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Maryland STEM Festival: A Month-Long Celebration of Science and Technology for Kids
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Maryland STEM Festival: A Month-Long Celebration of Science and Technology for Kids
The Maryland STEM Festival is an annual event that showcases the exciting and diverse fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) in the state. The festival, which started on October 15 and will run until November 11, features hundreds of events across Maryland for kids and families to enjoy. From talks and lab tours to exhibits and natural experiences, the festival aims to inspire the next generation of STEM…
DC Attorney General Sues RealPage and Landlords for Price-Fixing Scheme
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DC Attorney General Sues RealPage and Landlords for Price-Fixing Scheme
The District of Columbia’s attorney general has filed a lawsuit against RealPage, a property management platform, and 14 of the city’s largest apartment building landlords, alleging that they conspired to artificially inflate rental prices in violation of U.S. antitrust law. RealPage Accused of Facilitating Anticompetitive Behavior According to the lawsuit, filed in D.C. Superior Court on Wednesday, RealPage provides a revenue management software that allows landlords to set rents based…
Tech giants offer cash grants to Israeli employees amid war with Hamas
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Tech giants offer cash grants to Israeli employees amid war with Hamas
SAP, Intel, Oracle and others show solidarity with their workers in Israel Several multinational tech companies have announced that they will provide financial assistance to their employees in Israel who are affected by the ongoing war with Hamas. The companies, which include SAP, Intel, Oracle, Nvidia and Cisco, said they want to show solidarity and support to their workers who are facing hardships and challenges during the conflict. SAP, a…
India emerges as a global leader in high-quality tech manufacturing
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India emerges as a global leader in high-quality tech manufacturing
Google joins Apple and Samsung in choosing India as a manufacturing base Google, the tech giant behind the popular Pixel smartphones, has announced that it will manufacture its flagship Pixel 8 device in India. The company said that India is a priority market for Pixel smartphones and that it is committed to bringing the best of its hardware and software capabilities to the Indian populace. This move by Google is…
Perth hosts Australia’s biggest tech and innovation festival
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Perth hosts Australia’s biggest tech and innovation festival
West Tech Fest returns for its 12th year Perth is once again the epicentre of the Australian tech and innovation scene, as the city hosts the West Tech Fest (WTF) from Monday 4 December to Friday 8 December. The five-day festival, which is supported by the Cook Government through its New Industries Fund, brings together startup founders, business owners, investors, and experts from across the country and beyond, to inspire…
Britain hosts world’s first AI safety summit at Bletchley Park
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Britain hosts world’s first AI safety summit at Bletchley Park
Leaders, experts and entrepreneurs gather to discuss the risks and benefits of AI Britain is hosting the world’s first global artificial intelligence (AI) safety summit at Bletchley Park, the historic site where British code-breakers cracked Nazi Germany’s Enigma cipher during World War Two. The summit, which is taking place on November 1-2, 2023, aims to examine the risks and benefits of the fast-growing technology and kickstart an international dialogue on…
NIO plans to expand its solid-state battery technology to 11 more EV models
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NIO plans to expand its solid-state battery technology to 11 more EV models
NIO, one of the leading electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers in China, has recently filed a second application with the Chinese government to include its solid-state battery technology in 11 more EV models. This move indicates that NIO is confident in its innovative battery solution and aims to offer longer range and faster charging for its current and future customers. What are solid-state batteries and why are they important for EVs?…
How Apple’s Daisy robot is transforming e-waste into a valuable resource
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How Apple’s Daisy robot is transforming e-waste into a valuable resource
Apple’s recycling robot, Daisy, is making headlines for its ability to dismantle millions of iPhones and recover precious materials that can be reused or recycled. The robot is part of Apple’s efforts to reduce its environmental impact and create a circular economy for its products. What is Daisy and how does it work? Daisy is a sophisticated robot that can disassemble 23 different models of iPhone in a matter of…
How new technology can empower women in the workplace
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How new technology can empower women in the workplace
New technology is reshaping the way we all work, displacing jobs and changing the skills employers look for. In some ways, women stand to lose out since they are under-represented in emerging fields such as artificial intelligence (AI). But new technology also offers opportunities for women to advance their careers and achieve greater gender equality in the workplace. Here are some of the ways that new technology can be both…
How AI is transforming the products and services of four tech giants
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How AI is transforming the products and services of four tech giants
Artificial intelligence (AI) is not a new concept for the tech giants. They have been using it to power their products and services for years, such as Amazon’s recommendation system, Google’s search engine, Apple’s Siri, Microsoft’s data management, and Meta’s advertising. But in recent months, they have announced a series of new initiatives and upgrades that show how they are taking AI to the next level. Generative AI: the new…