YouTube on Monday shut down six far-right channels for violating rules against “supremacist” content, booting videos by David Duke, Stefan Molyneux and Richard Spencer.
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Russia plans to take first tourist on space walk in 2023
Russia’s Energia space corporation said Thursday it will take the first tourist on a space walk in 2023, under the terms of a new contract with a US partner.
China launches final satellite to complete rival to GPS
China on Tuesday launched the final satellite in its homegrown geolocation system designed to rival the US GPS network, marking a major step in its race for market share in the lucrative sector.
Google boosts racial equity program pledge to $275 mn
Google on Wednesday announced a $175 million package to support black business owners, startup founders, job seekers and developers, along with an array of racial equity initiatives at the technology giant.
Facebook rejects call to share revenue with Australian media
Facebook on Monday rejected calls from the Australian government and news companies that it share advertising revenue with the media, suggesting it would rather cut news content from its platform.The US tech giant said in a submission to Australia’s competition…
NASA names first woman to head human spaceflight
The NASA official who managed the inaugural private crewed flight into space last month has been promoted to become the first female head of human spaceflight, the agency said Friday, as it prepares to return people to the Moon in…
First Arab mission to Mars designed to inspire youth
The first Arab space mission to Mars, armed with probes to study the Red Planet’s atmosphere, is designed to inspire the region’s youth and pave the way for scientific breakthroughs, officials said Wednesday .
Fintech Lending Industry to Hit $291bn Value in 2020
Recent years have witnessed a surge in the number of fintech loans as an appealing alternative to traditional banking services. Although the coronavirus outbreak has affected the fintech lending industry, the unified market is still expected to maintain steady growth.
Zoom earnings soar as video meets become pandemic norm
Zoom on Tuesday reported that its earnings soared as its video-meeting service became a popular way to work or socialize while hunkered down due to the coronavirus pandemic.
‘No decision’ on next launch attempt for SpaceX-NASA mission
A final decision on a launch attempt for SpaceX’s milestone mission to the International Space Station on Saturday afternoon will take place after assessing the weather that morning, NASA chief Jim Bridenstine said Friday.
Google cautions EU on AI rule-making
Google warned on Thursday that the EU’s definition of artificial intelligence was too broad and that Brussels must refrain from over-regulating a crucial technology.
Facebook wallet for Libra digital coins renamed ‘Novi’
Facebook’s virtual wallet for yet-to-be-minted Libra digital coins was renamed “Novi” on Wednesday.
Astronauts arrive for NASA’s 1st home launch in decade
The two astronauts who will end a nine-year launch drought for NASA arrived at Kennedy Space Center on Wednesday, exactly one week before their historic SpaceX flight.
Facebook launches ‘Shops’ to showcase online stores
Facebook on Tuesday reached out to businesses struggling to survive the pandemic with free tools for creating online “Shops” at the social network and Instagram.
Facebook chief wants EU not China to lead on tech rules
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg on Monday urged the European Union to take the lead in setting global standards for tech regulation or risk seeing countries follow China as a model.
Huawei’s alliance to develop 5G automobile
Chinese technology giant, Huawei has teamed up with 18 automakers to build a 5G-enabled automobile ecosphere to accelerate commercial use of 5G technologies in the industry.
Walton ventilator, robot, disinfectant clinical trial
The clinical trial of ventilator, Medicart robot and remote control UV-C light disinfectant system, manufactured by Walton, started on Thursday. The company handed over the medical equipment to the ICT division for clinical trial in a videoconference, said a press…
When machines think for us: Consequences for work and place
by Judith Clifton, Amy Glasmeier and Mia Gray on 14th May 2020 @_mia_gray The one sure way not to forecast the impact of artificial intelligence technologies is technological determinism.
Facebook to pay $52 mn settlement for trauma
Facebook has agreed to a $52 million court settlement to compensate content moderators who suffered mental trauma from the graphic and violent images they were required to review, plaintiff lawyers said Tuesday.
Virus delays early ice melt challenges Arctic science team
They prepared for icy cold and trained to be on the watch for polar bears, but a pandemic just wasn’t part of the program.
Google, Gates Foundation join digital payments initiative
A new nonprofit charity unveiled plans to promote digital payments for people outside the financial system, with support from Google and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
China to launch new spacecraft as it eyes moon trip
China said Wednesday it will launch a new spacecraft at 6pm (1000 GMT), in a test of its ambitions to operate a permanent space station and send astronauts to the Moon.
Huawei launches 5G-powered Wi-Fi 6 routers
Huawei launched ten all-new air engine Wi-Fi 6 series models for the Asia Pacific region which are ideal for laying a high-quality fully-wireless campus.
Robots, cameras: China’s sci-fi quarantine watch
Robots delivering meals, ghostly figures in hazmat suits and cameras pointed at front doors: China’s methods to enforce coronavirus quarantines have looked like a sci-fi dystopia for legions of people.
Zoom selects Oracle as cloud infrastructure provider
Oracle, an American multinational computer technology corporation, announced on Thursday that Zoom Video Communications, Inc is turning to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure to support its growth and evolving business needs.
Google parent Alphabet sees growth despite pandemic
Google parent Alphabet on Tuesday outshined dim earnings expectations, showing higher revenue and profits despite a coronavirus-induced slowdown in its core digital advertising operations in March.
Amazon defends virus safety efforts amid fresh protests
Amazon on Monday defended its coronavirus safety efforts as it faced renewed protests from warehouse workers, which have drawn support from some of the US giant’s technology employees.
German start-up in global demand with anti-virus escalators
Tanja Nickel and Katharina Obladen were still in high school when they patented an idea to disinfect escalator handrails using UV light.
Apple, Google say users to control virus ‘tracing’ tool
Apple and Google said Friday their coronavirus “contact tracing” technology would enable smartphone users to control their own data, and that the system would likely be shut down after the pandemic ends.
AI: Into a new era of work
by Daniela Kolbe on 24th April 2020 @danielakolbe Artificial intelligence will drastically transform the economy and the workplace. Which skills will be required and is training the all-encompassing solution?