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Uncrewed Technology to Defeat Deadly Sea Mines

UK and France join forces to test autonomous minehunters The UK and France are collaborating on a project to develop and test uncrewed technology for detecting and destroying sea mines. The project, called Maritime Mine Counter Measures (MMCM), aims to replace the traditional ship-based mine countermeasures (MCM) with a system of autonomous and remote-controlled vehicles that can operate in challenging environments. The MMCM system consists of several components, including an…

WVU Tech announces partnership with local community for recreation project

A new collaboration for the future of WVU Tech and Beckley West Virginia University Institute of Technology (WVU Tech) Campus President Carolyn Long delivered the State of Tech address on Saturday, February 19, 2023, as part of their Homecoming celebration. The theme of her speech was resiliency through the past few years of Tech’s history. Long highlighted the achievements and challenges of WVU Tech, which has seen an increase in…

How outdated IT systems are hampering government digital services

The demand for digital services from governments is increasing as citizens expect more convenience and accessibility from online platforms. However, many government agencies are struggling to keep up with the pace of innovation due to their reliance on old and unsupported IT systems, also known as legacy ‘tech debt’. What is legacy ‘tech debt’ and why is it a problem? Legacy ‘tech debt’ refers to the ongoing maintenance and operational…

Elkann and Chesky: Tech only exists if it excites

The two CEOs share their vision for the future of technology and travel The CEO of Airbnb, Brian Chesky, and the chairman of Stellantis, John Elkann, had a candid conversation about the role of technology in shaping the future of travel and mobility. The two leaders spoke at the Collision 2023 conference, an annual event that brings together tech entrepreneurs, investors, and media from around the world. Chesky and Elkann…

AMD’s AI products get a boost from Microsoft CTO’s praise

Microsoft CTO praises AMD’s GPU offerings for AI Microsoft’s chief technology officer Kevin Scott said that AMD is making increasingly compelling graphics processing units (GPUs) that are going to become more and more important for artificial intelligence (AI) in the coming years. Scott made the remarks at the Code conference in Dana Point, California, on Wednesday, September 28, 2023. His comments boosted AMD’s stock, which rose 5% on Thursday. Scott…

China urges US to reconsider tech investment ban

China’s trade council appeals to US for fair treatment China’s international trade council has formally asked the United States to “carefully consider” rules that ban or restrict U.S. investments in China’s tech sector, state television reported on Friday. The council said the rules were vague, broad and damaging to the global industrial chain. The China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), which is supervised by the Ministry of…

Man arrested for killing Baltimore tech CEO after week-long search

A week-long manhunt The Baltimore Police Department announced on Wednesday night that they have arrested a man accused of killing Pava LaPere, a tech CEO and founder of the startup Lede AI. The suspect, Jason Billingsley, is a convicted sex offender who was on parole at the time of the murder. He was taken into custody in a hotel in Baltimore after a week-long manhunt that involved multiple law enforcement…

South West businesses face confidence slump amid rising costs and supply chain issues

Business confidence in the South West has plummeted to its lowest level in six months, according to a new survey by Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking. The region’s firms reported lower confidence in their own prospects and the UK economy, amid rising costs and supply chain disruptions. Business Barometer shows sharp decline in confidence The monthly Business Barometer, which surveys 1,200 businesses across the UK, provides early signals about economic trends…

Bobo’s CEO Aims to Build a $100 Million Oat-Based Bakery Business

Bobo’s: From a Kitchen Experiment to a National Brand Bobo’s is a company that produces oat-based products, such as bars, bites, and PB&Js, that are vegan, gluten-free, and non-GMO. The company was founded in 2003 by Beryl Stafford and her daughter “Bobo”, who made the first oat bars in their kitchen in Boulder, Colorado. They sold their products at local coffee shops and farmers markets, and soon gained popularity among…

Sony’s Virtual Production Business Booms with Its Hardware Advantage

Sony Group, the Japanese entertainment giant, is expanding its virtual production business, which offers realistic and immersive filming solutions to filmmakers and broadcasters. The company is leveraging its hardware muscle and Hollywood expertise to gain a competitive edge in the market. What is Virtual Production? Virtual production is a technology that uses a wall of light-emitting diode (LED) panels to display images, such as a science-fiction landscape or a downtown…