man with ALS speak
Food|Health|Technology

Austrian chef defies injury with floating kitchen seat

An Austrian chef who suffered a serious injury that left him disabled has made a remarkable comeback in the kitchen with the aid of device that allows him to "float"

Austrian chef defies injury with floating kitchen seat
Business|Finance|Technology

Wall Street's next big test is looming with Nvidia's profit report

Nvidia's upcoming profit report on Wednesday carries big potential repercussions for the market

Wall Street's next big test is looming with Nvidia's profit report
Asia|Business|Finance|Technology

SoftBank in talks to invest in Sharp but feasibility unclear, Kyodo reports

Japanese telecom company SoftBank Corp is in talks to invest about 100 billion yen ($684 million) in electronics maker Sharp Corp, but the feasibility of the deal remains unclear,

SoftBank in talks to invest in Sharp but feasibility unclear, Kyodo reports
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Revolut's Storonsky takes big step forward in battle with the banks

Revolut founder and CEO Nik Storonsky had a simple message for his employees at the company's summer drinks last year: make the financial

Revolut's Storonsky takes big step forward in battle with the banks
Asia|Technology|Travel

Tourists scaling the Great Wall of China can now get takeout delivered by drone

Tourists scaling the Great Wall of China can now get takeout delivered by drone

Tourists scaling the Great Wall of China can now get takeout delivered by drone
Business|Technology

GM's Cruise recalls nearly 1,200 robotaxis to close US probe

General Motors' Cruise unit has agreed to recall nearly 1,200 robotaxis over hard braking issues, the U.S. auto safety regulator said on Thursday,

GM's Cruise recalls nearly 1,200 robotaxis to close US probe
Business|Lifestyle|Technology

Four tips to make the most of hybrid work

If you ever question the value of hybrid work, just have a chat with L Parker Barnum.

Four tips to make the most of hybrid work
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Australia's 'right to disconnect' law set to come into force

Australian employees will from Monday have the right to ignore their bosses outside working hours thanks to a new law which enshrines the "right to disconnect."

Australia's 'right to disconnect' law set to come into force
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

France's Macron to discuss AI and economy on trip to Serbia

French President Emmanuel Macron will use a trip to Serbia at the end of this month to discuss strengthening economic ties between the countries and Serbia's role in the AI sector,

France's Macron to discuss AI and economy on trip to Serbia
Business|Economy|Technology

Baidu touts AI edge as ad revenue stalls

Baidu said its leading position in AI in China means it is well positioned to navigate an increasingly competitive market despite reporting a decline in quarterly revenue.

Baidu touts AI edge as ad revenue stalls
Europe|News|Technology

Body of British tech entrepreneur Lynch retrieved from yacht- source

The body of British tech magnate Mike Lynch was retrieved on Thursday from the wreck of a yacht that sank earlier this week off Sicily during a tempest, a source close to

Body of British tech entrepreneur Lynch retrieved from yacht- source
Europe|News|Technology|World

Trump anxiety spurs investment in European defence startups

Donald Trump's potential White House return has helped spur a flurry of investment in defence-technology startups across Europe, according to eight prominent

Trump anxiety spurs investment in European defence startups
News|Science|Technology

A robot's attempt to get a sample of the melted fuel at Japan's damaged nuclear reactor is suspended

An attempt to use an extendable robot to remove a fragment of melted fuel from a wrecked reactor at Japan’s tsunami-hit nuclear plant has been suspended due to a technical issue

A robot's attempt to get a sample of the melted fuel at Japan's damaged nuclear reactor is suspended
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Google agrees to first-in-the-nation deal to fund California newsrooms, but journalists are calling it a disaster

Google agrees to first-in-the-nation deal to fund California newsrooms, but journalists are calling it a disaster

Google agrees to first-in-the-nation deal to fund California newsrooms, but journalists are calling it a disaster
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California announces new deal with tech to fund journalism, AI research

California will be the first U.S. state to direct millions of dollars from taxpayer money and tech companies to help pay for journalism and AI research under a new deal announced Wednesday

California announces new deal with tech to fund journalism, AI research
Asia|Australia|Business|Technology

Australia to build cruise missiles with Norway's Kongsberg

Australia said it would jointly manufacture long-range Naval Strike Missiles and Joint Strike Missiles with Norway's Kongsberg Defence in the city of Newcastle on

Australia to build cruise missiles with Norway's Kongsberg
Business|Economy|Technology

Wolfspeed forecasts weak first-quarter revenue on manufacturing issues

Wolfspeed forecast first-quarter revenue below estimates on Wednesday, anticipating manufacturing issues that could affect its production capacity amid slowing EV sales.

Wolfspeed forecasts weak first-quarter revenue on manufacturing issues
Health|Science|Technology

Musk's Neuralink says second trial implant went well, no thread retraction issue

Elon Musk's brain technology startup Neuralink said its implant, designed to allow paralyzed patients to use digital devices by thinking alone, is working well in a second trial patient. 

Musk's Neuralink says second trial implant went well, no thread retraction issue
Science|Technology

Google to help build cyber protection for Australian infrastructure

Google and Australia's national science agency will join hands to develop digital tools that automatically detect and fix software vulnerabilities for operators of

Google to help build cyber protection for Australian infrastructure
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Oil giant Halliburton hit by apparent cyberattack disrupting systems

Oil giant Halliburton hit by apparent cyberattack disrupting systems

Oil giant Halliburton hit by apparent cyberattack disrupting systems
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Cookies, lounges and press passes: How the DNC is wooing social media creators at the Chicago convention

Cookies, lounges and press passes: How the DNC is wooing social media creators at the Chicago convention

Cookies, lounges and press passes: How the DNC is wooing social media creators at the Chicago convention
Crime|News|Political|Technology

Company that sent AI calls mimicking Joe Biden to New Hampshire voters agrees to pay $1 million fine

A company that sent deceptive calls to New Hampshire voters using artificial intelligence to mimic President Joe Biden’s voice has agreed to pay a $1 million fine, federal regulators said

Company that sent AI calls mimicking Joe Biden to New Hampshire voters agrees to pay $1 million fine

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