TECHNOLOGY

Elon Musk announced a significant change in subscription offerings for users of the platform. Users with over 2,500 verified subscriber followers will now receive Premium services at no additional cost. Premium+ subscribers will have the privilege of accessing GrokAI.
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2 years ago Read more at Times Now

5G recorded a marginal increase from 1.04 per cent recorded in December 2023. 2G subscriptions continued to dominate, representing 57.78 per cent of connections in January 2024. MTN Nigeria led the commercial launch of 5G activities in September 2022.
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2 years ago Read more at Punch Newspapers

The current regulatory debate on artificial intelligence (AI) underscores the significant challenge lawmakers face. There’s an alternative to the, in all probability vain, objective of walling off the internet or blocking specific networks: build them from scratch. This was the original vision of its creators.
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2 years ago Read more at EL PAÍS USA

Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 7272) announced today that it and Lola Cars Ltd (head office in the U.K.) have signed a technical partnership agreement for the development and supply of high-performance electric powertrains to be part of an official manufacturer in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship. Yamaha Motor will work on developing cutting-edge electric technologies with the aim of raising its expertise and capabilities in this field.
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2 years ago Read more at Yamaha Motor

The Planning and Permitting Department is finally phasing out its 26-year-old software system. It selected a mainland-based company Clariti Community Development Software as its new permit management system at a cost of $5.6 million. Permit applicants will be able to apply and pay online. The department’s “ProjectDox” system for electronic plans will also be upgraded.
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2 years ago Read more at Hawaii News Now

Kajima Corporation will use low-carbon concrete that reduces emissions by 70% compared to conventional construction methods. The dome is set to be built in the West Gate Zone of the expo venue. It will serve as an exhibition space on environmental education.
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2 years ago Read more at JAPAN Forward

China continues to launch a series of scientific and technological projects and initiatives in the ecological and environmental field, according to the country's environmental authorities. The technologies have been effectively applied in the battle against pollution, providing strong support for precise, scientific, and lawful pollution control. Since 2023, the ministry has established three key laboratories, such as the Environmental Sensory Stress and Health Laboratory, three engineering technology centers, including the Internet of Things Technology Research and Application.
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2 years ago Read more at ecns

Israel has deployed a mass facial recognition program in the Gaza Strip. The program was created after the October 7th attacks. It uses technology from Google Photos as well as a custom tool built by the Tel Aviv-based company Corsight to identify people affiliated with Hamas.
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2 years ago Read more at The Verge

Betmakers Technology Group Ltd (ASX:BET) saw its share price drive 231% higher over five years. Also pleasing for shareholders was the 17% gain in the last three months. Let's see if underlying performance has been driving long-term returns.
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2 years ago Read more at Yahoo Finance

TechCrunch Announced on February 26 that it will lay off about 10% of its workforce, or about 4% of its total workforce. Google Is reportedly laying off about 20% of its global workforce, affecting about 170 employees. Amazon Is cutting about 5% of its staff, or 5% in the next few weeks. Facebook Announces on February 23 that it has laid off a third round of layoffs this year.
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2 years ago Read more at TechCrunch