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https://www.theverge.com/23680785/retro-gaming-atari-maplestory-blockchain
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MapleStory is the rare 2003 game that's still going to this day, despite its reputation for being a pay-to-win grind fest. So perhaps it's fitting that its developers want to bring the title to the blockchain next, complete with non-fungible tokens, its own cryptocurrency, and the possibility of...
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https://disrupt-africa.com/2023/04/12/ghanas-farmerline-expands-operations-to-francophone-africa-with-ivory-coast-launch/
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Ghana's Farmerline expands operations to Francophone Africa with Ivory Coast launch - Disrupt Africa
Ghanaian agri-tech startup Farmerline has expanded into Francophone Africa with an official launch of operations in Ivory Coast, deepening partnerships across West Africa and accelerating its commitment to support small scale farmers everywhere. Since 2013, it has collaborated with over 3,000 strategic partners across 48 countries, including government institutions, local agribusinesses, NGOs and food companies who have licensed Mergdata to support and improve the lives of 1.7 million small-scale farmers to date.
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https://venturebeat.com/data-infrastructure/data-center-ops-how-ai-and-ml-are-boosting-efficiency-and-resilience/
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This article is part of a VB special issue. Read the full series here: Data centers in 2023: How to do more with less. Data centers must deliver more granular, real-time data to keep retailers' operations resilient, responsive and online despite potential security and outage threats. Unpredictable supply chains, chronic labor shortages, spiraling inflation and energy costs are just a few of the challenges that retail CIOs and senior management teams face when optimizing their data centers. .
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https://businessmondays.co.uk/prestigious-environmental-award-for-derbyshire-vets/?_unique_id=643823242bb49&feed_id=14160
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A leading Derbyshire vets has secured a prestigious national environmental accolade for both of its surgeries. Among the raft of green measures at Chapel House, which has veterinary practices in Chesterfield and Staveley, include the creation of bee-friendly areas and local litter picks. As a result of such environmentally-friendly measures, Chapel House has been awarded bronze accreditation by Investors in the Environment (iiE), a nationwide initiative which encourages firms to introduce cleaner, more sustainable and environmentally-friendly ways of working.
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https://tech.eu/2023/04/13/london-based-fintech-helio-raises-3-3-million-to-bring-web3-payments-mainstream/
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London-based Web3 payments platform Helio has raised a $3.3 million Seed funding round to grow its sales and marketing teams and develop more partnerships with platforms and marketplaces. The round is led by Peak and Lightspeed Faction, and includes RockawayX, Solana Labs and a group of leading angel investors.
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https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbestechcouncil/2023/04/11/application-security-is-not-a-developer-first-problem/?hss_channel=tw-3291010518
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Rami Sass, cofounder and CEO at Mend.
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The latest cybersecurity guidance from the White House shines a spotlight on application security—more specifically, on the burden of responsibility for insecure software. At this point, the National Cybersecurity Strategy does not mandate such...
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The latest cybersecurity guidance from the White House shines a spotlight on application security—more specifically, on the burden of responsibility for insecure software. At this point, the National Cybersecurity Strategy does not mandate such...
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https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/machine-learning/announcing-new-tools-for-building-with-generative-ai-on-aws/
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The seeds of a machine learning (ML) paradigm shift have existed for decades, but with the ready availability of scalable compute capacity, a massive proliferation of data, and the rapid advancement of ML technologies, customers across industries are transforming their businesses. Just recently,...
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https://www.forbes.com/sites/emilymason/2023/04/13/plaid-launches-new-feature-to-speed-up-bank-payments/
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Zach Perret, Plaid CEO. (Photo By Cody Glenn/Sportsfile for Web Summit via Getty Images)Sportsfile for Web Summit via Getty Images
Plaid, a company known for connecting customers' bank accounts with fintech apps, is expanding to provide real-time bank transfers. The updated service allows...
Plaid, a company known for connecting customers' bank accounts with fintech apps, is expanding to provide real-time bank transfers. The updated service allows...
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https://www.environmentalleader.com/2023/04/beyond-tcfd-the-age-of-corporate-climate-accountability-and-opportunity/
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(Credit: Canva Pro)Looking to the future of TCFD, Ashlyn Anderson, Policy and Advocacy Expert at climate intelligence company Cervest, looks at how the new EU Taxonomy plans and ISSB framework drive a new era in TCFD regulation and corporate accountability. How can technology help unlock this for...
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https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2023/04/apple-will-use-100-percent-recycled-cobalt-in-batteries-by-2025/
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April 13, 2023
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Apple will use 100 percent recycled cobalt in batteries by 2025
Industry-leading innovation paves new path for key recycled metals in batteries, magnets, and circuit boards
Cupertino, California Apple today announced a major acceleration of its work to expand...
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Apple will use 100 percent recycled cobalt in batteries by 2025
Industry-leading innovation paves new path for key recycled metals in batteries, magnets, and circuit boards
Cupertino, California Apple today announced a major acceleration of its work to expand...
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https://coinbound.io/10-essential-web3-marketing-tools-every-project-should-use/
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The next generation of the internet, Web3, is revolutionizing our digital experiences by leveraging blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies, and decentralized applications (dApps). As the digital world rapidly evolves, Web3 marketing tools are key to adapting for effect promotion of projects in...
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https://thewalrus.ca/will-ai-actually-mean-well-be-able-to-work-less/
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The Walrus article "Will AI Actually Mean We'll Be Able to Work Less?" explores the possibility of a future where artificial intelligence (AI) can drastically reduce the need for human labor, potentially leading to a society where people work much less. While the development of AI technology has the potential to automate many jobs, it is unclear if this will actually lead to a decrease in work hours for humans. The article argues that AI could create new jobs that require human skills, such as emotional intelligence, creativity, and social interaction. Additionally, while AI may be able to perform certain tasks more efficiently, it is unlikely to completely replace the need for human workers in many industries. To read more, use the button below to open the original external article.
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https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/creality-launches-k1-3d-printer-its-answer-to-bambu-and-prusa-plus-a-slew-of-new-products/?PostType=link&ServiceType=twitter&TheTime=2023-04-12T14%3A40%3A27&UniqueID=F744B056-D93F-11ED-BB5C-A2313AE5AB7B&ftag=COS-05-10aaa0b
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Creality is one of the biggest names in 3D printing and has been for the last five years. The is one of, if not the most successful 3D consumer-grade printer ever, and Creality printers are often in our list of . This year Creality is celebrating its ninth anniversary by releasing its newest flagship 3D printer, , and a host of new products.
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https://www.ft.com/content/ba5aa0c8-76a3-4241-88cc-b88b1d8dc0de
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The German government is pushing Intel to expand the scale of investment in its €17bn new chip plant in the country, in exchange for higher state subsidies for the landmark project. The US semiconductor group is due to receive €6.8bn in subsidies from Berlin to build its mega fab, or manufacturing plant, in the eastern city of Magdeburg, the largest foreign direct investment in Germany since the second world war.
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https://thenextweb.com/news/chip-giant-arm-plans-software-defined-vehicle-future-cars?hss_channel=tw-10876852
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The digitisation of cars has made comparisons to "data centres on wheels" so common that they've become clichéd. It's also built a booming market for tech firms — few of which have capitalised as adeptly as Arm.
Often described as the UK's leading IT company, SoftBank-owned Arm designs...
Often described as the UK's leading IT company, SoftBank-owned Arm designs...
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https://www.macrumors.com/2023/04/13/kuo-apple-glasses-2026-launch/
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Apple still plans to launch augmented reality "Apple Glasses" by 2026 or 2027 at the earliest, provided it can finalize new metalens technology in the interim, according to Apple industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. In his latest summary of surveys and predictions, Kuo says Apple is developing metalens technology to replace plastic lens covers in a range of devices, starting with iPads and iPhones.
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https://fortune.com/2023/04/12/ukraine-invasion-renewable-boom-electricity-demand/?xid=soc_socialflow_twitter_FORTUNE
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When Russia's invasion of Ukraine put the world on red alert over their energy security last year, fear spread that the clean energy transition would be derailed as retired coal plants came back online, and oil and gas companies walked back their climate pledges amid soaring profits. But one year...
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https://www.pymnts.com/real-time-payments/2023/real-time-payments-in-india-indonesia-expected-to-see-largest-growth/
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Real-time payment systems have transformed how individuals and businesses transact and manage their money around the globe by allowing users to transfer funds instantly without needing physical cash or checks. Users can transfer funds from anywhere, anytime, using their mobile devices or online banking.
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https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/apr/13/can-artificial-intelligence-predict-weather-months-in-advance
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Increasingly powerful algorithms, such as chatbots with human-seeming capabilities, are changing the world. But can they make long-range weather forecasts?Standard forecasts based on computer models of the atmosphere can accurately predict only a few days ahead. This is because any slight...
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https://www.ft.com/content/24247417-2a69-47ab-bab3-b81befad8335
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Germany's last remaining nuclear power plants will be switched off on Saturday, marking a watershed moment in a country that has long harboured deep scepticism of atomic energy. Anti-nuclear campaigners have hailed the shutdown of three reactors as a triumph, following a temporary delay after Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine last year forced Berlin to seek alternatives to Russian gas.
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https://www.digitaljournal.com/business/how-japans-big-plans-for-a-hydrogen-society-fell-flat/article
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It was once touted as a miracle solution to Japan's energy problems: creating a "hydrogen society" by sharply ramping up use of the fuel for vehicles, industry and housing. But the country's plan to expand its hydrogen market and slash greenhouse emissions has suffered delays and criticism over the fuel's green credentials.