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Chinese researchers create ‘human-on-chip’ system using brain matter to create ‘organoid’ robot

Duncan Riley — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 23:36:04 +0000

Researchers at Tianjin University and the Southern University of Science and Technology in China have created a “human-on-chip” system that combines human brain matter with a neural interface chip and have used the technology to create a hybrid “organoid” robot. The technology is reported to be an emerging branch of brain-computer interfaces, which aims to […]

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Vaire raises $4M to develop ‘reversible computing’ chips

Maria Deutscher — Mon, 01 Jul 2024 21:15:29 +0000

Vaire Computing Ltd., a startup developing chips based on a nascent processing paradigm known as reversible computing, has raised $4 million in funding. The company announced the investment today. 7percent Ventures, a venture capital firm focused on emerging technologies, and internet entrepreneur Jude Gomila led the raise. They were joined by Seedcamp, Clim8 and multiple […]

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Waymo scraps the waitlist and makes robotaxis available to everyone in San Francisco

James Farrell — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 05:42:20 +0000

After some mishaps, it’s now full steam ahead for Alphabet Inc.’s Waymo LLC, which today said its driverless taxi service is available to anyone in San Francisco who has downloaded the app. The company has been operating in the city since 2009. It introduced fully autonomous cars in 2022, but people wanting to experience a […]

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SandboxAQ announces first navigation system powered by AI and quantum to tackle GPS attacks

Kyt Dotson — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 13:00:57 +0000

The developer of quantum sensing technologies SandboxAQ today announced a breakthrough navigational platform designed as a backup when the global positioning system is jammed or otherwise not available. The new system, called AQNav, combines advanced quantum sensors and artificial intelligence algorithms along with a map of the Earth’s magnetic field to provide an unjammable, all-weather, […]

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French quantum computing startup C12 raises €18M to stabilize qubits with carbon nanotubes

Mike Wheatley — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 01:53:05 +0000

Few people have heard of the French quantum computing startup C12 Quantum Electronics SAS, but that could change if its novel architecture for creating the qubits that power these next-generation computers lives up to its billing. A lot of people seem to think it will, for C12 today announced it has raised €18 million ($19.4 […]

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Waabi secures $200M for AI-powered autonomous trucks, targets 2025 launch

Duncan Riley — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 22:43:56 +0000

Canadian autonomous truck startup Waabi Innovation Inc. announced today that it has raised $200 million in new funding to support its development and deployment of fully driverless, generative artificial intelligence-powered autonomous trucks in 2025. Founded in 2021, Waabi is developing generative AI-based autonomous driving technology for the transport sector. The company’s “Waabi Driver” self-driving solution […]

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Niantic launches Studio for web-based immersive 3D and mixed reality creation

Kyt Dotson — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 15:00:10 +0000

Augmented and virtual reality platform developer Niantic Inc., the company behind the popular AR game “Pokemon Go,” today announced the launch of a new visual interface for developers that will help them create 3D and mixed reality games with greater ease. The company announced the new free-to-use software development platform, Niantic Studio, during Augmented World […]

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Varjo unveils ‘Teleport,’ a service that lets smartphones turn real-world places into VR scenes

Kyt Dotson — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 13:00:41 +0000

Finland-based virtual reality firm Varjo Technology Oy today unveiled Teleport, a brand-new service that will allow users to create 3D environments for spatial computing applications such as virtual reality using only their smartphones. Until now, virtual and mixed reality experiences were cumbersome and difficult to get into VR. Much of building for VR content has […]

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D-Wave announces new hybrid quantum solver for commercial applications supporting 2M variables

Kyt Dotson — Mon, 17 Jun 2024 11:00:09 +0000

Quantum computing systems maker D-Wave Quantum Inc. today announced the launch of a new commercial hybrid quantum computing system that can solve problems for practical commercial applications by supporting 2 million variables and constraints, double the number of its previous solutions. The announcement, which took place at the company’s Qubits 2024 user conference, revealed that its new […]

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Waymo issues another recall after driverless taxi crash

James Farrell — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 01:08:40 +0000

Alphabet Inc.’s Waymo LLC is reportedly pulling in its robotaxis for software updates after one of its vehicles hit a telephone pole last month. The incident happened in Phoenix, Arizona, when the Jaguar I-Pace EV driverless car was on its way to pick up a passenger. It hit the pole at just 8 mph, causing […]

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Startup Flow raises $4M to iterate on parallel processing tech that massively accelerates any CPU

Mike Wheatley — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 02:22:41 +0000

Finnish startup Flow Computing Oy today revealed seemingly outlandish plans to transform the chip industry with a new Parallel Processing Unit that it says can boost the performance of any central processing unit by an incredible 100 times. The stunning claim came as the company announced $4 million in pre-seed funding from a number of […]

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GM gives troubled Cruise self-driving car unit $850M amid strategic review

Duncan Riley — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 00:45:21 +0000

General Motors Co. announced today that it’s giving its troubled self-driving car unit, Cruise LLC, $850 million in funding while it works out what to do next in terms of its strategy and funding. Bloomberg reported that the announcement was made by GM Chief Financial Officer Paul Jacobson at an investor conference in New York. He […]

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Navigating AI adoption: Insights on strategic partnerships and business innovation

Sead Fadilpasic — Fri, 07 Jun 2024 18:31:44 +0000

Recent industry insights highlight the transformative potential of artificial intelligence, the importance of strategic alliances in technology, and the growing emphasis on sustainability. The importance of strategic alliances and the growing emphasis on sustainability are also key focal points. Companies are discovering the necessity of adapting to new technologies while maintaining robust security and governance […]

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The evolution of IAM: Enhancing digital security with AI and biometrics

Sead Fadilpasic — Mon, 03 Jun 2024 22:20:49 +0000

The identity and access management (IAM) evolution from simple access controls to a sophisticated framework integrating multifactor authentication, biometrics and AI has significantly enhanced digital security and privacy. The identity management ecosystem needs to evolve, Enron’s compliance game led to core aspects of identity, privileged users posing a danger, and perimeter security being insufficient in […]

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Amazon expands drone deliveries with FAA approval in US

Kyt Dotson — Thu, 30 May 2024 17:00:19 +0000

Amazon.com Inc. said today it received approval from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration to fly its drones longer distances and will use the new license to expand its Prime Air service to more customers. The FAA approved Amazon with permission to fly Beyond Visual Line of Sight, known as BLVOS, a term used in aviation […]

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Google and Magic Leap partner on augmented reality deal

Kyt Dotson — Thu, 30 May 2024 16:25:48 +0000

Alphabet Inc.’s Google and augmented reality startup Magic Leap Inc. announced today that the two companies have joined forces in a strategic partnership to collaborate on AR and optics solutions. Although the announcement is scant on details, the two companies said that the partnership would combine Magic Leap’s optics and manufacturing expertise with Google’s technological […]

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Frore Systems nabs $90M for its solid-state chip cooling technology

Maria Deutscher — Wed, 29 May 2024 21:05:24 +0000

Startup Frore Systems Inc. has raised $90 million to commercialize its AirJet devices, which cool chips by moving air over them at speeds exceeding 100 miles per hour. The company announced the funding round, a Series C investment, today. It said that Fidelity Management & Research was the lead investor. The round also drew contributions […]

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Aerodome raises $21.5M to send drones to assist first responders on calls

Kyt Dotson — Thu, 23 May 2024 17:30:14 +0000

Aerodome Inc., a company that supports first responders such as police, paramedics and firefighters with drones, today announced that it raised $21.5 million in early funding to expand its engineering and marketing teams. The company provides a fully automated and remote air support solution using drones that can arrive on scene before first responders to provide […]

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IBM expands quantum software kit Qiskit across the entire technology stack

Kyt Dotson — Wed, 15 May 2024 13:00:16 +0000

IBM Corp. today announced it’s expanding its open-source quantum software engineering toolkit Qiskit to cover the entire software development stack and better equip developers with the ability to build practical solutions for quantum processors for research and enterprise applications. Launched in 2017, the Qiskit software development kit started as a way to assist developers to go quickly from code […]

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Alice & Bob brings fault-tolerant Boson cat qubit quantum chip to Google Cloud Marketplace

Duncan Riley — Wed, 15 May 2024 06:00:30 +0000

French quantum computing startup Alice & Bob today announced that its first cat qubit quantum chip in its “Boson” series is now available on the Google Cloud Marketplace, giving Google customers access to fault-tolerant quantum computing. Named after the Schrödinger’s cat thought experiment, cat qubits are a type of superconducting qubits developed by Alice & Bob to make quantum computers […]

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From greenhouses to cloud: Nature Fresh Farms enhances efficiency with Boomi middleware

Sead Fadilpasic — Mon, 13 May 2024 20:55:02 +0000

At Nature Fresh Farms Inc., a 250-acre greenhouse known for its bell peppers, tomatoes and cucumbers, agricultural technology integration is revolutionizing farming practices. The company implemented Boomi LP middleware to automate invoice matching, OCR scanning and paperless processes, leading to improved efficiency and collaboration across departments. Accountability and productivity increased when the fault department was […]

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Justice Department reportedly investigating Tesla for securities and wire fraud

Duncan Riley — Thu, 09 May 2024 00:11:11 +0000

The U.S. Department of Justice is reportedly investigating Tesla Inc. for securities and wire fraud over claims made by the company and Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk about its Autopilot and “Full Self-Driving” features. Reuters, referencing three people familiar with the matter, said the investigation is looking into whether Tesla committed securities or wire fraud […]

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SpiNNcloud Systems launches SpiNNaker2, the first commercial neuromorphic supercomputer

Duncan Riley — Wed, 08 May 2024 13:00:51 +0000

German neuromorphic supercomputing company SpiNNcloud Systems GmbH today announced the first commercially available neuromorphic supercomputer with the launch of its SpiNNaker2 platform, a supercomputer-level hybrid artificial intelligence high-performance computer system based on principles of the human brain. The SpiNNAker2 supercomputing platform was pioneered by Steve Furber, the designer of the original ARM and SpiNNaker1 architectures and uses […]

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Xtend raises $40M to allow human commanders to guide autonomous AI drone missions

Kyt Dotson — Wed, 08 May 2024 13:00:45 +0000

Xtend, the developer of the artificial intelligence-driven operating system for drones and robots, today announced it has raised $40 million in a Series B funding round led by Chartered Group with participation from Clal-Tech. The company’s AI-powered drone operating system allows human operators to perform demanding and dynamic missions with drones and robots in the field and […]

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Digital twins projects receive $285M in US government funding for the semiconductor industry

Kyt Dotson — Mon, 06 May 2024 16:20:12 +0000

The Biden administration is opening up $285 million today in federal funding and seeking applications to launch an institute in the United States to establish digital twin projects for the semiconductor industry, which use virtual models to mimic real-world objects to optimize efficiency and reduce costs. The funding is part of the CHIPS and Science […]

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Ford probed in US after fatal collisions in self-driving cars

James Farrell — Tue, 30 Apr 2024 01:17:08 +0000

A U.S. road safety agency today said it has launched a probe into Ford Motor Co.’s BlueCruise driver assistance system following two fatal crashes. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or NHTSA, said the driver-assistance software has been linked with a number of crashes, including two in 2024 that resulted in fatalities. The first happened […]

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Augmented reality creation platform Trace launches with $2M

Kyt Dotson — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 16:30:09 +0000

Trace, a location-based augmented reality creation platform, today announced its launch with $2 million in funds led by Rev1 Ventures and Impellent Ventures to make it simple for businesses to bring their content into the virtual world. The startup’s oversubscribed pre-seed round was also joined by Everywhere Ventures, the Ohio Innovation Fund, Portland Seed Fund, Allied Venture Partners, Service Provider Capital, […]

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Swave Photonics debuts Holographic eXtended Reality display with tiny-pixel technology

Duncan Riley — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 13:00:42 +0000

Holographic display startup Swave Photonics today announced the development of what is claimed to be the world’s first 3D holographic display technology for compact extended reality form factors such as smart glasses. Swave’s new Holographic eXtended Reality is a new type of advanced display technology that produces a pixel pitch of less than 300 nanometers […]

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Tesla shares climb over 10% amid plans for new, more affordable models next year

Duncan Riley — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 22:59:15 +0000

Shares in Tesla Inc. rose more than 10% in late trading today despite a downbeat earnings report and outlook after the electric car maker announced its intention to introduce new, more affordable models in 2025. For its first quarter that ended on March 31, Tesla reported adjusted earnings per share of 45 cents on revenue […]

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The future of enterprise: Driving innovation in digital transformation

Sead Fadilpasic — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 21:45:50 +0000

In today’s rapidly changing environment, both businesses and individuals continually encounter emerging technologies and business agility solutions. EPAM Systems Inc. is a digital transformation company that has been working with commercetools GmbH for over a decade, with a strong focus on engineering and software. EPAM partnered with commercetools in 2020 to co-found the MACH Alliance […]

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