CHIPS Act 2.0 in the US: The race for semiconductors begins

AI Illustration of the CHIPS Act and the Future of Semiconductors in the US

Aware of the power and progress dictated by technology on the world stage, the United States implemented the CHIPS and Science Act, but the 2.0 update is awaited. This regulation, activated on August 9, 2022, allocates about $280 billion to increase research and production of semiconductors within the country. US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo … Read more CHIPS Act 2.0 in the US: The race for semiconductors begins

Advantages of voice controlled devices at home

How to use voice controlled devices for your home

Home automation allows for many uses nowadays. You can have lots of smart devices at home, from light bulbs to electric plugs or home appliances. However, not all of them are the same. Even within the same type, there are different features in each device. In this article we explore some of the great advantages … Read more Advantages of voice controlled devices at home

Uber and Lyft drivers turn to electric vehicles after TLC rule change

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New York City has seen a rush of Uber and Lyft drivers seeking to obtain electric vehicle licenses following a change in Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) rules. As commented by the specialized media Wired, what began as a program called Green Rides, part of the city’s strategy to achieve a completely electric fleet by … Read more Uber and Lyft drivers turn to electric vehicles after TLC rule change

Amazon expands its drone delivery service to Italy, UK and a 3rd US city by 2024

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Amazon expands its drone delivery service, Prime Air, to customers in Italy, the United Kingdom and a third location in the United States by the end of 2024. But they will roll it out in other cities and countries in the future. Amazon’s drone delivery operations have been in operation in the United States for … Read more Amazon expands its drone delivery service to Italy, UK and a 3rd US city by 2024

Coinbase and Haun Ventures partner with the Bounds Accelerator in Arkansas

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Arkansas is experiencing a boom in the world of technology and cryptocurrencies. This renaissance is driven by Coinbase Ventures, the investment arm of the cryptocurrency platform Coinbase, in collaboration with Haun Ventures, and its support of the Bounds Accelerator, a technology startup acceleration program located in Arkansas. The initiative aims to transform the retail sector … Read more Coinbase and Haun Ventures partner with the Bounds Accelerator in Arkansas

Big tech firms back Joe Biden’s proposals on artificial intelligence (AI) commitments

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In a significant gesture of collaboration between the government and the private sector, large tech companies such as Adobe, IBM, Nvidia, Palantir, Stability, Salesforce, Scale AI and Cohere have endorsed the president’s proposed voluntary commitments on Artificial Intelligence (AI) of the United States, Joe Biden. This support, officially announced yesterday, Tuesday, September 12, from the … Read more Big tech firms back Joe Biden’s proposals on artificial intelligence (AI) commitments

Royal Mail launches drones delivery service in the UK

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In an exciting technological breakthrough, the UK’s Royal Mail has challenged geographic and climatic limitations by introducing a pioneering mail delivery service using drones. This innovative initiative marks a milestone in the postal industry by combining the efficiency of drones with the reliability of a widely recognized postal service. Get ready to find out how … Read more Royal Mail launches drones delivery service in the UK

Restrictions on export of germanium and gallium in China will affect the chip and technology industry

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The world of technology is facing a major challenge with China’s recent restrictions on the export of germanium and gallium, essential elements in the manufacture of chips and other technological components. These measures could have notable consequences on the global electronics industry, especially for Western countries and Japan, which are highly dependent on these resources. … Read more Restrictions on export of germanium and gallium in China will affect the chip and technology industry

Amazon is bringing the shopping experience to Whole Foods Market with its contactless payment system with Amazon One!

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Amazon is bringing its revolutionary palm-recognition payment system, Amazon One, to 500 Whole Foods Market stores across the United States, promising a faster and more secure shopping experience. The expansion will be complete by the end of this year, giving shoppers a new and easy way to shop in physical stores. Amazon One: Fast and … Read more Amazon is bringing the shopping experience to Whole Foods Market with its contactless payment system with Amazon One!

Breaking Down the Building Blocks: A Beginner’s Introduction to Hyperconverged Infrastructure

Beginner's Introduction Hyperconverged Infrastructure

Hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) is distributed infrastructure software that combines storage and servers with intelligent software to produce customizable building blocks that change the historical infrastructure consisting of individual storage arrays, storage networks, and servers. Furthermore, a hypervisor for virtualized networking, software-defined storage, and virtualized computing are also included in hyperconverged solutions. They are generally operated … Read more Breaking Down the Building Blocks: A Beginner’s Introduction to Hyperconverged Infrastructure

Alef Aeronautics obtains FAA certificate: flying cars just around the corner?

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The dream of flying cars has been pursued for decades, and now it seems that the company Alef Aeronautics is one step closer to making it a reality. Its Model-A flying car model has recently obtained Special Airworthiness Certification from the FAA, representing a significant milestone in the development of this new form of transportation. … Read more Alef Aeronautics obtains FAA certificate: flying cars just around the corner?

Neuralink gets FDA green light for human testing of its brain-computer interface

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval to Neuralink, the company founded in 2016 by Elon Musk, to carry out human trials of its brain-computer interface (BCI) prototype called Link. This comes about a month after Elon Musk made a prediction about it. Objectives of Neuralink and operation of the BCIs Neuralink aims … Read more Neuralink gets FDA green light for human testing of its brain-computer interface