At a time when women are disappearing from the tech industry, one AI visionary is making more of an impact than ever. The so-called “godmother of AI,” Dr. Fei-Fei Li, has built an AI startup called World Labs that’s already worth $1 billion, according to The Financial Times. Li has been tight-lipped about her plans for the startup, but unnamed sources in May told Reuters that the company will focus on developing technology capable of human-like visual data processing and advanced reasoning.

The 'godmother of AI' just built a $1 billion startup

With its latest innovative move, Zeebu, a pioneer in blockchain-based telecom settlements, is set to redefine industry standards. The Web3 Payments Protocol proudly announces its third quarterly token burn governed by the ZBU Phoenix Protocol, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of sustainable crypto-economics. Building on this momentum, Zeebu...

Zeebu announces crypto's largest token burn event, over $1.5B worth of ZBU tokens to be burned

Tech giants Panasonic and IBM have partnered with Constellation Network to launch a “Blockchain of Blockchains.” This Hypergraph distributed ledger technology has been under development for years. Following the launch, web3 and web2 developers can build on the blockchain, launching during Constellation’s Global Metagraph Hackathon, a fully virtual...

Panasonic, IBM, and Constellation Network Launch “Blockchain of Blockchains” in Global Hackathon

Telefónica is making progress towards its goal of being a Zero Waste company by 2030 by promoting the refurbishment of Customer Premise Equipment (CPE’s) and facilitating their reconditioning for reuse, thus preventing waste. To encourage the circular economy, the company has developed the VICKY platform, which uses blockchain...

Telefónica Repurposes Over 19 million Routers & STBs using Blockchain Technology

The intersection of physics and information has led to extraordinary advancements in computing, with quantum computing being the latest frontier. This concept, first described by Yuri Manin, Paul Benioff, Richard Feynman, and David Deutsch in the 1980s, uses quantum mechanics to solve problems faster than classical computers. Today, a burgeoning ecosystem of quantum computing has emerged, with companies like big tech industry names and hundreds of startups investing heavily in this technology.

NCSA Leads Quantum Computing Charge Toward Reliable Cyber Infrastructure

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A wave of closures is hitting Pizza Hut, a pizza chain known for its iconic slanted-roof buildings, with 6,775 locations feeling the pinch in the tough restaurant industry landscape.

A well-known pizza chain with over 6K locations has begun closing some of its stores

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SOMERVILLE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 16, 2024-- RISE ® Robotics is thrilled to announce the appointment of Hiten Sonpal as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer. Sonpal, a seasoned leader in robotics and automation, brings a wealth of experience and a clear vision to drive RISE into its next phase of growth and innovation. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240716112787/en/ Hiten Sonpal, CEO RISE® Robotics (Photo: Business Wire)

RISE® Robotics Welcomes Hiten Sonpal as New CEO

Asset management firm BlackRock has set the fee for its spot Ethereum exchange-traded fund at 0.25% ahead of a potential launch next week. BlackRock’s S-1 registration statement, filed on July 17, explains its fee will be accrued daily at an annualized rate equal to 0.25% of the fund’s net asset value and is payable at least every three months in US dollars, in-kind or a combination of both.

BlackRock sets spot Ether ETF fee at 0.25% amid rush of S-1 filings

The Department of the Air Force issued a presolicitation on Tuesday for new target-tracking technologies driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and other cutting-edge advancements. The presolicitation – issued by the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) and posted to SAM.gov – calls for research to design, develop, test, evaluate, and deliver...

Air Force Seeks Tech for Next-Gen Target Tracking

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MARGATE, FL. - A sophisticated lottery scam targeting vulnerable seniors across the United States has been uncovered, with a Margate man at its center. The elaborate scheme defrauded victims of approximately $9.5 million, leaving a trail of financial and emotional devastation in its wake.

Broward Man Arrested by Feds in $9.5 Million Lottery Scam: Targets Seniors Nationwide.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) have agreed to coordinate their quantum computing efforts. The organizations signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to create a framework for planning and coordinating quantum computing research, development, engineering, and test and evaluation activities. DOE and...

Government to Coordinate Quantum Computing Initiatives

Wear it as a harness: fasten the thigh braces and buckle up the fanny pack-like device around your waist and you can be in command of a mobility wearable robot that can assist you walk with better efficiency or provide resistance to your legs so you can add strength to your lower body.

Developed by former Samsung engineers, this walking assist wearable robot also lets you tone your legs

Ethereum layer-2 Blast network has cut its withdrawal times in half, from 14 days to 7 days, according to a July 16 X post from the network’s development team. The network previously required longer withdrawal times “in order to provide a buffer for Lido withdrawals.” The team claims that this longer wait time is no longer necessary.

Blast drops ‘L2’ from X username, reduces withdrawal time from 14 to 7 days

Meta has unveiled Ocean, an open-source framework for computer vision and mixed reality applications. This platform-independent framework supports all major operating systems, including iOS, Android, Quest, macOS, Windows, and Linux. Licensed under the MIT license, Ocean is designed to revolutionize the development of computer vision and mixed reality applications by providing a highly optimized and cross-platform compatible toolset.

Meta Unveils Open-Source Framework for Computer Vision and AR Apps

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In every household, treasures are waiting to be discovered—items that hold both sentimental value and profit potential. From cherished memories captured in photo albums to rare collectibles hidden in plain sight, this guide will explore 15 flip-worthy items commonly found in your home.

13 Valuable Items Lurking in Your Home

BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust gathered $260 million from Bitcoin investors on July 16, contributing more than half of all net inflows into spot Bitcoin ETFs on the day. It marked the eighth consecutive day of positive net inflows for United States spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETFs, reaching $422.5 million and is the best-performing day since June 5, according to data from Farside Investors.

BlackRock's IBIT draws $260M as Bitcoin ETFs notch 8th day of inflows

As we continue to march towards an increasingly digitized era, the possibility of robots co-existing harmoniously with humans in various settings becomes more conceivable. Today, we delve deep into fascinating research that’s further pushing the boundaries of what humanoid robots are capable of – incorporating dance moves into their functionality.

Dancing robots: The future of human-robot interactions

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A popular chocolate factory in Raleigh, Videri Chocolate Factory, has been named among the top 10 chocolate shops in the country. Videri ranked No. 6 in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for the second consecutive year, moving up from ninth place in 2023.

North Carolina chocolate company named one of the best chocolate shops across the US

Image: A smartphone records the Raman spectrum of an unknown material for further analysis (Photo courtesy of Texas A&M University Engineering) Traditionally, the detection of pathogens in a hospital environment could take several days. Now, a new technology combining a cellphone camera with a Raman spectrometer—a sophisticated laser-based chemical analysis tool—enables the rapid detection of drugs, chemicals, and biological molecules that are invisible to the naked eye.

Pocket-Sized Invention Revolutionizes Ability to Swiftly Detect Pathogens in Hospital Setting

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Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

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IoTeX launches 2.0 to upgrade L1 blockchain into open modular infra for all DePINs

IoTeX introduces modularity security pool and DePIN infrastructure modules to make DePIN more accessible for builders. July 17th, 2024; San Francisco, USA – IoTeX, a DePIN...

IoTeX launches 2.0 to upgrade L1 blockchain into open modular infra for all DePINs

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