As part of the World Government Summit, ConsenSys – an American software consultancy -will release a paper that offers governments a clear roadmap to harness the power of blockchain technology and implement robust blockchain strategies. Continue reading Blockchain to be breakthrough tech for Dubai and government
Monthly Archives: February 2017
Robots may be smarter, but are they ‘electronic persons’?
Science fiction likes to depict robots as autonomous machines, capable of making their own decisions and often expressing their own personalities. Yet we also tend to think of robots as property, and as lacking the kind of rights that we reserve for people. Continue reading Robots may be smarter, but are they ‘electronic persons’?
‘5-D protein fingerprinting’ may provide hope for Alzheimer’s
Scientists have engineered a new technique for precisely measuring the properties of individual protein molecules floating in a liquid, a finding that could one day lead to advances against neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Continue reading ‘5-D protein fingerprinting’ may provide hope for Alzheimer’s
Researchers develop app to aid taxi driver’s mental health
Australian researchers have developed a mobile application to monitor and improve the mental health of taxi drivers. Continue reading Researchers develop app to aid taxi driver’s mental health
Coder turns Amazon Dash button into donation tool
A coder hacked into an Amazon gadget designed to instantly order consumer goods for the home and coded it donate $5 to the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) with every press, a media report said. Continue reading Coder turns Amazon Dash button into donation tool
Controlling smartphones with touchless gestures
Cellphones and other devices could soon be controlled with touchless gestures and charge themselves using ambient light thanks to new LED displays that can both emit and detect light. Continue reading Controlling smartphones with touchless gestures
iPhone 8 to feature wireless charging
Apple’s upcoming iPhone is set to come with wireless charging which will enavle users to charge the phone without having to plug it in. Continue reading iPhone 8 to feature wireless charging
Cisco launches Cloud-based secure internet gateway
Global networking giant Cisco on Monday launched “Umbrella”, a Cloud-based secure internet gateway that provides visibility and protection against threats wherever users work. Continue reading Cisco launches Cloud-based secure internet gateway
Gemalto launches new encryption solutions to protect data
Digital security giant Gemalto on Monday launched two new solutions that provide fast speed, performance and security while encrypting data on Cloud, enterprise applications and high-speed corporate networks. Continue reading Gemalto launches new encryption solutions to protect data
Create, share favourite hangouts on Google Maps now
To help users mark out their favourite hangouts they love and the places they want their friends to go to, Google Maps on Monday added a new feature called “List”. Continue reading Create, share favourite hangouts on Google Maps now