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A new kind of memory effect discovered in two Transition Metal Oxides could carry important repercussions on technology and security. The multi-state nature of the memory effect, whereby more than one piece of information can coexist in the same space, could be harnessed for memory technology. And while deleted computer data can be recovered, at least partially, by talented hackers, the ‘erase-upon-reading’ property of this system could […]

For this week’s column, I asked one of my staff, Carolina Milanesi, to weigh in on the movie Hidden Figures and how it points to the future of AI. She also brings a woman’s perspective to a subject I feel is important to the story and the AI Connection. This essay first ran on our blog. – Tim Bajarin This weekend, I finally watched Hidden […]

Apple and Facebook are gearing up to challenge start-up Magic Leap and Microsoft’s HoloLens in the race to create a pair of augmented reality glasses that could one day replace the smartphone as consumers’ primary computing device. Apple is stepping up its efforts in AR eyewear, according to people with knowledge of its efforts, while Facebook is also researching the technology that can make what chief executive […]

In this age of smartphones and tablet computers, touch-sensitive surfaces are everywhere. They’re also brittle, as people with cracked phone screens everywhere can attest. Covering a robot — or an airplane or a bridge — with sensors will require a technology that is both flexible and cost-effective to manufacture in bulk. A team of researchers thinks that 3-D printing could be the answer. (via WSJ)

A Beijing court has overturned a ruling that Apple’s iPhone 6 violated a patent owned by local manufacturer Shenzhen Baili, the South China Morning Post has reported. The Beijing Intellectual Property Office ruled last May that the tech giant violated design patents of the local device with its iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, and as a result was ordered to cease selling the smartphone in Beijing. […]

LONDON A stronger-than-anticipated economic recovery, the return of inflation and the region’s financial sector in a “sweet spot” has spurred Morgan Stanley to lift its earnings forecasts and targets for European benchmark indexes. The U.S. bank now sees earnings per share growth for 2017 coming in at 16 percent for the MSCI Europe with the index rising as much as 8 percent over the next 12 months. […]

Following a car accident involving one of its self-driving cars, Uber is officially pulling out its autonomous testing program in Arizona, in addition to pausing its Pittsburgh test bed. This is the latest for a company currently facing a diverse set of controversies: from workplace sexism to Kalanick’s perceived lack of leadership to pressing accounts of its noxious office culture. Uber’s Self-Driving Car Crashes In a photo first […]

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It grossed $1 billion and picked up numerous awards nominations, but it has been revealed that a particular aspect of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story proved one of the most controversial moments of the entire franchise. Fans were polarised by the computer-generated appearances of the long-dead Peter Cushing and a youthful Carrie Fisher, with some admiring the technical wizardry but many dismissing their inclusion as downright […]

27 March 2017 UAE – His Excellency (H.E.) Dr. Mohamed Salim Al Olama, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Health & Prevention (MOHAP) recently met with H.E. Dr. Abdelqader Saleh, Ambassador of the Republic of Ethiopia to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), at the Ministry of Health and Prevention office in Abu Dhabi to discuss future cooperation across joint initiatives in the field of health. Also present during […]

The Australian government’s National Broadband Network (NBN) company is linking up rural residents to satellite services even where towns have existing fixed-line communications infrastructure, according to the Northern Territory government, which has also criticised the installation delays, service dropouts, and usage caps on the service. “The Australian government’s current position is that areas outside the major cities and towns, including all remote communities in the Northern Territory, […]

As the March 29 official announcement of the Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus draw near, leaks regarding the upcoming smartphones have been filling up the rumor mill. While recent reports have left almost nothing to the imagination regarding the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus, the most recent leak has spoiled all the official details regarding the devices, along with the official press images that […]

The federal government has tasked Innovation and Science Australia (ISA) with developing a plan that will put Australia in a position as a leading “innovation nation” by 2030. In its 2030 Strategic Plan Issues paper, the independent body charged with researching, planning, and advising the government on all science, research, and innovation matters highlighted six challenges it sees as central to shaping the strategy, with one placing […]

Anodot team Image: Supplied Business intelligence comes down to the ability to identify and analyse issues based on a series of variables. While data analysts are adept at identifying issues they have been trained to look for, it is just as important to account for the so-called “unknown unknowns” — the issues that analysts don’t know about or wouldn’t think about investigating — before they escalate into […]

California is taking matters into their own hands when they voted Friday to keep their stricter auto emission standards despite the Trump administration’s loose hold on the matter. Thanks to the state’s longstanding waiver under the Clean Air Act, California has made their boldest move yet in their resistance to Trump’s policies. ‘Assault On The American Auto Industry’ Just last week, the president vowed to loosen the regulations […]

The Australian government has signed a formal “Dialogue on Innovation” agreement with China that will see both countries exchange ideas between government representatives, business, and the research sector. Under the arrangement, both countries will contribute up to AU$6 million over three years to the next round of the Joint Research Centres, under the Australia-China Science and Research Fund (ACSRF), which supports strategic science, technology, and innovation collaboration […]

26 March 2017 Rebrand to emphasize unique integrated structure Open D Group reinforces position as a global expert in efficient retail and brand focussed solutions with a shopper approach Open D Group, Retail Access and Sparkle, the award winning retail and branding design agencies, have today announced their rebrand to ODG to implement a simpler, cleaner, agile and integrated organization to deliver its expertise in Intelligence, Branding, […]

As part of a government initiative to address the growing incidence of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) in the country, several U.S. states have reportedly started giving away free baby boxes to parents of newborn babies. What Is A Baby Box? The baby box initiative originally started in Finland in the later 1930s. During this period, one of out 10 Finnish babies died in their first year. A […]

A Beijing court has overturned a ruling that Apple’s iPhone 6 violated a Chinese manufacturer’s patent which saw the US tech giant ordered to cease selling the smartphone in China. In May last year the Beijing intellectual property bureau had ruled that Apple violated design patents of Chinese maker Shenzhen Baili with its iPhone6 and iPhone 6 Plus, and would be barred from selling those models. […]

You may want to look up at the sky and observe a little more because the World Meteorological Organization just added 11 new clouds to the International Cloud Atlas, the world’s definitive guide and database for cloud classification. World Meteorological Day last March 23 also marks the publication of the new edition of the International Cloud Atlas. In this latest publication, the strange-looking, turbulent meteorological phenomenon asperitas is […]

Ras Al Khaimah – UAE, 26 March 2017 Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, and in the presence of His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Humaid Al Qasimi, Managing Director of RAK Free Trade Zone, Managing Director of the Ras Al Khaimah Investment Authority, His Excellency Mohammed Ahmed Al Kait, Advisor […]

Researchers have developed a technology that can remotely control an animal’s movement with human thought. (via WSJ)

Fresh from a mammoth, big budget UAE show, Guns n’ Roses have been named the top grossing live act in the world. According to stats compiled by Pollstar, the reformed rock legends bank an average of $5,004,737 (Dh18.3 million) per show, with the average ticket price set at $101.82 (Dh373). Regular tickets for the band’s controversy struck show at Dubai Autism Rocks Arena on March 3 – […]

It should come as no surprise that there are numerous activities related to Trust, Identity, and Privacy on the agenda for IETF 98. Below I will highlight a few of the many activities and provide pointers to a number of additional ones. There is something for everyone interested in these areas in Chicago in the coming week! The fun starts before the meeting even begins with the […]

Advances in artificial intelligence and robotics are heightening concerns about automation replacing a growing number of occupations Are robots coming for your job? Although technology has long affected the labor force, recent advances in artificial intelligence and robotics are heightening concerns about automation replacing a growing number of occupations, including highly skilled or “knowledge-based” jobs. Just a few examples: self-driving technology may eliminate the need for […]

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