Technology

Bionic Clothing Startup Cionic Resolved to Improve Mobility Issues

23Jul

By Linda AshokNo Comments

Technology, United States

Bionic Clothing Startup Cionic Resolved to Improve Mobility Issues

You have heard about bionic eyes and limbs, but today we have a bionic wrap- the Cionic Neural Sleeve by a bionic clothing startup. A first-of-its-kind healthcare product designed to reciprocate with the human body, the sleeve helps restore and improve mobility. Cionic Neural Sleeve uses artificial intelligence (AI) to understand and influence human mobility in real-time, enabling greater access and independence for those with reduced mobility, such as individuals with multiple sclerosis, stroke, and cerebral palsy. The mobility technology innovation leverages personalized algorithms to analyze an individual's gait pattern and deliver functional electrical stimulation (FES) to activate the correct muscles and support gait in real-time. Software-controlled currents utilize electrodes...

How Microsoft Viva Engage App is Ready to Beat Meta

22Jul

By Linda AshokNo Comments

Technology, United States

How Microsoft Viva Engage App is Ready to Beat Meta

During its annual Inspire event, Microsoft presented the New Viva Engage app. The IT giant developed the app to expand the Viva employee experience platform's reach. They are pitching it as an app for social networking and community building, using the Teams service's Communities feature. The new app will not replace Yammer, Microsoft has affirmed. The Yammer web experience and native Yammer mobile apps will continue to be a part of Microsoft 365 SKUs. According to a corporate blog post, the same communities, narratives, and stories are made available through Yammer and the new Viva Engage app. Yammer, Microsoft said, will be "brought to Microsoft 365 and Viva," and the company will continue to invest in it. Viva Engage App Availability Engage will be available to all existing Micros...

Chinese Autonomous Robotaxis for Driverless Experience

21Jul

By Linda AshokNo Comments

China, Technology

Chinese Autonomous Robotaxis for Driverless Experience

China launched its first fully automated driving services in November 2021. So it comes as no surprise that the Yongchuan district in Chongqing has already become a regional powerhouse for autonomous driving in western China in western China. Chinese autonomous robotaxis have received approval for the commercial use of 14 autonomous driving taxis in the Western China Autonomous Driving Open Test Base of 85 square kilometers and 220 kilometers of roadways. Autonomous driving at Level 4 implies that the white Baidu Apollo Robotaxis can operate independently in most conditions without the assistance of a human driver. Like self-driving cars in science fiction movies, the experience of Robotaxis runs smoothly with no shaking or sudden braking. All day long, passengers can use smartph...

After Google & Bing, YOU Search Engine Enters the Big League

19Jul

By Linda AshokNo Comments

Technology, United States

After Google & Bing, YOU Search Engine Enters the Big League

Google (NASDAQ: GOOG), Bing (NASDAQ: MSFT) and every other search engine have a new member, which is YOU. Launched in 2020, the search engine startup, last week, raised $25M funding led by Radical Ventures. The funding received participation from Breyer Capital, Norwest Venture Partners, Day One Ventures, and Salesforce (NYSE: CRM) investment fund Time Ventures. To connect the dots, You.com was developed by former Salesforce chief scientist Richard Socher. SuSea Inc.'s YOU is positioned as an alternative to Google and Microsoft Corporation's Bing. Larger competitors do not offer many search features that the startup's engine does. YOU use rows to arrange the web pages that appear on a search results page. Each row represents an individual website. It's possible to look up a programm...

JCV’s Pay-by-Face Technology Puts SoftBank Between the US & China

8Jul

By Linda AshokNo Comments

China, Technology

JCV’s Pay-by-Face Technology Puts SoftBank Between the US & China

This is the story of a SoftBank (TYO: 9984)-owned Japan Computer Vision Corp (JCV) thriving with its face-recognition technology powered by a blacklisted Chinese firm. JCV offers its face-recognition technology from SenseTime Group (HKG: 0020) to Mastercard (NYSE: MA) and Visa (VIE: VISA). Recently, Japan Computer Vision Corp (JCV) concluded talks on some major payments considered a potential breakthrough for SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son who had ambitions of driving new business through a partnership between his tech investments. But this expansion program is at risk because of its pay-by-face recognition technology offered to Mastercard Inc and Visa Inc. The face recognition technology from SenseTime Group, a Chinese firm, has been blacklisted by the United States over human r...

Green Tech: Upcycling Plastic Waste into Hydrogen for Homes & Vehicles

7Jul

By Linda AshokNo Comments

Technology

Green Tech: Upcycling Plastic Waste into Hydrogen for Homes & Vehicles

One metric tonne of plastic waste blends with two hundred kilograms of iron powder catalyst to generate sufficient hydrogen for selective heating of approximately two hundred houses. The same process has the potential to produce 900 kg of graphite and carbon nanotubes, both of which can be incorporated into battery technology for electric power vehicles. The University of Oxford presents this incredible development in green technology. The team that has developed this technique has named it "microwave catalysis." The discovery is now being commercialized by CarbonMeta Technologies (OTCMKTS: COWI), which intends to create high-value products for the market by processing waste plastic on a large scale in microwave machines specifically designed for processing. This innovative "micr...

China’s Breakthrough in Green Technology got Semi-Solid Flow Battery

4Jul

By Linda AshokNo Comments

China, Technology

China’s Breakthrough in Green Technology got Semi-Solid Flow Battery

Based in Hefei in Anhui province, Chinese battery manufacturer Gotion High-Tech (SHE: 002074) recently announced the launch of several new products. They have launched a new battery technology, a semi-solid flow battery with a capacity density of 360Wh/kg, the JTM+ Gotion power exchange technology named Leishi. They also launched the EPLUS intelligent mobile energy storage charging pile. The new battery technology is a semi-solid flow battery that will reach 160 kWh, with a driving mileage of 1,000 km and an acceleration time of only 3.9s per 100 km. Gotion High-Tech has developed the prototype sample of NCM semi-solid-state batteries with a capacity density of 400Wh/Kg. Lithium metal anodes, silicon-based anode iteration, and pre-lithium technology will be used to further the trans...

An Estimation of Crisis according to CNI Cybersecurity Hiring

30Jun

By Linda AshokNo Comments

Cybersecurity, Technology

An Estimation of Crisis according to CNI Cybersecurity Hiring

With an increase in global cybersecurity threats coupled with a lack of skilled professionals in cybersecurity hiring, there is a high level of professional fatigue reported by businesses worldwide. Every 4 out of 10 cybersecurity professionals in the UK report stress triggering them to consider resignation tentatively within 2022, which will result in a severe crisis in the sector. The survey of 521 UK cybersecurity decision-makers in communications, utilities, finance, government, transport and aviation found that 95% of respondents are experiencing factors that would make them likely to leave their role in the next 12 months. In addition, more than two in five (42%) believe a breach at their organization is inevitable and do not want it to tarnish their career, while 40% said the...

Google Street View Camera: House Cat for Remote Islands

25May

By Linda AshokNo Comments

Technology, United States

Google Street View Camera: House Cat for Remote Islands

We have breaking news from Google (NASDAQ: GOOGL) on their Street View feature developed 15 years ago as a distant imagination of Google co-founder Larry Page who wanted a 360-degree map of the world. With over 220B Street View images from over 100 countries and territories, Google Street View has made it possible for users to experience locations through their Internet devices. Google Street View feature is not only a gateway to virtual exploration of places but is considered a critical endeavor to Google's mapping efforts helping users access the latest information about the world base on an immersive and intuitive map in the foundation. On May 24, 2022, Google introduced the Google Street View camera on its blog, encouraging explorers to dig for historical imagery powering the futur...

WeDoSolar Solar Energy Startup Starts NetZero with your Balcony

21May

By Linda AshokNo Comments

Europe, Tech for Good, Technology

WeDoSolar Solar Energy Startup Starts NetZero with your Balcony

When energy prices are through the roof and not slowing down anytime because of Russia's obvious and devastating invasion of Ukraine, the haze over our energy dependence is getting clearer. Acting on this vital ask for humanity are green startups with forward-thinking ideas and products that help us offset the collateral damages of living. Among widespread methods of green energy production are Biogas, Biomass, Geothermal Energy, Low-Impact Hydroelectric, Nuclear Power, and Solar. We see a Berlin-based green tech solar panel manufacturer making great strides in the solar space. Founded on Sep 1, 2021, WeDoSolar GmbH is a smart balcony solar system that saves up to 25% on electricity bills and reduces up to 600kg of CO2. WeDoSolar GmbH is on a mission to make solar energy available t...