Columbus, OH

Aug. 12, 2024 — The ARCTIC (“Advanced Research on Cryogenic Technologies for Innovative Computing”) project intends to establish a complete and comprehensive European supply chain for cryogenic photonics, microelectronics, and, in general, cryo-microsystems around the emerging quantum computing industry and different cryo-enabled ICT applications. “The performance requirements...

EU Launches Project for Cryogenic Quantum Computing Technologies

Zapata AI, a leading provider of industrial-grade software for enterprise AI, has entered into a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement with the US Special Operations Command to enhance real-time intelligence and decision support for warfighters. The collaboration aims to empower USSOCOM’s Hyper-Enabled Operator and Force programs with state-of-the-art AI on the edge, enabling advanced situational awareness, real-time decision-making, and operational readiness in challenging environments.

Zapata AI to Enhance Real-Time Intelligence for US Warfighters

Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. In context: The air around us is thick with radio frequency signals from Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and 5G networks. These standards are excellent for transmitting data but also represent an untapped energy source. Researchers have developed a new technology to harvest ambient or 'waste' RF signals and use them to power small electronic devices.

Researchers develop new battery-free technology that draws power out of thin air

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Microsoft is currently the largest holding in the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust portfolio.

Billionaire Bill Gates Has 33% of His $46 Billion Foundation Invested In This Once-In-A-Generation Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock

Samsung Foundry has entered into a partnership with the South Korean firm DeepX. As part of the collaboration, Samsung Foundry will manufacture 5nm AI chips for DeepX. Notably, Samsung Foundry is the world’s second-largest contract semiconductor chip maker after TSMC. The company will now mass produce DeepX’s first-gen AI semiconductor chip called the DX-M1.

Samsung Foundry will make 5nm AI chips for South Korea’s DeepX

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According to cruise industry reports, the world's largest cruise ship is sailing well above 100% capacity, thanks to more beds being filled on recent sailings. Royal Caribbean’s newest flagship, the Icon of the Seas, is proving to be an unprecedented success, with occupancy rates far exceeding expectations.

The Largest Cruise Ship in the World is Sailing at 132% Capacity: How This is Even Possible

The Associated Press

AMSTERDAM & BENGALURU, India--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 13, 2024-- L&T Technology Services Limited (BSE: 540115, NSE: LTTS), a global leader in engineering, digital and R&D services, announced that it has signed a long-term framework agreement with Shell, one of the world’s largest energy companies. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240812466828/en/ LTTS to provide Integrated Engineering Design and Procurement Services for Shell’s global assets (Photo: Business Wire)

Shell Signs New Framework Agreement with L&T Technology Services

AI is driving the stock market rally this year. To meet the electricity demand of power-hungry data centers, strategists expect to see major investments in the electrical grid, as well as demand shocks for critical metals. VettaFi contributor Dan Mika recently spoke with Jay Jacobs, U.S. head of thematic and...

Q&A: BlackRock’s Jay Jacobs on Electricity Demand & AI

The History of Data Storage

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The Current GA

Since 2020, the condition known as long COVID-19 has become a widespread disability affecting the health and quality of life of millions of people across the globe and costing economies billions of dollars in reduced productivity of employees and an overall drop in the work force .

Expert: Long COVID puzzle pieces are falling into place – picture is unsettling

Microsoft and Palantir have announced an expansion of their partnership, one focused on bringing secure cloud options to US national security missions. The two companies both have a long history of working on secure government services and environments. Microsoft, for example, gained Impact Level 6 certification in late 2019, the highest IT security certification the Pentagon provides. Impact Level 6 allows the company to store classified data in the cloud.

Microsoft & Palantir Partner To Deliver Secure Options For National Security Missions

Chicago, IL

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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?

In a crucial next step toward bringing real-time communications to its suite of cloud applications, Oracle today announced that it is incorporating AT&T IoT connectivity and network API's into its Enterprise Communications Platform (ECP). This integration will enable Oracle's industry cloud application customers to connect and manage their IoT devices on the AT&T network all in one platform.

AT&T powers IoT for Oracle communications platform

Microsoft Corporation and Palantir Technologies have teamed to deliver artificial intelligence (AI), cloud, and analytics solutions for the US Defense and Intelligence Community. The project will combine large language models operated under Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service with Palantir’s AI Platforms suite for government and classified cloud environments. The integrated...

Microsoft, Palantir to Supply AI and Cloud Solutions for US Defense and Intelligence Community

AUCKLAND, New Zealand, Aug. 13, 2024 — The New Zealand government has announced the purchase of a new NZ$20 million (approximately US$12.12 million) supercomputer. This next-generation system marks the fourth high-performance computer acquired by the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) since its initial HPC investment in 1999.

New Zealand Invests in New Supercomputer for Advanced Climate and Weather Research

Raleigh, NC

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Big cities are known for their hustle and bustle, drawing people in who crave excitement, variety, and entertainment. But bigger isn’t always better, or at least not for Raleigh, North Carolina.

North Carolina City Named The Most Boring Town in the State

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Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

The Wells Fargo name is gone from the Downtown skyline. The name atop the former Wells Fargo Center was removed Sunday . A helicopter flew away each of the 20 letters and deposited them at a lot across from the Maxwell House Coffee plant on East Bay Street.

Wells Fargo name removed from Downtown tower

Palantir Technologies and Microsoft have announced an expansion of their partnership to provide advanced cloud, artificial intelligence (AI), and analytics capabilities to the U.S. Defense and Intelligence Community. The collaboration aims to create an integrated suite of technology that combines Microsoft’s Azure Cloud and OpenAI services with Palantir’s Artificial Intelligence Platform (AIP), tailored for the government’s secure cloud environment. As part of the agreement, Palantir will deploy its products, including Gotham, Foundry, Apollo, and AIP, to Microsoft’s Azure Government, Government Secret, and Top Secret Cloud platforms.

Palantir and Microsoft announce AI partnership

Georgia State

Daily Coffee Press

The chances for the tropical wave in the Atlantic developing have now risen to 80% over the next seven days. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has advised that this disturbance could become the next tropical storm or hurricane within the coming days, potentially targeting the U.S. East Coast.

Tropical Wave That Could Impact Georgia Now Has 80% Chance of Development

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Collingswood, NJ

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CAMDEN, N.J. – Ralston Boswell, 34, of Collingswood, New Jersey, has admitted to participating in schemes to fraudulently obtain Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans and unemployment insurance benefits. The announcement was made by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Plea: Man's PPP & Unemployment Fraud - $209K Scam

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Hyperion Research Announces a 36.7% Increase in the HPC/AI Market Size

AI has changed everything, including HPC. A recent HPCwire article discussed how AI-augmented HPC is creating a large paradigm shift in many aspects of the market...

Hyperion Research Announces a 36.7% Increase in the HPC/AI Market Size

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