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Technology news includes real-time updates on Blockchain, Fintech, Augmented Reality, Virtual reality, Artificial Intelligence, Machine learning, Cyber Security, electronic gadgets, etc. There’s no doubt that technology is driving the world towards a largely digitized space.
Social media, the internet, and blockchain have been a significant part of the tech world as tech giants look to make considerable investments in those innovations.
Blockchain technology is a public, digitized ledger for recording and verifying crypto transactions. Blockchain was built in such a way that transactions recorded on it cannot be changed or altered. Blockchain’s success story has paved the way for its adoption in other fields such as election, logistics, transportation, personal identification, etc. Several top companies now employ the use of blockchain for operational tasks in order to enhance their mode of operation.
Technology is employed in every field to enhance privacy, security as well as operation speed. Over the years, cyber-crime has continued to be a major thorn in tech’s flesh as hackers take advantage of vulnerabilities in tech products. Cyber security firms have been given the task of curbing cyber-crimes and pave the way for more investors.
Fintech simply means financial technology and it involves the application of technological tools and software into financial services and operations. Fintech has seen massive adoption in the past decade as several industries such as banking, education, fundraising, health, venture management, etc. continue to reckon its importance.
The top five tech companies around the world are Google, Apple, Facebook, Amazon, and Microsoft, etc. and they worth over four trillion dollars combined.
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Instagram adds a new ‘Create’ mode, which replaces the existing ‘Type’ option. In ‘Create’, you’ll be able to find all the various creative tools available, as opposed to having to add them through Stickers or other forms.
SONY has confirmed that the PlayStation 5 will launch during the 2020 Christmas season. The surprise announcement was made yesterday and is the first confirmation of the new console’s name.
Apple has announced a new operating system for its desktop devices. The new OS boasts of more than a few new futures, as well as improved security updates to ensure better user experience, as well as privacy.
Discovery-backed Group Nine Media acquires female-focused lifestyle brand PopSugar.The all-stock acquisition will bring PopSugar into the Group Nine portfolio, which includes Thrillist, The Dodo, NowThis, Seeker and comedy studio JASH.
Tier Mobility raised US$60m in Series B funding round led by Mubadala Capital and Goodwater Capital, with participation from AXA Germany, Evli Growth Partners, White Star Capital, Point9 and Nico Rosberg.
A top analyst has claimed that Apple has plans to release a cheaper phone by early next year. The new release will also be smaller than, but just as powerful as the new iPhone 11.
Facebook has yet again released another Snapchat copycat app. Another one of many attempts and amidst its antitrust case with the FTC, this one has affected Snapchat noticeably, causing a drop in SNAP stock.
The electric scooter start-up, Bird, has acquired $275 million in Series D funding round led by CDPQ and Sequoia Capital at a valuation of $2.5 billion with the company aiming to improve its unit economics.
Mobile digital advertising startup IronSource raises over $400 million from investment powerhouse CVC Capital Partners. The firm is now valued at slightly over $1 Billion.
Microsoft is creating a new version of Windows 10, designed exclusively for dual-screen and foldable devices. Windows 10X, also known by codename “Santorini,” is an ambitious effort to redesign Windows 10 for devices that don’t even exist yet.
Taboola and Outbrain are finally coming together in a cash-equity deal under the Taboola brand. The deal, announced today, will give Outbrain’s shareholders $250 million along with 30% ownership in Taboola.
Recently Uber, the ride-hailing company, announced that the Uber Copter helicopter taxis in JFK airport are now available for everyone’s use. Previously the service was only for premium members.
IKEA has completed the supply chain transaction which used e-money using smart contracts on the Ethereum blockchain and via the Tradeshift platform. The company views the transaction as pivotal for the sector.
Microsoft unveiled its next generation of Surface devices including the dual-screen Surface Neo tablet and the Microsoft Surface Duo, a smaller device that seems to be for all intents and purposes a new Microsoft foldable phone.
Microsoft announced a new Android-based foldable smartphone, a foldable laptop running Windows 10X, earbuds and other offerings – all within its Surface line of devices.