Blog listAugust 8, 2017
Weekly News Update 06.04-12.04
Neuralink, Elon Musk’s firm that works on brain-machine interfaces to connect humans and computers, has released a video in which it claims that Pager, a macaque monkey, is playing a video game with his mind. The firm says the ultimate goal is to help people with paralysis use smartphones, access...
Continue ReadingGuide to Parking in Dubai
Dubai is a bustling city located in the northern part of the United Arab Emirates. One of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world, it is home to well over 3 million people and is the biggest city in the UAE. With its stunning skyscrapers, luxurious hotels and resorts, and...
Continue ReadingWeekly News Update 13.04-19.04
Google Earth has launched a new time-lapse feature that lets users view the ways in which Earth has changed over the years with the use of satellite images, emphasising the effects of climate change and other environmental dangers. Read more here. The US has announced sanctions against Russia in an...
Continue ReadingThe Role of CSR in Smart Cities
When we think of cities, we often think of job opportunities in stunning skyscrapers and the ability to further advance our careers at successful companies. These assumptions take root in the significant role corporations play in the big cities. Corporations and big firms have always gravitated towards the big cities...
Continue ReadingWeekly News Update 20.04-26.04
This week, a new feature called the App Tracking Transparency will be introduced on iPhone and iPad devices in the iOS 14.5 update. This feature will allow users to refuse to have their data collected by mobile apps on their device, something Facebook is opposed to as advertising based on...
Continue ReadingGet to know Wojtek
Wojciech Korczyński: I work as the Engineering Team Lead. I lead a team that creates, maintains and develops NaviParking Enterprise solutions designed for corporate parking. I am responsible for the members of the team, their self-development, personal growth and the environment they work in. Moreover, my responsibilities focus on the...
Continue ReadingWeekly News Update 04.05-10.05
IBM has created a 2nm chip in its test lab, claiming it is a breakthrough due to the chip’s ability to improve performance by 45% and use 75% less energy. Read more here. A team of scientists from MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) and Harvard University's Soft...
Continue ReadingParking in the centre of Warsaw
Anyone who has been to the centre of Warsaw can attest to two things: there are plenty of things to do, and there are people and cars everywhere. On one hand, Warsaw is known for its stunning attractions and long history, such as the Vistula River, the Mermaid of Warsaw,...
Continue ReadingWeekly News Update 11.05-17.05
Waymo, the first fully self-driving taxi service legally allowed to operate in Arizona, became confused about a lane closed off with traffic cones and blocked a road. Read more here. The Irish health service computer system has been hit by a serious ransomware cyberattack, causing the health service to temporarily...
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