By JONATHAN PARK - March 3, 2022 Gregory Treverton's views on the invention of Ukraine. The Russian invasion of Ukraine, which began Feb. 24, is the latest extension of the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian war. At the time…
Ads + Privacy + Blockchain + Crypto =…
Brave Software, founded by the inventor of the Javascript programming language, and NYIAX, an advertising marketplace built on Nasdaq technology, just announced it. Brands can now choose to show ads only to people who have specifically…
Ant Group Unveils New Technology
HANGZHOU, China--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ant Group, a leading provider of financial services technology, and the parent company of China’s largest mobile payments business Alipay, today officially launched AntChain, a new technology brand for the company’s blockchain-based solutions…
Internet holds the key to the post-coronavirus era
The coronavirus pandemic has taught us that the skillful and sensible use of the internet will allow us to navigate through this crisis with the minimum possible damage. Unmanned, remote and contactless technologies will inevitably…
Tech sector the real epicenter of China-India clash
Tech sector the real epicenter of China-India clash As India and China clash, technology is front and center. Indian intelligence agencies are encouraging citizens to block 52 apps with links to China. Oppo, one of…
EU plans new rules for AI
The European Commission has said it intends to draw up new rules to protect citizens against misuses of artificial intelligence (AI) tech. It likened the current situation to "the Wild West" and said it would…
Linking brain with artificial neurons over the web
Research on novel nanoelectronics devices has enabled brain neurons and artificial neurons to communicate with each other over the Internet. Brain functions are made possible by circuits of spiking neurons, connected together by microscopic, but…
Hacking with Ultrasonic Waves
Surfing attack' hacks Siri, Google with ultrasonic waves Researchers use ultrasound waves vibrating through tables to access cellphones. Ultrasonic waves don't make a sound, but they can still activate Siri on your cellphone and have…
Consumer Privacy Law
The California Consumer Privacy Act goes into effect January 1st, and it doesn’t look like anyone, even the state of California itself, is totally ready. Draft regulations for enforcing the law are still being finalized at…