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What does it mean to think and could a machine ever do it?

Jan 07, 2016 01:29 am UTC| Science Technology

The idea of a thinking machine is an amazing one. It would be like humans creating artificial life, only more impressive because we would be creating consciousness. Or would we? Its tempting to think that a machine that...

How 3D printing threatens our patent system

Jan 06, 2016 14:33 pm UTC| Technology Law

Remember Napster or Grokster? Both services allowed users to share computer files usually digital music that infringed the copyrights for those songs. Now imagine that, instead of music, you could download a physical...

Mitsubishi UFJ’s New Unit Dedicated To FinTech Research- Report

Jan 06, 2016 11:26 am UTC| Technology

According to latest reports, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. has set up an Innovation Lab division to research and develop new financial technologies, people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg. The unit, the...

New ways your smartwatch (and phone) may be spying on you. How worried should you be?

Jan 05, 2016 13:47 pm UTC| Insights & Views Technology

A computer science Masters student Tony Beltramelli at the IT University of Copenhagen has demonstrated that software running on a smartwatch could be used to record a users passwords and PINs. He managed this by using the...

What powers Facebook and Google's AI – and how computers could mimic brains

Jan 05, 2016 13:44 pm UTC| Technology

Google and Facebook have open sourced the designs for the computing hardware that powers the artificial intelligence logic used in their products. These intelligent algorithms power Googles search and recommendation...

Instagram Brings Peek Feature Back For Android Users

Jan 05, 2016 12:12 pm UTC| Technology

Instagram, the popular photo-sharing app, is reintroducing its Peek feature for Android users. Similar to 3D Touch feature on latest iOS smartphones, the feature allows users to simply peek at an image by long pressing on...

Oculus Rift Preorders Start Tomorrow

Jan 05, 2016 11:04 am UTC| Technology

The Oculus team announced on Monday that pre-orders for Rift will open on Oculus.com at 8am Pacific Time on January 6. The blog post also said that every Rift will be bundled withLuckys Taleby Playful, andCCPs EVE:...

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Economy

Poland Leads EU with Highest Annual Housing Price Increase at 18%

Poland recorded the highest annual housing price increase in the EU, rising 18% in the first quarter of 2024. Eurostat figures reveal that Polands prices surged due to strong demand, subsidies, and a housing shortage,...

Kenya’s Ruto Faces Backlash Over Tax Plan as Protests Rock Nation

Since taking office in 2022, President William Ruto has sought to stabilize Kenyas finances and assert his leadership. However, recent attempts to impose new taxes have led to widespread protests, resulting in violence and...

Japan Corporate Bankruptcies Surge to 10-Year High Amid Inflation and Labor Shortages

According to Tokyo Shoko Research, corporate bankruptcies in Japan reached a 10-year high in the first half of 2024, with 4,931 cases reported. This was mainly due to inflation and labor shortages. Japan Sees 10-Year...

Export Group Demands PH Government Address Economic Issues in Crucial China Talks

A trade association of exporters is bringing to the Philippine governments attention that economic concerns outside of the territorial dispute in the South China Sea should be included in the bilateral negotiations with...

Markets Barely Flinch as Labour Secures Landslide Election Victory in UK

Share prices increased slightly, and the pound moved little on the currency markets. In the United Kingdom, there was abundant demand for government bonds. After a night of intense political drama, the City seemed largely...

Politics

Minnie Driver Says Donald Trump Should Be in Prison After Hush Money Conviction

Actress Minnie Driver has publicly stated that former President Donald Trump deserves to be in prison following his conviction in the highly publicized hush money trial. Driver, known for her roles in films like Good Will...

Ex-Barack Obama Advisor Claims President Joe Biden Suffers From 'Denial, Delusion, and Defiance'

President Joe Biden is facing severe criticism from within his own party. A former senior advisor to President Barack Obama claims that Biden is suffering from denial, delusion, and defiance. These remarks have intensified...

Melania Trump Anxious as Son Barron Prepares for College Transition

As Barron Trump prepares to leave for college, his mother, former First Lady Melania Trump, is reportedly experiencing a mix of anxiety and excitement. Sources close to the Trump family reveal that Melania is deeply...

Senior White House Staffer Reveals Joe Biden’s Declining Abilities, Urges Him to Exit 2024 Race

A senior staffer inside the White House has revealed disturbing details about President Joe Bidens declining abilities, urging him to consider stepping down from the 2024 presidential race. The disclosure comes amid...

Frequent Visits by Parkinson’s Specialist to Joe Biden’s White House Raise Health Concerns

Concerns over President Joe Bidens health have intensified as it has been revealed that a Parkinsons specialist has visited the White House residence at least nine times since July 2023. Dr. Sarah Williams, a renowned...

Science

Study: Alcohol and Energy Drink Mix Impairs Memory and Learning in Rodents

Researchers at an Italian university found that mixing alcohol and energy drinks leads to long-term memory and learning issues in rodents. The study, published in Neuropharmacology, highlights the potential risks to...

SpaceX to Help NASA Deorbit ISS; Starlink Lands Major Comcast Business Partnership

SpaceX will develop the U.S. Deorbit Vehicle so that NASA can safely deorbit the ISS by 2030. Meanwhile, SpaceX Starlink secures a significant partnership with Comcast Business to enhance rural connectivity. NASA Taps...

Japan Discovers 230 Million Ton Manganese Deposits, Boosting EV Battery Industry

Japan has discovered 230 million tonnes of manganese deposits near Minami-Torishima Island, potentially transforming its EV battery industry by significantly reducing reliance on imports and providing enough cobalt and...

Keeping astronauts healthy in space isn’t easy − new training programs will prepare students to perform medicine while thousands of miles away from Earth

In the coming decade, more people will go to space than ever before as human spaceflight enters a new era. NASA, the European Space Agency and other governmental agencies are partnering to develop crewed missions beyond...

Nations realise they need to take risks or lose the race to the Moon

The Nasa-led Artemis-3 mission will place the first human boots on the surface of the Moon since Apollo 17s Gene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt left the lunar surface in December 1972. The goal of the Artemis programme is...

Technology

Ethereum's Scarcity Outpaces Bitcoin as ETF Anticipation Fuels Demand Surge

Ethereums scarcity is outpacing Bitcoin as ETF anticipation and rising investor interest drive a significant demand surge for ETH. Analyzing Ethereum and Bitcoin Exchange Balances The digital currency Ethereum (ETH)...

Taiwan Central Bank: No Timetable for CBDC, Public Hearings Set for Next Year

Taiwans central bank confirmed on Sunday there is no set timetable for its CBDC launch, highlighting the complexity of the process and planning public hearings next year. Challenges in Digital Currency...

Crucial Alert: Shiba Inu (SHIB) Community Warns of Fraudulent Schemes Misusing Its Name

The Shiba Inu community has issued a crucial alert, warning users to be wary of projects misusing the SHIB moniker for fraudulent purposes. Crucial Alert from Shibarmy Through its Shibarmy Scam Alerts account, the...

Spot Ethereum ETF Could Start Trading in Two Weeks, Says ETF Expert Nate Geraci

Nate Geraci, the President of ETFStore, does not believe there is any reason why the spot Ethereum ETF will not begin trading anywhere within the next two weeks. Where Can I Find Spot Ethereum ETF Trading on July...

98% of Altcoins Hit Market Peak, Bitcoin in Transition: Mechanism Capital's Andrew Kang

Andrew Kang, the founder of Mechanism Capital, said practically all alternative cryptocurrencies have reached the peak of their respective market cycles. As an alternative, he stated that Bitcoin (BTC) is currently in the...

Digital Currency