Technology To Speed Up Blockchain And Its Adoption Unveiled By Microsoft

Even as Microsoft Corp looks to speed up use of the distributed database software by enterprises, the U.S. tech giant is working on technology that it believes can make blockchain-based systems faster and more private. In order to solve some of the issues that have slowed down the adoption of blockchain networks, including speed and…

Toyota, Intel, Ericson, Docomo and others create auto tech consortium

The coming age of autonomous self-driving vehicles have necessitate close collaboration between tech companies and automakers.   Toyota Motor Corp along with Intel and other tech and auto companies have formed a consortium to create an ecosystem that will cater to big data for the upcoming connected car market. The Japanese carmaker also mentioned that…

China makes a significant progress in quantum un-hackable communication

China’s space to ground key distribution system marks a significant step in quantum communication. In a significant development, China’s state media has disclosed that the PLA has sent an “unbreakable” code from a satellite to the Earth. This space to ground key distribution technology is a significant milestone in quantum satellite communication that will make…

Talks On Emerging Markets Cooperation Ended By VW Group And Tata Motors

Germany’s Volkswagen Group and India’s Tata Motors said that talks related to cooperation about joint development of a car for emerging markets have ended amicably. After an earlier alliance with Japan’s Suzuki Motor Corp also falling apart, a further blow to Volkswagen’s (VW) efforts to develop a cheap vehicle platform for Asian markets was dealt…

Essential Product raises $300 million in new funding round

The founder of the startup smartphone maker is none other than the co-founder of the Android operating system. Its first $699 smartphone will feature ceramic and titanium casing. The co-creator of the globally used Android mobile operating system has launched a new startup, Essential Products, which has raised $300 million in new funding round. It…