How do you explore the sunken depths of the ocean where it’s unsafe for human divers to venture? By building a creepy looking robot guy with a “human” sense of touch, of course. Created by scientists at Stanford University, the humanoid robot, named OceanOneK, just wrapped up another underwater expedition last month. And that’s just… Continue reading Terrifying Humanoid Diving Robot With “Human” Sense of Touch Explores Shipwreck
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Kenya’s Threat to Ban Facebook Could Backfire
In June, Global Witness and Foxglove found that Meta continued to approve ads in Amharic targeting Ethiopian users that included hate speech and calls for violence. Facebook has been implicated in spreading hate speech and stoking ethnic violence in Ethiopia’s ongoing conflict. Crider argues that Facebook needs to invest more in its moderation practices and… Continue reading Kenya’s Threat to Ban Facebook Could Backfire
NYPD must disclose facial recognition procedures deployed against Black Lives Matter protesters
New York police must now comply with a public records request related to its use of facial recognition and other surveillance on protestors. A judge has ordered the New York Police Department to release documents pertaining to its monitoring of Black Lives Matters protests during the summer of 2020, requiring it to release 2,700 emails… Continue reading NYPD must disclose facial recognition procedures deployed against Black Lives Matter protesters
Amazon’s emissions increased dramatically last year despite carbon neutrality goal
Despite the company’s commitment to decrease its carbon footprint, Amazon’s emissions grew by 18 percent last year, according to the annual sustainability report it released today. While online shopping increased during the pandemic’s second year, the company also rapidly expanded its number of warehousing operations — faster than consumer demand could support. For the entirety… Continue reading Amazon’s emissions increased dramatically last year despite carbon neutrality goal
BMW will bring a more affordable i4 EV to the US next year
BMW already offers two different versions of its i4 all-electric sedan in the US, but the automaker will add a third, more affordable variant to the mix starting next year. On Monday, BMW announced the 2023 i4 eDrive35. The EV will start at $52,395 – with a $995 destination fee included – when it arrives… Continue reading BMW will bring a more affordable i4 EV to the US next year
Discord’s overhauled Android app will shorten the wait for new features
Discord has begun rolling out an overhauled Android app that addresses one of the most consistent complaints with the software. If you follow the company, you’ve probably seen it often announce new features only to note they will launch on iOS and desktop first before arriving on Google’s operating system. We saw that recently with… Continue reading Discord’s overhauled Android app will shorten the wait for new features
Nearly 600 more TV writers call for Netflix, Apple to detail abortion safety policies
Last week, more than 400 TV showrunners, writers and producers called on streaming giants and traditional Hollywood studios to offer improved protections for workers in states where abortions are banned or limited. Now, 594 other industry figures (many, if not all of whom are male) have pledged their support, as Variety reports. They include Jordan Peele,… Continue reading Nearly 600 more TV writers call for Netflix, Apple to detail abortion safety policies
Abu Dhabi’s ADIA awards $490m mandate to Australian real estate investor QualitasADIA also agreed to acquire up to 9.99% of Qualitas over two years.
Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), the biggest sovereign wealth fund in the United Arab Emirates, has awarded a A$700 million ($490 million) mandate to real estate investment manager Qualitas to invest in Australia. In a statement, Qualitas said the mandate is to invest in Australian commercial real estate (CRE) private credit opportunities on behalf of… Continue reading Abu Dhabi’s ADIA awards $490m mandate to Australian real estate investor QualitasADIA also agreed to acquire up to 9.99% of Qualitas over two years.
China grants licences to 69 online games Titles belonging to tech companies Tencent and NetEase Inc were not on the approved list
China‘s gaming regulator on Monday granted publishing licences to 69 online games, including titles belonging to developers such as G-bits Network Technology Xiamen Co Ltd and iDreamSky. Titles belonging to tech companies Tencent and NetEase Inc were not on the approved list published by the National Press and Public Administration. Reuters Go to Source
Canadian pension fund OTPP sees sizeable opportunities in SE Asia
Canada’s Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (OTPP) is among the most active pension fund investors in the Asia-Pacific, having deployed about CA$20 billion ($15.6 billion) in the region across equities, infrastructure, technology and real estate. Within its equity business, the CA$240-billion OTPP’s direct private equity investments include Australasian insurance distributor Greenstone, Singapore-based data centre operator Princeton… Continue reading Canadian pension fund OTPP sees sizeable opportunities in SE Asia