In 2019, guards on the borders of Greece, Hungary, and Latvia began testing an artificial-intelligence-powered lie detector. The system, called iBorderCtrl, analyzed facial movements to attempt to spot signs a person was lying to a border agent. The trial was propelled by nearly $5 million in European Union research funding, and almost 20 years of… Continue reading The Fight Over Which Uses of AI Europe Should Outlaw
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A New, Remarkably Sophisticated Malware Is Attacking Routers
An unusually advanced hacking group has spent almost two years infecting a wide range of routers in North America and Europe with malware that takes full control of connected devices running Windows, macOS, and Linux, researchers reported on June 28. So far, researchers from Lumen Technologies’ Black Lotus Labs say they’ve identified at least 80… Continue reading A New, Remarkably Sophisticated Malware Is Attacking Routers
The EU extends its ‘Roam-like-at-home’ mobile service rule through 2032
Back in 2017, the European Union took the shockingly rational step of largely eliminating roaming charges for its citizens travelling among member nations, dubbing it the “Roam-like-at-home” system. Operating across the 27 countries that make up the European Economic Area as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway — but not the UK because Brexit —… Continue reading The EU extends its ‘Roam-like-at-home’ mobile service rule through 2032
FDA asks COVID-19 vaccine makers to update boosters to target new Omicron variants
The Food and Drug Administration has asked COVID-19 vaccine makers to update booster shots to tackle newer Omicron variants that are on the rise. It says the manufacturers should add a spike protein component to shots to target the Omicron BA.4 and BA.5 variants in addition to the original strain. An “overwhelming majority” of the… Continue reading FDA asks COVID-19 vaccine makers to update boosters to target new Omicron variants
Niantic’s Campfire social AR app rolls out for ‘Pokémon Go’ players
With Pokémon Go, Niantic became the poster child for the power of mobile augmented reality (AR) apps. Since then, the company has struggled to recapture that glory. Yesterday’s round of layoffs and canceled projects cemented how difficult things are for Niantic, driven by the pandemic that has made it tough for people to get outside… Continue reading Niantic’s Campfire social AR app rolls out for ‘Pokémon Go’ players
Twitch will make it easier for creators to bring guests onto streams
Twitch has announced a new feature for creators who want to include other streamers and even viewers on their broadcasts. Up to five guests can join a stream through Guest Star, which works on both desktop and mobile. If a viewer wants to take part in the discussion or ask a question, they can raise… Continue reading Twitch will make it easier for creators to bring guests onto streams
Apple plans to let you pay for gas using CarPlay
Apple has a big update to CarPlay slated for sometime later this year, but in the meantime, the tech giant has begun working with partners to support a new feature that will let users pay for gas directly inside the company’s infotainment platform. While the ability to purchase fuel using CarPlay was first revealed during… Continue reading Apple plans to let you pay for gas using CarPlay
Bukalapak-backer Endeavor Catalyst closes Fund IV at $292m, exceeds targetEndeavor Catalyst Fund IV is Endeavor’s largest vehicle to date.
The US-based high-impact entrepreneurship organisation Endeavor has secured the final closing of its Endeavor Catalyst Fund IV at $292 million, above the initial target of $200-250 million. Endeavor Catalyst is a global co-investment fund under Endeavor. Go to Source
With IPOs on ice, banks’ stock offering fees plummet
Recession fears and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine sent a chill through equity capital markets (ECM) in the second quarter, depriving bankers of lucrative fees for arranging stock sales such as initial public offerings (IPOs). The slowdown drove global investment banks’ fees from ECM deals down 74% to $2.6 billion, according to Refinitiv data, dragged by the worst quarter… Continue reading With IPOs on ice, banks’ stock offering fees plummet
Malaysia to announce plan for equity sale in 5G agency next week
Malaysia is expected to announce a plan for the sale of a 70% equity stake in the state-run 5G agency to six companies by next week, Communications and Multimedia Minister Annuar Musa said on Thursday. The Malaysian government had aimed to wrap up discussions on the stake sale in Digital Nasional Berhad by the end of June.… Continue reading Malaysia to announce plan for equity sale in 5G agency next week