Intel is investing in blockchain technology with a new chip designed to mine cryptocurrency (via Reuters ).The company is focusing on sustainability, and plans on “developing the most energy-efficient computing technologies at scale.” Intel’s first crypto-focused chip, which it calls a “blockchain accelerator” is set to ship later this year.Two […]
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Texas Suing Meta Over Facial Recognition Technology—Seeking Hundreds Of Billions In Penalties
Updated Feb 14, 2022, 01:24pm EST Topline Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) filed a lawsuit Monday against Facebook parent company Meta Platforms, seeking hundreds of billions of dollars in penalties over Facebook’s previous use of facial recognition technology for allegedly violating state law on privacy protections. Key Facts The […]
Bionic eye tech aims to help blind people see – BBC News
Bionic eye tech aims to help blind people see By Bernd Debusmann Jr Business reporter Published 1 day ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Existing bionic eye systems have a chip fitted to a person’s retina, which connects wirelessly to a […]
Bionic eye tech aims to help blind people see News
Bionic eye tech aims to help blind people see By Bernd Debusmann Jr Business reporter Published 28 minutes ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Existing bionic eye systems have a chip fitted to a person’s retina, which connects wirelessly to a […]
India To Ban 54 Chinese Apps That Pose Threat To National Security
Nearly 300 apps have been blocked in India since border tensions with China.(Representational) New Delhi: India banned 54 Chinese apps that pose threat to the country’s security, the ministry of electronics and information technology said today. “These 54 apps allegedly obtain various critical permissions and collects sensitive user data.These collected […]
Super Bowl Commercials Review: Advertisers Mask Edgy Future in Waves of Nostalgia
Madison Avenue used its most tried-and-true techniques to keep Super Bowl watchers from being overwhelmed Sunday night by a brave new world that emerged with great speed as the nation was hunkered down during the coronavirus pandemic. General Motors, one of the nation’s most staid corporations, put its marketing heft […]
Texas Sues Facebook Over Its Use of Facial Recognition – CNET
Texas is suing Meta , the parent company of Facebook, over the social network’s past use of facial recognition technology.The suit, filed Monday by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton , accuses Facebook of violating the state’s privacy laws by capturing biometric data on millions of Texans without properly obtaining consent.”Facebook […]
It’s not just home prices. Rents rise sharply across the U.S. : NPR
Enlarge this image A for rent sign in Palo Alto, California.Across the country rents are on the rise, in part due to a historic shortage of homes either to rent or buy.PAUL SAKUMA/AP hide caption toggle caption PAUL SAKUMA/AP A for rent sign in Palo Alto, California.Across the country rents […]
A machine-learning engineer has harnessed a powerful machine
A machine-learning engineer has harnessed a powerful machine-learning technology to develop a web application that lets you create images of fake pocket monsters.The results are hilarious, and I love how simple the tool is.Advertisement Liam Eloie, who works in machine learning, published the “Nokémon” generator back in January.Eloie was inspired […]
Jio Platforms and SES form joint venture to deliver satellite broadband services
Image: Illus_man/Shutterstock India’s biggest telco Jio Platforms has announced it has formed a joint venture with German satellite provider SES called Jio Space Technology that will aim to deliver affordable broadband services using satellite technology in India. Under the terms of the joint venture, Jio will own 51% and SES […]