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Stun gun phone case startup CTO gives shocking self-defense tips
A stun gun for your phone case that also works as a backup battery? We chat with the CTO of the startup that turns your phone into a self-defense tool. In some instances, basic self-defense skills do...
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‘We paid little attention to vulnerabilities in machine learning platforms’:...
“We’ve rushed ahead, paying little attention to vulnerabilities inherent in machine learning platforms – particularly in terms of altering, corrupting or deceiving these systems,” explains a DARPA...
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First-ever intl export deal settled with Bitcoin
In what is seen as the first ever international export trade settlement in cryptocurrency, a Latin American-based blockchain company recently settled an export deal between Argentina and Paraguay in...
View ArticleInstitutional investors should consider cryptocurrency: Cambridge Associates
According to Boston-based Investment consulting firm, Cambridge Associates, cryptocurrency represents a solid investment option for institutional investors. A report by Bloomberg on Monday suggests...
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Tippin enables tips for tweets
Have you ever thought that “liking” a tweet didn’t quite do it justice? Well now you can tip the creator with small amounts of cryptocurrency. Sergio Abril, a Spanish digital designer and iOS...
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Southeast Asia is lighting up with smart cities
Southeast Asia is home to some of the fastest growing cities. Governments and organizations in the region are doubling their efforts to make their cities better equipped, connected, and accessible to...
View ArticleFacebook considering blockchain use case
Facebook CEO and Founder Mark Zuckerberg is expressing an interest in utilizing blockchain technology for account authentication and validation. The technology entrepreneur disclosed this interest...
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Why should my robot look like me?
If we want robots to do things that we as humans can’t, then shouldn’t robots look and function differently from us? Recently, Google introduced its home-assistant robot’s capability to book an...
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Israeli ‘kamikaze’ drones swarm into US market, tiptoe towards autonomy
With the ability to hover over a target at high altitudes while awaiting the opportune moment to strike, a “kamikaze” drone acts as a faceless assassin that can be deployed anywhere in the world....
View ArticleRussia to launch oil-backed cryptocurrency
According to a report by a local news source, Russia plans on regulating cryptocurrency whilst also launching it’s own oil-backed digital currency. The report appeared in Russian web portal Rambler...
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Ebooks for building healthy reading habits among Africa’s youth
In 2016, a high school teacher in South Africa realized that her students were not connecting with their books. To encourage their reading, she started publishing ebooks with a hook, written by and for...
View ArticleGlobal central securities depositories consider crypto custody
A group of global central securities depositories are examining how they may collaborate in order to custody digital assets. Central securities depositories are institutions which hold securities...
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Tech business leaders believe in blockchain: KPMG study
According to a study carried out by “Big Four” auditing and financial services company KPMG, business leaders in the tech space have great expectations for the use of blockchain technology. The study...
View ArticleHow we got to 5G and what it means
5G has been heralded with a lot of fanfare for a long time now. Most of 2018 was abuzz with how 2019 will start transforming human interaction with technology because of 5G. 5G promises download speeds...
View ArticleThe evolution of ewallets: history, benefits and withdrawals
Click, click, click, and those shoes are yours. Doesn’t matter that you weren’t carrying cash or your debit card, or even your credit card. Your ewallet lets you transact with ease. Digital wallets,...
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Consumer insights AI let loose on LinkedIn lands 10 interviews
A recent experiment conducted on LinkedIn by big data and market research company Kimola reveals that the data analysis and consumer insights industry looks to be destined for serious change. Kimola...
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SingularityNET launches decentralized AI marketplace
SingularityNET, a cutting edge platform for the creation, distribution and monetization of artificial intelligence (AI) services, has launched its decentralized AI marketplace. The company confirmed...
View ArticleFacebook edging stealthily towards cryptocurrency launch?
Can Facebook achieve what Bitcoin hasn’t been able to – mass market adoption? Reports indicate that the social media giant is getting much closer to launching a cryptocurrency. Facebook’s Incremental...
View ArticleDARPA is launching an accelerator for small businesses
DARPA announces it is launching a commercial accelerator program to add to its Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) programs. “It’s essential to change...
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Major US supermarket ditches Visa payments, learns about lightning network
The largest supermarket group in the U.S. – Cincinnati-based Kroger – has announced that a division of the company will no longer accept Visa payments. Could crypto be an alternative? According to...
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