Robots can perform a wide variety of tasks. European scientists currently plan to send a self-destructing robot into space to clean up debris in orbit. Most people do not even realize there is a lot of scrap and junk in our planet’s orbit. A Robot to Clean up our Space […]
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Dozens of Japanese Banks Join JPMorgan’s Blockchain Network
Banks around the globe are looking to experiment with innovative technology. Primarily Japanese financial institutions are eager to experiment with blockchains. It is for that specific reason several dozen institutions will become part of JPMorgan’s DLT network. More Blockchain Exploration in Japan Japan is a country where blockchain ventures in […]
Facebook’s Jerome Pesenti Explains the Limitations of Artificial Intelligence Research
Major developments continue to take place in the artificial intelligence industry. Facebook’s Jerome Pesenti thinks the current model of deep learning is reaching its limits, however. Dozens of companies are in the process of exploring the potential of artificial intelligence. The Costs of Artificial Intelligence Research Virtually all of these […]
Government Officials in Russia Allegedly Sell Access to Moscow’s CCTV Infrastructure
Most technology-related news coming out of Russia will not be positive. New research confirms access to Moscow’s surveillance system can be purchased for very little money. The things one can buy on online forums and messenger groups are absolutely astonishing, but not in a positive manner. Making Extra Money in […]
Mozilla Removes Four Extensions From the Firefox Browser
When a popular browser removes multiple extensions from its platform, an uneasy situation is created. In the case of Firefox, four different extensions have now been outlawed. What makes this decision even more remarkable is how all Firefox extensions belong to the same developers. A Positive Development for Firefox Users […]
Over 70 Government Organizations Dealt With Ransomware This Year
Ransomware has been a very big problem for many years now. Despite numerous incidents in 2019, it is unlikely that the threat will diminish in the years to come. Through 2019, the number of ransomware attacks has been rather impressive, for all the wrong reasons. Ransomware Problems Remain Ever-present One […]
A Prototype Macintosh Sold for $150,000 at Auction This Week
Older pieces of technology often fetch a high price at auction. One of the only two surviving prototypes of the original Macintosh recently netted the seller $150,075. Computer enthusiasts always had a soft spot for older Macintosh computers, regardless of their design and state. A Very Unique and Expensive Macintosh […]
China Enforces Facial Recognition Scans When Registering a new Mobile Plan
Any new development involving technology out of China will be scrutinized. The government’s desire to introduce face scans for mobile users will only stir the pot even further. Mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets, have become the new medium for a lot of people in 2019. China Takes Facial […]
Robots Are Capable of Experiencing Touch Like Humans can
New developments continue to affect the world of robotics. Researchers are confident they can let robots acquire a sense akin to how humans perceive touch. When an animate machine interacts with inanimate objects, there is no haptic feedback. Robots Can Acquire a Sense of Touch That is one of the […]
Criminals can Reactivate Your Dormant Netflix Account Without Payment Details
Criminals will often turn their attention to online services. A new discovery shows how even inactive Netflix accounts are not safe from harm. When a Netflix account is no longer considered an active subscription, it becomes basically worthless. The Tricky Nature of a Dormant Netflix Account Without subscription, users cannot […]
Uber may be Forced out of London After Losing its License
Ride-sharing service providers need to obtain licenses to operate in specific regions. For Uber, one of its biggest areas will no longer be serviceable moving forward. It has been a while since Uber made any headlines recently. Tough Times Ahead for Uber in London This time around, it is not […]
Tesla’s Cybertruck is a Meme yet it Generates 146,000 Pre-orders
Tesla’s unveiling of the Cybertruck has been a bit of a mixed bag. It is a very popular meme on the Internet, but also an electric car nearly 150,000 want to pre-order. One cannot open social media without running into a Cybertruck meme this week. The Cybertruck is Extremely Popular […]
Mastercard Will Prevent Free Trials From Turning Into Automatic Subscriptions
Credit and debit cards are convenient, yet they lack some crucial features. Mastercard had high hopes for automatic billing, but that feature has now been officially removed. Setting up recurring payments is one of the reasons why debit and credit cards have become so successful. A Smart Business Decision by […]
Iran’s APT33 Hacking Unit Targets Industrial Control Systems
For quite some time now, there have been claims as to how Iran has state-funded hacking groups under its control. Those rumors will only be reinforced following a string of recent attacks against industrial control systems executed by APT33. It would appear a new group of state-sponsored Iranian hackers is […]
Chinese Kuniao Browser Grants “Legal” Access to Twitter and Facebook
Using the Internet is China is very different from virtually anywhere else in the world. Numerous websites are blocked, and this artificial blockade cannot be circumvented that easily. That was, until a new web browser called Kuniao came to market. Kuniao is a Curious Chinese Browser This particular application is […]
Germany Forces Apple to Allow Mobile Payment Competition on iPhones
In the technology industry, Apple has built up a reputation for being protective of its NFC hardware. In Germany, that attitude will no longer fly, as a new law has been introduced. Apple is not intent on giving third parties access to the NFC chips inside of its iPhone models. […]
Blast Rewards Gamers With Savings and Money
Video games have gotten a bit of a bad reputation over the years. Solutions such as Blast might change that narrative, as it comes gaming with finances in a rather intriguing manner. Most gaming enthusiasts would love to make money by playing their favorite video games. To this date, that […]
PayPal Prevents Pornhub Models From Receiving Their Paychecks
Accepting and handling online payments can be done through a plethora of service providers. For Pornhub models, PayPal is no longer an option in this regard. Earlier this week, it appeared PayPal decided to end its business relationship with independent porn models. The reason behind this decision is unclear at […]