According to a wide-ranging report that tackles the future of machines in relationships, sex robots could actually “reinforce illicit sexual practices” and will be unlikely to prevent sex crimes like rape and pedophilia. The impact these machines could have on society were highlighted in the paper, called “Our Sexual Future With Robots” by the non-profit…
In what is the latest event to highlight the power industry’s vulnerability to cyber attacks, the U.S government warned industrial firms this week about a hacking campaign targeting the nuclear and energy sectors. According to a joint report from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Federal Bureau of Investigation, to enable themselves to access…
This case has the hallmarks of turning into something big. Definitely worth following. As per available court documents, Facebook Inc has challenged a gag order from a U.S. court that prevents it from disclosing 3 government search warrants that it says pose a threat to the freedom of speech. According to a filing in a…
The company’s card aggregates all your cards and allows you to switch cards after a transaction has been completed. In what is a world first, a London-based startup has teamed up with Mastercard Inc to launch a payment card that allows users to retrospectively choose a different credit or debit card for a purchase they…
Research by cyber security companies point to a Russian involvement. On Saturday, Ukraine’s state security service pointed the finger of blame for the recent cyberattacks on Russian security services, saying the attacks were aimed at destroying important data and spreading chaotic panic. Ukraine’s SBU stated the attacks, which began in Ukraine and spread across the…
Two weeks ahead of its production schedule, all looks well for Tesla. The success of the company depends on the Model 3. On Monday, with Tesla Inc announcing that it is set to deliver its mass market Model 3 sedan to its first 30 customers on July 28, the company’s shares shot up by 3%…
Now it’s time for the industry to band together to combat the trend of the terrorists using technology to their advantage, David Scharia from the UN Security Council Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate said. These days, terrorists use technology “from radicalization, to incitement, to recruitment, to training … even the perpetration of the attack itself,” Scharia…
Facebook plans on developing a fleet of these drones which can beam down internet connectivity even in the most remote region of the world. Facebook Inc has disclosed that it has completed a second test of its unmanned aircraft that is designed to beam down internet connectivity to remote regions of the globe. Unlike its…
Alibaba’s Echo will speak Mandarin and will be available in China only. According to sources familiar with the matter at hand, Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd is likely to launch a product that is almost identical to Amazon.com “Echo” speaker next week. Launched in 2014, “Amazon Echo”, is a portable speaker which can…
Among other things – Google and Microsoft share a legacy of battling antitrust cases. Instead of doing the legal equivalent of the ostrich act, Google should recognize the signs and strategically change course. With the European Commission handing down an exemplary fine on Google, the search giant’s clash with antitrust enforcers in the EU has…
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