Category: Technology

The Midlands Women in Tech Awards 2023, a prestigious event that celebrates the achievements of women in the region’s technology sector, announced its winners last night at the Birmingham Eastside Rooms. Among the winners were several alumni of BetaDen, a technology accelerator based in Malvern, Worcestershire. BetaDen alumni shine in tech innovation BetaDen is a testbed for entrepreneurs, start-ups and scale-up businesses that provides guidance, mentorship, office space and grants…

The US government has agreed to waive export controls that would have prevented Samsung and SK Hynix from supplying equipment to their Chinese factories. The decision, which was announced by the South Korean presidential office on Tuesday, is a major victory for the two South Korean chipmakers, which have invested billions of dollars in China. US Export Controls Aimed to Curb China’s Chip Ambitions The US government imposed the export…

If you are looking for a new smartwatch or fitness tracker, you might want to check out the Amazon Prime Big Deal Days 2023, which is happening on October 10 and 11. This is a great opportunity to save big on some of the most popular and advanced wearable devices from brands like Apple, Samsung, Garmin, Fitbit, and more. What is Amazon Prime Big Deal Days 2023? Amazon Prime Big…

Sam Altman on bitcoin and cryptocurrency Sam Altman, the founder and CEO of ChatGPT, a leading artificial intelligence company, has expressed his admiration for bitcoin and cryptocurrency in a recent interview. He said that bitcoin is the “super logical” next step for technological progress and that he believes in a “global currency that is outside of the control of any government”. Altman, who is also the former president of Y…

X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, is facing a serious financial challenge as it struggles to pay off the massive debt it incurred from its acquisition by Elon Musk in 2022. The company’s CEO, Linda Yaccarino, recently claimed that X is cash-flow positive, excluding the cost of servicing its debt. However, this statement does not reflect the reality of X’s precarious situation, as it owes about $1.2…

Amazon’s October Prime Day is the perfect opportunity to snag a deal on Apple iPads, AirPods, Apple Watches, and more, and there are lots of great savings to be had already. Apple deals don’t happen often, but when they do, the discounts can be big. Here are some of the best Apple deals you can find at Amazon right now. AirPods: Up to $50 Off If you’re looking for a…

Technology and rehabilitative services are playing a vital role in helping disabled people achieve their goals and aspirations. These services not only provide them with the tools and support they need to overcome their challenges, but also enable them to create the life they choose for themselves. What is rehabilitative technology and how does it help? Rehabilitative technology refers to aids that help people recover their functioning after injury or…

Ada Lovelace Day is an annual event that celebrates the achievements of women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). It is held on the second Tuesday of October every year, and this year it falls on October 10, 2023. The event is named after Ada Lovelace, who is widely regarded as the first computer programmer for her work on Charles Babbage’s Analytical Engine in the 19th century. The Challenges…

What is RISC-V and why is it controversial? RISC-V is an open-source chip technology that competes with the proprietary chip technology from British firm Arm Holdings. It stands for “Reduced Instruction Set Computing-5” and it can be used as an ingredient to create chips for smartphones, AI processors, and other devices. Unlike Arm, which charges licensing fees for its technology, RISC-V is freely available for anyone to use and modify.…

A recent opinion piece published by The Washington Post argues that tech companies are responsible for protecting children online from various harms, such as sexual abuse, cyberbullying, and addiction. The author, who is a child advocate and a former federal prosecutor, criticizes the idea that parents are solely responsible for keeping their kids safe on the internet. He also calls out the tech industry for allowing child sexual abuse materials…