Category: Technology

UK Regulators Approve Vodafone-Three Merger, Subject to Conditions on Network Investment and Price Caps

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The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has given its approval for the merger between Three UK and Vodafone Group’s UK unit, provided that both companies meet specific commitments aimed at safeguarding competition in the market. This landmark deal, which has garnered significant attention within the telecommunications industry, is expected to reshape the landscape of […]

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Intel Seeks New Leadership Amidst Strategy Clash: Former Board Member Lip-Bu Tan Considered as Potential CEO

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Intel is currently in the process of selecting a new CEO following the resignation of Pat Gelsinger on Monday, amid mounting dissatisfaction from the board regarding the slow pace of progress in the company’s transformation. As part of the search for a new leader, the board is considering several candidates, including Lip-Bu Tan, a former […]

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Amazon releases new generative AI technology with 200 languages

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Amazon introduced Amazon Nova on Tuesday, a new generation of foundation model that is expected to lower the cost and improve the speed of tasks involving generative AI. Amazon claimed that the new Amazon Nova model will enable users to “analyze complex documents and videos, understand charts and diagrams, generate engaging video content, and build sophisticated AI agents.” […]

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Why you shouldn’t lie to your children about Father Christmas, according to philosophers

Joseph Millum, Senior Lecturer, Philosophy, University of St AndrewsLeave a Comment on Why you shouldn’t lie to your children about Father Christmas, according to philosophers

Pixel-Shot/Shutterstock For many children, the winter holidays centre on a lie. They’re told that every Christmas Eve, a jolly, elderly man visits all the children in the world. He pops down the chimney, leaves gifts (at least for well-behaved children) and then disappears unseen. Meanwhile, parents everywhere raise their children to be honest and fret […]

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V2X: Transforming Autonomous Driving Through Advanced Connectivity

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Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) communication is revolutionizing the future of autonomous driving, providing the crucial link between vehicles and their environment. This emerging technology enables vehicles to communicate with various elements such as other vehicles, pedestrians, infrastructure (traffic lights, road signs), and even connected devices. Its integration is key to enhancing road safety, improving traffic efficiency, and […]

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Better ways to recover metals needed for technology from electronic waste to benefit the environment and human health

Christopher E. Elgar, Postdoctoral Research Associate, Centre for Sustainable Materials Processing, University of LeicesterLeave a Comment on Better ways to recover metals needed for technology from electronic waste to benefit the environment and human health

Korawat photo shoot / Shutterstock Our increasing reliance on technology is placing pressure on the global supply of materials that are essential for manufacturing electronic devices. Raw materials are being mined to cover the demand for smartphones, laptops, computer servers and electric vehicles, placing strain on the environment. A greater emphasis on renewable technology and […]

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Google Develops AI-Based Decoder to Enhance Quantum Error Correction

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In a breakthrough for quantum computing, Google’s DeepMind and Quantum AI teams have introduced AlphaQubit, an advanced neural network-based decoder designed to improve quantum error correction. Published in Nature, this innovation marks a significant step forward in addressing one of the most challenging aspects of quantum computing: error management. Quantum computers hold the potential to […]

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Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Data Center Regulations: Key Trends for 2025

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As data centers become increasingly integral to the global digital economy, governments worldwide are implementing new regulations to ensure their sustainability, operational resilience, and security. In 2025, data center operators will face a growing wave of regulatory requirements aimed at reducing energy consumption, enhancing environmental sustainability, and safeguarding operational continuity. These evolving regulations, particularly in […]

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The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Transforming the Automotive Industry

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By Solomon Alaka Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly advancing in the automotive sector, promising to revolutionize not only the driving experience but also the entire infrastructure of vehicle safety, performance, and user interaction. As AI applications continue to mature, 2024 is expected to be a milestone year, with AI software spending surpassing $1 billion globally, […]

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Welfare payments are going digital in Africa – but this isn’t helping those without internet access or smartphones

Tony Roberts, Digital Research Fellow, Institute of Development StudiesLeave a Comment on Welfare payments are going digital in Africa – but this isn’t helping those without internet access or smartphones

If you have ever received financial support from the state because you were unable to work due to pregnancy, disability, sickness or old age, you’ve benefited from what is known as social protection. Social protection is a basic human right. It’s fundamental to ensuring health and dignity. It’s also seen as increasingly important for poverty […]

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