Blockchain and decentralized AI developer SingularityNET announced on Tuesday that it is investing $53 million in artificial general intelligence (AGI) research, focusing on the hardware needed to support decentralized AI and accelerate progress in the already fast-moving AI space. According to SingularityNET, the funding will be rolled out in phases,...

SingularityNET Puts $53 Million Toward an AI ‘Supercomputer’ and New Data Centers

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The Next-Generation Microelectronics Manufacturing program, known as NGMM, aims to unlock accessible prototyping for the chips of tomorrow with a new agreement to establish the first-ever national center for advancing U.S.-based microelectronics manufacturing. DARPA will work with the University of Texas at Austin and its existing Texas Institute for Electronics...

DARPA Establishing National Center for Advancing U.S.-Based Microelectronics Manufacturing

The United Nations has proclaimed 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology. The goal is to recognize "the importance of quantum science and the need for wider awareness of its past and future impact." But why quantum? Why now?. Quantum science is both complex and weird. It's...

A huge race is on to develop quantum technologies; the time to discuss risks is now

Microsoft tapped Lumen to supply private fiber connectivity between its data centers. Lumen believes network resources are becoming a scarce resource in the era of AI. As part of the partnership, Lumen is adopting Azure to streamline its own business and network operations. With near-term artificial intelligence (AI) demand outstripping...

Network is the new scarce resource and that’s good news for Lumen

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CALIFORNIA – Plaintiffs, in a case against Wells Fargo alleging that the bank knowingly took part in a marketing scam, asked the court, July 8, not to grant a motion for summary judgment.

Class action lawsuit says Wells Fargo customers lost over $160 Million

[SPONSORED GUEST ARTICLE] The relentless progress of technology has seen supercomputers achieve remarkable feats, but the miniaturization of processors is now at the limits of classical physics. While AI has revolutionized problem-solving, it hasn’t lessened the need for computational power. Quantum computing, rooted in quantum mechanics, promises to expedite solutions to complex problems, aiming for faster and more precise calculations for certain tasks. Although intricate, the potential of quantum computing to address intricate challenges is exciting, and we provide an educational introduction to this topic.

Quantum Computing: What You Need to Know to Get Started

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SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 23, 2024-- Leap, the leading virtual power plant (VPP) platform, has announced a partnership with SmartThings, Samsung’s global connected living app, to offer a demand response program to California and New York residents. The new SmartThings Energy Flex Connect program will enable eligible users to earn Samsung rewards and save energy with their smart home devices while contributing to grid stability and lowering carbon emissions. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240723329783/en/ Leap and Samsung SmartThings (Graphic: Business Wire)

Leap and Samsung SmartThings Deploy Automated Virtual Power Plant Solutions

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Riot Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ: RIOT), a leading Bitcoin mining company, has announced the acquisition of Block Mining, Inc., a Kentucky-based Bitcoin miner, for $92.5 million. This strategic move significantly enhances Riot’s operational capacity and geographical footprint. Expansion of Operational Capacity. The acquisition immediately adds 60 megawatts (MW) of operational...

Riot Platforms Acquires Block Mining to Boost Capacity to 2 Gigawatts

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If you’ve been following the electric vehicle (EV) scene, you might have heard some concerning news about SK On, the South Korean battery manufacturer. They’ve hit a bit of a rough patch due to lower-than-expected sales of electric vehicles in key markets like Europe and the U.S. Let's dive into what’s going on and why it matters.

Battery Manufacturer Declares Urgency Due to Low EV Sales, Says Financial Times

NUS researchers have created a new butterfly-shaped magnetic nanographene that could improve quantum computing by enabling better control of electron spins and extending the coherence times of quantum bits. Researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have unveiled a groundbreaking design concept for next-generation carbon-based quantum materials. They created...

Magnetic Butterfly: Scientists Unveil Groundbreaking Design Concept for Next-Generation Quantum Materials

Long-time readers of this blog will know that I’ve been wanting a 3D printer for over a decade. So, what’s stopping me from buying one? Sure, I don’t really have room for it in my workshop, but that’s never stopped me from investing in bulky, single-use tools. True, I don’t have a need for one, although I would say having the ability to print unique action figures at will counts as a need. What’s really holding me back from opening my wallet and taking the leap is the speed of innovation within the additive manufacturing sphere. Every time I check my email, there’s a new announcement illustrating how 3D printing is getting better, faster, and more precise. In a crossover episode that even I wasn’t expecting, 3D printing is now being outfitted with laser technology to produce multi-material, multi-layered structures.

3D printer + laser = next step in additive manufacturing innovation

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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High-powered titanium:sapphire lasers have been shrunk down with scientists planning to cram hundreds or thousands onto a four-inch wafer in a new chip.

Next-gen quantum computers could be powered using chip with high-energy lasers made 10,000 times smaller

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Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. Drone Potato: Laser-based LiDAR sensors are useful for advanced autonomous vehicles to properly navigate urban areas and streets. These sensors provide precise range measurements with 3D scanning capabilities, but they are not the most cost-effective devices for building robotic fleets at scale. Robotics...

Vayu Robotics introduces Lidar-free delivery drone powered by an AI foundation model

Quietly previewed last month, the Vayu One on-road delivery robot with AI now debuts as the first real-world application of such an autonomous delivery robot in the US. According to Vayu Robotics, this robot brings together multiple modern AI foundation models "in a move to slash the cost of e-commerce deliveries" that has the potential to attract many other companies into this emerging market sector.

World's first on-road delivery robot with AI unleashed in the US

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

CALIFORNIA – Starting July 1, landlords will only be allowed to collect one month’s rent for the security deposit on a rental property. Assembly Bill 12, signed into law last October, says regardless of whether the residential property is unfurnished or furnished, only one month’s rent can be charged in addition to any rent for the first month paid on or before initial occupancy.

Law limiting security deposits goes into effect July 1

CUPERTINO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 23, 2024-- Efinix®, an innovator in programmable logic solutions, today announced the release of its Topaz line of FPGAs. Topaz FPGAs are fabricated in the same 16 nm CMOS process node as the company’s highly successful Titanium line. Optimized to deliver breakthrough performance in a low power footprint, they are architected to bring the advantages of the Efinix revolutionary technology to mass market applications. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240711244170/en/ (Photo: Business Wire)

Efinix Releases Topaz Line of FPGAs, Delivering High Performance and Low Power to Mass Market Applications

Golem Network has announced the launch of its new Golem-Workers API, designed to provide direct and high-level access to GPU and CPU resources. This API aims to offer greater flexibility compared to traditional services focused on specific tasks like AI model deployment and inference, according to Golem Project. What is...

Golem Network Unveils Golem-Workers API for Enhanced Computational Flexibility

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A new initiative aims to provide housing for vulnerable Medicaid members, enhancing community wellness and support. MORRIS COUNTY, N.J. - In a significant move to tackle housing instability among Medicaid recipients, New Jersey's Human Services Commissioner Sarah Adelman, along with Community Affairs Commissioner Jacquelyn A. Suárez, today announced the availability of $95 million in funding for developers. This initiative, part of the Healthy Homes program, is designed to create affordable housing opportunities for NJ FamilyCare members who are either homeless, at risk of homelessness, or currently living in institutional settings.

$95 Million for Healthy Homes: Housing for Medicaid Members

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SingularityNET (AGIX) Invests $53M in AI Infrastructure to Propel AGI Development

SingularityNET (AGIX), a prominent entity in decentralized AI infrastructure and a founding member of the Artificial Superintelligence Alliance (ASI), has revealed an initial $53 million investment...

SingularityNET (AGIX) Invests $53M in AI Infrastructure to Propel AGI Development

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