Tech-Driven Education: American Tower & ProFuturo Collabo
American Tower and ProFuturo, the technology-enabled education innovation program of Fundación Telefónica and Fundación “la Caixa,” have announced their partnership to further transform children’s education through technology. The joint project will be focusing on enhancing education through technology in schools in Kenya. This strategic collaboration aims to effectively address the
Read moreMetalab goes from quietly building the internet to investing in it
With Metalab Ventures, the venture arm will play the role of a long-term value investor, essentially “putting our money where our mouth is,” CEO Luke Des Cotes said. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read moreLucid Motors ekes out a new delivery record as it searches for more EV buyers
Lucid Motors delivered more EVs in the first quarter of 2024 than it has in any other quarter, though it set the record by a very slim margin. The Saudi-backed, California-based electric vehicle company said Tuesday morning that it shipped 1,967 luxury sedans in the quarter. That’s just a few
Read moreSymbolica hopes to head off the AI arms race by betting on symbolic models
In February, Demis Hassabis, the CEO of Google‘s DeepMind AI research lab, warned that throwing increasing amounts of compute at the types of AI algorithms in wide use today could lead to diminishing returns. Getting to the “next level” of AI, as it were, Hassabis said, will instead require fundamental
Read moreGlobal telco offers digital career courses
Orange Digital Center partners with Coursera to launch a free high-level certification training program. The initiative targets youth in Africa and the Middle East. This initiative aims to equip them with vital digital skills, accessible at their own pace. Through its 16 centers across the region, Orange Digital Center (ODC)
Read moreGravity on Jupiter
I was listening to the latest episode of the Space Rocket History podcast. The show includes some audio from a documentary on Pioneer 11 that mentioned that a man would weigh 500 pounds on Jupiter. My immediate thought was “Is that all?! Is this ‘man’ a 100 pound boy?” The
Read moreGoogle Cloud Next 2024: Everything announced so far
Don’t have time to be in Las Vegas? That’s OK: We’ve summed up the most important parts of this year's Google Cloud Next. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read moreWatch the Google Cloud Next Keynote live right here
It’s time for Google’s annual look up to the cloud, this time with a big dose of AI. At 9 a.m. PT, Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian will kick off the opening keynote for this year’s Google Cloud Next event, and you can watch it live right here. After this
Read moreExploring the Diversity: 5 Types of Cryptocurrencies
Cryptocurrencies have taken the financial world by storm, offering innovative solutions to traditional banking systems and investment avenues. Beyond the well-known Bitcoin, there exists a diverse landscape of cryptocurrencies, each with its unique features and purposes. Let’s explore 5 types of cryptocurrencies that are shaping the digital finance landscape: 1. Bitcoin
Read more7 Ways to Spot Phishing Emails and Protect Yourself Online
In today’s digital age, phishing attacks have become a prevalent threat to individuals and organizations alike. Cybercriminals use deceptive emails to trick recipients into divulging sensitive information, such as passwords, credit card numbers, or personal data. Recognizing phishing emails is crucial for safeguarding your online security and privacy. Here are
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